Introduction to the Permanent Way Infrastructure
An introduction to the permanent way infrastructure
Module 1 Section 1 Introduction to Rail Infrastructure
Section 1 Introduction to Rail Infrastructure
Module 1 Different Combinations of Line
Module 2 Positioning of Track
Module 3 Bridges, Cuttings, Viaducts and Embankments
Module 4 Typical Cross Section of a Double Line Track
Module 5 Typical Cross Section of a Double Line Track - Quiz
Module 6 Signals
Module 7 Identifying Signs Found on Signals
Module 8 Other Signs Found on Signals
Module 9 Signs
Module 10 Personal Protective Equipment
Module 11 Health and Personal Hygiene
Module 2 Section 2 Ballast Formation and Drainage
Section 2 Ballast Formation and Drainage
Module 1 Ballast Formation and Drainage
Module 3 Section 3 Track Construction and Components
Section 3 Track Construction and Components
Module 1 Identification of Components (Chairs, Baseplates, Fastenings)
Module 2 Identification of Components (Rails)
Module 3 Markings Found on Components
Module 4 Fastening and Clips - Part 1 Flat Bottom
Module 5 Pandrol Type Fastenings for use on Flat Bottom Rail
Module 6 Rail Insulators
Module 7 Fastening and Clips - Part 2 Bull Head
Module 8 Insulating Rail Pads
Module 9 Chairs and Baseplates
Module 10 Flat Bottom Slide Baseplates and Slide Chairs
Module 11 Ferrules
Module 12 Rails and Joints
Module 13 Joining Rails by Fishplates (Jointed Track)
Module 14 Identification of Fishplates
Module 15 Joining Rails by Welding
Module 16 Sleepers
Module 17 Switches and Crossings
Module 4 Section 4 Track Geometry
Section 4 Track Geometry
Module 1 Track Geometry: Track Gauge, Top and Cross Level and Line
Module 2 Curves, Cant and Transitions
Module 3 Twist
Module 4 How do we Measure Twist?
Module 5 Section 5 Tools and Equipment
Section 5 Tools and Equipment
Module 1 Hand Tools
Module 2 Track Jacks
Module 6 Section 6 Track Maintenance
Section 6 Track Maintenance
Module 1 Track Maintenance
Module 7 Section 7 Mechanised Maintenance
Section 7 Mechanised Maintenance
Module 1 Mechanised Maintenance and Small Plant
Module 2 Heavy Plant On-Track Machines
Module 3 Heavy Plant
Module 4 Small Plant
Module 8 Section 8 Off Track and Vegetation
Section 8 Off Track and Vegetation
Module 1 Fencing
Module 2 Track Vegetation
Module 3 Pernicious Weeds
Module 9 Section 9 Extremes of Weather
Section 9 Extremes of Weather
Module 1 Cold Weather
Module 2 Hot Weather
Module 10 Section 10 Glossary
Section 10 Glossary
Module 1 Glossary of Railway Terms
Module 11 Resources
Please find relevant resources to this course below.
Module 1 Introduction to the Permanent Way Infrastructure