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Rail Transport - Jobs in this industry

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Darren Murdie using remote controls to move a locomotive

An interest in trains and signalling is helpful when working in the rail industry

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:
  • driving or working on trains
  • railway systems and signalling
  • mechanics and engineering
  • working outdoors
  • dealing with the public and using customer service skills.

 

Skills used in this Industry

Two train managers signal to each other at a railway station

Signalling

Knowledge of signalling and train systems is useful when you are considering a career in rail

Warren Reeves checking the coupling mechanism of a locomotive

Shunters

Railway shunters work outdoors in all weather conditions, and must be familiar with coupling systems and signalling

Warren Reeves looks out from a side window of a freight train's cab

Train driver

Train driving is the most high-profile job in the rail industry

Selling tickets to a passenger

Customer service

Train managers or guards often have to field questions from the public, so customer service skills are essential

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Click on a job title below to find out more about each job: Behind the scenesCustomer serviceOn the trains
Locomotive EngineerYes   Yes
Railway ShunterYes   Yes
Ticket Seller Cashier   YesYes
Train ControllerYes   Yes
Train Manager   YesYes
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Updated September 2008
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