Job Description of Railroad Conductor

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Railroad conductors coordinate all related activities of passenger train crews or freight. They review schedules, waybills, switching orders, and shipping records of freight trains in order to know the loading and loading information about their cargo. They distribute tonnage within all the freight trains assigned to them. They are also responsible for the operation of freight cars within terminals and rail yards that employ remote control technology. In passenger trains, railroad conductors make sure that all passengers are safe and comfortable while they continue to collect fares and tickets. They also coordinate all crew activities and make important announcements as needed by the passengers.

Railroad conductors meet with the systems engineers to talk about any possible concerns and issues about the train - route, schedule and cargo - before the trains actually leave a yard or terminal. They discuss issues that affect the train's operations to come up with the best and alternative routes in case there are problems in the rails. Engineers and conductors coordinate with workers on other trains and traffic-control center workers regarding delays, stops and the trains' location in rail yards. They are responsible for providing instructions and directions to railroad workers such as coupling cars, switching tracks, routing for outbound and inbound traffic. They also direct railroad engineers in facilitating train configuration.

Railroad conductors relay information and issues about equipment on board the trains or the rails with the use of electronic monitoring devices or dispatch. Depending on the issues involved, they may order the defective car to be removed from the train and have it repaired at the nearest stop or station. They may also coordinate with the dispatcher and engineer about alternative routes if there are obstructions or defects found in the rails.