Derailment Investigation

Course Aims

This course is intended to provide a delegate with an in-depth knowledge of the types and causes of derailments, their prime categories and the methodology behind prime and secondary causes.
The delegate will also be given a comprehensive understanding in the processes of derailment investigation for both Plain Line and S&C, together with the techniques for evidence gathering and reporting.

Duration

Learning Objectives

At the end of this course the delegate will have: -

• Be aware of the derailment risks and consequences
• Be aware of the lessons learnt from previous derailments
• Have a clear understanding of how derailments occur
• Have a clear understanding of the courses and categories of derailment, including:-
  • Track
  • Vehicle
  • Operating and Marshalling
  • Human Error
  • Other Causes
• Have an understanding of the risks of derailment on Renewal sites
• Have a clear understanding of the risk of derailment in Plain Line track
• Have a clear understanding of the risk of derailment in S&C, including:-
  • Risks at Hand Points
  • Risks at Switches
  • Risks at Crossings
  • Geometry Faults in S&C
  • Other risks
• Be aware of the vehicle forces relating to derailments
• Be aware of the interaction between the wheel and the rail and the flange climb
• Have an understanding relating to the analysis of track faults, including:-
  • Network Rail Standards
  • Twist
  • Cyclic Top
  • Gauge
• Other Geometry Faults

Pre Requisite Requirements

The following pre-requisites are required:
• Prior experience in working within the track environment
• An in-depth knowledge of the Track Structure and its components

PPE Requirements

Personal Protective Equipment is not required on this course

Certification

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