Description
Manage rail yard resources in order to ensure maximum efficiency. Prepare resource usage in advance in order to limit the time trains spend in yards.
Alternative labels
coordinate use of railway yard resources
conduct rail yard resource management activities
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carry out rail yard resource management
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perform railway yard resource management
manage railroad yard resources
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Manage rail yard resources is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Rail switchperson: Rail switchpersons assist in the tasks of the traffic controller. They operate switches and signals according to rail traffic control instructions, according to regulations and compliant with safety rules.
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
Manage rail yard resources 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
- Manage rail yard resources – ESCO
