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2007-03-29: Railway Train Driver There are currently 13 passenger Train Operating Companies (TOCs), a number of freight companies, and underground - light rail - metro companies. Railway Train Driver. Railway Train Guard. Rail Track Worker.

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Railway Train Driver There are currently 13 passenger Train Operating Companies (TOCs), a number of freight companies, and underground - light rail - metro companies. Education - list most recent first, and include post secondary education, eg university, college. Skills and abilities - detail skills and abilities gained through school, jobs, volunteer work and leisure activities. References - simply state references will be supplied on request Be prepared to provide work related, academic and personal references. (Railway Train Driver). ( Leasing companies also employ drivers. Volunteer work (optional) ). Back to top

Railway Train Guard Some TOCs operate routes spanning the country - others operate at regional or local levels. As a train guard, you may be able to gain more responsibility by moving from light rail and local routes to long distance trains or by changing employers. Job opportunities are regularly available on some routes but are reducing elsewhere due to the trend towards driver-only trains, especially on light rail systems. Guards are often considered as potential candidates for trainee driver vacancies. There are more opportunities available in complex, busy networks such as London and the south-east of England. (Railway Train Guard). ( There are opportunities for employment with the 13 passenger Train Operating Companies (TOCs), a number of freight companies, and underground - light rail - metro companies ). Back to top

Railway Fitter It may also be possible to work with specialist maintenance companies who are contracted by operating and engineering companies. Qualified and experienced craftspeople are most likely to gain employment in this field. Opportunities for promotion are usually to maintenance team leader or manager. Through further training or academic study towards an engineering technician or degree level qualification, it can be possible to broaden promotional opportunities or change career. (Railway Fitter). ( Employers include the 13 Train Operating Companies (TOCs), the underground, light rail and metro companies in big cities, freight companies and leasing companies ). Back to top

Rail Track Worker Job vacancies may be advertised locally for each area or network. Most opportunities are in big towns and cities. Promotion is usually to supervisor or team leader. Some workers become track inspectors or managers. Promotion may be faster if you move between employers. (Rail Track Worker). ( Some underground - metro - light rail operators employ track workers ). Back to top

Signalling Technician Signalling technicians are employed by Network Rail and its various contractors. There may also be opportunities within underground rail networks. Modernisation and improvement of safety standards means more recruitment is expected. This may include a growing number of apprenticeship places for school and college leavers. Promotion is usually from junior to senior technician, team leader and manager. (Signalling Technician). ( Senior technicians test and commission new signals installations and design new installations ). Back to top

Station Assistant There is an increase in the number of rail companies currently recruiting staff. Applications can be made to one of the Train Operating Companies (TOCs), listed on the Careers in Rail website Companies that run light rail and metro systems are another possibility, especially the larger ones such as London Underground. (Station Assistant). ( With extra training, promotion can be up to senior station assistant, station team supervisor or leader, assistant station manager, and even station manager ). (Permalink) Back to top