Personal track safety (PTS) is the qualification every worker needs before you can work on – or near – any line owned or managed by Network Rail.

1. PERSONAL TRACK SAFETY
TRACK INDUCTION, OLEC, DCCR

2. Knowledge will be checked through a series of verbal,
written and practical assessments.
OLEC1
The OLEC 1 course enables
anybody wishing to access
Overhead Line Construction
sites on Network Rail
Infrastructure projects.
The TIC is mandatory for track workers
and whose work may involve the
maintenance, inspection or renewal of
the track or other duties that may
affect the stability, position or
integrity of the track infrastructure.
The TIC consists of theory and practical
elements including; Ballast Formation
and Drainage, Track Construction and
Components, Track Geometry, Tools and
Equipment, Track Maintenance, Off
Track and Vegetation, & Extremes
of Weather.
TRACK INDUCTION (TIC)
The Personal Track Safety
(PTS) qualification enables
workers to access
the Railway Infrastructure
including AC and DCCR
electrified lines.
PERSONAL TRACK
SAFETY (PTS)
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The PTS qualification lasts for two years and
leading up to expiry, you will need to attend
the PTS Refresher Course.