Guards Department
There is a perception that the driver is in charge of a train and in reality it is the Guard. A train cannot leave a station or a siding until the Guard has given his/her permission to depart.
The Guard's role is varied and is a Safety Critical position. Duties can involve:
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Preparing, inspecting a train in sidings or in the station in readiness for the day ahead.
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Doing brake tests on the train.
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Dispatching trains safely from stations.
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Knowing all the rules of the railway.
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Interacting with the public and championing the East Lancashire Railway.
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Interacting closely with other departments such Station Staff and Train Crews.
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Being physically fit to be able to do the role as climbing up steps from the ground level is required at times.
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Be prepared to work in extreme weathers and also dark morning and evenings.
Every train must have a Guard and no train can run without one. The Guards Department is a friendly group of people who thrive in a Safety Critical roles whilst providing a customer facing profile of the railway.
For more information on becoming a working member, please contact the Volunteer Liaison Team on 07585 198455 or at volunteers@elrpsltd.org.uk.