It may take the form of a short insertion in the contact wire or that of an extended. 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 and. In supplying this document, network rail makes no warranties, expressed or implied, that compliance with all or. An introduction to rail network rail engineering education 11 of 15 duration.
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. Learn all the terminology, distances, railway signs, phonetic alphabet. It checks credentials in seconds and reflects changes instantly. Given the prime ministers announcement on 23 march 2020 we have taken the decision to postpone the majority of courses. To access the site, please see information on myconnect nonnr users the scheduled maintenance has concluded successfully and normal service is resumed. Current sentinel track safety card endorsed with pts. 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. Sponsors guide to the pts elearning system network rail. 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. Network rails licensing system mandates that level b persons are assessed performing their duties on site.
Are network rail quick at getting the cards sent out. Conventions used in the rule book a black line in the margin indicates a change to that rule and is shown when published in the module for the first time. 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. Rssb facilitates its maintenance, design, and publication. Orders placed on the 20th december or after will not be fulfilled until the new year. 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. The rail safety and standards board rssb publish a rulebook with guidelines and processes that all of us in the industry must follow to. Railway rule book 1983 engineering hours procedures. Replacement pages for the central line handbook 1993 to the rule book 1990. Network rail publishes local instructions separately for these. 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.
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. Demonstrate their understanding and ability to follow a safe system of work. Nrl2ohs019 issue 9 safety of people at work on or near. A rule printed inside a red box is considered to be critical and is therefore emphasised in this way. Changes to the rule book are set out in the periodical operating notice, published every 3 months by network rail, which is.
Safety duties inlcuding how to correctly interpret relevant parts of the rule book and handbooks, how to set up a safe system of work prior to individuals going on or near the line and how to deliver a safety briefing. 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. Demonstrate the ability to interpret correctly the rule book gert 8000 series or guide to personal track safety or pts key point card nr9922. The rule book gert8000 and other national operations publications are documents that contain direct instructions for railway staff. A black line in the margin indicates a change to that rule and is.
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. This course allows you to work on network rail infrastructure including areas with ac overhead lines. An understanding of the principles underpinning cdm construction design management either through experience or evidence of training. This is a company who have been audited and certificated to supply workers to the railway industry. The rules outlined in this document are mandatory for all parties involved in putting people to work safely on network rail managed infrastructure nrmi. Alan baxter network rail guide to overhead electrification 2787albguneoh000001 february 2015 rev 10 3 of 52 2. Information contained in the rule book supersedes any information that is published on this site. 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. Individual working alone iwa tritech rail training. Uncontrolled when printed gert8000hb17 rule book handbook 17. Track safety handbooks a guide to personal track safety. The assessment will be carried out by an approved assessor observing the candidate undertaking their normal duties. Make sure you and anything youre holding doesnt come into contact with a conductor rail.
Network rail strapping and switching level b assessment. 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. To facilitate navigation, the manual includes bookmarks and the contents page includes links enabling you to find the information you require quickly. 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. Immediately following the site assessment a decision will be given together with constructive feedback from the assessor. Aug 21, 20 handbook 1 of the rule book is a good start. Answer in full without refernce to th rule book module g1 page 3335. Currently, this app is only available via your employer, and only if they have formally adopted the app. This document defines the rules and compulsory mechanisms for.
Amendments and additions to london transport rule book 1969 edition. Trackline training, which has been established since 1997, is proud to be an nsar silver rated provider of railway safety critical training. This handbook covers the rules, which must be applied in these situations by. Working manual for rail staff freight train operations and the pink pages gort3053. Modcom 1219 complete set of rule books hand books modcom 1219. 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.
Its the network rail key point card for pts course. 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. Safeworking rules and procedures public transport centre. The current safeworking rules and procedures came into effective at 12 noon, 1 november, 2018. Gert8000 the rule book that is relevant to the role of driver as defined in the rule book matrixpublished by rssb. Uncontrolled when printed document comes into force on 05122015 supersedes gert8000hb17 iss 2 on 05122015. Primary objectives at the end of the training the delegate will be able to. When you refer to rule book and handbook modules e. 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 the principal hazards include collisions between a rail vehicle and a track worker, electrocution from traction power sources third rail, fourth rail, ohle and trips and falls. It utilizes smartphone technology to validate workforce competence and authority to work via a mobile application. Introduction of new lul rule book from 08 january 1990. Understand the rules and regulations that are in force for personal safety which need to be observed when working on or near the line on the railway infrastructure. It is a onceinageneration opportunity to improve outcomes for passengers, freight users and taxpayers.
The rule book is available as an app on android and apple, and through internet browsers, and you can also order printed copies. 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. 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. Network rail we run, look after and improve britains. For the latest version of all the rule book modules please refer to the. Introduction of new lt railway rule book from 4 july 1983 and associated amendments to appendices to rule book. Experience andor qualification in site risk management. Personal track safety pts personal track safety pts is a system of safer working practices employed within the united kingdom. Pts training aims to make rail workers aware of their surroundings at all.
Cables attached to these rails must be considered to be live as well. A book, which incorporates most of the rules to be observed by general railway staff for the safe operation of the network. There are hundreds of sidings on the railway network, as well as depots and. This course is a 2 day pts initial course which includes a classroom based pts elearning module. Any changes to rules and procedures since august 2015 have been released as bulletins and notices which remain in. 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. 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. Meet the medical requirements of network rail standard nrl2 ohs00124 competence specific fitness medical requirements.
This handbook covers the rules, which must be applied in these. 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. Nr employees we have launched the upgraded elearning system for nr staff. The manual is intended to be read electronically and on a device of your choice. Network rail ac lines ertms rssb platform train interface stationery network rail dc lines. Audience those that have been nominated to undertake the role of coss. This course is intended for candidates who wish to work on or near the line on network rails infrastructure. Pts personal track safety training gives you the skills to be able to walk. Proven experience in managingsupervising a complex worksite in a railway environment subject to gert 8000 rule book adherence from planning to delivery. Sentinel card this is sometimes known as a pts or track safety card. Carry out recertification of the delegates existing pts competence.
Green text in the margin indicates who is responsible for carrying out the rule. Network rail property is a commercial division of network rail. Safety barrier this is known in the rule book as a rigid or tensioned barrier. Rule book a book, which incorporates most of the rules to be observed by general railway staff for the safe operation of the network. 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 staff and other equipment approved for.
T10, you may use t ten a alpha b bravo c charlie d delta e echo f g foxtrot golf h. 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. The latest version of the sentinel scheme rules can be downloaded from here. Hmri, a directorate of the office of rail regulation orr. You must stand 300mm 1 foot away from the third rail. Continued sponsorship from a network rail authorised and linkup approved supplier is also a requirement. Candidates must be over the age of 16 and sponsored by a linkup approved railway company before undertaking the pts course.
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. Nrl2ohs019 issue 9 safety of people at work on or near the line active, most current details. Delegates must meet the requirements of the current railway business process nrspctm021 documentation requirements. The principal hazards include collisions between a rail vehicle and a track worker, electrocution from traction power sources third rail, fourth rail.
Use the dropdown lists below to find the right downloads for you. Find information about our services, including renting a business property, retail developments in our 17 managed stations, filming and enquiries about our land and properties. Sponsors guide to the pts elearning system overview of process to set up learners in the elearning system you will need to. Rule book handbook 17 dc electrified lines issue 3 september 2015 comes into force 05 december 2015 uncontrolled when printed document comes into force on 05122015 supersedes gert8000hb17 iss 2 on 05122015.
Hazard identification risk reduction or mitigation. It is designed to help workers to understand the systems that keep them safe. Demonstrate their ability to interpret correctly relevant parts of the rule book, handbooks and relevant network rail specifications when acting as coss. Oct 19, 2009 8 in the 1950 edition of the rule book, was it allowable to raise two arms above your head to indicate to a driver to stop in an emergency situation. Aug 05, 2011 british rail pts training video duration. Network rail s licensing system mandates that level b persons are assessed performing their duties on site.
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