a Person who is initially recruited for driving a train is called “Assistant Loco Pilot”. He/She is trained under a experienced Loco Pilot.
From Assistant Loco Pilot they are promoted to “Loco Pilot Shunter” who drive the trains in Sheds (Speed less than 15 km/hr) Tenure: Max 2 years
From Loco Pilot Shunter they get promoted to Loco Pilots. They fall under 4 categories.
Goods Driver. (Cargo Trains)
Passenger Driver. (Low Speed Trains)
Mail Express Driver. (High Speed Trains)
Rajdhani Driver. (Very High Speed Trains).