Is the railway signalman tired?

1. Working hours: The working hours of signalmen are usually concentrated at night, especially those who work on the high-speed rail site. Working hours may last from 10 in the afternoon to 6 am the next day. This night shift mode is a great challenge to health and living habits.

2. Work content: The bell man is responsible for the installation, maintenance, overhaul and transformation of railway signal-related equipment, which usually needs to be carried out between railway operations, which is called "skylight time". This means that the signalman needs to complete the maintenance task in a limited time, and the work rhythm is tense.

3. Work intensity: The work of the signalman is not only high in technology, but also needs to be carried out under various weather conditions. Especially in bad weather or peak hours in Spring Festival travel rush, the maintenance task is more arduous, so it is necessary to increase the maintenance efforts to ensure the safe operation of the railway.

4, physical burden: bell workers often need to carry a toolkit weighing more than 30 kilograms to quickly reach the job site, which is a test of physical strength. In addition, long night shifts and high-intensity physical labor also have an impact on health.