control train arrivals
Monitor and control arrival of trains into train stations. Check inbound trains according to their departure station.
Train 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 the traffic signals and communicate promptly with train drivers and conductors that it is safe for the train to pull away.
Competences and skills
18 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencescontrol train departures
Monitor and control departure of trains; prepare outbound trains with the required number of carriages and provide safety assurance.
monitor conditions affecting train movement
Monitor conditions that may influence train movements, e.g. crew availability, weather conditions, equipment operability, speed or track limitations, etc. Undertake actions to ensure and optimise train performance and safety; anticipate emergencies and unexpected situations.
Sector-specific
5 competencesmaintain computerised records of railway traffic
Keep digital records of railway activities, such as the coordination and direction of railway traffic, issuing of permits and authorisations, and general traffic monitoring.
digital
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.
monitor train schedules
Ensure train schedules are followed by monitoring and regulating train dispatch and arrival, in order to avoid schedule mismatches.
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.
shunt outbound loads
Shunt outbound freight loads to and from inbound and outbound trains.
Cross-sector
1 competencehandle 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.
Optional skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesensure compliance with railway regulation
Ensure compliance with all railway rules, procedures, and legal regulations relating to safety, operations, and EU frameworks.
operate railway communication systems
Operate railway communication systems. Make announcements over the public address system or communicate with central train administration.
process data from railway control rooms
Interpret data generated in control rooms in railway stations. Utilise gathered information to identify faults in mechanical equipment, schedule changes, and identify delays and incidents that may occur; provide solutions in the event of incidents and mitigate the impact on operations.
digital
Cross-sector
6 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
analyse weather forecast
Analyse weather forecasts and the information provided on meteorological conditions, such as wind forces, atmospheric structures, clouds, and visibility. Constantly monitor weather conditions to maintain the validity of the forecast. Provide analyses depending on the requirements of various different industries and service providers. Evaluate routine air observations.
liaise with colleagues
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.
liaise with rail experts
Communicate and cooperate with bridge, geotechnical, materials experts, architects, etc.
perform services in a flexible manner
Adapt service approach when circumstances change.
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.