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Transport Conductor

OFO Code: 511201

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
511201
Occupation
Transport Conductor
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
SERVICE AND SALES WORKERS
Unit group
5112 · Transport Conductors

Official description
Transport conductors check and issue tickets and ensure the safety and comfort of passengers on trains, trams, buses and other public transport vehicles.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Ticket Inspector (Public Transport), Railway Sleeping Car Conductor, Cable Car Conductor, Bus / Train Ticket Inspector, Train Conductor, Tram Conductor

  • Opening and closing doors for passengers
  • Ensuring that safety regulations are respected
  • Taking appropriate action in case of emergencies or accidents
  • Performing equipment safety checks prior to departure
  • Providing assistance with boarding, seating and luggage as required, especially to elderly, sick, or injured people
  • Greeting passengers boarding transportation equipment, and announcing routes and stops
  • Signalling to drivers to stop or proceed
  • Responding to passengers requests and complaints and providing information about stops and connections
  • Attending to sleeping-cars and their occupants on passenger trains
  • Collecting and issuing tickets, passes or fares, and checking the validity of tickets issued previously

2. Demand status

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