Modern power signalling systems

Description

Understand traditional and modern signalling systems; operate railway signalling systems.

Alternative labels

signalling systems used in modern railway infrastructure
railroad power signalling systems
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Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Modern power signalling systems is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Rail operations manager: Rail operations managers are concerned with overseeing, designing, and controlling the processes of transport operation. Rail operation managers may work for rail operators concerning tasks such as managing the safe and efficient operation of transport services including customer relation tasks or the management of staff and work organisation in this field. Rail operation managers employed by infrastructure operators manage the efficient and safe use of the network. This includes the planning of timetables and the allocation of slots to customers. They plan the construction and maintenance work. 
Rail traffic controller: Rail traffic controllers operate signals and points that help make sure trains run safely and on time. They operate from a signal box in order to control the order and movement of trains and ensure safety at all times. They are responsible for maintaining safety standards when trains are running normally and also in degraded or emergency operational situations.

Optional knowledge

Modern power signalling systems is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Rail maintenance technician: Rail maintenance technicians execute routine inspections of railway tracks, powerlines, signage stations, switches, and other railway infrastructure. They are also sent out to repair defects quickly, safely, and at any time of the day or night.

 


 

References

  1. Modern power signalling systems – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022