UK Train Driver Rules Part 2 - Personal Track Safety PTS

[@the_stuart115]

Even though I’m not a train driver or apart of any railway staff. I do find it really interesting to watch. And I completely agree on the declaration about the track.

[@Steven-qi4gm]

I’m a trainee driver and on just over 150 hours. I regularly look over my rules but these videos are great for me to have a quick recap. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@kentthrashlover6756]

As someone who has full Sentinel PTS AC/DC, I can say this video is very informative and follows the rules identically. Great video for those that maybe taking there PTS course and need a little revision help. This will be handy for when I want to prep for my COSS course as well; your required to retake PTS before you start that!

[@DadRail]

Thanks so much. Hopefully the following videos hold the same value. Good luck with the COSS course. Regrettably I known very little about maintenance ops and rules short of working on T3s.

[@jezzdavis9059]

Great series..I've worked in very dangerous environments, but this is new to me..I'm not surprised at all the terminology etc..much appreciated 👍

[@jadehlouise]

Enjoying this series so far! I'm a train guard so learnt the fundamentals during my own training. I'm looking forward to learning some driver specific stuff, though. 😊

[@peter-e2q]

I love this. Especially no assumption I already know stuff. I don’t. Enjoyed both, looking forward to next episode!

[@dd9ag]

Great video, 1.25m/4ft for the platform lineside BTW.

[@KeithJones-yq6of]

Great second video. So, so easy to fall flat on your arse in these places

[@gdwnet]

As a passenger I still find this stuff interesting, it really helps me to understand what's going on when stuff goes wrong, I wish the train companies themselves would promote this sort of information for those of us who are curious. Also, love the intro music. It's really up beat.

[@Meeyuh]

I am waiting for an invite to a Driver's Assessment from a TOC that I applied for (already got invited twice this year but I broke my arm so I couldn't attend) and I am basically getting a headstart on the knowledge lol

[@LadybugTVRollercoastervideos]

1 fourfoot 2 sixfoot 3 tenfoot 4 cess 5 on or near the track 6 lineside

[@iknowyoureright8564]

In Ireland, the area between the rails is known as the 5foot…..the 6 ft between the tracks and 10 ft between sets of tracks. Cess is the same.

[@LubeenKhurram]

Thank you so much DadRail. I want to become a trainee train driver with absolutely no background knowledge, and Finding your videos are a sigh of relief that I finally have some guidance. I am absolutely loving watching these videos bombarding with information and giving me a ground to start with. PLEASE ALSO TEACH ON HOW TO APPLY TO BECOME A TRAINEE TRAIN DRIVER, WHAT CAN BE THE LINKS OR WEBSITES, THE AUTHENTIC WAY TO THE JOURNEY. I am very serious and investee about being a Train drivee but i have no idea of the right steps or platforms. GOD BLESS;! THANK YOU

[@seandaly3478]

You're better knowing nothing, it's very hard to unpick incorrectly learned information. The pts is fine but don't go any further, you'll get confused.

[@cyberleaderandy1]

There is a third type of sleeper besides concrete and wood and that is steel. Our local line has the down line with concrete and the upline to Derby in steel.

[@franktuckwell196]

I was merely interested as to how things have changed since i retired from the railway. I remember being warned about ADDERS in the area we were going to be in, as it was their breeding season.

[@aeronautic2374]

6:55 is the East Coastway from TSW2020? 7:21 Is that the approach to Lewes? 7:40 is this the Great Western Express from TSW3 9:31 now that is definitely Sand Patch Grade from TSW2. Also your forward planning has improved! I now know to expect 3 more videos on this! Well done!

[@peter-e2q]

I recently bought TSW3… it’s fabulous! No 390s yet but plenty to make up for it.

[@aeronautic2374]

@@peter-e2q I know right! I'm loving it!

[@True_NOON]

Either polegate or newhaven harbour 9:31 slough

[@traingeek08]

Another informative video there from Richard, I have a question this week, is lineside equipment called that because it is lineside or could you argue that it is on or near the line, anyway great video 😃

[@spacefallsFH]

Good!

[@TERRYBARTLETTRAILMAN28]

Good Video Richard I film trains and of course volunteer for 35028 Clan Line, I have Autism and work for a Charity called Generate Opportunities that helps people with Learning Disabilities & Autism as a Voices Coordinator this video does help those who want to be a professional train driver and possibly help volunteer Support Crew who work with main line steam engines too. For people who have autism or some learning disabilities it would be a good idea to have some courses in Easy Read if it was possible

[@mdhazeldine]

Great video. 2 questions: 1) Do you have to wear your PPE while actually driving, or do you just have to have it with you and put it on if you have to go lineside? 2) On a four track line where the lines are all equally close together, is the 10 foot still called that?

[@desirodriver6651]

It might depend on the train operator. Generally for passenger trains, we only wear HVV when walking on the track, and in and around maintenance depots & sidings.

[@peter-e2q]

Interesting questions! 2 my guess is yes as it identifies a particular space. Hope he sees your question. Discord may be better way to ask though.

[@DadRail]

Hi Mark. Yes the Ten Foot, would still be so called. There is no obligation to wear PPE when driving, but obviously you have to carry it with you. If your duties for the day require full PPE its normally easier to keep it on.

[@Phanson08]

I have no intention of using this information, ever - but it's interesting nonetheless! Thanks for the guide!

[@Avlarrr1988]

Was the cess really extended to the boundary? I was lead to believe that the cess is within 6ft of the running rail, then changing to "trackside" up to the boundary! (Full PTS holder, pway oddbod for 5 years)

[@Pomegranate-my4fo]

When’s the new rules videos

[@koppadasao]

Yeah, the tracks are a dangerous place to be. There's a lot of heavy moving objects on and around the tracks, all of which can leave you feetless...

[@wilfbm9067]

Or lifeless

[@russiandrivers9986]

What would you advise to learn before starting training as a train driver?

[@prodriver357]

Nothing, you'll be taught all you need to know in training.

[@russiandrivers9986]

@@prodriver357 OK, thanks

[@johnarmstrong3782]

How does a hi viz jacket make you safer? What reduction in death has there been from before they were mandatory?

[@DadRail]

Ironically, you notice people who are not wearing them more than those who are.

[@dasy2k1]

The theory is that it makes you easier to see earlier by the driver who will then blow a warning on the horn giving extra time to get clear if for whatever reason your safe system of work hasn't already got you clear

[@iosson]

Platform work. Why is it 1.25m or 6ft? They aren’t even close to the same distance. Typo?

[@DadRail]

That’s a scripting error on my part It should be 1.25m or 4 foot.

[@iosson]

Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. They are really interesting videos - thanks for putting them together.

[@00networker]

Is that all you have to do lol try working for network rail and see how you go there with PTS lol

[@DadRail]

Part 1 of 4. Our PTS is mainly related to walking rather than working on the lines, so we dont go into red zone and green zone working etc. Many years ago it was included along with emergency protection, but that has all been moved to other areas of the rule book.

[@00networker]

@@DadRail well let me know if you need any more info im a network rail track maintenance engineer mate

[@joshwiffen8769]

1.25m is a lot less than 6ft! 6ft is 1.8m 😀

[@DadRail]

I know - I have sacked the proof reader :-)