chief conductor
Chief conductors are responsible for the safe performance of all operational tasks on board of passenger trains outside the drivers cab, such as supervising safe opening and closing of the train's doors. They supervise and ensure the continuous care for the safety of passengers, especially in the case of technical incidents and emergency situations. They ensure the operational communication to the driver and to traffic control staff as defined in operational regulations. In case of several staff members attending the train, they supervise the team of conductors. They also carry out commercial activities such as ticket control and selling, and provide support and information to passengers as well as gastronomic services.
Also called: train conductors supervisor, train crew supervisor, chief guard, chief train conductor, conductor crew supervisor, train chief conductor, train conductor
- 24
- essential skills
- 2
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- train conductorWhat changes?15 skills in common
- passenger fare controllerWhat changes?11 skills in common
- tram driver7 skills in common
- bus driver6 skills in common
- trolley bus driver6 skills in common
- railway sales agent4 skills in common
- train driver4 skills in common
- matrose3 skills in common
Essential skills
24- answer questions about the train transport service
- apply tramway regulations
- assist disable passengers
- assist passengers in emergency situations
- check carriages
- check tickets throughout carriages
- communicate clearly with passengers
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- communicate with customers
- control the opening and closing of train doors
- ensure implementation of safe driving practices
- ensure passenger comfort
- handle petty cash
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
- monitor train schedules
- operate electronic payment terminals
- operate railway communication systems
- passenger transport regulations
- provide information on train routes
- provide information to passengers
- railway framework legislation
- sell train tickets
- speak different languages
Optional skills
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