train conductor
Train conductors assist passengers in the boarding and leaving of the train. They answer questions from passengers concerning train rules, stations, and provide timetable information. They collect tickets, fares, and passes from passengers and support the chief conductor in performing his operational tasks e.g in regard to door closing or certain operational communication. They ensure the safety of passengers respond to technical incidents and emergency situations.
Also called: train attendant, rail conductor, train guard, railway conductor, conductor on trains
- 23
- 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.
- chief conductorWhat changes?15 skills in common
- passenger fare controller8 skills in common
- bus driver6 skills in common
- tram driver6 skills in common
- trolley bus driver6 skills in common
- ship steward/ship stewardess4 skills in common
- carriage driver3 skills in common
- railway passenger service agent3 skills in common
Essential skills
23- answer questions about the train transport service
- assist disable passengers
- assist passengers
- assist passengers in emergency situations
- assist passengers with timetable information
- check carriages
- communicate clearly with passengers
- communicate reports provided by passengers
- customs regulations for passengers
- ensure passenger comfort
- focus on passengers
- handle petty cash
- handle stressful situations in the work place
- manage the customer experience
- monitor customer inquiries
- operate railway communication systems
- passenger transport regulations
- provide information to passengers
- railway framework legislation
- research passenger needs
- sell train tickets
- speak different languages
- supervise movement of passengers
Optional skills
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How close are you to being a train conductor?
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