Description
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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
operate train integrated electronic control centreoperate LED-based panel signal boxeshandle stressful situations in the work placemaintain railway signal equipmentmanage train working timetableprocess data from railway control roomsoperate train signalling equipmentoversee the daily train operations planoversee operational safety on trainswrite signalling reportsprovide information on train routesreact calmly in stressful situationsoperate railway communication systemsmaintain computerised records of railway traffictest railway signalling equipmentmark differences in coloursuse different communication channelscheck for defects in railcarsdetermine train operational safety actionsmonitor train schedules