Traveling by train is one of the most popular in the world and in our country in particular. Professions related to railway transport will be in demand for more long time... Some professions can be studied at or at a technical school. But higher education gives more opportunities for the device and getting a good income. Consider such a specialty as railroad maintenance. Who to work after graduation, where workers of this profile are in demand?

Operation of railways - activities of services for the preparation and implementation of the movement of railway transport.

This work includes all activities related to the movement of transport:

  • preparation and coordination of the movement of trains;
  • Passenger Transportation;
  • work of stations and departments;
  • cargo and technical activities;
  • maintenance of the train and transport.

Railway operation is divided into two types: commercial and technical. Technical operation of railways - preparation and control of train movements, organization of passenger traffic, development of stations and junctions.

Commercial - preparation and implementation of commercial and cargo work, corporate services.

This specialty is available only in higher education institutions. It includes several profiles:

  • production staff;
  • passenger train;
  • main train;
  • business and logistics in the field of railway transport;
  • freight and commercial work;
  • traffic safety and the use of railway transport;
  • public speaking and forwarding on railway transport;
  • transport service.


The qualification that will be awarded to a university graduate is a railway engineer.

Specialists in this area organize the movement of trains across the country, regulate the maintenance of tracks and communications, and ensure the safety of the movement of passengers and goods.

For admission to a railway worker, you need to pass the exam in the following subjects:

  • Russian language;
  • maths;
  • physics;
  • Social Studies.

Important! Please note that the requirements of different universities may differ.

Who to work

Graduates acquire knowledge not only in the field of railway disciplines, but also in the field of marketing, management and information technologies... This opens up access to an even wider range of professions.

Who can work after studying in this specialty:

  • railway transport maintenance manager;
  • road inspector of railway transport;
  • track safety engineer;
  • logistician;
  • transportation and transport management engineer;
  • logistics;
  • head of logistics;
  • operator of automated transport lines;
  • train dispatcher / specialist in dispatch regulation of railway transportation;
  • transport service specialist;
  • technician of intermodal transport solutions;
  • transport planner.

After completing the necessary levels of education, you can teach.

Maintenance of rolling stock

Not many people know that the technical operation of the rolling stock of railways is a separate specialty. Unlike the previous one, it is taught in secondary specialized educational institutions.

The professions that can be obtained after training are directly related to equipment moving on rails. This specialty is generalized, the previous one is narrow.

What to do after training in this specialty? Since it is wider, the choice of professions is also greater.

The rail transport system has structural units... The choice should be made based on which department you want to work in. For example, in the subway there are divisions into workshops: electric depot, repair, operation. Each workshop includes several professions.

One of the most prestigious universities in this industry is MGUPS (MIIT). The educational institution prepares specialists for work in the field of railway transport. The institution's program includes 64 areas and specialties of higher education and 32 areas and specialties of secondary specialized education.

The educational institution includes:

  • branches - 24, they are located in 22 regions of the country;
  • institutes - 9;
  • academies - 4;
  • faculties - 4;
  • colleges - 3.

The university trains personnel for 134 professions. Training is carried out according to the forms of training: full-time, part-time, part-time. Under the bachelor's program, the university provides about 2500 budgetary and about 4500 paid places. Tuition fees per year - from 53,000 thousand rubles.

Russian Railways training

On receiving a diploma of higher or secondary special education, training does not end. As in any other profession, you need to constantly improve your skills. Moreover, rail systems are developing. To be a sought-after specialist, you need to keep up with the times and know how the industry is developing.

For these purposes, Russian Railways is creating training centers. The official website of the department provides up-to-date information about them. There are 15 such training centers in the country.

Courses are held to train and retrain specialists, improve the qualifications of workers. In addition, there are courses for teaching a second profession.

One of the important questions is who can be trained in these training centers:

  • employees of Russian Railways;
  • employees sent from other institutions under an agreement with Russian Railways;
  • persons who have entered into an agreement with the training center.

As for the latter, The educational center can make decisions about providing paid services physical and legal entities on behalf of Russian Railways.

There is also a corporate university in the structure of Russian Railways. It was created for heads of branches and departments. Training is carried out in 150 programs. Forms of education - full-time and distance.

The goals of the corporate university are development professional knowledge and experience, supplementing and developing the skills of management personnel. One of the areas of activity is internships abroad. The university cooperates with several international universities and schools.

Jobs and vacancies

On the whole, Russia has an extremely developed railway network. There is no railway only in five constituent entities of the Russian Federation:

  • Kamchatka region;
  • Altai Republic;
  • Magadan region;
  • Chukotka Autonomous Okrug;
  • Republic of Tuva.

In the rest of the regions, the paths even pass through small cities and some villages. Therefore, railway workers are in demand everywhere.

The most popular job is a road foreman. Examples of some other vacancies in Moscow:

  • manager of the logistics department (experience from 3 to 6 years);
  • design engineer (experience from 1 to 3 years);
  • visual communications specialist (experience from 1 to 3 years);
  • train builder (no experience);
  • railcar driver (no experience);
  • railroad truck driver (no experience).

In some places it is possible to work on railroad watch. How much these workers receive depends on the specific place of work.

Salary depends on the region and settlement... V large cities the railroad worker gets more. The prices there are about the following:

  • the starting salary for positions that are taken without work experience is 20-30 thousand rubles;
  • salary for positions requiring 1-3 years of experience - 30-45 thousand rubles;
  • the salary for the position of the head of the industry - from 40 thousand rubles.

This work in Russia is available everywhere, but in small towns wages in this area are lower.

An interesting moment! It should be noted separately one profession of a train conductor. To work as a conductor, you do not need a higher or secondary specialized education. For the device, you need to contact the personnel department railway station... The candidate must be over 18 years of age. You will also have to go through three months of training.

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Let's summarize

Working in Russia with a degree in railway operation is not easy, which is why many consider it prestigious. Moreover, with the necessary skills and work experience, you can count on a good income. College graduates often strive to continue their education and choose this particular specialty.

The railway in Russia is the "circulatory system" of the economy. Rail transport is not that expensive compared to air transportation, therefore it is more often used for freight and passenger transportation. For the maintenance of stations, train stations, tracks and trains, specialists are always required who will ensure the serviceability, accuracy and safety of these facilities.

The main, and even monopoly, employer in this area is JSC Russian Railways (RZD). This mastodon of domestic transport has many subsidiaries, which also always require personnel of different categories and qualifications. The key employer primarily pays attention to graduates of railway universities and colleges, because most professions require higher or secondary specialized education. However, this does not mean that there will be no work for those who simply want to become a part of the railway team. To perform work of a physical nature, only iron health and the same nerves are often required to withstand the noise and clamor of locomotives, and for catering workers on the territory of railway stations and on trains, it is necessary to have a health book.

A railway is a living organism with its own biorhythm, laws and regulations, and in order for it to function without interruptions, a whole team of professionals is required. Who are they?

"Vokzalnye"

  • Station duty officer makes up a per-minute schedule, controls the processes of movement of passenger and freight trains, controls the control panel for the chipboard or the corresponding computer program. Average earnings- from 18 to 45 thousand rubles.
  • Dispatcher coordinates the movement of railway transport, is responsible for communication with drivers. The profession requires special care, and a willingness to work up to 12 hours a day. Dispatchers receive from 15 to 25 thousand rubles, depending on the region.
  • Service staff - it is a whole team of workers on the life support of the station. Almost all specialties of the service sector are represented here: sellers, medical workers, cooks, waiters, cashiers, watchmen, security officers (Ministry of Internal Affairs), baggage packers, cleaners. The remuneration policy depends on the direct employer.

"Station"

  • "Travelers" (trackmen, road craftsmen) check the serviceability and safety of the railroad track on their site, troubleshoot problems (more often in teams). The schedule is changeable, equipment and the necessary equipment are issued for work. 95% of the day is spent outdoors, so a lot of work comfort depends on the climate. An hourly salary or a salary of not more than 12 thousand rubles.
  • "Carriages" (inspectors-repairmen of passenger and freight trains) they control the condition of wagons and locomotives, identify malfunctions, give technical specifications to repair teams, and fix minor problems themselves. The monthly income ranges from 15 to 35 thousand rubles.
  • Electrician contains in good working order traffic lights, locks and arrows of mechanical interlocking, devices for electric interlocking of arrows, hitchhiking, auto-blocking, high-voltage lines. The profession is fraught with danger, since work in literally"Tense". Poor health and fear of heights (along with a lack of secondary specialized education) will be the main reasons to deny a candidate such a vacancy. Remuneration for labor - from 18 to 45 thousand rubles.
  • Electromechanic signaling center is engaged in maintenance of alarm, centralization and blocking devices, takes measures to eliminate system malfunctions, and identifies their causes. Such a specialist earns from 20 to 50 thousand rubles.

"Travel"

  • Driver is responsible for the main process of railway life: movement. Operators of passenger and freight trains control the locomotive, check the traffic compliance with the navigation plan. The path to this position lies through training in the specialty and at least one year of practice as an assistant driver. The salary of a driver in Russia is from 18 to 45 thousand rubles.
  • Train manager supervises the condition and operation of the train. If the train is freight or specialized (for example, a firefighter), then he controls it technical condition and functioning. When working on a passenger train, his duties include leading a team of conductors, monitoring the safety and comfort of passengers. The head of the train receives from 20 thousand rubles.
  • Conductor is responsible for the passenger carriage and provides travelers with the necessary services. They carry out passport control when boarding the carriage, monitor the availability of household resources necessary on the way and their delivery to passengers. In our country, this profession is considered "female" by default for the ability of lovely ladies to create an atmosphere of comfort even on the road. The salary of the conductor varies from 20 to 40 thousand rubles.

Working at a train station, at a station or on the way is always associated with communication, and increased responsibility for the safety of goods and the lives of passengers can be another exciting factor. It is also important for the traveling professions to assess their strengths and readiness to always be on the road and stay awake for 15-20 hours a day. Those who study in vocational colleges and railway universities, from the first year they prepare for these conditions, so that they enter the labor market with "grated kalachi".

Education in specialties related to electrical engineering and electrical power engineering is quite popular these days. Naturally, future and young specialists are concerned about the question of who can get a job after graduating from the university, are there opportunities for career growth and what will be the approximate wage... This area can be called quite attractive and promising, since it implies a wide range of job positions.

Based on the specific focus of the preferred profile, specialists will be able to work:

The main tasks of a specialist in this industry

For specialties electric power and electrical engineering who to work - the question is quite relevant and interesting. The main task of a person in this area will be to control the correct, safe and functional distribution of energy resources. Also, a specialist can take part in the development of all kinds of devices or systems that are used for the production or use of electricity.

Who are these professions suitable for?

People with a technical mindset, who are able to carry out complex mathematical calculations and can analyze various schemes and diagrams, will be able to work in this area. Working in the electrical and electrical engineering industries will require concentration and good attention, as well as high responsibility and an innovative approach - quite often power engineers have to independently introduce new approaches to their usual work.

A concrete example of a job position

For example, one of the most popular career start positions is the service technician position. electrical systems... The average earnings here are about 20-35 thousand rubles, the exact amount will depend on the specific organization and the amount of work performed. Further career growth provides for promotion to an energy security specialist, engineer, project manager, technical director. With regard to earnings in this area as a whole, it fluctuates in the region from 22 to 70 thousand per month.

It should be noted that specialists in these specialties are in demand not only in their own country, but also abroad. They start with temporary internships and can move on to permanent job abroad. This is quite understandable, because a competent employee in this area is able to perform a number of points, including:


The main benefits of working in this area

The power engineering profession and related work positions always remain relevant due to the fact that humanity every day more and more needs energy resources, their economical and competent distribution. Therefore, every day it is necessary to build new electrical facilities, develop cost and power generation schemes, and introduce new technologies. In this regard, work in this area implies constant development, obtaining new knowledge and skills, as well as regular internships - all this will help in successful advancement in career ladder.

    Thank you for the material, if anyone is interested I can tell my experience in the energy sector.

    Graduated from the "Institute of Nuclear Energy", the term of study is 5 years, there is different shapes learning. Studying was hard, but interesting. After completing the training, the question arose where to go to work. An offer to work immediately after graduation came from the Leningrad Nuclear Power Plant. After a year of work as an assistant to a senior electrical engineer with a salary of 40,000 rubles, I was offered a raise and my salary was increased to 70,000 rubles.

    On this moment I like everything and everything suits me. I advise everyone who is interested to try themselves in this exciting profession.

    If anyone has any questions on the topic, write, I will definitely try to help in choosing future profession.

    Thank you for the attention.

    Hello Artem, could you tell me which institute is better to go to study? At the moment I have finished 11 classes and I am thinking where to enter, after which higher educational institutions our profession is valued?

    Igor Dunaev, at the moment here is the TOP top universities country:

    • Moscow Power Engineering Institute (Technical University)
    • Moscow State Technical University(MSTU) them. N.E.Bauman
    • Moskovsky aviation institute(MAI), State Technical University
    • Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (MIPT)
    • National Research Nuclear University (MEPhI)
    • Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University (SPbGETU)

  • Is it realistic to get a job at an energy enterprise in Irkutsk for a master's degree in Forecasting and Development Strategies for Energy Systems and Complexes? If so, where is it preferable?

    Good afternoon, Vladimir Peregudov, I will not honestly speak, since I do not know how much you need specialists of this class, but if you look from this material energy in the Irkutsk region one of the best in Russia. If you have the professional skills of a specialist, then you simply cannot have problems with employment.
    Go through all the personnel departments that you have with regards to energy, then look according to the circumstances, which is more preferable then choose.

    Hello, can you please tell me, is it harder for a girl who has completed her studies in electrical power engineering and electrical engineering than for a guy? Who can I work with with this education? Thank you in advance.

    Hello Olga, to be honest, before today, I did not think about this question. I cannot advise you on this topic, I can only assume that there are problems with the girl's employment in a technical specialty. Only men work in my department, perhaps this is due to the fact that when applying for a job, men have priority, since it is far from a female specialty. We also have girls at work, but he works in other departments (accounting, secretaries, and so on).
    In any case, you will not know by yourself, you will not try.
    If you like this business, then try and try again. I wish you success in your employment.

    Hello Artyom.
    What subjects are needed for admission?

    What does an electrical systems maintainer do?)

    Hello Artem!
    I just graduated from this specialty at the Siberian Federal University. Average score diploma 4.2.
    Prospects to go to energy systems low (the salary is 12 tons, taking into account the sowing coefficient and other things, it will be ~ 20 thousand rubles).
    I consider it as an option to enter a magistracy either to raise my qualifications, or to transfer to a related profession. Can you give me any advice? Thanks!

    Hello, tell me, please, at which faculty you studied and today this profession is still relevant. The son is studying in the 11th grade and there is also the question of where to go to study.

    Good afternoon. Tell me, a specialist in such a specialty can work as an electrician, as the head of a team of electricians, and what category he has for safety. Thanks.

    Hello Artem. My son graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Belgorod Technical University. Shukhov. Specialty - power engineer. I got a job in the Belgorod RES. We took the installers. Now he has a 3rd grade and a 4th tolerance group. Low salary. Studying in absentia in the magistracy. But, he says, there are no prospects in the RES, I will quit. I persuade him to be patient until he graduates from the magistracy, and then leave either to Moscow or to St. Petersburg. I feel sorry for him. It was difficult to study and what was the result? He does not drink, does not smoke, but with such a salary, they give up. And why was it necessary to graduate from the institute to work as an installer. What advice do you have? thanks

    Hello. Finishing school. Grade 11. I would like to enter this area in educational institution Don State Technical University. I will apply to 2 faculties:
    1. Electricity and electrical engineering
    2. Power engineering
    Please tell me about studying at a university. It doesn't scare me much ...

    Artyom, I want to choose the profession of electrical power engineering and electrical engineering, is it worth it, is the profession in demand?

    Good day! Tell me, will a girl be comfortable in this profession, or is it better not to go there?

    Hello Tatyana, I will answer you instead of Artyom. I am currently working as a second assistant engineer, I feel as comfortable as possible at work, and besides, half of the team is women, so if you like this profession feel free to enter the faculty.

    Hello. At the moment, I have applied for admission to a university, in this area (energy), I am zero, do you think I should simultaneously unlearn an electrician, since I do not even know the basic basis.

    Hello Artyom, I am already graduating from the electrical college in Kazakhstan, but how can you get a job and who is more useful to work with?

Hello Nursultan, of course you can get a job at nuclear power plant... This area is in high need of specialists of your class. When applying for a nuclear power plant, you will need to prove your skills in the form of an exam to go to work. Also, upon admission, they look at the average certification score.

    Hello, you can leave your soap, I would like to ask you about some of the subtleties of the electric power industry and chat in general, please.

    Hello Olga, unfortunately I rarely respond to mail, I spend most of my time on this site. If possible, you can publish any questions regarding employment in the field of electric power "RF" in this topic, I try to view and reply whenever possible.

    Can you tell us what really came in handy from curriculum? Did you need something to get the job done? Is it better to spend time learning, or do you come to work and “Forget everything you learned before”?

Hello. I wanted to know how much Russia needs such specialists? And I would like to repeat the question mentioned above, are there any problems with employment for girls? And also, I would like to know more specifically who can work, for example, immediately after training?

    Good afternoon, Ekaterina, I have been working at the Kalinin NPP for more than 5 years, there are enough professions, but there are no specialists. It’s not a matter of the person’s field, but more of your mindset. It so happened that men have more technical professions as it is easier for them to work with numbers. Women also work for us and feel quite well. There are no problems with finding employment for girls. Immediately after training, I do not advise you to count on high position, the maximum is a trainee, assistant engineer, cadet. Since you probably haven't had any real practice yet, don't expect to be entrusted with serious work right away. The employment rules for both men and women, I assure you, are absolutely the same.

    Hello Anastasia, to be honest, it is very strange for me, why are you asking where you should go to work in your specialty. Are there power plants in your city where you live? If there is, then you need to go to the HR department and clarify which vacancies are currently open, if not, it does not matter, you are an engineer! This means that there should be no problems with employment, try visiting the employment center in your city and see what they can offer you. I'm sure you will succeed.

I would like to know. I am finishing 11th grade, I can not decide on a profession, I consider MPEI as an option, two specialties: "heat power engineering, heat engineering" and "power engineering, electrical engineering" Will I be able to work and provide for my family in Moscow after training in this area? having sufficiency.

    Hello Dmitry, I very much doubt that salaries in the capital are lower or even at the same level as in the regions. How long do I work in Leningrad region I can't tell you what salaries are in Moscow, but I was on a business trip in Moscow for advanced training courses and from colleagues who work in your region I learned that an average specialist (2-3 years of work experience) gets around 150,000 rubles. Then everything depends on your competencies, I am sure that this salary is far from the limit, we have someone who receives even 300,000 rubles.

    Regarding whether you can provide for your family, I unfortunately cannot tell you, since everyone has their own wealth in life, someone lives on 30,000 rubles a month and he feels good, and someone feels bad for 3,000,000.

Good day! My daughter is a 1st year student in "Electric Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering" of ZabGU (Polyten), Chita. Began the subject "Materials Science", it is very difficult to give ..., and then others will be. Wants to translate ... is it worth it or not? We don't know what to do, the study is very difficult. Any advice?

    Hello Elena, maybe you should look the other way? Why did your child choose this particular specialty? Usually, during a child's studies at school, you can understand what she likes best. If your child loves more humanitarian sciences, then it is necessary to change the specialty.
    It's good that you are still in your first year, you can easily transfer to other faculties, since the preparation for the second year is almost the same for all faculties.

    Hello George, it really depends on the region where you are going to get a job. Both specialties are quite prestigious and will be highly paid in the future. See for yourself what you like to do better. From my experience, I would choose "electric power".

Hello Artem. Can you please tell me, when entering the Faculty of Electrical Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering, do you also need to choose a training profile? On the websites of some universities in this area of ​​training, they write in additional information a profile: automation and electric drive; and in some of them nothing is said about the profile. How to find out where and what kind of specialists are trained?

    good evening Edward, I think it would be more correct to ask this question to admissions committee educational institution which you are going to enter, as each university has its own nuances when entering. They must definitely provide you with all necessary information, that's their job. From practice I will say that on most sites of higher educational institutions no more than 40% of the information available in fact is indicated. In order not to guess, just call the phone number indicated on the university website and specify the questions you are interested in.

    Very often, before admission, universities hold an open day for applicants, where you can get a lot of information regarding faculties and specialties.

Hello Artem. Please tell me where you can go to higher education if I finish secondary education as an electrical technician (by industry).
And what do YOU ​​advise on the trail of the specialty in this area (power supply).

    Good afternoon Dmitry, I already wrote about higher educational institutions at the very beginning of the discussions for this post. For me personally, the specialty "Heat Power Engineering" is more interesting, choose according to your preferences, it will be more correct. Doing something that you are not very interested in, in this main mistake today's youth.

Hello, in 2006 I graduated from vocational school, worked as a turner, I like my job, but I want to transfer my strength to the energy sector, since this topic is interesting and promising. I understand that this is not easy, even just remembering the program of eleven grades will be difficult, but there are brains, there is more than enough desire to use my potential for the benefit of society, but I want to ask experienced people, where to start? Direction - alternative energy, design, management. Tell me where you can get high quality necessary knowledge? In the future, I am considering working in large international corporations. What do you say, dear ones, is it worth trying, or is it too late?

    Vadim, there will always be a need for competent energy specialists. If you wish, then proceed! Of course, it won't be easy at first, Moscow was also not built in one day. If it's hard for you, then you go the right way, I generally believe that a person should develop throughout his life, if he does not go forward, then either he stands or goes back, which has a very bad effect on him. You have very correct intentions, look in the area of ​​"design". Of course, you will also need to choose a higher profile education in this area.

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Working in the RJ department is not only very interesting and informative, but also prestigious and provides an opportunity for good career growth. What professions of Russian Railways for girls can this department offer?

Of course, the work of a sleeper or trackman is not quite suitable for girls. Or even doesn't fit at all. Images that arise in memory from old social advertising with Nonna Mordyukova and Rimma Markova, images of stocky, strong women in orange vests forced to work for male work are becoming a thing of the past, and now there is no need to use female labor in such difficult areas. Modern organization Russian Railways can offer much more suitable railway professions for girls.

Professions from Russian Railways for girls

If you ask yourself what the profession of Russian Railways is for girls, then the first thing that comes to mind is, of course, the profession of a conductor. She immediately associates with the railway and is quite suitable for women. Almost everyone traveled somewhere in long-distance trains and everyone saw that the profession of a conductor was a very popular choice, women were the majority among conductors. The duties of the conductor include providing comfortable travel conditions for passengers. The guide is the first thing that a traveler meets on the road and the mood of the whole trip often depends on his smile and greeting. Even in emergency situations the conductor acts clearly and helps passengers.

Station attendant or chipboard for short. The RJ profession is for girls with a fighting character and quick wit. They have been given very broad rights. The station attendant alone manages the reception, dispatch and passage of trains, as well as shunting movements within one railway point (station and stages). No one except him has the right to dispose of the movement of trains. Even the station master or superiors can only act through the attendant.

The station attendant is obliged to organize the work of the subordinate staff in such a way as to ensure the coordinated and timely fulfillment of the transportation schedule.

But the station duty officer also bears responsibility for all subordinates and for everything that happens at the station. He must know the rules and technical documents related to transportation and have sufficient command skills to lead the actions of the team, give clear orders, monitor the work and even anticipate possible violations in order to prevent them in time. As you can see, the work is not easy, but interesting.

Dispatcher is another railway profession for girls. By pressing the buttons, the dispatcher confidently guides the movement a large number trains. His competence is to ensure the fulfillment of the transportation schedule and safety during maneuvers. He monitors how the loading, unloading, reception, formation and departure of passenger and freight trains is carried out, and controls the operation of the station. He should easily navigate in different circumstances and find ways and options for action.

One of the most popular railway professions for girls is a cashier. Issuing tickets, a mandatory smile and a wish of a good journey - these are the main essence of this work. Each passenger is pleased to see a charming girl behind the glass of the cash register, everyone is pleased to smile back and say thank you.

There is also another profession of Russian Railways for girls - an auditor-controller. These selfless women are hunting for "hares", daily faced with rudeness and violations of travel rules. This work is not easy for a woman and requires remarkable patience and adherence to principles.

Closed railway profession for Russian girls

A train driver is an exclusively male profession in Russia, women who managed to become a train driver in the post-war period can be counted on the fingers of one hand. But maybe you will be the exception to reverse the rule. Abroad, the entrance to this profession is not closed for women. In our country, the railway driver's profession is exclusively male.

But this list of well-known railway professions, opportunities for girls are not limited to. Also, among other things, Russian Railways is the same organization as many others, and it also requires employees of popular women's professions such as accountant, secretary, business assistant, account manager and so on. Having started working as a manager, you can build a career up to the head of a department.

There are almost no places on the map of Russia that would be impossible to reach by train. But it's one thing to be a passenger, and quite another to be an employee of Russian Railways. Serving such a complex and ramified system throughout the country is not just difficult, but almost impossible. And in fairness, although not without difficulties, experts still cope with this task. Therefore, studying for the railway profession is not only not shameful, but also prestigious.

What are the railway specialties?

There are enough professions in Russian Railways. It seems that you can only get a job as a driver or a conductor. In reality, the profession of a railway worker can be designed for the most different places in Russian Railways. There are railway stations, station and track directions of railway specialties. Each of them is important and needed. Some of them are mastered within the walls of colleges and technical schools, some of them will have to study at a higher educational institution, but there are also such professions of railway workers that do not require education. In other words, there is enough work for everyone and always.

Railway station professions

Station attendant is one of the most responsible railroad professions. It is the person on duty who makes the train schedule, it is he who literally makes the arrival and departure times of trains literally by second, controlling the station entrusted to him.

The dispatcher is the direct coordinator of all actions of the drivers and their ears. The work of a dispatcher is exhausting and low-paid, but very, very necessary.

Service and service staff- this is the most widespread and large-scale in its number list of railway specialties. And this includes all those who are engaged in cooking, laundry, ticket sales, security, medical care, cleaning and packing luggage.

Station professions in Russian Railways

Track specialists - crawlers and foremen - depend on these railway workers to maintain the integrity of the railroad tracks and to fix the detected faults. If the train is moving on schedule, then this is the contribution of not only the driver, but also the travel specialists.

Electrician - this specialist is responsible for the operability of traffic lights, arrows, hitchhikers and the operability of high voltage lines. In the list of railway specialties, Russian Railways is not only one of the most risky, but also one of the most responsible.

Signaling, centralization and blocking electromechanics - they are engaged in the maintenance of the signaling system. In their department, search for the causes of malfunctions and elimination of breakdowns and malfunctions of signaling systems. This is a less dangerous profession of a railway worker, but no less responsible.

Carriages are a generalized name for those who are engaged in the inspection and repair of trains. It is these workers who carry out external and internal control the condition of the cars, and in case of malfunctions, they issue tasks to eliminate the malfunctions to repairmen.

Travel specialties in Russian Railways

Machinist - in the future, this work can and will be completely transferred to the power of computers, but this future will not come soon. And today it is the work of a driver that is considered the most prestigious among the list of all railway professions of Russian Railways. Only a man can become a machinist, this profession is not available to women in our country.

Driver Assistant - Additional eyes, ears, and hands for the driver. It is the driver's assistants who are direct candidates for the position of the driver, and while waiting in the wings, they are ready and skillful deputies.

Train chief is an important railway profession, which, due to ignorance, is little talked about among passengers. In fact, this specialty is almost never vacant at Russian Railways. The head of the train is responsible for the condition and operation of the train, starting from the work of the entire team of the train and ending with the condition of each compartment of each car of the train.

A conductor is the most summer profession for young men and women dreaming of part-time work at Russian Railways. Conductor - business card of each carriage, this is a responsible person and among all professions of railway workers is the main link between passengers and Russian Railways.

It should be said that this is only the basis of the railway professions, which clearly has to do with trains. But if you think about how complex the Russian Railways system is in itself, it becomes clear that it cannot do without almost any specialist and almost any specialty taught in universities, colleges and technical schools in our country.


  • Only the applicant knows how much big choice specialties in railway universities. Who to apply for, what profession to choose in a railway university and who to become? Let's try to figure it out.


  • Do you want to work as a cashier? There is different directions work. One of them is work at Russian Railways. Take courses for railway cashiers and get a decent job.


  • RZD employs about 900 thousand people, and new vacancies are constantly being opened. The vacancies of a conductor, a ticket clerk, and a driver's assistant are open today.


  • There is no point in dreaming about something if it can be realized. Training to become a train driver is a reality, but not everyone can go through training. Let's find out who can and where to go.