Automation index
How much of a Train driver’s job can AI already do?
A diagram and a log come earlier. Stopping a train full of people does not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Train driver
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#579 / 643
View rankingTrain driver
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagrams, notices and train logs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Drive, brake and obey signals.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Incidents, passengers and radio.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Fitness, fatigue and rules.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Shunting, depots and couplings.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Not running a red or a platform.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Diagrams, notices and train logs
- Drive, brake and obey signals
- Incidents, passengers and radio
- Fitness, fatigue and rules
- Shunting, depots and couplings
- Not running a red or a platform
- maquinista
- train driver
- conductor de tren
Sources for this job· O*NET 53-4011.00· ESCO/ISCO 8311
IS WORK OVER?
Driving examiner
21%
#426 / 643
View rankingDriving examiner
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Route, card and the day’s draw.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 36% | +5.8 |
The test, the serious fault and the one who panics.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 10% | +2.2 |
Pass or not, the report and not arguing hot.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
Driving school, the car and the instructor on the kerb.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Rain, traffic and the same standard.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
A fair pass, and not giving the licence away.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 21% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- test routes
- serious faults
- driving pass
- test reports
- one standard
- driving schools
- candidate nerves
- the licence
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1041.00· ESCO/ISCO 3359