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Train conductors issue tickets to rail passengers and make sure that their journeys are safe and comfortable.
You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent.
You'll need:
On a typical day you may:
Train operating companies often promote existing station staff to conductor jobs, so you may be able to transfer from a platform assistant or onboard catering host role. With experience, you may be able to progress to senior conductor or train manager, or transfer to a driver training programme.
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Bus and coach drivers transport passengers on local, national or overseas journeys.
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