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| 8312 RAILWAY BRAKERS, SIGNALLERS AND SHUNTERS
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Railway brakers, signallers and shunters take charge of and
safeguard railway freight trains during runs, control the
movement of railway traffic by operating signals, switch rolling
stock and make up trains in railway yards, make up trains for
hauling in mines and control their movement.
Tasks include -
(a) taking charge of and safeguarding freight train during run;
(b) controlling flow of railway traffic over section of line by
operating signals and switches from control panel or signal
box;
(c) switching and coupling rolling stock in railway yards and
sidings in accordance with orders about loading, unloading
and make-up of trains;
(d) making up trains for hauling by locomotive or cable and
directing their movement along haulageways in a mine or
quarry;
(e) performing related tasks;
(f) supervising other workers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Braker, railway
- Shunter, railway
- Signaller, railway
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