What are the duties of a railway inspector?

This Circular stipulates the duties of Railway Inspectors as follows:

* For Railway Inspectors

- Appraisal of design dossiers for the alteration of types of railway vehicles;- Participation in the appraisal of urban railway system safety dossiers;- Inspection of the technical safety and environmental protection quality of components, assemblies, and railway vehicles;- Preparation of inspection dossiers for the subjects stated in points a, b, c Clause 1 of this Article;- Calculation of inspection fees and charges;- Guiding practical training for trainees who have completed the professional training course for railway vehicle inspection;- Participation in professional training updates and supplements for Railway Inspectors;- Advising unit leaders on specialized professional issues upon request.

* For Senior Railway Inspectors

Senior Railway Inspectors perform the duties of Railway Inspectors as stipulated in Clause 1 of this Article and additionally have the following duties:

- Leading or participating in scientific research projects, advising on the development, supplementation, and amendments of standards, technical regulations, and legal normative documents;- Appraisal of new design dossiers for railway vehicles;- Leading the appraisal of urban railway system safety dossiers and evaluation of the certification of urban railway system safety management;- Re-examination of Railway Inspectors' inspection results, advising unit leaders on specialized professional issues upon request;- Guiding, inspecting professional activities, and evaluating the competency of Railway Inspectors;- Participation in professional training updates and supplements for Senior Railway Inspectors;- Participation in the analysis and determination of causes of railway traffic accidents when required.

See more: Circular 19/2018/TT-BGTVT effective from July 01, 2018.

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