r/VlineVictoria

Heads up all. About 7 or so cars with damage in the car park.

Does anyone know the width and depth of the tray tables? Work is buying me a keyboard for my iPad and I have to pick which one before I use the train next. Want to make sure it will fit when using the kickstand and keyboard.

Apologies for the random question.

Geelong commuters could be waiting a while before the Geelong-Wyndham Vale rail line is electrified. V-Line services are still running to and from Melbourne on that line. There have been calls for the electrification of the Geelong and Ballarat lines as a major project delivery to provide a better service to the area and to remove polluting diesel hauled trains not fit for the 75 km journey between Melbourne and Geelong.

This is a question for the Vline staff here. Is it possible to apply for a ride along. For context, I’ve applied for a job as a trainee train driver and I’d love to get a proper sense of the job. Obviously I’ve watched videos and read as much as I can but it would be so great to do a work experience day. Is this possible or are those driver cabins strictly staff only?

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Hi everyone,

I hope you’re all doing well.

First of all I want to say thank you to all the drivers and support staff that run the V Line network. The trains are comfortable too. I often enjoy my trips on your various routes.

Also I have an interest in becoming a V Line driver, but am worried I’m never going to pass muster to have this job; so I have a few questions below and am hoping someone can answer or give some insight into this exciting career.

For reference, I am late 30’s and have worked in administration and office management roles since I was 20.

1. I am overweight and I believe there is a strict BMI that we must be under to qualify.

2. I have AuDHD. I am on Medication for the ADHD.

3. Are they looking for female drivers?

4. What is the traineeship like? And is the remuneration worth it?

5. Is it a job we can do past 65? 70? I know women have an “expiry date” in the workforce.

6. Please provide anything else you’d like to share.

7. I know that for training you are based out of Southern Cross. What Country Depots do they have?

8. How smart must you be to be a train driver? I know I’m smart, but the recent ADHD diagnosis makes me feel like I’m worthless.

I want to do something meaningful and have had a life long obsession with trains, as did my dad who passed away. I’m sick of my current career.

Lastly, I have watched the video showing a driver and what her day looks like, and read a few articles about other drivers.

Thanks again everyone and have a wonderful evening!

I’m currently at Footscray. No trains. Are there any buses from southern cross?

Hoping to get some freight train drivers attention as I can use some advice!

Abit of background: I’ve spent the last 10 years in office work trying to understand what career I pretty much want. After being part of a general rat race with no satisfaction - i now believe that this is not the life I want. Im 28 and i live in Melbourne but drive between Sydney and Melbourne frequently as my boss works out of Sydney as well as every member of my family.

I’m at a stage where I’m ready to find a career that I believe would make me feel fulfilled and rewarded. When I was younger I was very interested in trains. This was reminded to me a few months ago which made me start to look at different aspects to freight driving and I feel that this could be an amazing and beneficial career.

The only role I seem to find for a traineeship seems to be a role in Mt Isa, QLD which don’t get me wrong this would be something to relocate for, but it’s not something that I would want to be there forever.

I feel like I have what it takes in terms of risk and safety control to do this job, I do want to apply for this traineeship but I don’t want to stay there forever. I also want to be respectful to an employer as the industry is large in area but small in employers so I guess reputation is important.

Would love to understand how these freight companies work in terms of relocation, and if I do apply for a role in a town like Mt Isa from traineeship, how long are you expected to be there after course completion. I would understand that a few years minimum is required but keen to hear from an actual driver.

Also be keen to understand what your experience is and what it’s means to you too!

Cheers!