Women in ScotRail – Train Driver Careers Event

ScotRail is committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce to close the gender gap and empower women to enter and thrive in the rail industry.

Join us at an exciting female careers event where you will learn first-hand what it means to be a train driver at ScotRail – there’s so much to gain from being part of Scotland’s Railway.

Whether you're starting your career and exploring your options, or are looking for a career change, we are running a careers event on Wednesday, 1st October 2025 in Atrium Court, 50 Waterloo Street, Glasgow at 6:15pm. The event will run for approximately 2 hours.

Details –

Wednesday 1st October 2025

6:15pm - 8:30pm

Get your ticket to the event

We have limited spaces on the day so to ensure you can come along and find out more about becoming a trainee driver, please book your free ticket.

On the day

· Get first-hand knowledge of the role and engage with a panel of female train drivers.

· Experience what it would be like to drive a train through our in-house simulator.

· Find out more about our recruitment process and extensive training programme.

· Register your interest in the role.

· Snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the event.

More about the Train Driver role

This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job! Being a train driver does involve working unsociable hours and at weekends, however, the flexibility of shift work and a four-day working week might be just right for you.

As a train driver with ScotRail, you could be travelling along some of the most scenic rail routes in the world, doing the important job of connecting the people of Scotland. Our train drivers are at the heart of ScotRail, making sure our customers get to where they need to be safely, comfortably, and on time.

Please note – in adherence with regulatory guidelines, trainee train drivers need to be a minimum of 20 years old at the time of commencing their training.

What we offer our train drivers

· £36,032 per annum during training increasing to £63,421 per annum after completing post-qualification intervals.

· Contributory final salary pension scheme.

· Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family.

· Generous holiday allowance.

· Enhanced sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity, and adoption.

· Life insurance cover four times your annual salary.

· Discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, and healthcare cashback plan.

If you have any questions about the event please contact [email protected]

Host or Publisher ScotRail