Graduate Development Programmes

Functional Professional Expertise – Railway Officer Trainee (ROT) Programme

2012 The Graduate Trainee 3
2012 The Graduate Trainee 1
2012 The Graduate Trainee 2

The Railway Officer Trainee (ROT) Programme provides programme participants with a structured classroom and on-the-job training covering skills and knowledge in relation to railway operations. Participants will attach different frontline positions to gain experience in station / train services / Operations Control Centre to deliver excellent customer services to the community. Under the guidance of experienced supervisors and managers, participants will obtain comprehensive knowledge of railway operations through a fast-track approach by active participation in development activities and project-based assignments.

We are looking for:

Recent graduates from all disciplines who possess the following qualities:

  • strong leadership and communication skills
  • keen interests in railway operations
  • dedication to delivering quality customer service
  • self-motivated with a positive attitude
  • able to work under pressure and commit to shift duty
  • proficiency in various programming languages and knowledge of latest technological developments such as:
    - Data Science;
    - Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology;
    - Digitalisation transformation;
    - Application of Internet of Things or 5G mobile technology;
    - Application of Big Data for optimisation or predictive improvements, etc.

Those with exposure to an operational, transport and/or customer service environment will have an advantage.