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signal box parts

The structures located besides railway tracks known as signal boxes, interlocking towers, signal posts, and signal cabins, from which signals, points, and other equipment are controlled.

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use handbrake

Use the handbrake as the most effective method to correct high-speed understeering. Use handbrake to diminish danger and increase confidence on uneven roads.

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apply signalling control procedures

Control train movements; operate railway signals and block systems to ensure that trains operate safely, on correct routes, and on time.

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enforce railway safety regulations

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.

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ensure compliance with railway regulation

Ensure compliance with all railway rules, procedures, and legal regulations relating to safety, operations, and EU frameworks.

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follow switching instructions in rail operations

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

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manage rail yard resources

Manage rail yard resources in order to ensure maximum efficiency. Prepare resource usage in advance in order to limit the time trains spend in yards.

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operate railway lever frames

Operate mechanical lever frames housed in signal boxes. Understand different applications of levers such as interlocking or signal receiving; read and comprehend the track diagram and signalling layout mounted above the lever frame. Operate hand-powered interlockings, power frames, mechanical, pneumatic or electric levers.

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operate railway switches

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

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operate switching locomotives

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

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shunt inbound loads

Shunt inbound freight loads to and from railcars for inbound and outbound trains. If requested, ensure train stability after freight has been loaded onto the railcars.

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shunt outbound loads

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

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shunt rolling stock in marshalling yards

Shunt rolling stock to form trains in marshalling yards.

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use waterway traffic control systems

Operate various systems of waterway traffic control. Cooperate with traffic control operators, lockkeepers and bridge, keepers.

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cooperate with colleagues

Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.

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execute working instructions

Understand, interpret and properly apply work instructions regarding different tasks in the workplace.

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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.

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keep task records

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

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use rigging tools

Employ rigging tools such as cables, ropes, pulleys and winches to safely secure high structures.

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level crossing regulations

The regulations and legal procedures applicable to level crossings.

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follow strict level crossing operating procedures

Follow strict procedures for the operation of level crossings such as operating the lights, alarms, and signal devices to prevent accidents. Operate equipment that lift and descend barriers. Stay vigilant during headways.

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