Loco Pilot
The train that runs on the rails through all the twists, turns and tunnels across terrains carrying a whole lot of goods and passengers – if this concept has fascinated you and if you think it can be as exciting to be able to operate a train to run over the rails then look no further. You can also get trained and be a professional Loco Pilot.
Some Prominent Names
Surekha Yadav, Mumtaz Kazi.
INSTITUTES
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Training Institute
Delhi
www.delhimetrorail.com
Excellent Technical Academy
Lucknow
www.excellenttechnicalacademy.com
Institute of Metro and Rail Technology
Secunderabad
www.imrtindia.edu.in
Krishna Institute
Delhi
www.krishnainstitute.co.in
Course details, duration and Fee
With a good vision, normal fitness and presence of mind, aspirants of loco pilots or motorman can enrol for any related ITI course after 10th. Meeting the medical standards is a pre-requisite for getting into this profession. Selection is done by the Railway Recruitment Board / Metro Rail Corporations and the necessary Training is imparted to the selected candidates.
(Eligibility – 10th, Entrance & medical test)
Duration
6 months to 3 years
Fee
Rs.20,000 to Rs.200,000
Job Profile
Loco pilot – Trains – Local, Goods, Passenger Express, Loco pilot – Metro trains, Supervisor, Power Controller, Crew Controller, Locomotive Technicians.
Employers
Indian Railways, Metro Rails.
Expected Salary
25,000 for beginners.
Expected Salary
Rs.10,000 to Rs.15,000 for instructors