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Protecting Workers on Track (PWT)
Four specialist pathways. One essential responsibility.
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The Protecting Workers on Track (PWT) suite from Morson Nexus equips delegates with the knowledge and skills to protect themselves and others while working on or near live London Underground (LU) infrastructure.
Delivered by experienced trainers at our Canning Town centre, these courses ensure full compliance with LU rules and current legislation, covering the four specialist pathways: Engineering Hours, Traffic Hours, Depots, and Train Movements
Course Overview
For individuals protecting workers on the track during engineering hours.
This course teaches delegates how to:
- Comply with LU legislation and operational rules
- Identify and manage risks during engineering periods
Provide effective protection and coordination for on-track teams
Designed for individuals managing or protecting worksites during live traffic operations.
Delegates will learn how to:
- Apply LU safety procedures when traction current is live
- Manage worksites within depots and stabling sidings
- Maintain safe separation from operational train movements
- Fulfil legal responsibilities under LU traffic hour regulations
For those providing protection within depot environments or stabling sidings.
This course focuses on:
- Complying with LU depot safety standards
- Managing worksites where traction current is continuously live
- Identifying hazards unique to depot settings
Coordinating protection arrangements and safety communications
Designed for individuals overseeing or protecting areas with active train operations.
Delegates will gain skills to:
- Safely manage engineer’s current areas and specified track zones
- Comply with LU safety protocols during train movements
- Protect workers through clear communication and procedural control
- Reduce risk in dynamic, high-traffic rail environments
Course Overview
Who Should Attend
These courses are suitable for:
- Rail operatives, supervisors, and protection masters working on the London Underground
- Individuals responsible for on-track safety and worksite protection
Teams managing maintenance or construction in live rail environments
Course Overview
Prerequisites
Delegates must hold valid:
- London Underground Worksite Safety Induction (LU-WSI)
- Basic Track Awareness (BTA)
Course Overview
Location
Morson Nexus Canning Town Training Centre
10 Canning Town Business Park
Stephenson Street, London
E16 4SA
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Our Canning Town facility is equipped with both classroom and practical learning environments, designed to replicate real LU working conditions.
