Ensure Safe And Efficient Operation Of Trains And Equipment

Ensure safe and efficient operation of trains and equipment.

1. 1

   Inspect train signals and tracks

   Observe train signals along routes and verify their meanings for engineers.

2. 2

   Signal locomotive engineers

   Signal locomotive engineers to start or stop trains using hand signals or radio communication.

3. 3

   Monitor train operations

   Monitor trains as they go around curves to detect dragging equipment and smoking journal boxes.

4. 4

   Conduct equipment inspections

   Inspect couplings, air hoses, journal boxes, and handbrakes to ensure they are functioning properly.

5. 5

   Record operational data

   Record numbers of cars available, numbers of cars sent to repair stations, and types of service needed.