Core Competency:  Values and Human Skills/ 
Philippine Railways Institute 
 - 173 pages:  color illustrations ;  22 cm. 
 - Fundamental Training Course on Railway Operation and Maintenance  volume 1 .
<br/><br/> Includes bibliographical references 
<br/><br/> Filipino railway personnel have their own unique and distinct professional characteristics, and two of these are being ingenuous and competent. Ingenuity refers to the ability to solve problems in new and creative ways such as resourcefulness, innovativeness, and competence. Some of the competencies of railway personnel are hardworking, adaptability or flexibility, tolerance, English communication skill, practical skills, and commitment to work.<br/>The contribution of railway personnel in transport and economic development is significant in achieving the Philippine rail industry's goal of putting a successful railway system on an equal footing with international standards. There are two main contributions of railway personnel in transport which are passengers' safety and passengers' satisfaction. The railway personnel contribute in growth and development through the competent execution of their tasks and responsibilities in ensuring the safety and satisfaction of every passenger.<br/>Railway personnel also face a lot of difficulties and challenges in the industry.<br/>There are different challenges encountered by the Philippine railway industry such as brain drain, negative publicity and technical glitches. Though, the challenges that were mentioned will help railway personnel to show, hone and improve their ingenuity and competence. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Railway Operations Fundamentals--Philippines<br/>Railway Maintenance Basics--Philippines<br/>Values and Human Skills Development--Philippines
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TF 240   / P45 2021