Indian and Malaysian trainers are the initial recipients of AKN's training program.
In a bid to address an impending shortage of train drivers, the AKN Railway News (EVN) has initiated a pilot project. The project, set to begin at the site in Kaltenkirchen, aims to train fifteen individuals from India and Malaysia to become skilled train drivers.
The recruited trainees, all university graduates, arrived in Germany earlier this August, assisted by an agency. They are set to embark on their training journey in September, which is expected to last approximately a year, consisting of nine months of theoretical learning and three months of practical training.
Jürgen Stötzel, head of operations and traffic at AKN Railway News (EVN), provided further details about the trainees' comprehensive training. The trainees will learn the entire rulebook necessary for operating and shunting trains in Germany. This includes the rules for operating trains, as well as the rules for shunting trains, during their practice phase.
The goal of the pilot project is not just to train these individuals to become competent train drivers, but also to retain them within the company beyond their training period. Matthias Meyer, CEO of AKN, emphasised the decreasing number of people in the German job market each year, making it crucial to look beyond national borders for talent.
The AKN Railway News (EVN) is facing a shortage of train drivers for the coming years and decades. This pilot project is a significant step towards addressing this issue, ensuring the smooth operation of trains and the safety of passengers.
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