UK Train Driver Rules Part 2 - Personal Track Safety PTS

UK Train Drivers Rules - A Complete Guide to all the rules and regulations relating to the driving of trains on the UK Railway Network.

Part 2. Its time to look at Personal Track Safety. PTS. An Introduction to keeping yourself safe when working on the railway lines. We look at some of the hazards and common railway terminology, such as four foot, six foot and cess.

Learn the differences between lineside and on or near the line.

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[the_stuart]

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-qigm]

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.

[kentthrashlover]

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!

[jezzdavis]

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 👍

[peter-eq]

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

[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. 😊

[ddag]

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

[LadybugTVRollercoastervideos]

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

[iknowyoureright]

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.

[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.

[KeithJones-yqof]

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

[cyberleaderandy]

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.

[aeronautic]

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!

[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

[franktuckwell]

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.

[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

[traingeek]

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 😃

[TERRYBARTLETTRAILMAN]

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

[Avlarrr]

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)

[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?