ISCO Occupation Group 8312.4 Train Dispatcher
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Train Dispatcher: 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.
Essential Skills
- Handle Stressful Situations
- Control Train Departures
- Manage Rail Yard Resources
- Control Train Arrivals
- Monitor Train Schedules
- Shunt Outbound Loads
- Shunt Inbound Loads
- Monitor Conditions Affecting Train Movement
Optional Skills
- Act Reliably
- Operate Railway Communication Systems
- Perform Services In A Flexible Manner
- Continuously Monitor Weather Conditions
- Ensure Compliance With Railway Regulation
- Liaise With Rail Experts
- Liaise With Colleagues
- Use Different Communication Channels
Alternative Names
- Engine Dispatcher
- Railway Dispatcher
- Train Dispatch Controller
- Platform Dispatch Assistant
- Platform Assistant
