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

Next Event(s)

This event will run on July 19, 2010 9:00 am to July 23, 2010 4:00 pm.

Course Aims

This course is intended to provide the delegate with the skills and knowledge to undertake the requirements in examination of the track infrastructure prior to the Raising or Removing of Speed Restrictions.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegates will: -

Be re-appraised of the requirements for Raising and Removing Temporary Speed Restrictions

Be aware of current standards and specifications

Be able to identify safety critical and non-critical track defects

Have the ability to carry out a practical assessment of track geometry, stability and physical characteristics

Course Duration

Three days.

Pre-requisites

Delegates should have an in-depth knowledge and experience in the Permanent Way and in particular Track Geometry.

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