“Trackback” Raising and Removing Speed Restrictions Following Civil Engineering Work – In-experienced NR/SP/TRK/001

Next Event(s)

This event will run on July 5, 2010 9:00 am to July 9, 2010 4:00 pm. July 12, 2010 9:00 am to July 13, 2010 4:00 pm.

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. 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

Certification

A Certificate of Competence will be awarded to the delegate on successful completion of both an underpinning knowledge and practical on-site assessment