Description
Operate railway communication systems. Make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 1 occupations
- Total: 7 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- ShunterShunters move shunting units with or without wagons or groups of wagons in order to build trains. They manage the driving of locomotives and are involved in switching wagons,…
- Railway electronic technicianRailway electronic technicians are responsible for installing, inspecting, testing, and maintaining train control systems, radio, radar, electronic and electromagnetic components. …
- Chief conductorChief conductors are responsible for the safe performance of all operational tasks on board of passenger trains outside the drivers cab, such as supervising safe opening and closin…
- Railway station managerRailway station managers are in charge of organising tasks linked to the operation of train stations. Their tasks cover the organisation of the maintenance and repairment works for…
- Train conductorTrain conductors assist passengers in the boarding and leaving of the train. They answer questions from passengers concerning train rules, stations, and provide timetable informati…
- Rail traffic controllerRail 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…
Optional for
- Train dispatcherTrain 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 …
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Last updated on February 19, 2026



