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Arriva · Onsite · Birmingham New Street

The next train to arrive on platform 1 is the 12:02 CrossCountry service to Birmingham New Street.

Does this sound like a train you would like to drive? Are you a fully qualified train driver with at least 3 years productive train driving experience who holds a European Train Driving Licence…?

If so then, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Here at CrossCountry Trains we bring more of Britain together than any other train operator. Covering around 1,400 miles and calling at over 100 stations from Aberdeen to Penzance, it is the most extensive rail network in the UK.

Joining CrossCountry will provide you with the opportunity to drive through some of the UK’s most iconic and picturesque countryside while becoming part of a supportive team, function and company.

Becoming a Driver with CrossCountry not only bring you security, safety and strength in a known operator, you will receive excellent benefits and a competitive starting salary of;

£65,402pa for experienced drivers without core routes and traction

£71,367pa with core routes and traction

£77,334pa after 1 years’ service

Our train drivers are at the heart of our operation! Our Train Drivers don’t just drive our trains, they are the technical and operations specialists within our teams that deliver the highest standards of on-train service expected by our customers.

Priding ourselves on safety and customer service we are looking for individuals with an excellent safety record, solid train driving experience, a passion for rain industry and delivering a on-time service for our passengers.

Here at CrossCountry we work a variety of different shifts so flexibility is required and lodging may be needed.

There is no restriction on eligibility for applications except that drivers may not apply until they have occupied their present post for 3 years following completion of training, including examination and route learning.

This is a safety critical post so you will also be required to undertake a full medical examination and substance abuse screening and have a DBS check carried out.

To apply, please submit your CV by the close date of Tuesday 22 September 2026.

After the advert has closed, we will email you a blank 'Transfer of Safety Information' form, you will need to complete this form and return it by email to [email protected]  in order for us to fully consider your application.

Please note, the information you provide on the form does not need to be confirmed by your current company at this stage, we would only need the information confirming at the point of any job offer.

We acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of our talent strategy. The creation of a diverse, inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential and enhance our success.

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About Arriva

Arriva is a leading provider of passenger transport across Europe, employing around 34,400 people and delivering around 1.6 billion passenger journeys. With buses, trains, coaches, trams, waterbuses, bike-sharing systems, on-demand transport solutions and a rolling stock leasing company, Arriva proudly connects people and communities safely, reliably and sustainably across 11 countries, delivering these services in a better way, every day. The activities of Arriva are divided into four business units: UK Bus, UK Trains, The Netherlands and Mainland Europe. Arriva has passenger transport operations in the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sp

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