Which is the highest post in railways?
Member Staff
How many posts are there in RRB?
Against a total of 35,208 vacancies, RRBs have received a total of 1,26,30,885 applications for RRB NTPC 2020-21*. *Note: RRB NTPC 2019 was planned to be conducted in June 2019….RRB NTPC Vacancy 2021 – Post-wise.
| Name of the Posts | RRB NTPC Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Station Master | 6865 |
| Commercial Apprentice | 259 |
| Goods Guard | 5748 |
What are the different jobs in Indian Railway?
Different Career Options in Indian Railways
- Junior Engineer Group:
- Senior Section Engineer Group:
- Assistant loco pilot and Technician:
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist:
How do train drivers see at night?
Driving a train depends mainly on signals. At night, signals are clearly visible from far, no day light caution/ lookout caution as there are no track men working on the tracks and the chances of cattle straying on to the line is almost nil. Thus, practically driving a train at night is easier compared to day time.
What is a train driver called?
A train driver, engine driver, engineman or locomotive driver, commonly known as an engineer in the United States and Canada, and also as a locomotive handler, locomotive operator, train operator, or motorman, is a person who drives a train or a locomotive.
How do train drivers know where to go?
The railways use a train detection systems which can tell signallers exactly where every train is and how fast they are going. There are also systems that can automatically stop trains if the driver doesn’t take the correct course of action or passes through a red signal.
Can train drivers go to the toilet?
Basically, you go to the bathroom when there is very little going on for a few minutes and it is perfectly safe to do so. As more railroads install cameras in locomotive cabs, this practice is going away though. Engineers are stopping trains to use the bathroom, which causes several minutes of delay.
Why do they put rocks on train tracks?
The crushed stones are what is known as ballast. Their purpose is to hold the wooden cross ties in place, which in turn hold the rails in place. The answer is to start with the bare ground, and then build up a foundation to raise the track high enough so it won’t get flooded.
Do train conductors sleep?
They do sleep on the train either in their own sleeping car, in the case of the sleeper attendants, or in the dorm car, in the case of the diner/snack crew. The coach attendants sleep in their coaches.