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Railway Training

Rail work requires competence to Network Rail and, where relevant, London Underground standards. We arrange the classroom and practical elements of the core lineside competences, and coordinate the medicals, D&A screening and Sentinel sponsorship needed to get you on the ground safely.

Available courses

PTS

PTS — Personal Track Safety (Network Rail Sentinel)

The foundation competence for anyone working on or near the operational Network Rail infrastructure. Includes rules, protection arrangements and safe access to the track.

  • Modular (typically 2–3 Days plus assessment day)
  • Classroom theory
  • Track workers
  • Rule Book and safety-critical communications
  • Personal track safety and site of work procedures
  • Systems of protection (LOWS, IWA, warning arrangements)

ICI

ICI — Individual Working Alone (Non-Track)

Competence for individuals accessing the lineside environment on their own for non-track duties, without being reliant on a group protection arrangement.

  • 1 Day
  • Classroom theory with assessment
  • Inspection engineers
  • Lone worker rules and permitted activities
  • Site access and safe positions of safety
  • Emergency procedures

DCCR

DCCR — Distant Controller of COSS Requirements

The competence required to plan and control work groups working under a COSS, including protection arrangements, communications and briefings.

  • Modular
  • Classroom
  • Experienced track workers
  • Distant controller role, powers and limits
  • Communication with COSS, PICOP and signaller
  • Safe work planning and briefings

Track Induction

Rail Track Induction (Client-Specific)

Site-specific induction covering the rules, hazards, emergency arrangements and welfare provision for a particular rail project or depot.

  • Half Day
  • Classroom-based induction
  • All personnel mobilising onto a specific rail project
  • Project scope, hazards and interfaces
  • Site access and welfare arrangements
  • Emergency response and reporting

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