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Train Driver
What do they do?
Train drivers passenger and freight trains. They know operating codes and signals, understand rules and regulations for safe operation and understand radio protocols and shunting (pushing and pulling wagons or carriages using a locomotive).
A typical day
Typically train drivers work shifts but may have a ten-hour day.
Train drivers identify faults, read route updates and comply with safety rules in emergency or breakdowns.
Train Manager
What do they do?
Train managers are responsible for rail passenger comfort and safety. They manage passenger loading and unloading, provide passengers with information and may issue tickets, handle money and operate emergency equipment.
A typical day
Typically, train managers work shifts but may have a ten-hour day.
Train managers manage fares and tickets, attend to passengers, conduct safety checks, operate carriage doors, supervise boarding and passenger safety, and ensure carriages are clean and safe.
Sound like you?
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Career pathway
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| Unit/Achievement standards in schools | Apprenticeship | Higher learning | Higher learning |
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