Job Profile:
Guard is the in charge of a running train. Goods Guard will be in charge of a goods train. His duties include:
- Get the vehicle guidance (VG – written document containing numbers of wagons, their tare weight, load tonnage of individual wagons, total tonnage) from Station Master/ Yardmaster.
- Check the entire formation for anything that can endanger safe running of trains.
- Check that doors of wagons are closed.
- Check the brake continuity with Loco Pilot.
- Sign the Brake Power certificate (BPC) after ensuring sufficient brake power
- Constantly monitor the formation on the run for any abnormalities.
- Prepare train reports like Combined Train Reports, Late Arrival Reports…
- Attend along with LP/ALP minor troubles experienced on the run like brake binding etc.
Career Path:
When he is promoted to a non-running post like Section Controller his pay is fixed taking into consideration pay element of Running Allowance, which is highly beneficial for the employee. Guards can also write LDCE exams for Group B Gazetted post of Assistant Operations Manager (AOM).