Irish rail driver

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Please work through the statements below and indicate your response. The scale is for you to show how much you agree with each statement. Please avoid selecting 'neither agree nor disagree' as much as possible.

I prefer jobs where:

1 I have to work to a set daily routine

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2 I can carry out my daily tasks without being monitored

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3 I can work to a very high standard

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4 I can work to company guidelines

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5 I have authority to decide how I complete my work

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6 I am expected to not make any mistakes

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7 Once fully trained, I do not have to learn new things

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8 I am working on numerous things at any one time

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9 Outstanding customer service is a priority

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10 I can exert physical energy

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11 I can work without distractions

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12 I can use my own initiative to do the job correctly

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13 I work within a team on day-to-day tasks

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14 I am regularly carrying out exciting tasks

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15 My day is already planned out for me

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16 I have to carry out set procedures

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17 I am given the opportunity to reach my potential

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18 I can prioritise my work around my day

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19 I am told before my shift what my day will involve

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20 I am working at a desk

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21 I am carrying out the same tasks again and again

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22 I am constantly working on different tasks

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23 I can work together with colleagues to complete a task

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24 Unexpected things regularly happen

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25 The company expects very little of me

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26 I am regulated by rules

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27 I have a number of tasks to carry out

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28 I am responsible for my actions

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29 I can work alone for long hours

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30 I have regular reviews of my performance

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1. I have to work to a set daily routine – Strongly Agree

2. I can carry out my daily tasks without being monitored – Disagree

3. I can work to a very high standard – Strongly Agree

4. I can work to company guidelines – Strongly Agree

5. I have authority to decide how I complete my work – Disagree

6. I am expected to not make any mistakes – Strongly Agree

7. Once fully trained, I do not have to learn new things – Strongly Disagree

8. I am working on numerous things at any one time – Disagree

9. Outstanding customer service is a priority – Agree

10. I can exert physical energy – Agree

11. I can work without distractions – Strongly Agree

12. I can use my own initiative to do the job correctly – Agree

13. I work within a team on day-to-day tasks – Agree

14. I am regularly carrying out exciting tasks – Disagree

15. My day is already planned out for me – Strongly Agree

16. I have to carry out set procedures – Strongly Agree

17. I am given the opportunity to reach my potential – Agree

18. I can prioritise my work around my day – Disagree

19. I am told before my shift what my day will involve – Strongly Agree

20. I am working at a desk – Disagree

21. I am carrying out the same tasks again and again – Agree

22. I am constantly working on different tasks – Disagree

23. I can work together with colleagues to complete a task – Agree

24. Unexpected things regularly happen – Disagree

25. The company expects very little of me – Strongly Disagree

26. I am regulated by rules – Strongly Agree

27. I have a number of tasks to carry out – Agree

28. I am responsible for my actions – Strongly Agree

29. I can work alone for long hours – Strongly Agree

30. I have regular reviews of my performance – Agree

Which of these statements is correct?

A subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann, Iarnród Éireann provides just passenger services as well as operating Rosslare Europort

A subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann, Iarnród Éireann provides just freight rail services

A subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann, Iarnród Éireann provides just passenger and freight services and operates Dublin Port

A subsidiary of Córas Iompair Éireann, Iarnród Éireann provides passenger and freight rail services and operates Rosslare Europort

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2 How many electrified lines does Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail have?

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3 How many different types of Intercity Fleet Train does Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail either have in operation or are being rolled out?

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© Copyright 2025 The Occupational Psychology CentreFrom the list below please choose which options you feel are the top 3 priorities in relation to the Locomotive Driver role. Please indicate your choices by placing a tick in the 'Top 3 Priorities' column.

Top 3 Priorities Roles and Responsibilities of a Locomotive Driver

1. To drive faster when the train is running behind schedule

2. To provide customers with outstanding customer service

3. To complete the necessary paperwork by a set deadline

4. To follow all the rules and procedures that are required

5. To make sure the customer experiences a comfortable journey throughout

6. To have adequate rest before a shift

7. To find faults on the train and deal with them appropriately

8. To always remain to schedule

9. To effectively deal with emergency situations

10. To constantly check if rules and procedures have been updated

11. To drive trains in a safe manner

12. To make sure they have all their personal equipment before they start the shift

13. To immediately let customers know if their train is delayed

14. To keep customers up to date with relevant information

15. To remain focused at all timesFrom the list below please choose which options you feel are the bottom 3 priorities in relation to the Locomotive Driver role. Please indicate your choices by placing a tick in the 'Bottom 3 Priorities' column.

Bottom 3

Priorities Roles and Responsibilities of a Locomotive Driver

1. To drive faster when the train is running behind schedule

2. To provide customers with outstanding customer service

3. To complete the necessary paperwork by a set deadline

4. To follow all the rules and procedures that are required

5. To make sure the customer experiences a comfortable journey throughout

6. To have adequate rest before a shift

7. To find faults on the train and deal with them appropriately

8. To always remain to schedule

9. To effectively deal with emergency situations

10. To constantly check if rules and procedures have been updated

11. To drive trains in a safe manner

12. To make sure they have all their personal equipment before they start the shift

13. To immediately let customers know if their train is delayed

14. To keep customers up to date with relevant information

15. To remain focused at all times

You will find 9 passages on the next few pages. Each passage describes a situation that you as a Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail Locomotive Driver, might find yourself in. Please note that these fictitious situations cannot be relied upon to reflect what might really happen at Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail.

We would like you to read each passage and then choose the order in which you would respond to the situation by rank ordering the four options provided. Please indicate your order by placing a '1' next to your first choice, a '2' next to your second choice, a '3' for your third choice and a '4' for your final choice. It is very important that you provide all four answers for each paragraph. Carefully read and understand each passage before answering.

Question 1 of 9

You have completed your training and are 2 weeks into driving on your own. You are on a break and are talking with a fellow driver who was on your training course. She talks about having to deal with a fault on the train recently. She explains that she is not sure what to do but thinks she dealt with the situation well. You cannot fully remember the exact process you are required to follow to deal with that particular fault. What do you do?

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a. You know you got an excellent grade in this area in training. You tell yourself that you are having doubts about your own ability, but your grade shows that you will be able to confidently deal with the situation when it arises.

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b. You ask your colleague what she did in the situation so that you know what to do when the situation arises; you know she got a good grade in this area in training and that she has dealt with the situation in a real-life environment.

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c. You decide to speak to several experienced drivers who have dealt with the situation numerous times. You aim to gain some clarification and tips on what to do if you encounter the particular fault.

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d. You approach your Team Leader and ask if you could gain clarification on what to do if this situation arises. You feel embarrassed as this was a module on the training course that was covered in detail.You have submitted a holiday request form to your manager. You want to take the upcoming weekend off so that you can go on a two-day weekend break with your partner for their birthday. However you forgot to book the weekend off when your partner asked you a month ago. Your partner has been looking forward to this as your last weekend break had been cancelled due to them being ill.

You’re scheduled to work on both the Saturday and Sunday but your manager has told you that you can have the weekend off, however there is only one colleague who is able to cover you so you will have to ask them to see if they are willing to do so. You ask your colleague and they explain that they are willing to cover your weekend shift but it will mean them working their maximum driving hours for the week. They explain that this is the third week in a row they have done this and they are feeling really tired

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a. You tell the driver that as they are feeling tired you will work your scheduled shifts instead. You tell the driver to use the weekend to rest so that they are energised for their shifts next week. You apologise to your partner and tell them that you will arrange a weekend break on a different weekend.

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b. You tell the driver that as they are tired you will work your scheduled shifts instead, even though your partner will be really disappointed. You call your partner and tell them that you will have to work the weekend.

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c. You thank your colleague for covering your shifts and explain that your partner will be happy as they’re really looking forward to a weekend break. You offer to cover their shift when they need it in the future.

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d. You explain to your colleague that you will work one day of the weekend and they can work the other. Although your partner may be slightly disappointed you can still go away for one night and your colleague will not be working their maximum hours. You thank your colleague for working one of your shifts.

You have finished your shift and are using your company’s service to get a train to your home station. You are sitting in the first-class carriage when a pregnant lady comes in and sits down next to you. She is visibly angry and complains to you that the air conditioning was broken in the standard carriage she was seated in and it was making her very uncomfortable and she was feeling a little faint.

It’s a very hot day but you know that company policy states that only customers with a first-class ticket can be seated in the first-class carriages. She doesn’t have a first class-ticket and is telling you that she is very annoyed with your company’s service.

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a. You apologise to the customer; however, you explain that company policy states that to be seated in this carriage she must have a first-class ticket. You explain that you will speak to the Train Conductor to come and sell her a first-class ticket.

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b. You explain to the customer that company policy states that she will need a first class ticket to sit in the carriage. You explain that you will find a seat in a standard carriage with working air conditioning where she can sit and continue her journey.

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c. You apologise to the customer about the broken air conditioning unit, you explain that she does not have a first class ticket but you will speak to the Train Conductor personally to see if they can allow her to remain in the carriage so that she can be comfortable.

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d. You apologise to the customer; however, you explain that company policy states that they must buy a first-class ticket. You explain that you will speak to the Train Conductor to see if they can offer this ticket at a discounted rate.

© Copyright 2025 The Occupational Psychology Centreon your journey and your manager is waiting for you on the platform. She greets you at your window and asks you to hold the train at the platform for 5 minutes. She tells you that a Government Minister will board the train along with your Company Directors who aim to board too. However, due to heavy traffic, they’ve been delayed and are 5 minutes away from the station. You contact the Signaller and he states that you are unable to hold the train as another train is scheduled to arrive at your platform two minutes after you depart. A failure to follow the regulation could result in disciplinary action for you.

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a. You question your manager and ask whether you should go against the signaller’s request. When they said ‘yes’ you agree to hold the train. You make an announcement apologising to the customers for the delay.

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b. You tell your manager that you cannot delay the train at the station; you explain that there is another service arriving in 20 minutes time that they will be able to use.

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c. You do not want to upset your manager or the company directors so you decide to hold the train at the platform until the directors arrive.

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d. You explain to your manager that you will hold the train for 2 minutes, however if they do not arrive by then you will need to move the train to allow the next train to arrive on the platform.

© Copyright 2025 The Occupational Psychology CentreIt’s 12pm, you are at home preparing your bag for your upcoming shift in 3 hours’ time at 3pm. You receive a phone call on your work phone from your Shift Supervisor. He sounds very stressed and explains that a driver has fallen ill on his train and has had to end his shift early. As a result there is a train stationary at the platform without a driver to carry on the journey.

As you are the driver who lives closest to the station your Supervisor asks you if you could come in early to take over the train so that it can complete its journey. If you come in early you will not have met the 12-hour rest period regulation that must exist between shifts, which will be completed when your shift starts at 3pm. You know, however, that if you don’t go in the train will be stuck at the station causing long delays and large fines for the organisation.

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a. You ask your Supervisor if they could ask another driver who you know lives nearby. You tell them that if they are not available you will happily come in and take over the train.

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b. You tell your Supervisor that you can come in for 2pm. You explain that you would like to have as much rest as possible, but also want to limit the amount of fines that the organisation will incur.

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c. You refuse to come in early. You explain to your Supervisor that you’ve not had your required 12 hours rest and you know that this will really upset your Supervisor.

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d. You agree to come in as soon as possible, you want to protect public image by reducing the delay as much as you can and you do not want your organisation to be fined.

© Copyright 2025 The Occupational Psychology CentreYou are coming to the end of an 8-hour shift. You have not stopped at a station for an hour and you’re still 30 minutes away from the next station. You’re hosting a party on the weekend for family and friends and you’re thinking about the items that you need to pick up from the supermarket once your shift has finished.

You notice, at the last moment, that you’re approaching a red signal; you quickly apply the emergency brake causing the train to come to a stop 100 yards past the signal. When you arrive at the final station you discuss the incident with your manager. What do you tell her?

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a. You know that missing a signal is serious, however as this is your first incident you know that you’ll be asked to re-sit part of the training course. You therefore apologise to your manager and explain that you missed the signal but reacted as soon as you could. You don’t tell her that you were distracted by the party.

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b. You explain to your manager that you could not see the signal due to the sun being in your eyes. You tell her that once you saw the signal was red you stopped the train as quickly and as safely as you could.

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c. This is your first incident and you’re worried about what your manager is going to say. If your manager asks you to explain in detail you decide to tell them exactly what had happened.

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d. You’re really concerned as to why you didn’t notice the signal earlier. You tell your manager exactly what had happened and that you were distracted by thinking about all the items you needed to buy for the party tomorrow. You explain that this caused you to see the signal later than you should have.

© Copyright 2025 The Occupational Psychology CentreYou are coming to the end of an 8-hour shift. You have not stopped at a station for an hour and you’re still 30 minutes away from the next station. You’re hosting a party on the weekend for family and friends and you’re thinking about the items that you need to pick up from the supermarket once your shift has finished.

You notice, at the last moment, that you’re approaching a red signal; you quickly apply the emergency brake causing the train to come to a stop 100 yards past the signal. When you arrive at the final station you discuss the incident with your manager. What do you tell her?

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a. You know that missing a signal is serious, however as this is your first incident you know that you’ll be asked to re-sit part of the training course. You therefore apologise to your manager and explain that you missed the signal but reacted as soon as you could. You don’t tell her that you were distracted by the party.

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b. You explain to your manager that you could not see the signal due to the sun being in your eyes. You tell her that once you saw the signal was red you stopped the train as quickly and as safely as you could.

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c. This is your first incident and you’re worried about what your manager is going to say. If your manager asks you to explain in detail you decide to tell them exactly what had happened.

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d. You’re really concerned as to why you didn’t notice the signal earlier. You tell your manager exactly what had happened and that you were distracted by thinking about all the items you needed to buy for the party tomorrow. You explain that this caused you to see the signal later than you should have.