Description
The composition and functions of a work train, a train composed of automatic machines that remove, inspect, adjust and lay railway ballast, sleepers and rails.
Alternative labels
track maintenance train
track vehicles
ballast tamper
permanent way maintenance train
track work train
railway work train
track maintenance work train
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Work trains is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Rail construction supervisor: Rail construction supervisors monitor the construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure. They assign tasks, either on the ground or from a control room, and make quick decisions to resolve problems.
Civil engineering worker: Civil engineering workers perform tasks concerning the cleaning and preparation of construction sites for civil engineering projects. This includes the work on building and maintenance of roads, railways and dams.
Rail layer: Rail layers construct railway tracks on prepared sites. They monitor equipment that sets railroad sleepers or ties, usually on a layer of crushed stone or ballast. Rail layers then lay the rail tracks on top of the sleepers and attach them to make sure the rails have a constant gauge, or distance to each other. These operations are usually done with a single moving machine, but may be performed manually.
Optional knowledge
Work trains 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
- Work trains – ESCO
