Control train departures

Description

Monitor and control departure of trains; prepare outbound trains with the required number of carriages and provide safety assurance.

Alternative labels

control departure of trains
supervise departure of outbound trains
prepare outbound trains
control departure of outbound trains
prepare train departures
manage train departures
monitor departure of trains
control outbound trains
manage departure of trains
oversee train departure processes
monitor train departures

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

occupation-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Control train departures is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Train dispatcher: Train dispatchers ensure the safe and efficient dispatch of the train services. The safety of customers is their main priority. When carrying out train dispatch duties, they check the traffic signals and communicate promptly with train drivers and conductors that it is safe for the train to pull away.

Optional skill

Control train departures is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

 


 

References

  1. Control train departures – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022