Delegates who need to undertake fault-finding and maintenance of DC track circuits.

By the end of this course successful delegates will be able to:

• Understand the principles of a basic DC track circuit
• Undertake track circuit testing as guided by Network Rail instructions
• Understand the working components of a DC track circuit
• Be capable of fault-finding and rectifying the fault
• Maintain the DC track circuit to Network Rail instructions

40% classroom-based using proactive discussions regarding diagrams and drawings.
60% practical-based on a live DC track circuit
Theory and practical assessments will be undertaken to check the delegates understanding.

Delegates are expected to have a basic understanding of the signalling industry and have experience of reading diagrams.