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Railway Training, Assessing & Engineering
Railway Training, Assessing & Engineering
Richardson Rail Services Ltd. provides excellent training that is both informative and engaging, ensuring high-quality learning.
We are an accredited company with NSAR, Network Rail and RISQS, providing high-quality and recognised training.
We are a rapidly expanding training provider in the southern region. Our team is highly experienced and dedicated, making us the ideal contact for all your railway training needs. We offer a range of courses, including non-Sentinel courses such as Authorised Person (Track Handback).
A lot of our approved training capabilities came directly from Network Rail, ensuring quality delivery due to our extensive expertise.
Please use this link to view upcoming training and this link to request training.
Please use the tabs above to find information on each training course we offer.
The PTS course is comprised of two components. There is an e-learning training package followed by a practical training day. Successful completion of the e-learning assessment is required prior to attendance on the practical training day, the E-Learning is arrnaged by the candidates sponsor.
The course is one day long (two if doing PTS DCCR also) and will have a maximum of six learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
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This course aim is to provide the delegates with the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to work safely near or adjacent to DC conductor rails.
The course is one day long and will have a maximum of twelve learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
This course is designed to train persons who are new to track and whose work may involve themaintenance, inspection or renewal of the track or other duties that may affect the stability, position or integrity of the track infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills as defined in thecompetence standards listed below and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their competence in these areas.
The course is five days long and will have a maximum of twelve learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking this course as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their capability in these areas for Site Warden Duties
The course is a half day long and will have a maximum of eight learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) competence.
The COSS competence will be held by anyone who is required to set up a safe system of work on or near the line for a group (two or more people). A COSS can also carry out the duties of an IWA, provided there are no medical restrictions that would prevent this.The COSS course will take delegates through the procedures set out in the Rule Book; Handbook 6 (General Duties of an IWA), Handbook 7 (General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS), Handbook 8 (IWA, COSS or PC blocking aline), Handbook 9 (IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions), Handbook 10 (Duties of the COSS and person in charge of a hand trolley) and Handbook 13 (Duties of the person in charge of the siding
The course is five days long and will have a maximum of nine learners at a time. (Durations for Contracting firms can be up to eight days due to needing to undertake PTS Recert, and then possibly adding on OLP and/or CRP)
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
Reference Documents
Personalised Handbook Series | HB1, HB2, HB3, HB6, HB7, HB8, HB9, HB10, HB13, HB16& HB17 |
Rule Book | GE/RT 8000 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/CTM/021 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/019 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/020 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/00110 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L3/OCS/084 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/00124 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/00130 |
Network Rail Sectional Appendix | |
Network Rail Hazard Directory | |
COSS Key Point Card | NR9925 |
This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Conductor Rail Permit competence. This will be for candidates who need to accept Conductor rail permits from the authorised person and use a testing device to prove the conductor rail is DEAD.
The course is half a day long and will have a maximum of nine learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Controller of Site Safety (COSS) Overhead Line Permit competence. This will be for candidates who need to accept Overhead Line permits from the nominated person.
The course is a day long and will have a maximum of nine learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated bytheir line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Individual Working Alone (IWA) competence.
The IWA competence is required to be held by anyone who is required to work on or near the line on their own.The IWA course will take delegates through the procedures as set out in the Rule Book; Handbook 6 (General Duties of an IWA), Handbook 8 (IWA, COSS or PC blocking a line) and Handbook 9 (IWA or COSS setting up safe systems of work within possessions) – Anyone whol holds COSS should not hold IWA also.
The course is four days long if PTS Recertification is required or three days if PTS recertification is not required will have a maximum of eight learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
Reference Documents
Personalised Handbook Series | HB1, HB2, HB3, HB6, HB8, HB9 |
Rule Book | GE/RT 8000 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/CTM/021 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/019 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/020 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/00110 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L3/OCS/084 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/00124 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/00130 |
Network Rail Sectional Appendix | |
Network Rail Hazard Directory | |
IWA Key Point Card | NR9925 |
This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Protection Controller competence.
A Protection Controller must be appointed when a line blockage is required to be taken and shared by two or more COSSs or IWAs.
The PC course will take delegates through the procedures as set out in Handbook 8 of the Rule Book, as well as highlighting the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.
The course is one day long if and will have a maximum of eight learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
This course is designed to train persons who have been nominated by their line manager/sponsor to enable them to attain the Engineering Supervisor (ES) competence.
The ES competence is required to be held by anyone who is required to set up and manage a worksite within an engineering possession on the rail infrastructure under the direction of a Person in Charge of Possession (PICOP).This includes the management of on and off-tracking On Track Plant (OTP) and train movements within the designated worksite.
The ES course will take delegates through the procedures as set out in the Rule Book; Handbook 12 (Duties of theengineering supervisor) and Handbook 13 (Duties of the person in charge of the siding).
The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.
The course is two days long and will have a maximum of six learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
Reference Documents
Personalised Rule Book Series | GE/RT/8000/HB6/7/8/9/12/13/14/15 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/CTM/021 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OPS/033 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L3/OCS/084 |
Network Rail Standard | NR/L2/OHS/00124 |
Relevant Local Instructions | |
Network Rail Hazard Directory | |
Network Rail Infrastructure Loading Manual | NR/L3/NDS/308 |
Working Manual for Rail Staff – Section C – Principles of Safe Freight | GO/RT3056/C |
This course is designed to train persons who are responsible for undertaking this course as part of their duties on Network Rail Infrastructure. It is designed to develop a person’s knowledge, understanding and skills and is therefore particularly suited to persons required to prove their capability in these areas.
The course includes the importance of using the correct communication protocols and adopting the appropriate behaviours to be able to carry out this role safely and effectively.
The course is four days long and will have a maximum of eight learners at a time.
More information to follow regarding PS initials.
Person in Charge of Possessions – Due to the nature of these events, more information is available upon request
Senior Person in Charge of Possessions – Due to the nature of these events, more information is available upon request
Please use the tabs above to find information on each assessment we offer.
The aim of this course is to enable certified staff to undertake the role of Level ‘A’ person for a Procedure ‘A’ isolation of the conductor rail.
The course is one day long and will have a maximum of ten learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
The aim of this course is to enable certified staff to undertake the role of Level ‘A’ person for a Procedure ‘B’ isolation of the conductor rail.
The course is one day long and will have a maximum of ten learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
The aim of this course is to enable certified staff to undertake the role of Level ‘B’ person for switching activities in relation to the isolation of the conductor rail.
The course is one day long and will have a maximum of ten learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
The aim of this course is to give delegates a detailed understanding of how to obtain a ‘Temporary Isolation’ of the conductor rail in accordance with industry standards
The course is one day long and will have a maximum of eight learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
The aim of this course is to enable certified staff to undertake the role of Level ‘B’ person for strapping activities in relation to the isolation of the conductor rail.
The course is one day long and will have a maximum of ten learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
The aim of this course is to enable certified staff to undertake the role of Level ‘B’ person for conductor rail isolations that require the operation of a NSCD.
The course is one day long and will have a maximum of eight learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake their duties in line with the associated competence.
The key aims for Direct Current Conductor Rail (Basic Maintenance) are:
To develop a persons’ understanding of:
The course is three days long and will have a maximum of eight learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
The aim of this course is to provide delegates with the skills and underpinning knowledge required to undertake their duties in line with the associated competence.
The key aims for Direct Current Conductor Rail (Advanced Maintenance) are:
To develop a persons’ understanding in relation to design and drawings of:
The course is four days long and will have a maximum of six learners at a time.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
More information to follow, course is still going through approval process with the TA and steering groups with NWR.
Please use the tabs above to find information on each assessment we offer.
To enable delegates to become familiar with applicable safety documentation and to understand their personal responsibilities as recipients.
This course is half a day long and can have a maximum of eight candidates.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
1. Must be a minimum age of 18. |
2. Must hold a valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS, IWA or COSS. 3. Must meet the medical requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 1. 4. Must have a good level of literacy to meet the entry Qualifications. 5. Must meet the requirements of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol). 6. First aid must be held for electrical incidents. |
To enable delegates to become familiar with accessing and egressing traction and non-traction locations and their personal responsibilities as recipients.
This course is one day long and can have a maximum of eight candidates.
The following requirements must be met for this course to run to Network Rail Standards:
More information to follow: Network Rail is formalising material updates with steering groups and the Technical authority. Following this, we will start the delivery process.
More information to follow: Network Rail is formalising material updates with steering groups and the Technical authority. Following this, we will start the delivery process.
More information to follow: Network Rail is formalising material updates with steering groups and the Technical authority. Following this, we will start the delivery process.
More information to follow: Network Rail is formalising material updates with steering groups and the Technical authority. Following this, we will start the delivery process.
DIST 16 – DIST 16 HV Cable Competent Person
More information to follow: Network Rail is formalising material updates with steering groups and the Technical authority. Following this, we will start the delivery process.
Most recent update – https://mailchi.mp/832e1f572e30/high-voltage-hv-training-updates
(DIST 17) DIST 17 HV Cable Risk Assessor –
More information to follow: Network Rail is formalising material updates with steering groups and the Technical authority. Following this, we will start the delivery process.
Most recent update – https://mailchi.mp/832e1f572e30/high-voltage-hv-training-updates
Please use the tabs above to find information on each assessment we offer.
Due to our senior management’s personal experience as track engineers, we value this area of expertise.
Contact us for details we can cover the following:
Raise and Remove TSR/ESR (Track Hand back)
SO53 Switch Inspection
SO54 Crossing Inspection
Critical Rail Temperature Management
Team Leader Track Renewals
Placing & Withdrawal of Speed Signage For ESR/TSR’s
TrainLOADER)
Pass Trains Over Broken Rails
Temporary Clamped Joints
Critical Rail Temperature Managementot Weather Patrolling
Critical Rail Temperature Data Base
Management and Inspection of Longitudinal Timbers at Bridges
Team Leader Track Renewals
Placing & Withdrawal of Speed Signage For ESR/TSR’s(Tr 03) Renew Permanent Way assets
(Tr 04) Restore track geometry by Manual Repair
(Tr 05) Establish track geometry and restore to operational condition by Mechanised Repair
(Tr 05.03) TGS Geometry
(Tr 05.04) TGS Measurement & Compensation
(Tr 05.05) TGS S & C
(Tr 05.06) TGS Stoneblower
(Tr 05.07) TGS Multi-Purpose Stoneblower
(Tr 05.08) Confirm line is fit for operational use at the required line speed following mechanised repair
(Tr 06) Inspect the Permanent Way infrastructure
(Tr 06.01) Inspection of the P-Way
(Tr 06.02) Inspection of the P-Way (Hot weather)
(Tr 07) Establish the operational condition of the Permanent Way by Detailed Inspection
(Tr 07.01) 053 Inspection
(Tr 07.02) 054 Inspection
(Tr 07.03) Supervisory inspection
(Tr 07.04) Longitudinal Timber Inspection
(Tr 08) Restore Original Stress in Rails
(Tr 09) Undertake Stressing of Plain Line
(Tr 10) Undertake stressing in switch and crossing areas
(Tr 11) Confirm the track is fit for operational purposes following maintenance repair
(Tr 12) Confirm the track is fit for operational purposes following heavy maintenance
(Tr 12.01) Raising and removal any TSR for speeds up to 60 mph
(Tr 12.02) Raising and removal any TSR for speeds between 65 mph and 95 mph
(Tr 12.03) Raising and removal any TSR up to line speed
(Tr 13) Confirm the track is fit for operational purposes following track renewal
(Tr 13.01) Raising and removal any TSR for speeds up to 60 mph
(Tr 13.02) Raising and removal any TSR for speeds between 65 mph and 95 mph
(Tr 13.03) Raising and removal any TSR up to line speed
(Tr 15) Move permanent way materials components and equipment
(Tr 16) Deal with risks arising from contingencies within the railway
(Tr 16.01) Broken & defective rails
(Tr 17) Identify and deal with hazards in the railway environment
(Tr 18) Control the obtaining and preparing of materials tools and components needed for the renewal or maintenance of the permanent way
(Tr 19) Create a safe working environment
(Tr 20) Implement and monitor safe working systems for Permanent Way maintenance or renewal activities
(Tr 21) Ensure the effective progression of Permanent Way maintenance or renewal activities
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Contact us for details we can cover the following:
(PTMP 01) use of generator equipment
(PTMP 02.01) Rail drills
(PTMP 02.02) Wood sleeper drills
(PTMP 02.03) Magnetic mounted drills
(PTMP 02.04) Cold bolt expansion equipment
(PTMP 02.05) Pillar drills
(PTMP 03.01) Rail mounted disc cutter
(PTMP 03.02) Switch grinders
(PTMP 03.03) Plain line grinders
(PTMP 03.04) Crossing grinders
(PTMP 03.06) Cutting & grinding equipment(PTMP 03.09) Cembre Automatic Disc Cutter
(PTMP 04.01) Huck bolt fastener
(PTMP 04.02) Hydraulic spike extractors
(PTMP 04.03) Rail clippers track fastening de-clipping machine
(PTMP 04.04) Coach screwing and fishbolt fastening machine
(PTMP 04.05) Impact Wrenches
(PTMP 04.06) Rail clippers fast clips
(PTMP 04.07) Rail clippers track fastening rusty clip extractor
(PTMP 05.01) Rail joint straighteners
(PTMP 05.02) Lightweight hydraulic tensors – geismar
(PTMP 05.03) Hydraulic tensors
(PTMP 05.04) Sleeper squarer
(PTMP 05.05) Rail gap adjusters
(PTMP 06.01) Handheld stone blower
(PTMP 06.02) Compacting breaking & digging equipment
(PTMP 06.03) Triple Wacker Operation
(PTMP 06.04) Stihl Handheld Stone Blower Operator
(PTMP 07.01) Manually Propelled Rail Handlers
(PTMP 07.01 Obsolete) Ironman
(PTMP 07.02) Jacking trolley
(PTMP 07.03) Scooters Skates & Jacks
(PTMP 07.04) Jacks
(PTMP 07.05) Scooters and Skates
(PTMP 08.01) Portable lighting towers
(PTMP 09.01) Wood chipper
(PTMP 03.09) Cembre Automatic Disc Cutter
(PTMP 09.03) Line side plant
(PTMP 09.04) Post Hole Borer
(PTMP 09.07) Post Driver
(PTMP 09.03) Line side plant
(PTMP 10.01) Electric needle guns
(PTMP 11.01) Hydraulic pole dropper
(PTMP 11.03) VMS Hydraulic Signal Post Dropper
(PTMP 12.01) Safe use of scaffold equipment (CITB Inspection)
(PTMP 12.02) Safe use of scaffold equipment (Scaffold Towers)
(PTMP 13.01) Cable avoidance equipment operator
(PTMP 14.01) Nail gun equipment
(PTMP 16) Safe use of trolley equipment
(PTMP 16.01) Undertake safe and correct operation of powered trolleys.
(PTMP 16.02) Safe Use & Operation of Movex Machinery.
(PTMP 17.01) General lifting & moving equipment
(PTMP 18) Safe use of mobile plant
First aid at work + Electrical First Aid (Electrical Awareness )