What is the driver of a train called?

Okay, so you’re wondering what we call the person who drives a train, huh? Well, most people just say “train driver,” and that’s totally fine. But you know, in the railway world, the real term – the one you’ll hear the pros use – is actually “Loco Pilot.”

I mean, “train driver” is easy enough, right? But “Loco Pilot” just sounds so…official! It’s like they’re not just driving, they’re piloting this massive steel beast, you know? I remember once, I was at a train station and overheard some railway workers talking. They kept saying “Loco Pilot this” and “Loco Pilot that.” At first, I was like, “What are they even talking about?” But then it clicked, and I felt like I’d been let in on some secret railway lingo.

So yeah, while “pilot” can be used sometimes, “Loco Pilot” is the most specific, and honestly, the coolest-sounding, way to refer to the person in charge of the train. Just my two cents!