Awareness of Track Infrastructure

Course Aims

Awareness of Track Infrastructure is a technical course, predominantly aimed at Siding/Depot staff who work around the track often but don’t have an in-depth knowledge of it. There is a focus around faults and how to spot “red flags” before they cause accidents.

Duration

Learning Objectives

Introduces delegates to what “track” is

In-depth look into each component and part that makes up the track (i.e. formation, track components, rails etc.)

A look into typical track layouts, for example jointed track VS. CWR, as well as plain line VS. S&C

An introduction to track faults and why/how they develop

An in-depth look into common track faults and their specific characteristics

A brief session on handpoints

When to take action against faults (reporting and actioning faults)

Pre Requisite Requirements

There are no particular educational or competence pre-requisites required for this course.

Certification

A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to the delegate upon successful completion of the course. Certification has no expiry.