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 |
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| Module 1 | Introduction to the Permanent Way Infrastructure |