§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

train driver

Train drivers operate trains providing passenger or cargo transport services.

Description

Train drivers operate trains providing passenger or cargo transport services. They are responsible for driving the locomotive in safe manner, respecting all relevant safety, operational and communication regulations, and have full responsibility for the safety of passengers and cargo. The task involves cooperation and communication with the relevant staff under the infrastructure manager, as well as with staff on board the train.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

locomotive brake applications track geometry physical characteristics of railways train operating procedures passenger transport regulations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mechanics of trains freight transport methods customs regulations for passengers

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

check train engines shunt outbound loads focus on passengers ensure maintenance of trains handle stressful situations in the work place monitor train schedules teach train driving principles shunt rolling stock in marshalling yards stay alert communicate with customers control train movement tolerate sitting for long periods prepare freight shipment reports shunt inbound loads follow signalling instructions adjust weight of cargo to capacity of freight transport vehicles mark differences in colours act with a high level of safety awareness ensure trains run to schedule

OPTIONALOptional competences

work in a rail transport team relay messages through radio and telephone systems perform services in a flexible manner perform ICT troubleshooting act reliably observe freight shipment loaders maintain updated professional knowledge have computer literacy analyse reports provided by passengers listen actively react calmly in stressful situations

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)