Practical Trackwork Challenge

The RailEI Practical Trackwork Challenge (PTC) is a carefully curated learning experience that allows people who work in the industry, but who have little or no site knowledge, to experience working in a live railway environment in a safe and controlled manner. It is an exclusive benefit for RailEI Corporate Members and provides a superb opportunity for their nominated staff, perhaps new to the rail industry or lacking practical experience, to see the “coal face” of track engineering. Participants are split into groups and can undertake all of the tasks involved with track renewals under expert supervision. There is also the opportunity to view the products and services from a number of our Supporters. The challenge is non-competitive and our previous PTCs have welcomed up to 30 delegates with a wide variety of backgrounds..

This is also a fabulous opportunity for our Corporate Members to provide practical support in the form of more experienced staff to oversee the exercise and operate the larger plant deployed on the challenge site. Staff gain experience in a protected environment, and it allows participants to work with small and large plant in a safe, supervised setting. Delegates also get to build their networks and put theory into action, which is superb for continuing professional development. Last but not least, the PTC is a special opportunity to support our community of heritage railways.