RAISING AND REMOVING SPEED RESTRICTIONS FOLLOWING CIVIL ENGINEERING WORK
– (IN-EXPERIENCED) “TRACKBACK”
RT/CE/S/0103

COURSE AIMS

This course is intended to provide delegates with an in depth understanding of the requirements and procedures for the Raising and Removal of Speed Restrictions.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the requirements for Raising and Removing Temporary Speed Restrictions
• Be fully conversant with the technical standards applying to Raising and Removing Temporary Speed Restrictions
• Be able to identify safety critical and none critical track defects
• Have the ability to carry out a practical assessment of track geometry, stability and physical characteristics

COURSE DURATION

Five days.

PRE-REQUISITES

Delegates should have an in depth knowledge and experience of the Permanent Way.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

This course requires the delegate to be on or near the running line, therefore, he/she MUST be in possession of: -

• Valid P. T. S. Certificate
• Protective Clothing – high visibility
• Safety Footwear

The protective equipment must comply with current safety standards.

CERTIFICATION

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to the delegate on completion of the course.

NOTE should a Certificate of Competence be required, please refer to “Trackback” Assessment, Course No. 26P

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