Train Driver

A Train Driver sits at the front of the train in a small cab with a big window, and they steer it along the tracks. They push a lever to make the train go faster or slow down, and they watch the signals beside the track, which are lights that say "go" or "stop." They also talk on a radio with the people in the control room, who help the trains take turns on the tracks. For example, when the train comes into a station, the Train Driver slows down little by little so it stops right next to the platform.

Because of the Train Driver, people can get to school, to work, or to visit their grandparents without needing a car. They pay close attention the whole time, so everyone sitting in the carriages can look out the window, read a book, or chat with a friend. When the doors open at the right spot, families step off together and the next group of people steps on.