Tram Driver

OFO Code: 731102

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

Official description
Locomotive engine drivers drive, or assist in driving, locomotive engines to transport passengers and freight.

More official OFO detail

Driving an underground or elevated passenger train
Driving a locomotive to haul carriages underground or on the surface of a mine or quarry
Watching for track hazards, observing signals and indicator gauges
Operating communications systems to communicate with train crews and traffic controllers to ensure safe operation and scheduling of trains
Driving or assisting in driving a steam, electric or diesel-electric locomotive engine

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