"Better look at what the operator can and knows" Interior

According to the Inspection, the railways pay little attention to the practical experience gained in recruiting new drivers. A certificate from another carrier is often enough.

"In addition, railway companies do not test knowledge and experience based on defined requirements, but rely on the feeling that they get from a candidate. As a result, the inspectors write in a critical report.

The railway companies are also not doing enough to provide further training, for example, shortages of experience are sometimes solved with a trip under surveillance per year "This does not happen or hardly happens to hired train drivers," says ILT. "They are often not sufficiently informed about specific rules."

Urgent

The Inspectorate puts warning about incidents that could affect train punctuality and safety, the research says nothing about the quality of all drivers, but focuses mainly on the control of the professional competence of e this group of mobile professionals.

Secretary of State Van Veldhoven (Infrastructure) reports in reaction to the House of Representatives ILT must be urgently picked up. "I will make sure the railways take on their responsibilities in a professional manner."