How to become a conductor of a long-distance train in Russia: requirements and conditions

You can become a long-distance train conductor in Russia from the age of 18, with no upper age limit, the main thing is to remain professionally qualified and successfully pass medical examinations.

In order to become a guide, you must undergo a medical examination, training in the profession and pass qualifying exams and psychological testing.

Russian Railways note that to work as a conductor it is not necessary to have a specialized railway diploma; the main thing is the desire to develop and meet qualification requirements.

MOSCOW, September 19 - RIA Novosti. You can become a conductor of a long-distance train in Russia from the age of 18, but there is no upper age limit, the main thing is to remain professionally qualified and successfully pass medical examinations, RIA Novosti was told by Russian Railways.

“The minimum age of the candidate is 18 years old. This is due to legal requirements for employment,” the company said.

In addition, you must successfully pass a medical examination, have a certificate of fitness for work and a certificate of training for the profession of “passenger car conductor” (for the “Federal Passenger Company”) or successfully complete a training course at the training center of the Directorate of High-Speed ​​Transport of Russian Railways (for “Sapsan” and “Swallows”).

Finally, you must pass qualifying exams and psychological testing.

“There is no upper age limit: the key selection criteria are professional training and compliance with qualification requirements and successful completion of a medical examination, since the profession is related to train safety, physical activity and the traveling nature of the work,” the company added.

Russian Railways note that those who want to become a conductor do not need to have a specialized railway diploma.

“The profession and experience of candidates can be very different - our team successfully employs specialists in absolutely any field: from teachers to art historians. The main thing is the desire to develop, and all professional subtleties can be learned at the training centers of the Russian Railways holding company,” the company explained.

Training of conductors for FPK trains is carried out at the expense of the company with stipends paid in all regions of Russia. It lasts 1.5 months, after successful completion - guaranteed employment. You can also acquire a profession at third-party educational institutions, including railway universities.

An applicant for the position of conductor of "Sapsanov" and "Swallow" of the high-speed transport directorate must undergo a selection and interview, a medical examination and receive a certificate of fitness for work. After this there is a three-month training course. They also pay a stipend for the entire period of study. And at the end - qualifying exams and psychological testing.