Rail Saftey Guard (SiPo)

Education

Railway safety guards (Sipo) ensure safety on railway construction sites by warning track workers of approaching trains. They wear yellow vests and operate independently of track construction.

Duties & Responsibilities
🔹 Protecting the site from railway-related hazards
🔹 Ensuring the safety of track workers
🔹 Maintaining the functionality of warning signals

Training & Certification
📚 Theoretical and practical training with real-life simulations
📜 Final exam (written & oral) conducted by DB Netz AG
🔧 Practical training available at AEB

Training Content
✅ Duties and responsibilities of a railway safety guard
✅ Relevant signals and safety plans
✅ Organization of railway construction sites
✅ Procedures in emergency situations
✅ Use and operation of warning devices