The hunt is on across Victoria, including in Hume and Whittlesea, for new drivers to operate additional train services when the new Metro Tunnel opens in 2025.
Up to 120 new drivers will undergo a 44-week training program to ensure they’re ready to operate the 65 trains that will run through the Metro Tunnel.
Training will include a mix of classroom, practical and on-the-job training.
Recruitment for up to 180 operational staff including driver trainers, line and system controllers, signallers and signal maintenance technicians is also underway.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said: “Next year, we’ll see test trains running on the Metro Tunnel and we need more than a hundred drivers to be ready when we open a year ahead of schedule.”
“Whether it’s the Metro Tunnel, North East Link or Suburban Rail Loop we’re delivering the big projects we promised, supporting tens of thousands of jobs.”
To apply to be a driver visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/metrotunnel.
