At our training center, we offer vocational training, advanced training, and retraining programs covering all aspects of railway operations. Our primary focus is train driver training, which we provide both to school leavers through formal vocational apprenticeships and to career changers through retraining programs. As an independent corporate unit of a leading railway undertaking, we ensure a strong practical orientation combined with state-of-the-art industry training content. We partner with renowned companies such as Knorr-Bremse AG, Bahnpark Augsburg, and DB Cargo AG, and collaborate with educational institutions such as the Munich University of Applied Sciences and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK). The training center holds official recognition from the German Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) as a training organization pursuant to Section 14 of the German Train Driver Licensing Regulation (Triebfahrzeugführerscheinverordnung) and has stood for consistently high quality since opening in 2017.
What makes our training program exceptional
Qualified Instructors
Our certified instructors possess many years of industry experience; they are railway professionals themselves and proven experts in their field. They know what matters most and convey training content—from theoretical foundations to hands-on exercises—in a targeted and efficient manner. Through the continuous professional development of our instruction team, we guarantee optimal learning outcomes.
Strong Practical Focus
As part of a leading railway undertaking, our training center is closely integrated with day-to-day operations. To ensure you benefit from this high degree of practical relevance during your training, we have incorporated extensive practical units into the curriculum. Our experienced instructors are always on hand with advice and hands-on support as you apply what you have learned.
Driving Simulator
Our training center features its own full-mission driving simulator. It enables trainees to consolidate their theoretical knowledge through practical training and experience virtually any operational scenario with realistic fidelity—whether operating a high-speed Intercity train at 200 km/h or handling a heavy freight train. In particular, exceptional operating conditions and energy-efficient driving techniques can be trained effectively using the simulator.
Diverse Locomotive Fleet
For practical training, we draw on various locomotive series from Lokomotion GmbH. The fleet comprises seven electric locomotive series and one diesel locomotive series. Through practical exercises, trainees learn to operate these vehicles safely and resource-efficiently. Commissioning and decommissioning traction units, as well as troubleshooting minor faults, are also integral parts of the curriculum.
Exciting Route Network
The route network extends from the North Sea deep into Austria, reaching the borders of Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary. Along these diverse route sections, our train drivers experience breathtaking landscapes. Above all, crossing the Alps with their steep mountain slopes and snow-capped peaks never fails to inspire.
Location
The training center is conveniently located directly at our corporate site in Munich (Berg am Laim), in the immediate vicinity of the Munich East marshalling yard with direct views of the tracks. It offers optimal connections to public transit via tram (Line 19) and the S-Bahn suburban rail network (S2, S4, and S6), as well as convenient highway access to the A94.
