"I have the utmost respect" - | how difficult the job in the SSB driver's cab is
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Challenges of Driving Stuttgart’s City TramsSSB plans to hire 1000 new drivers by 2030 to maintain punctuality across its extensive 130 km network amid rising demand.
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- By 2030, SSB aims to recruit around 1000 new tram drivers to replace retirees and manage increased traffic.
- Training lasts eleven weeks, followed by supervised driving before new operators work independently.
- Constant vigilance and speed compliance are critical in the driver’s cabin, with automatic braking activated for lapses.
- Operating the 130-kilometer network demands detailed route knowledge and skillful navigation through tight urban streets.
I have the utmost respect for the performance of the train staff.— Thomas Moser, head of SSB, expresses his respect for the work of the city train drivers during a tour of the city train network.
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