rail traffic controller
Rail traffic controllers operate signals and points that help make sure trains run safely and on time. They operate from a signal box in order to control the order and movement of trains and ensure safety at all times. They are responsible for maintaining safety standards when trains are running normally and also in degraded or emergency operational situations.
Also called: signal box controller, controller of rail traffic, train controller, rail traffic signaller, signal box operator, railway signal operator
- 21
- essential skills
- 4
- 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.
- level crossing signalperson5 skills in common
- chief conductor3 skills in common
- rail operations manager3 skills in common
- railway station manager3 skills in common
- shunter3 skills in common
- air traffic controller2 skills in common
- rail logistics coordinator2 skills in common
- rail switchperson2 skills in common
Essential skills
21- handle stressful situations in the work place
- maintain computerised records of railway traffic
- maintain railway signal equipment
- manage train working timetable
- mark differences in colours
- mechanics of trains
- modern power signalling systems
- operate LED-based panel signal boxes
- operate railway communication systems
- operate train integrated electronic control centre
- operate train signalling equipment
- oversee operational safety on trains
- oversee the daily train operations plan
- process data from railway control rooms
- provide information on train routes
- react calmly in stressful situations
- signal box parts
- signal boxes
- test railway signalling equipment
- use different communication channels
- write signalling reports
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