passenger transport regulations
The applicable conventions and regulations governing the provision of passenger transport services.
Chief 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 closing of the train's doors. They supervise and ensure the continuous care for the safety of passengers, especially in the case of technical incidents and emergency situations. They ensure the operational communication to the driver and to traffic control staff as defined in operational regulations. In case of several staff members attending the train, they supervise the team of conductors. They also carry out commercial activities such as ticket control and selling, and provide support and information to passengers as well as gastronomic services.
Competences and skills
26 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesrailway framework legislation
The legislative framework governing the different aspects of railway transport, including licensing of railway undertakings, railway infrastructure capacity, railway safety and the legislation that applies to the field of cross-border freight transit.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencescheck tickets throughout carriages
Check tickets and travel documents while walking through carriages during the journey. Maintain physical stability and service attitude during inspections.
control the opening and closing of train doors
Control the opening and closing of train doors during stops. Ensure and enforce security measures for passengers entering and leaving the train. Ensure that equipment, train doors and controls are functioning properly.
Sector-specific
15 competencesanswer questions about the train transport service
Respond to all questions customers may have about the transportation services on a train. The conductor should posses a broad range of knowledge on fares, schedules, train services, passwords or web services, etc.
apply tramway regulations
Know the regulations governing tramways and apply these regulations in the daily operations of tram transportation. Ensure that standards are met in relation to safeguarding the well-being of passengers and the tramway company.
assist disable passengers
Use appropriate safety procedures to operate lifts and secure wheelchairs and other assistive devices while assisting physically disabled travellers.
assist passengers in emergency situations
Assist train passengers in emergency situations, following specific procedures to ensure their safety; minimise the damage that unexpected situations may cause.
check carriages
Check train carriages to ensure cleanliness before the start of a train journey. Ensure that on-board services and entertainment (if any) are functioning as required.
communicate clearly with passengers
Speak clearly in addressing travellers; communicate information related to their itinerary. Make announcements to passengers upon approaching the prescribed destination.
communicate reports provided by passengers
Transmit information provided by passengers to superiors. Interpret passenger claims and follow up requests.
ensure passenger comfort
Ensure the safety and comfort of train passengers; help passengers to get on and off the train using any mechanical aids as necessary. Respond to passengers requests and pursue maximum customer satisfaction.
help to control passenger behaviour during emergency situations
Know how to use life-saving equipment in emergency situations. Provide assistance if leakages, collisions or fires should occur, and support the evacuation of passengers. Know crisis and crowd management, and administer first aid on board.
monitor train schedules
Ensure train schedules are followed by monitoring and regulating train dispatch and arrival, in order to avoid schedule mismatches.
operate electronic payment terminals
Operate electronic payment terminals to collect credit or debit card payments from the travellers.
digital
operate railway communication systems
Operate railway communication systems. Make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.
provide information on train routes
Know principal train routes and quickly search for relevant information to respond to customer questions. Provide advice on potential shortcuts and itinerary options.
provide information to passengers
Provide passengers with correct information in a polite and efficient manner; use proper etiquette to assist physically challenged travellers.
sell train tickets
Sell train tickets to railway travellers, taking into account destinations, schedules, and discounts available. Accurately check the validity of a range of tickets.
Cross-sector
5 competencescommunicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
ensure implementation of safe driving practices
Establish principles and standards of safe driving among staff. Impart information on safe driving practices to staff and ensure that they utilise these in the performance of transport operations.
handle petty cash
Handle petty cash for minor expenses and transactions required for the daily running of a business.
handle stressful situations in the work place
Deal with and manage highly stressful situations in the workplace by following adequate procedures, communicating in a quiet and effective manner, and remaining level-headed when taking decisions.
speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
research
Optional skills and competences 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.