A train driver is responsible for driving trains in a safe, punctual, economic manner over various routes around the nation in accordance with rail rules, regulations and procedures. As a train driver, you would work in varying shift-patterns ranging from early mornings to late nights.
The operating company will perform regular medical check-ups and tests to ensure that as a responsible train driver, you are fit for duty.
Typical duties of a train driver include:
Responsibility for ensuring the train is fit to enter into service
Driving the train safely and punctually
Knowing your driving route and adaptability to changing conditions
Ensuring that correct protocol is followed consistently throughout the duration of the journey
Dealing with customer enquiries promptly, politely and in the correct manner
Train Driver Behaviours
Act professionally, demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity.
Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work and your own health and wellbeing.
Be risk aware, mitigate risks by checking information, concentrating on the task, maintaining an awareness of changing circumstances and remaining calm under pressure.
Be approachable, respect others, act ethically and contribute to
sustainable development.
Willing to learn new skills and to adjust to change.
Always seeks to support business goals and maintain an awareness of economic challenges.
Train Driver Behaviours
Act professionally, demonstrating dependability, determination, honesty and integrity.
Display a self-disciplined, self-motivated, proactive approach to work and your own health and wellbeing.
Be approachable, respect others, act ethically and contribute to
sustainable development.
Be risk aware, mitigate risks by checking information, concentrating on the task, maintaining an awareness of changing circumstances and remaining calm under pressure.
Always seeks to support business goals and maintain an awareness of economic challenges.
Willing to learn new skills and to adjust to change.
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