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Train Driver

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Train Driver Job

As a Train Driver, your primary objective is to transport passengers and cargo across San Andreas using various types of trains. The job can be accessed from different train stations around the map, including Unity Station, Market Station, and San Fierro Station.

Video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzw8COH5NmI


How to Get the Job:

  1. Location: You can find the Train Driver job at Unity Station, Market Station, or San Fierro Station.
    • Use the /gps command to mark any of these locations on your map.
  2. Warp to a Station:
    • Use the command /warpstation followed by the station short code (e.g., /warpstation ls for Los Santos station).
  3. Spawn a Train:
    • Once you arrive at the station, head to the Train Spawner (a blue marker).
    • Choose the type of train you want to drive (Tram, Streak, or Freight).

Types of Trains:

  1. Tram (Available only at San Fierro Station):
    • Purpose: Transports passengers within San Fierro.
    • Speed Limit: 160 kph. Exceeding this speed will derail the tram.
  2. Streak (Available at Main LS and SF Stations):
    • Purpose: Transports passengers across the main railway line connecting the cities.
  3. Freight (Available at specific mini-stations):
    • Purpose: Transports various resources such as Oil, Gold, Chemicals, Electronics, Nitrous, Explosives, and Engine Parts.
    • Speed Limit: 160 kph. Exceeding this speed will derail the freight.

Train Missions:

  • Passenger Mission:
    • Tram/Streak: Once you’ve entered the tram or streak, you’ll be given a marker to pick up passengers. After loading, you need to transport them to the next stop.
    • Payment: You’ll earn money based on distance traveled and the number of passengers transported.
  • Resource Mission:
    • Freight: For resource deliveries, enter the Freight and head to the loading marker. After loading the resources, follow the markers to deliver them to the designated location.
    • Resources: Oil, Gold, Chemicals, Electronics, Iron, Nitrous, Explosives, Engine Parts.

How to Operate the Train:

  1. Passenger Transport:
    • Enter Tram/Streak, load passengers, and transport them to the next stop.
    • Once passengers are unloaded, head to the next pickup location.
  2. Freight Transport:
    • Enter Freight, load resources by pressing N to choose what to load.
    • After loading, follow the markers to deliver the resources to the destination.
  3. Speed Limits:
    • The speed limit for all trains is 160 kph.
    • Exceeding this speed will cause the train to shake and eventually derail if you exceed 160 kph.

Important Notes:

  • Crowded Areas: Always slow down in crowded places to avoid fines and crashes. Speed limit in these areas is between 30-50 kph.
  • Derailed Trains: If you exceed the speed limit, your train will derail. The delivery will fail, and you’ll have to start over.
  • Red Zones: These are areas with high traffic or complex tracks. Maintain a speed of 30-50 kph to avoid fines.

Speed Limits (in miles per hour):

  • Stopping for loading/unloading: 14 MPH.
  • Fueling: 8 MPH.
  • Red Zones: 30 MPH or less (or 37 MPH with Speed Limit Perk).
  • Shaking Screen: 95 MPH.
  • Derailment Speed: 100 MPH.

Fuel and Speed:

  • 80-120% Fuel: Speed limit goes above 160 kph.
  • 50-79% Fuel: Speed is limited to 120 kph.
  • 10-49% Fuel: Speed limit is 50 kph.

Train Driver Levels and Requirements:

Level Rank Name Required Progress Units
L0 Trainee Conductor 0
L1 Graduated Conductor 42,500
L2 Novice Conductor 127,500
L3 Veteran Conductor 255,000
L4 Professional Train Driver 425,000
L5 Control Room Employee 680,000
L6 Control Room Assistant Manager 1,062,500
L7 Trains Engineer 1,572,500
L8 Control Room Manager 2,125,000
L9 Control Room Headmaster 2,677,500
L10 CEO of Railways 3,272,500

Train Driver Job Skin IDs:

  • Skin ID 61: Default Train Driver
  • Skin ID 1033: Custom Train Driver Skin