Shunter Drivers & Mobile Plant Operators

Possess basic knowledge of the mechanics involved in trains, understand the technicalities and participate in discussions on related topics in order to solve problems related to the mechanics.

Recommended Books

1 book

Railroad Men's Catechism

Angus Sinclair

2023

Thoroughly understand the characteristics of railway infrastructure: rail technologies, track gauges, rail signalling, rail junctions, etc.

Know and apply railway framework legislation where requirements for railways in the EU are established. Know legislation that applies to the field of cross-border freight transit.

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2 books

Handbook on Railway Regulation

Matthias Finger, Juan Mo…

2020

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A Hand-Book of Railway Law

Arthur Moore

2023

The different practices, routines, and procedures regarding the safe operation of trains in order to prevent collisions, derailments, or unplanned exceeding of speed limits.

Recommended Books

2 books

Railroad Men's Catechism

Angus Sinclair

2023

Rule Book Of The American Railway Association

American Railway Associa…

2023

Understand principles of mechanical engineering, physics, and materials science.

Understand the dangers and difficulties that accompany marshalling activity, including noise, dust, ingestions or vehicle collisions.

Familiar with all physical aspects of the railway, including train stations, the incline and decline of the right-of-way and speed limits.

Deal with challenging circumstances in which to perform work, such as night work, shift work, and atypical working conditions.

Be able to drive vehicles; have the approapriate type of driving license according to the type of motor vehicle used.

Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …

Review and study existing railroad equipment, facilities, systems and processes in order to improve railway safety and efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.

Ensure that train engines comply with regulations before commencing a journey.

Ensure compliance with minimum safety standards for freight cars operated by railway companies subject to European legislation.

Control acceleration, braking, and overall operation of train in motion.

Promote and enforce safety procedures and EU regulations to ensure that railway safety is generally maintained and continuously improved, taking into consideration the development of European legislation.

Read and comprehend the instructions on switching rail cars and wagons, and perform switching operations accordingly.

Operate railway communication systems; make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.

Operate various types of railway control panels such as Individual Function Switch (IFS), One Control Switch (OCS) or Entrance Exit (NX).

Operate railroad switches to control the direction of trains in order to route them to their destinations.

Drive railroad vehicles or other railway equipment in a competent and safe manner.

Operate and maintain grade crossing warning systems, signals and railroad signal equipment such as hot box detectors and interlocks.

Operate locomotives for switching, coupling and uncoupling rail cars for loading and unloading freight.

Oversee all operations in a defined area, as part of a team that manages operational safety and train services for a specific geographical location.

Perform general maintenance of locomotive parts such as wheels, springs and brake rigging traction motors; test and repair safety appliances, air compressors, safety valves, fuel systems, shutters and radiators; install, …

Plan and implement regular inspections and investigations of the rail track system in order to provide optimal coverage of the railway network in a given area. Inspect aspects such as …

Perform routine tasks to maintain railway engines, such as replacing oil and lubricating engines.

Performs wagon coupling in marshalling yards. Use coupler mechanisms to connect rolling stock in trains.

Read and comprehend circuit plans during initial construction, during troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing activities and while repairing or replacing components.

Shunt inbound freight loads to and from railcars for inbound and outbound trains.

Shunt outbound freight loads to and from inbound and outbound trains.

Shunt rolling stock to form trains in marshalling yards.

Test that the breaking force of trains functions as required after coupling.

Use hand signals for transport procedures such as shunting loads and trains in long curves.

Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …

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Power Wiring Diagrams: A Handbook of Connection Diagrams of Control and Protective Systems for Industrial Plants

Alfred Thomas Dover

2018

Electric-Wiring Diagrams: Illustrating Circuit-Connections for Supply Mains, Distribution Boards, Transfomers, Lamps, Signs, Heaters, Motors, Be

William Perren Maycock

2018

Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

Provide assistance in the relocation of heavy loads; set up and operate a rigging system of ropes and cables in order to move heavy cargo.

Compare contents of shipments (loaded or unloaded) with listing on waybill or other shipping records; ensure that every shipment is routed to the correct destination.

Ensure train stability after freight has been loaded onto the railcars.

Keep written records of the quantity of goods loaded or unloaded. Track times, dates and tasks completed.

Load and unload animals safely into containers or cages for transportation. Make sure they are secure and safely established in the transport vehicle.