If you’re serious about becoming a train driver and joining one of the UK’s most competitive and safety-critical careers, the right preparation can make all the difference. Here’s why so many applicants choose to study with the Train Driver Foundation:

Study Designed for the Role

Our courses reflect the structure and content of real train driver initial training. Successfully completing them shows employers that you're capable of handling the demands of industry-level training — even before you’re hired.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Access our courses any time, from any device — laptop, tablet, or phone. There are no set deadlines, and you’ll have support from our experienced trainers whenever you need it.

Build the Right Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude

The course content mirrors the complex theory and safety-critical thinking required in the role. You'll gain confidence in your ability to study, retain, and apply key railway knowledge.

Built by Experts, Backed by Experience

Our courses are created by qualified education professionals who are also current UK mainline train drivers and certified assessors. You’ll be learning from people who know the job inside out.

Immersive AR and VR Technology

Step into realistic scenarios and interactive simulations that bring the learning to life.

Certificate of Completion

Show future employers your commitment and achievement with a professional ecertificate — proof that you’ve invested in your development and are motivated and ready for the next step.

De-risk Career Move

Not sure if train driving is right for you? Our course helps you decide with confidence — and shows whether you’re likely to succeed during a Train Operating Company’s official training.

If you successfully complete our course, you can be confident in your ability to complete any TOC training programme — and that makes a real difference when applying.

Demonstrated ability and aptitude - Candidates that have successfully completed our courses have demonstrated drive and determination. They have shown their ability to learn new topics and have an aptitude for the skills required for the role.

Suitability for training -Being able to pass our courses shows that candidates are suitable for further training. They have demonstrated their willingness and ability to learn the complex theory based elements of initial driver training. 

As more and more training courses feature blended eLearning content, candidates have also demonstrated they can confidently navigate and complete complex eLearning courses. Our courses are also compatible with current LMS systems.

Credible learning provider - Train Driver Foundation is on track for OFQUAL accreditation. We also aim to become recognised as an official training centre with the ORR. PET Course content aligns with the TDLCR Schedule 3, 5 and 7 as well as the Train Driver Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard. All courses have been designed, created and developed by current, qualified Learning and Development professionals, Train Drivers, Instructors, Trainers, Assessors and Managers. 

De-risk candidates - Candidates who have successfully completed our learning packages have demonstrated that they can successfully complete initial driver training. 

You will be able to say with high confidence that they will pass their initial training and are unlikely to be found not yet competent at any theory stage within their first year. 

Candidates who have successfully passed the course are likely to be productive on time without the need for re training.