Railway station manager
Also known as: station director, head of station, station master, manager of railway station
About this occupation
Railway station managers are in charge of organising tasks linked to the operation of train stations. Their tasks cover the organisation of the maintenance and repairment works for buildings and interior equipment. They care for the comfort, service, safety and security of passengers, other clients and the commercial use of buildings. Depending on the size of the station, the number of staff that railway station managers are directly responsible for can be high.
Essential skills and knowledge
- health and safety measures in transportation
- track train delays
- have computer literacy
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- lead a team
- rail infrastructure
- maintain customer service
- work in a rail transport team
- comply with legal regulations
- follow-up actions resulting from railway facilities inspections
- use different communication channels
- maintain relationship with customers
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Managers, All Other (O*NET 11-9199.00). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
US median pay: US$141,900 a year (2025), 622,190 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.