Meet Kuba - Train driver at VR
Hello Kuba!
Who are you?
My name is Kuba and I started as a service attendant even before our first vehicle was put into service at the beginning of 2015. A year and a half later I became a service and safety instructor for the service attendants and worked, among other things, with welcoming new colleagues, helping to create service routines at the highest level and conducting further training all the way up to 2022 when I started my train driver training.
How does a typical working day look like for you?
It always starts with a cup of coffee and then it just gets better and better! The days mainly consist of driving back and forth between Stockholm and Gothenburg. But there are also shifts where you prepare vehicles to be put into service, receive trains after the day and drive to the workshop or are a reserve driver. A couple of times a month you also sleep over in a hotel when your shift ends in another location. My service experience has not been wasted either, as I can step in as a service attendant when they are needed.
What is the most enjoyable part of your job?
It's hard to pinpoint one thing, I like the whole thing. I like driving vehicles, I appreciate being my own boss on board the train, while knowing that I always have colleagues with me on board if needed. What absolutely should not be underestimated is our team spirit at work; no matter who you spend the shift with, you know you have a great team with you.
What place do you think is the nicest to drive through on the Stockholm-Gothenburg route?
Almost the entire västra stambanan is surrounded by nature, forests, fields, a few mountains, so I think it's a very cozy trip. I have friends there and fond memories from Skövde, so I like that stopover a little extra.
Why should you apply for a job as a train driver with us at VR?
We are the best! We care about our customers and each other. We highly value world-class customer service. We are known for that. Our vehicles are comfortable to drive and the route, even with its challenges here and there, is wonderful to travel through.
We have a good schedule where it’s divided into groups with different focuses: morning, evening, or mixed daytime hours.
What I think is extra important is the great cohesion internally through all departments in the company - everyone helps each other. My boss, operations management, instructors, crew, customer service and the professionals at the workshop are all wonderful colleagues who are just a call, or a few steps, away.
Don't hesitate, apply to us!
