train driver

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.

Alternative Labels

driver of trains

engine driver

locomotive engineer

metro driver

passenger engine driver

passenger train driver

train driver

train operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

customs regulations for passengers freight transport methods mechanics of trains

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/81f6a814-1f4e-47d4-9c75-47977c7267ee

Status

released

Occupations

train driver

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI