Deutsche Bahn AG Region Südost | Germany | 04xxx Leipzig | Apprenticeship | Full time | Published since: 15.05.2026 on stepstone.de
Training as a train traffic controller and further qualification as a technician in railway operations 2026 (m/f/d)
Deutsche Bahn is one of the most diverse employers:in Germany. Every year, we are looking for more than 5,000 trainees in 50 professions, who want to become even better together with us.
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
As of 01.08.2026, we are looking for you for the 2-year training as:to trainer:in the train control (w/m/d) for DB InfraGO AG at the Leipzig site. The vocational school is located in Edisonstraße in Schkeuditz (near Leipzig). After your training, a 6-month practical application at DB InfraGO AG at our headquarters follows the central railway station in Leipzig. You will then complete a 2-year further qualification as:to the transport technician:in railway operations. During this qualification, the theoretical phases change at the technical school in Gotha and specialist practice in Leipzig. In the training, you are in one of the numerous control centers of the railway (called “Stellwerk”) and learn the following activities: you are testing and controlling the train with technical support, e.g. in the form of screens or display boards, so that the trains take the right path. You decide when to stop, drive or overtake the trains. You serve and control switches and light signals and thus influence the train traffic. In addition, you’re in contact with the engine drivers:in order to inform them about changes. Your goal is to ensure safe and smooth train traffic. This is what you expect in your training:
You familiarize yourself with working on a landing gear and get an overview of the handling of train trips Knowing and operating different control systems The rules and guidelines (regulations) for the scheduled implementation of daily train journeys expertise to ensure safe and smooth train traffic in your area You take responsibility for switches and signals and therefore also for our travelers and trains
This is what awaits you in your further qualification:
Basics of infrastructure planning, sales and transport management and management As a trainer:in you can pass your collected knowledge to future trainers:in the train control
We prepare you intensively on your job entry as coach:in. As a follow-up: you will receive comprehensive educational training and professional training. So you learn to share your acquired expertise with others confidently and successfully.
Your profile:
You have successfully completed your (special) abitur (almost) and your school degree is recognized in Germany Your German knowledge corresponds to at least the B2 language level Even in challenging situations, you keep quiet and keep an overview You are welcome to take responsibility and make decisions Talking about bigger groups is easy for you You are good at understanding complex content and also communicating to others Flexibility and fun on Germany-wide travels also bring you
For this training, a suitable examination is expected within the selection process. On our career side you can find everything about the backgrounds, the process and the ideal preparation. This is important to us:
Our claim is to offer all candidates the same opportunities for entry with us, both with equal suitability. We actively promote diversity and cooperation in our teams. We appreciate any application, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, world view, disability, age, duration of unemployment, sexual orientation and identity. Benefits:
For the success of your training we offer the best conditions: You get a mobile device from us that you can use for learning and also privately. We offer you 16 free journeys within Germany per year and other discounts such as DB Job Ticket for your daily work. In addition, there are good opportunities for family and friends. We help you get to your new city! If you have to commute from the previous residence for more than 2.5 hours a day and rent a nearby apartment, you will receive a rental fee of up to €400 per month. .
Location
![]() | Deutsche Bahn AG Region Südost | |
| Leipzig | ||
| Germany |
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