Network rail rule book pts

Signalling record society 50 years rule books digital archive. You can find out more about how we apply the highest standards of safety across our business at the links below. A br training video for personal track safety pts covering the major points like phoning a signaler after a incident and how to behave around the railway. Course name coss crp course description the course provides the knowledge and skills to perform the controller of site safety conductor rail permit duties including how to correctly interpret relevant parts of the rule book and handbooks, how to set up a safe system of work planning for dc electriied system and conductor rail isolations, prior to individuals going on or near the line and how. Controller of site safety initial amtrain midlands ltd. Pts training aims to make rail workers aware of their surroundings at all. It utilizes smartphone technology to validate workforce competence and authority to work via a mobile application. Uncontrolled when printed document comes into force on 05122015 supersedes gert8000hb17 iss 2 on 05122015. This standard applies to all persons involved in the planning and delivery of work on or near the line or which could affect the area termed on or near the line, carried out by or on behalf of network rail, outside parties, third parties, their contractors and subcontractors. The principal hazards include collisions between a rail vehicle and a track worker, electrocution from traction power sources third rail, fourth rail. Safety barrier this is known in the rule book as a rigid or tensioned barrier. In supplying this document, network rail makes no warranties, expressed or implied, that compliance with all or.

A book, which incorporates most of the rules to be observed by general railway staff for the safe operation of the network. Pts is by far the simplest thing youll need to learn and be assessed on. We are currently recruiting for pts electrical engineers interested in maintenance for an ongoing. Gert8000 the rule book that is relevant to the role of driver as defined in the rule book matrixpublished by rssb. Individual working alone iwa tritech rail training. We offer a large range of network rail approved course, from our first time in the rail industry of personal track safety and track induction courses, to our advance training programs such as control of site safety, possession support and engineering supervisor. The pta safeworking rules and procedures provide the means by which the australian national rules and procedures anrp, developed by the rail industry safety and standards board rissb are applied in the pta network the current safeworking rules and procedures came into effective at 12 noon, 1 november, 2018 you can access a full copy of the safeworking rules. Network rail publishes local instructions separately for these.

Uncontrolled when printed gert8000hb17 rule book handbook 17. Corrected version of 2015 rail rule book this rule book is an edited version of the 2015 rail rule book, including the corrections made and noted in the first printing of the 2015 rail rule book. This course is intended for candidates who wish to work on or near the line on network rails infrastructure. However, some larger files may be in jpg, pdf, png or tif format. Network rail ac lines ertms rssb platform train interface stationery network rail dc lines. The manual is intended to be read electronically and on a device of your choice. The rtas rules are associated with the delivery of rail training. Network rail works hard to improve the railway each week. Running the safest railway in europe is a team effort. Following on from completion of the pts elearning, you will attend a 1 day course in which you will be assessed on information contained in the elearning, followed by a track visit and further training with final assessment. Rssb facilitates its maintenance, design, and publication. Aug 21, 20 handbook 1 of the rule book is a good start.

This handbook covers the rules, which must be applied in these situations by. Orders placed on the 20th december or after will not be fulfilled until the new year. Track safety handbooks a guide to personal track safety. Personal track safety pts is a qualification which every worker has to have before being allowed to work on or near any line owned or managed by network rail. It also contains useful information for other railway workers. You will attend a 1 day course in which weak areas will be identified and retraining given. To access the site, please see information on myconnect nonnr users the scheduled maintenance has concluded successfully and normal service is resumed. It is a onceinageneration opportunity to improve outcomes for passengers, freight users and taxpayers. Strategic direction for safety in railway tunnels tsi. Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site. Assume the traction rail ohl are live at all times unless briefed otherwise staff to be suitably trained pts acdc or dccr network rail pts and other track competency training, and specification with the rule book pts handbook relevant to the activity to be complied with at all times advance planning of access and possible obstructions. For the latest version of all the rule book modules please refer to the. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to.

Network rail pts and other track competency training, and specification with the rule book pts handbook relevant to the activity to be complied with at all times advance planning of access and possible obstructions use nonconductive levelling. Upon successful completion of the course candidates will be able to continue to work on or near the line competently, in accordance with the rule book and industry standards. Personal track safety pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the united kingdom designed to ensure the safety of railway workers who have to work on or near the line. Users are reminded of their own duties under health and safety legislation.

Feb 04, 2017 a br training video for personal track safety pts covering the major points like phoning a signaler after a incident and how to behave around the railway. Trackline training, which has been established since 1997, is proud to be an nsar silver rated provider of railway safety critical training. Sentinel card this is sometimes known as a pts or track safety card. This is all classroom based so no ppe will be required. Aug 05, 2011 british rail pts training video duration. To start shopping please click on the shop button in the top menu bar, alternately you can enter any keyword into the search field at the top right of this site. Pts jobs in united kingdom 120 of 30 receive pts jobs in united kingdom by email from railway job search. Network rail strapping and switching level b assessment. Meet the medical requirements of network rail standard nrl2 ohs00124 competence specific fitness medical requirements. The latest version of the sentinel scheme rules can be downloaded from here.

Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a safe system of work before they or any group of staff is allowed to go on or near the line. Continued sponsorship from a network rail authorised and linkup approved supplier is also a requirement. Pts electrician mate norwich east anglia, norwich, united kingdom. We recommend that you revise these modules before attending the course. Like others have said, the rule book or any other training notes youve been given will do. The rule book is available as an app on android and apple, and through internet browsers, and you can also order printed copies. Hazard identification risk reduction or mitigation. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in effect. Must be a minimum age of 18 and meets the entry requirements of pts competence. The safety of passengers and other members of the public using our infrastructure, the safety of our employees and safety in our partnerships. Carry out recertification of the delegates existing pts competence.

You must stand 300mm 1 foot away from the third rail. Nr employees we have launched the upgraded elearning system for nr staff. Demonstrate their understanding and ability to follow a safe system of work. Network rail s licensing system mandates that level b persons are assessed performing their duties on site. Most documents in the digital archive are in pdf format. Personal track safety pts personal track safety pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the united kingdom. Relevant network rail rule book modules hand books 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10, optional. The rule book gert8000 and other national operations publications are documents that contain direct instructions for railway staff.

The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to make sure we work safely. Learn all the terminology, distances, railway signs, phonetic alphabet. It checks credentials in seconds and reflects changes instantly. The assessment will be carried out by an approved assessor observing the candidate undertaking their normal duties. Current sentinel track safety card endorsed with pts. A black line in the margin indicates a change to that rule and is. Use the dropdown lists below to find the right downloads for you. This is a company who have been audited and certificated to supply workers to the railway industry. Rule book a book, which incorporates most of the rules to be observed by general railway staff for the safe operation of the network. Nrl2ohs019 issue 9 safety of people at work on or near. The rules outlined in this document are mandatory for all parties involved in putting people to work safely on network rail managed infrastructure nrmi. Delegates must meet the requirements of the current railway business process nrspctm021 documentation requirements. If you are unsure about any issue relating to the information given here, you must refer to the appropriate module of the.

Network rail engineering education 4 of 15 duration. Network rail we run, look after and improve britains. Answer in full without refernce to th rule book module g1 page 3335. Course name coss crp course description the course provides the knowledge and skills to perform the controller of site safety conductor rail permit duties including how to correctly interpret relevant parts of the rule book and handbooks, how to set up a safe system of work planning for dc electriied system and conductor rail isolations, prior to individuals going on or. It is designed to help workers to understand the systems that keep them safe. Following successful completion of the course aks training will register your certification with sentinel.

Relevant network rail rule book modules hand books 1,2,3,6,7,8,9,10, optional modules acdc if doing olpcrp. This document defines the rules and compulsory mechanisms for. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly relevant parts of the rule book, handbooks and relevant network rail specifications when acting as coss. This document is for those who provide training and assessment services managed by network rail to companies and individuals who conduct work on the network rail managed infrastructure nrmi. Immediately following the site assessment a decision will be given together with constructive feedback from the assessor. Guide to personal track safety issue 9 june 20 replaces issue 8 december 2010 personal track safety, known as pts, handbook for sentinel track safety card holders, signallers and crossing keepers and visitors to the infrastructure who have a track visitor permit.

Coyles are looking for experienced gangs for up and coming projects on network rail and london underground. Personal track safety, known as pts, is a qualification required by people who o on a lineg o within 3 metres 10 feet of a line on the railway side g of any permanent fence or structure arry out engineering or technical work on a platform within c 1. This course allows you to work on network rail infrastructure including areas with ac overhead lines. There are hundreds of sidings on the railway network, as well as depots and. The entries in each list will make it clear what is available to download and what is only available by other means.

This course is intended for candidates who wish to work on or near the line on network rail s infrastructure. Cables attached to these rails must be considered to be live as well. Strategic direction for control command and signalling ccs tsi. Make sure you and anything youre holding doesnt come into contact with a conductor rail. Ganymede is a supplier of qualified, multidisciplined operatives in the construction and rail industry. Maximum speed this is either the highest speed at which trains are of trains allowed to travel on a line, as given in the sectional appendix, or a speed restriction if one has been set. Currently, this app is only available via your employer, and only if they have formally adopted the app. Modcom 1219 complete set of rule books hand books modcom 1219. Changes to the rule book are set out in the periodical operating notice, published every 3 months by network rail, which is available to train operators. Primary objectives at the end of the training the delegate will be able to. Introduction of new lt railway rule book from 4 july 1983 and associated amendments to appendices to rule book. In the morning session of our bespoke pts elearning course, one of our experienced safety critical trainers will deliver a brief giving the candidate knowledge on the following topics which will be covered during the elearning programme.

Amendments and additions to london transport rule book 1969 edition. In supplying this document, network rail makes no warranties, expressed or implied, that compliance with all or any documents it issues is sufficient on its own to check safe systems of work or operation. When removing a trackcircuit operating clip, or a tcod, you must remove it from the rail nearest to the conductor rail first and then from the rail furthest from the conductor rail. The rules outlined in this scheme are mandatory for all parties involved in the process. If you cant find what youre looking for or are unsure what download is right for you, then please give us a call on 020 8596 5121 and our friendly staff will do their best to help. Safeworking rules and procedures public transport centre. Railway rule book 1983 engineering hours procedures. Enable suitably qualified staff to carry out the duties of an individual working alone as set out in hb6, hb7, hb8, hb9 and hb, the rule book gert8000 series and competence requirements of nrl2ctm021 and nrl2ohs019. This is a company who have been audited and certificated to supply workers to. Candidates must be over the age of 16 and sponsored by a linkup approved railway company before undertaking the pts course. Demonstrate their understanding and ability to set up a safe system of work before they or.