Neway Training » Rectification of Track Geometry Faults http://www.neway-training.com Railway Permanent Way Training from Neway Training Solutions Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:01:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 en hourly 1 Rectification of Track Geometry Faults http://www.neway-training.com/rectification-of-track-geometry-faults/ http://www.neway-training.com/rectification-of-track-geometry-faults/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:24:46 +0000 admin http://www.neway-training.com/test/?p=37 Course Aims

This course is intended to provide a delegate with the relevant skills and underpinning knowledge to carry out Rectification of Track Geometry Faults.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

  • Have a clear understanding of Track Construction, both of Plain Line and S&C
  • Be aware of the relevant Network Rail Standards and Company Standards relating to the lifting and packing of the track
  • Be able to interpret the relevant Track Inspection Reports and act on them
  • Have a clear understanding of the nature of faults, their effect on Rolling Stock and their limiting values
  • Be able to identify faults by sight or appropriate measuring devices
  • Be able to calculate Twist Values
  • Be able to set out work sites ready for repairs
  • Be able to identify and use Hand Tools for the correct application to carry out lifting and packing of the track, including jacks for the adjustments of top and line
  • Be aware of the need to ensure that the correct Repair Procedures are applied and maintained

    • Course Duration

    Eight days, two four day modules, Monday to Thursday.

    Pre-requisites

    There are no educational or competence pre-requisites for the course. However, the following factors will be of significant benefit to the delegate: -

  • Prior experience in carrying out Maintenance Work to the Permanent Way
  • A basic knowledge of the Track and Components

    • 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. Card
  • Protective “all orange” High Visibility Clothing to BS EN 471:2003
  • Safety Footwear to BS EN ISO 20345:2004
  • Safety Helmet (white/blue) to BS EN 397:1995
  • General Purpose Gloves to BS EN388:2121
  • Safety Glasses to BS EN 166 and of Optical Class 1 with Impact Resistance F

    • Certification

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

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