Online Rail Courses
Helping ex-forces transition into the railway
Introduction to Rolling Stock
Introduction to Rolling Stock Course
This course is designed to help ex-forces get employed in the railway, working on trains (i.e. Rolling Stock). Whether it be at a train operating company (i.e. working on a maintenance depot), train manufacturer, train overhauler, modification work or on a refurbishment project.
Upon completion of this course you will understand how:
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Electric & Diesel trains work
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Trains interact with Network Rail infrastructure
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The industry is structured
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All commonly used train systems work (traction, doors, brakes, signalling etc.)
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To research train companies & write a CV in preparation for a job interview.
Online Rail Courses* is the only E-Learning railway training provider listed as a Preferred Supplier with the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). As a partner of the Ministry of Defence, CTP provides resettlement services for those leaving the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force I'm honoured that my company is recognised as their preferred provider for online railway training: https://www.ctp.org.uk/preferred-suppliers
* Please note Online Rail Courses is a trade name of Trevally Engineering, please search Trevally Engineering on the CTP website.
I left the RAF during the 2008/09 financial crisis after serving 6 years in the RAF working on Chinook helicopters. I fell into the rail industry via a Career Transition Partnership (CTP) employment fair, where I’ve stayed ever since. 14 years later, I’ve written the training course I would have wanted during my transition from the forces to working on trains.
When I left the RAF I knew nothing about trains, I didn’t even travel on them! The learning curve was steep; I’d spend most evenings and weekends reading train manuals and schematics so I’d feel like I knew what I was doing.
My course is designed to reduce this learning curve for anyone leaving the forces. You'll learn how the industry is structured, how trains work, how all commonly used train systems work and some helpful hints/tips on securing that first job.
Book a free 45 minute phone consultation with me.
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