Railway Experience Course
We have developed this highly practical programme in partnership
with the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway based on the Kent
Coast. Now in its seventh year, the course provides delegates with
opportunities to observe and experience activities and apply their
skills on a working one-third sized passenger railway operating to
standard gauge rules and regulations. However, despite the
lightness of the infrastructure and the size of the trains, the
basic operating principles are those used on railways throughout
the world.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for all levels of staff including
managers, engineers, trainers, and graduates who require a greater
understanding of the operational railway. The course is suitable
for those entering the rail industry at any level as it provides an
awareness of industry requirements, enhancing effectiveness and
contribution.
What you will learn
On completion of the programme, delegates will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of signalling history and
principles, from Time Interval working to Track Circuit Block.
- Demonstrate an ability to use the signalling to control train
movements.
- Conduct a track inspection and provide accurate feedback and
high level faults diagnosis.
- Define the requirements for preparing for, and managing
emergencies.
- Solve a practical logistical puzzle by shunting vehicles and
signalling train movements.
- Demonstrate the use of effective radio protocols for train
control.
- Practice the skills and techniques required when managing an
emergency situation.
- Recognise the issues of Signal Passed at Danger (SPADs), define
the various SPAD categories and understand the appropriate
mitigation measures.
- Identify opportunities for maintenance and renewal and
understand the implications surrounding planning of
possessions
The benefits
As the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway is a working railway
with heavy seasonal traffic, this programme is delivered only
between September and April.
The benefits to the delegates are that the programme can be
tailored to meet particular requirements, and that individual
attention can be maintained throughout, the combination of theory
and applying skills learnt by working on the railway making this a
unique and effective learning experience.
The course trainers provide a wealth of experience across both
National and Underground rail systems, allowing the principles
being explained and demonstrated to be aligned to the delegates'
own workplaces, situations and experiences.
Next step
To obtain dates of future programmes, together with details of
course fees and booking arrangements, please contact Stephen
Clark: