Demountable Machine (RMMM)

Course Information


Pre-requisites

  1. Must be a minimum age of 18.
  2. Most hold valid Sentinel Track Safety Card endorsed with PTS.
  3. Must meet medical requiremments of Network Rail Standard NR/L2/OHS/00124 Medical Fitness Level 1.
  4. Must Meet the requiremments of Network Rail Standard NR/L1/OHS/051 (Drugs & Alcohol).
  5. Must hold current and valid OTP Core

Primary Objectives

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:

  • Describe how the Demountable Machine/RMMM is designed to function under normal
    operating conditions.
  • What equipment calibration certificates and checks are required to comply with the relevant
    rules and regulations.
  • How each of the items listed below will affect the protection arrangements, the way work is completed and how to confirm that the machine is suitable.
    • Lines that remain open to traffic
    • Signal structures and equipment
    • Gradient
    • Cant
    • Bridges
    • Platforms
    • Overhead Line & Power lines
    • Third and fourth rail electrified lines
    • Tunnels
    • Level Crossings
  • What preparatory checks need to be completed on the machine including:
    • Pre-start checks/maintenance are complete/documented
    • Machine Controller’s checklist is completed
    • Brakes are operational and fit for purpose
    • Emergency protection equipment is available
  • Briefly describe the main functions of all relevant controls available to the Demountable Machine/RMMM Driver/Operator, especially those which may also be used by the Machine Controller in an emergency
  • Avoid the Demountable Machine/ RMMM being placed in an un-braked condition
  • Demonstrate their ability to read a work plan and communicate its content effectively
  • Control the movement of the Demountable Machine/RMMM taking into account:
    • Status of the infrastructure – Condition of the track; Position and type of points;
    • Obstructions caused by infrastructure equipment/structures and/or other work;
    • How to establish the extent of the movement