Network Rail Workforce Development

Technical & Vocational - Track Engineering

I am very proud of the fact that almost all our core railway skills training is delivered by former maintenance and operations staff who are able to interweave the technical aspects of a task with the vital safety behaviours needed to get our people home safe every day.

Guy Wilmshurst-Smith

Head of Network Rail Training

4 Clamps with 1200mm fishplates (up to 80mph)

This course will enable delegates to have an appreciation of the planning process undertaken when identifying the location of a tempor...

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Advanced gauging methodology

Staff nominated to hold this competency will predominately come from the National Gauging team in STE, and Senior Route Gauging engine...

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ALC Measuring

To train the candidate to generate ALC Measuring files and apply using Plasser Tamping machines.

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Analyse the output from mechanised track inspections

Network Rail wants to be confident that mechanised inspection data is correctly analysed so that issues are identified and actions.\r\...

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Assure the Lateral Stability of Track

This course is designed as part of the TME suite of learning modules, to develop delegates who are responsible for managing the latera...

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Back-hole bolted (up to 80mph)

This course will enable delegates to have an appreciation of the planning process undertaken when identifying the location of a tempor...

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Basic Tree Survey and Inspection

This one-day course aims to provide specific tree survey and inspection training at a basic level for contractors, highway engineers, ...

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Boundary Measure Core Knowledge and Inspection

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking off track maintenance.

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Boundary Measures Inspection

This course is designed to develop delegates who are responsible for boundary measures inspection as part of their duties on Network R...

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Commissioning, use and approval of surveys and maintenance ...

This course is a two-part event. Delegates must enrol in the computer-based pre-reading on Oracle first, called 'Commissioning, us...

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Commissioning, use and approval of surveys and maintenance ...

Pre-course learning before attending the face 2 face course - Commissioning, use and approval of surveys and maintenance designs course.

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Establish the Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for L...

Enable individuals to correctly specify and create inspection and maintenance plans for longitudinal bearers in order that the perform...

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Inspection and Maintenance of Longitudinal Timbers

To provide a detailed understanding of requirements and techniques used to inspect and maintain longitudinal timber systems, together ...

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Inspection for Cast, Welded and Fabricated Crossings in the...

To provide the underpinning knowledge of detailed Inspection Maintenance and repair procedures for crossings as defined by Network Rai...

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Installation, Inspection and Maintenance of Level Crossing ...

To develop the delegates understanding of Level Crossing Surface Systems and the installation, inspection and maintenance techniques t...

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Interim Manual Rail Grinding of Plain Line, S & C - Externa...

It is acknowledged that there are a number of Grinding Operatives in the Supply Chain who have long experience and good level of knowl...

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Interim Manual Rail Grinding of Plain Line, S&C - Refresh T...

It is acknowledged that there are a number of Grinding Operatives in the Supply Chain who have long experience and good level of knowl...

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Liquid Penetrant Testing - Recertification

To recertificate personnel who are currently certificated in liquid penetrant inspection.

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Magnetic Particle Testing - Recertification

To recertificate personnel who are currently certificated in magnetic particle testing.

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Manage 053 and 054 Inspections

Enable the Track Section Managers and Track Section Supervisors to undertake the management of S&C inspections, in compliance with...

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Manage 053 and 054 Inspections (Pre-Learning)

This is the pre-learning for the face-to-face Manage 053 and 054 Inspections course.\r\n\r\nEnable staff to undertake the management o...

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Manage predictive and preventative track maintenance

This course is designed to develop delegates who are responsible for management of predictive and preventative track maintenance as pa...

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Manage predictive and preventative track maintenance prequa...

This pre-course interactive PDF and knowledge check are designed to develop delegates who are responsible for management of predictive...

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Manage the Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for LBS A

Enable the Track Section Managers to undertake the management of inspections and maintenance requirements for longitudinal bearers, in...

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Manage the Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for Long...

Enable the Track Section Managers to undertake the management of inspections and maintenance requirements for longitudinal bearers, in...

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Manage, verify and confirm track handback

This course is designed to develop delegates who are responsible for Manage, verify and confirm track handback as part of their duties...

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Management of track maintenance delivery

Managing the delivery of maintenance and prevent failure of the track assets.

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Management of track maintenance delivery prequalifier

The Pre-course interactive PDF and knowledge check are the first module for the management of track maintenance delivery course. All d...

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Monitor Permanent Way Infrastructure (Hot Weather)

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking monitoring duties of Track Assets as part of their duties...

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NMC Deploy/Configuration of DWDM

This course is designed to show the delegates how to configure a node, including addresses for the DCN, GMPLS and OSC, configure Line ...

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Non-Destructive Testing Level 2 Supervisor

For individuals responsible for undertaking and supervising the ultrasonic testing of rail in track and the assessment of Level 1 qual...

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Off Track Assets - Drainage

To develop a person’s knowledge understanding and skills so that the maintenance and inspection of 'Drainage' on Network...

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Pre-learning - Assure the Lateral Stability of Track

These are the pre-learning activities on Moodle related to the course Assure the Lateral Stability of Track. Delegates must complete t...

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Processing, reviewing and distribution of PLPR Inspection data

This module will enable delegates to: - Operate the PLPR system - Process and implement data review to deliver Tier 1 inspection of pl...

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Radar Gun Operator

The aim of this module is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Radar Gun Operator dut...

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Rail Defect Examiner

Provides delegates with skills and underpinning knowledge to manage mitigating actions for broken/damaged rail in line with RDE.

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Rail Defect Nominee

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Rail Defect Nominee as part of their duties on Network Ra...

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Rail Friction Management

To give delegates the underpinning knowledge required to undertake the duties associated with passing trains over broken and damaged r...

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Raising and Removing Speed Restrictions

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: Comply with Safety Regulations Analyse site specific data Confirm track meets...

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RFM Traction Gel Applicators

To provide underpinning knowledge and practical experience in the installation, inspection, filling, maintenance traction gel applicators

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Scoping and Verification of Hand-Grinding Activities

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: \r\n- Correctly identify and size rail defects including those that result in...

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Specification and Planning of S&C Refurbishment

Network Rails Track Asset Policy for CP5 and for future control periods highlights the importance of extending the lifecycle of an exi...

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Specify and manage seasonal preparedness

This course is a two-part event. Delegates must enrol in the computer-based pre-reading on Oracle first, called ‘Specify and man...

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Stage 1 Applied Electrical - Electronics

This training is essential for all F&E Maintainers, a three-day foundation course, it is aimed at Mechanical/Hydraulic related sta...

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Stage 1 Electro-Pneumatics Pneumatics

This training is essential for all F&E Maintainers, a three-day course designed for those maintaining fluid power systems involvin...

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Stress Restoration

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: \r\n- Describe continuous welded rail and the need for stressing \r\n- Unders...

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Stressing - Plain Line

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:\r\n- Identify site stress requirements Identity equipment required to install...

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Stressing - S&C

This course is designed to expand the knowledge and skills of existing holders of 'Undertake Stressing of Plain Line [Tr 09]' ...

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Supervisors Visual Track Inspection

The aim of the module is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake routine inspection duti...

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Technical Officer New Entrants Programme (Track)

This programme is for inexperienced technical staff (less than 1 year). The programme covers 3 separate modules\r\n\r\nModule 1: This ...

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Technical Officer Programme (Track)

This programme is for experienced technical staff. The programme covers 2 separate modules\r\n\r\nModule 1: Track surveying, delegates...

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Temporary Clamped Joints (up to 50 mph)

This course is to train delegates into how to install, check and then remove temporary rail joints, up to 50 mph.\r\n\r\nPoorly instal...

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The Fundamentals of Longitudinal Bearers and associated str...

An introduction module for the fundamentals of Longitudinal Bearers and associated structures.

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Track-Ex Analysis System

To enable delegates to effectively use, understand and interpret the Track-Ex software tool, and to gain a good understanding of the f...

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Track Geometry 1

The aim of this module is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake the Tr 04 and Tr 11 co...

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Track Geometry Supervisor

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: - State the role and responsibilities of the TGS - Explain the principles of ...

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Track Geometry Supervisor S&C

Provides the skills and knowledge required to carry out the role of Track Geometry Supervisor (Switches & Crossings). The course e...

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Track Induction

To give delegates the basic underpinning knowledge of permanent way construction, components and working methods associated with maint...

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Track Maintenance Plain Line

The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake the duties in line with...

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Track Maintenance - Switches & Crossings

To give delegates a detailed understanding of maintenance and repair activities and associated techniques used in switch and crossing ...

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Track Patrolling

To give delegates an understanding of track patrolling activities and associated techniques used as part of the track inspection proce...

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Track Renewal

To give delegates a detailed understanding of renewal activities and associated techniques used in the renewal of track on the Railway...

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Ultrasonic - 2 Yearly Reassessment (Derby)

Reassessment of operator competence. Competence in ultrasonic testing of rails.

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Ultrasonic - Adjustment Switches U10

Testing of adjustment switches.

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Ultrasonic - Alumino Thermic Head Repair U18

Testing of aluminothermic weld repairs.

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Ultrasonic - Assessment of Squat Defects U5

Assessment of squat defects.

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Ultrasonic - Bolthole Testing using Sperry RSU U16

Bolthole testing using Sperry RSU.

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Ultrasonic - Crack Size Measurement U4

Crack size measurement.

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Ultrasonic - GCC in Switchblades U5A

Assessment of GCC in reduced section rail.

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Ultrasonic - GCC using Sperry RSU U15

Full rail testing using Sperry RSU.

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Ultrasonic - Rail Depth Measurement U7

Assessment of GCC in reduced section rail.

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Ultrasonic - Rail Testing Appreciation Course for Managers

Rail testing appreciation course for managers.

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Ultrasonic - Rail Testing Operator Course U1/U2

Rail testing operator course (U1/U2).

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Ultrasonic Testing of Rail Operator Training - Procedures U...

The key aim of this course is to provide trainees with the underpinning knowledge and practical experience to obtain the competence ce...

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Ultrasonic - Thermit Weld Testing U6

Assessment of GCC in reduced section rail.

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Ultrasonic - U3, U8, U14

Full rail testing, GCC & vertical longitudinal defects using NRS bi-directional stick only.

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Ultrasonic - Vertical/Corrosion Defects using Sperry RSU U17

Vertical/corrosion defects using Sperry RSU.

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Ultrasonic - Vertical/Transverse Underfoot Defects U11

Vertical/transverse underfoot defects.

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Ultrasonics On-site Assessments

For assessments on site.

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Undertake 053 Inspections

This course is a two-part event. Delegates must enrol in the computer-based pre-reading on Oracle first, called 'Undertake 053 Ins...

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Undertake Initial ESR Designs

Designed for people who design Emergency Speed Restrictions. Delegates will complete numerous designs from a range of scenarios.

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Verify that track is fit to raise a permanent speed restric...

Steps to be undertaken to confirm the track is compatible for raising the permanent line speed to higher than it was previously operated.

Course Type:

4 Clamps with 1200mm fishplates (up to 80mph)

This course will enable delegates to have an appreciation of the planning process undertaken when identifying the location of a tempor...

Course Type:

Advanced gauging methodology

Staff nominated to hold this competency will predominately come from the National Gauging team in STE, and Senior Route Gauging engine...

Course Type:

ALC Measuring

To train the candidate to generate ALC Measuring files and apply using Plasser Tamping machines.

Course Type:

Analyse the output from mechanised track inspections

Network Rail wants to be confident that mechanised inspection data is correctly analysed so that issues are identified and actions.\r\...

Course Type:

Assure the Lateral Stability of Track

This course is designed as part of the TME suite of learning modules, to develop delegates who are responsible for managing the latera...

Course Type:

Back-hole bolted (up to 80mph)

This course will enable delegates to have an appreciation of the planning process undertaken when identifying the location of a tempor...

Course Type:

Basic Tree Survey and Inspection

This one-day course aims to provide specific tree survey and inspection training at a basic level for contractors, highway engineers, ...

Course Type:

Boundary Measure Core Knowledge and Inspection

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking off track maintenance.

Course Type:

Boundary Measures Inspection

This course is designed to develop delegates who are responsible for boundary measures inspection as part of their duties on Network R...

Course Type:

Commissioning, use and approval of surveys and maintenance ...

This course is a two-part event. Delegates must enrol in the computer-based pre-reading on Oracle first, called 'Commissioning, us...

Course Type:

Commissioning, use and approval of surveys and maintenance ...

Pre-course learning before attending the face 2 face course - Commissioning, use and approval of surveys and maintenance designs course.

Course Type:

Establish the Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for L...

Enable individuals to correctly specify and create inspection and maintenance plans for longitudinal bearers in order that the perform...

Course Type:

Inspection and Maintenance of Longitudinal Timbers

To provide a detailed understanding of requirements and techniques used to inspect and maintain longitudinal timber systems, together ...

Course Type:

Inspection for Cast, Welded and Fabricated Crossings in the...

To provide the underpinning knowledge of detailed Inspection Maintenance and repair procedures for crossings as defined by Network Rai...

Course Type:

Installation, Inspection and Maintenance of Level Crossing ...

To develop the delegates understanding of Level Crossing Surface Systems and the installation, inspection and maintenance techniques t...

Course Type:

Interim Manual Rail Grinding of Plain Line, S & C - Externa...

It is acknowledged that there are a number of Grinding Operatives in the Supply Chain who have long experience and good level of knowl...

Course Type:

Interim Manual Rail Grinding of Plain Line, S&C - Refresh T...

It is acknowledged that there are a number of Grinding Operatives in the Supply Chain who have long experience and good level of knowl...

Course Type:

Liquid Penetrant Testing - Recertification

To recertificate personnel who are currently certificated in liquid penetrant inspection.

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Magnetic Particle Testing - Recertification

To recertificate personnel who are currently certificated in magnetic particle testing.

Course Type:

Manage 053 and 054 Inspections

Enable the Track Section Managers and Track Section Supervisors to undertake the management of S&C inspections, in compliance with...

Course Type:

Manage 053 and 054 Inspections (Pre-Learning)

This is the pre-learning for the face-to-face Manage 053 and 054 Inspections course.\r\n\r\nEnable staff to undertake the management o...

Course Type:

Manage predictive and preventative track maintenance

This course is designed to develop delegates who are responsible for management of predictive and preventative track maintenance as pa...

Course Type:

Manage predictive and preventative track maintenance prequa...

This pre-course interactive PDF and knowledge check are designed to develop delegates who are responsible for management of predictive...

Course Type:

Manage the Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for LBS A

Enable the Track Section Managers to undertake the management of inspections and maintenance requirements for longitudinal bearers, in...

Course Type:

Manage the Inspection and Maintenance Requirements for Long...

Enable the Track Section Managers to undertake the management of inspections and maintenance requirements for longitudinal bearers, in...

Course Type:

Manage, verify and confirm track handback

This course is designed to develop delegates who are responsible for Manage, verify and confirm track handback as part of their duties...

Course Type:

Management of track maintenance delivery

Managing the delivery of maintenance and prevent failure of the track assets.

Course Type:

Management of track maintenance delivery prequalifier

The Pre-course interactive PDF and knowledge check are the first module for the management of track maintenance delivery course. All d...

Course Type:

Monitor Permanent Way Infrastructure (Hot Weather)

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking monitoring duties of Track Assets as part of their duties...

Course Type:

NMC Deploy/Configuration of DWDM

This course is designed to show the delegates how to configure a node, including addresses for the DCN, GMPLS and OSC, configure Line ...

Course Type:

Non-Destructive Testing Level 2 Supervisor

For individuals responsible for undertaking and supervising the ultrasonic testing of rail in track and the assessment of Level 1 qual...

Course Type:

Off Track Assets - Drainage

To develop a person’s knowledge understanding and skills so that the maintenance and inspection of 'Drainage' on Network...

Course Type:

Pre-learning - Assure the Lateral Stability of Track

These are the pre-learning activities on Moodle related to the course Assure the Lateral Stability of Track. Delegates must complete t...

Course Type:

Processing, reviewing and distribution of PLPR Inspection data

This module will enable delegates to: - Operate the PLPR system - Process and implement data review to deliver Tier 1 inspection of pl...

Course Type:

Radar Gun Operator

The aim of this module is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake Radar Gun Operator dut...

Course Type:

Rail Defect Examiner

Provides delegates with skills and underpinning knowledge to manage mitigating actions for broken/damaged rail in line with RDE.

Course Type:

Rail Defect Nominee

This module is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking Rail Defect Nominee as part of their duties on Network Ra...

Course Type:

Rail Friction Management

To give delegates the underpinning knowledge required to undertake the duties associated with passing trains over broken and damaged r...

Course Type:

Raising and Removing Speed Restrictions

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: Comply with Safety Regulations Analyse site specific data Confirm track meets...

Course Type:

RFM Traction Gel Applicators

To provide underpinning knowledge and practical experience in the installation, inspection, filling, maintenance traction gel applicators

Course Type:

Scoping and Verification of Hand-Grinding Activities

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: \r\n- Correctly identify and size rail defects including those that result in...

Course Type:

Specification and Planning of S&C Refurbishment

Network Rails Track Asset Policy for CP5 and for future control periods highlights the importance of extending the lifecycle of an exi...

Course Type:

Specify and manage seasonal preparedness

This course is a two-part event. Delegates must enrol in the computer-based pre-reading on Oracle first, called ‘Specify and man...

Course Type:

Stage 1 Applied Electrical - Electronics

This training is essential for all F&E Maintainers, a three-day foundation course, it is aimed at Mechanical/Hydraulic related sta...

Course Type:

Stage 1 Electro-Pneumatics Pneumatics

This training is essential for all F&E Maintainers, a three-day course designed for those maintaining fluid power systems involvin...

Course Type:

Stress Restoration

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: \r\n- Describe continuous welded rail and the need for stressing \r\n- Unders...

Course Type:

Stressing - Plain Line

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:\r\n- Identify site stress requirements Identity equipment required to install...

Course Type:

Stressing - S&C

This course is designed to expand the knowledge and skills of existing holders of 'Undertake Stressing of Plain Line [Tr 09]' ...

Course Type:

Supervisors Visual Track Inspection

The aim of the module is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake routine inspection duti...

Course Type:

Technical Officer New Entrants Programme (Track)

This programme is for inexperienced technical staff (less than 1 year). The programme covers 3 separate modules\r\n\r\nModule 1: This ...

Course Type:

Technical Officer Programme (Track)

This programme is for experienced technical staff. The programme covers 2 separate modules\r\n\r\nModule 1: Track surveying, delegates...

Course Type:

Temporary Clamped Joints (up to 50 mph)

This course is to train delegates into how to install, check and then remove temporary rail joints, up to 50 mph.\r\n\r\nPoorly instal...

Course Type:

The Fundamentals of Longitudinal Bearers and associated str...

An introduction module for the fundamentals of Longitudinal Bearers and associated structures.

Course Type:

Track-Ex Analysis System

To enable delegates to effectively use, understand and interpret the Track-Ex software tool, and to gain a good understanding of the f...

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Track Geometry 1

The aim of this module is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake the Tr 04 and Tr 11 co...

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Track Geometry Supervisor

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to: - State the role and responsibilities of the TGS - Explain the principles of ...

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Track Geometry Supervisor S&C

Provides the skills and knowledge required to carry out the role of Track Geometry Supervisor (Switches & Crossings). The course e...

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Track Induction

To give delegates the basic underpinning knowledge of permanent way construction, components and working methods associated with maint...

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Track Maintenance Plain Line

The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake the duties in line with...

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Track Maintenance - Switches & Crossings

To give delegates a detailed understanding of maintenance and repair activities and associated techniques used in switch and crossing ...

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Track Patrolling

To give delegates an understanding of track patrolling activities and associated techniques used as part of the track inspection proce...

Course Type:

Track Renewal

To give delegates a detailed understanding of renewal activities and associated techniques used in the renewal of track on the Railway...

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - 2 Yearly Reassessment (Derby)

Reassessment of operator competence. Competence in ultrasonic testing of rails.

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Adjustment Switches U10

Testing of adjustment switches.

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Alumino Thermic Head Repair U18

Testing of aluminothermic weld repairs.

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Assessment of Squat Defects U5

Assessment of squat defects.

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Bolthole Testing using Sperry RSU U16

Bolthole testing using Sperry RSU.

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Crack Size Measurement U4

Crack size measurement.

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Ultrasonic - GCC in Switchblades U5A

Assessment of GCC in reduced section rail.

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Ultrasonic - GCC using Sperry RSU U15

Full rail testing using Sperry RSU.

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Ultrasonic - Rail Depth Measurement U7

Assessment of GCC in reduced section rail.

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Ultrasonic - Rail Testing Appreciation Course for Managers

Rail testing appreciation course for managers.

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Ultrasonic - Rail Testing Operator Course U1/U2

Rail testing operator course (U1/U2).

Course Type:

Ultrasonic Testing of Rail Operator Training - Procedures U...

The key aim of this course is to provide trainees with the underpinning knowledge and practical experience to obtain the competence ce...

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Thermit Weld Testing U6

Assessment of GCC in reduced section rail.

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Ultrasonic - U3, U8, U14

Full rail testing, GCC & vertical longitudinal defects using NRS bi-directional stick only.

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Vertical/Corrosion Defects using Sperry RSU U17

Vertical/corrosion defects using Sperry RSU.

Course Type:

Ultrasonic - Vertical/Transverse Underfoot Defects U11

Vertical/transverse underfoot defects.

Course Type:

Ultrasonics On-site Assessments

For assessments on site.

Course Type:

Undertake 053 Inspections

This course is a two-part event. Delegates must enrol in the computer-based pre-reading on Oracle first, called 'Undertake 053 Ins...

Course Type:

Undertake Initial ESR Designs

Designed for people who design Emergency Speed Restrictions. Delegates will complete numerous designs from a range of scenarios.

Course Type:

Verify that track is fit to raise a permanent speed restric...

Steps to be undertaken to confirm the track is compatible for raising the permanent line speed to higher than it was previously operated.