Become part of the team
If you always have an overview, then join Rhaetian Railway! Train traffic controllers keep an eye on the RhB rail network and react quickly and purposefully to disruptions. Your days in the control centre are varied, challenging and never the same as the previous day, so they also offer many opportunities for further development.
Does this feel like it's for you? Then read on!
Training
The training to become a train traffic controller lasts 12 months and is an excellent starting point for a railway career in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The training takes place at the company in Landquart. If you pass the final examination, permanent employment is guaranteed. During your training, you will receive a full salary and the benefits as an RhB employee, such as the 2nd class GA travelcard and much more. You also commit to working at the operations centre in Landquart for at least two years.
Training stages at Rhaetian Railway:
Months 1–3: basic training with general principles, deployment as a train traffic controller in normal operations under supervision, practical days
Months 4–6: extended training with general principles, deployment as a train traffic controller in normal operations and simple faults, practical days
Months 7–12: consolidation of signal box knowledge, practice faults on the simulator, deployment as a train traffic controller even in the event of a fault, preparation for the final examination, practical days
Development opportunities
After completing the training, you have the opportunity to work in other areas of RhB in addition to your work as a train traffic controller.
Specialist career:
Basis for the developing various specialist areas
Starting your training
Operations supervisor
Takeover of department
50% deployment in scheduling
Management career: opportunity for promotion to a management position
Career change
RhB offers the chance to change career with the railway! To change career and become a train traffic controller, you should have the following:
Completion of commercial/technical apprenticeship (VET)
Willingness to complete basic training as a train traffic controller
Strong awareness of safety and quality
Good analytical skills and networked thinking
Exceptional resilience
Good IT skills
Willingness to work shifts
Have we sparked your interest?
Are you interested in a new challenge and would like to apply as a train traffic controller? We are looking for motivated, reliable and safety-conscious train traffic controllers. You can find all vacancies on our job portal. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Related links
Here you can find more links and documents for training to become a train traffic controller
- To the application
- Progressive working conditions: Company's contract of employment
- Discover all the benefits as an RhB employee
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