The train chief profession is very interesting and responsible, of course. There is one significant plus in it - it is more stable than ever. Even in the most critical periods of the state’s life, severe economic or political crises in the context of the closure or bankruptcy of many large industrial facilities, the railway will always function. The transportation of goods and passengers is a process that can only be violated in war conditions. But let's not talk about the terrible. Let's look at the profession of train chief in peacetime.
About the category of leader
This profession resembles a captain, only not the endless expanses of the sea and the expanse of water ahead , but the rails stretching almost from the horizon. The boss fulfills his professional duty in a tight compartment. He does not have a spacious office.
Train managers in Russia work for Russian Railways. This is such a well-known abbreviation. It stands for Russian Railways. The employees themselves reveal it in their own way, with a share of professional humor: "We rarely live at home." And it is true. Flights in duration can take from one day to several weeks. The entire professional life of a railroad worker takes place on the road, and not only professional, but simply life. As a rule, such a profession is chosen by those people who are comfortable from frequent trips, change of hour policies, etc. We can say that railway workers are real adventurers. But this is lyrics ...
What does the head of the Russian Railways train do?
As already mentioned, this profession belongs to the category of managers, therefore, in its department is everything related to the movement of the train and comfortable travel in it. In his strict submission are all the conductors, as well as the train staff, who is responsible for restoring any technical problems, the train head is responsible for the arrival or departure of the train (without delay), comfort and safety, and analyzes conflict situations that may arise on the road.
Educational qualification
A person having a higher education by profession and a period of work in an organization serving passenger transportation is from one year old or a secondary education by profession and duration of work, respectively, of two years or more, can apply for the position of head of a train carrying passengers. This position is appointed and also dismissed from it only by the head of the company that provides transportation. There is a special document that sets out a list of what the employee holding the position should know, their duties, rights and responsibilities. This document is called the job description of the train chief.
Job responsibilities
The duties of the train head are quite extensive, since he controls everything that happens with the train (both external and internal factors). Here are the main ones:
- conducts technical control of the functioning of wagons in a train;
- builds the process of receiving cars in good condition;
- monitors the results of repair work of cars, comparing them with established quality standards, the serviceability of the heating system, timely supply of train cars with water and fuel, equipping the train with fire safety equipment, medical assistance;
- creation of conditions for comfortable accommodation of passengers: the availability of linen for sleep, tea, some products for the implementation of trading activities, print media from the periodicals, etc.
- to control the activities of the train brigade, to monitor the activities of each in order to prevent cases of violation of labor discipline;
- instructing employees and passengers about safety in the train;
- to bring to the team the idea of the importance of achieving a high level of passenger service;
- prevent malfunctions in the operation of the radio station of the passenger train;
- timely submit information to the stations on the number of free and vacant seats in the passenger train along the route;
- make sure that the train moves according to the schedule;
- inspects the placement of baggage in wagons, as well as those who use a ticket;
- to monitor the convenient placement of persons of a certain category in the car (disabled people suffering from serious illnesses, old people, women with small children);
- stop violations of the order and rules of behavior along the way;
- provide assistance to victims in the event of an accident;
- carry out operations on the preparation of documents when crossing the border with a passenger train;
- to control the activities of passengers at the border, as well as in the border region;
- rent cars for repairs;
- strives to introduce innovative methods in the work of passenger service.
Rights of an official
The work of the head of the train includes not only duties, the head has a number of rights. In particular, he has the right:
- actively submit their proposals to their management on improving the process of passenger service along the route;
- be informed, that is, receive information from the management on issues of their activities;
- keep documentation within the framework of his position;
- assist in the activities of higher management.
Responsibility of an official
Job description implies both the rights and obligations in this position, as well as the responsibility of the person to management. As you know, rights and obligations do not exist without responsibility. Here are some of them:
- punishment for non-compliance with the rules in the performance of the duties assigned to him is provided, which are provided for by the job description of the train head;
- for violation of rights in the process of their direct professional activity;
- punishable for damage.
And what types of trains are there?
"Russian Railways" in its arsenal has a wide range of trains: branded, high-speed, fast, passenger, electric train, tourist, restoration, fire and so on. For example, not everyone understands the purpose of the recovery train. Its purpose is to eliminate the consequences of accidents that occurred on the railroad tracks: the collision of locomotives, derailment. The head of this type of transport is the head of the recovery train.
Such trains are always equipped with a crane, other devices for lifting bulky and rather heavy loads, tractors, bulldozers, equipment for welding and even have their own power plants (to restore electricity supply). The train can even participate in extinguishing a fire, but special trains have been created for this purpose. They are called that - firemen.
The area of professional activity of the head of a fire train includes: conducting reconnaissance operations in the field of fire, monitoring the release of the allowable amount of toxic substances in a fire, directly implementing fire extinguishing measures, providing the necessary medical assistance to victims, and so on.
Eventually
The head of whatever type of train (passenger, freight, freight, fast fireman, etc.) an official would not be, it is necessary to remember responsibility not only to himself, but to a huge number of people. The requirements for the position of train head are very high, the leadership on the selection of positions holds a whole competition. And you always need to remain a man, no matter how boss he is!