Train and tram drivers

This highly responsible operational role operates trains or trams to transport passengers or goods along railway or tramway networks. They are crucial for ensuring safe, punctual, and efficient public transport and freight movement.

Key responsibilities involve operating controls to accelerate, decelerate, and stop vehicles, adhering to strict timetables and signaling systems, and making announcements. They conduct pre-departure checks, respond to emergencies, and manage passenger safety on board. A core function is maintaining vigilance, making rapid and critical decisions, and adhering strictly to railway/tramway rules, safety regulations, and operational procedures.

They also collaborate closely with dispatchers, signallers, platform staff, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations. Ultimately, they are accountable for the safe, timely, and compliant operation of trains or trams, directly contributing to public mobility and the efficiency of rail transport.