- Signal engineers to begin train runs, stop trains, or change speed, using telecommunications equipment or hand signals.
- Confer with engineers regarding train routes, timetables, and cargoes, and to discuss alternative routes when there are rail defects or obstructions.
- Receive information regarding train or rail problems from dispatchers or from
Train conductor | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Train conductors issue tickets to rail passengers and make sure that their journeys are safe and comfortable.
Train conductors typically work around 43 to 45 hours per week.
As a Train conductor you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 77,373 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Train conductor
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79,618 GBP
Average salary for full-time Train conductor
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77,373 GBP
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79,618 GBP
Salary over time for Train conductor
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76,724 GBP
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78,228 GBP
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76,931 GBP
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73,724 GBP
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80,166 GBP
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77,373 GBP
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69,106 GBP
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67,615 GBP
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Future outlook for Train conductors
Balanced outlook
14 000+ jobs available 
Fair outlook
-2% yearly wage growth (on average) Train conductor - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
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Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Things to highlight for your Train conductor interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
