Operating Manual Training

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With the increased number of construction activities happening on or around our railways, more people than ever are exposed to the hazards and risks of working in a railway environment. All individuals working on the rail network must be trained on how to safely work in this environment before they begin work. A&B Rail Services Ltd. is committed to offering the highest quality training for all the industry needs.

We offer courses in-person or virtual, depending on customer needs. We can work with you if you want to purchase a class date and remain customizable to your needs. Please send an email to trainingsolutions@abrail.com with your training requests or to get a quote.

The Operating Manual Course is recommended for:

Any Employee engaged in any operation or supervision of movements. An Employee is defined in the Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) as A person qualified to regulatory and company standards employed by the company. Applies to contract employees and employees of other companies and railways operating and/or performing other rules-related duties on the host railway trackage (CROR ‐ October 28, 2021 pg.14)

Course Overview

A&B Rail Services Ltd. is committed to helping you meet your training needs. For updating the Operating Manual we offer:

Operating Manual – 1 day: This course has a theory component which covers all applicable rules and instructions for being compliant as a Canadian Railway Operating Rules qualified employee working in and around the railway in regards to the Operating Manual. The bulk of the day is spent working through all the most current operating bulletins and summary bulletins. We will cover the minimum requirements and talk about best practices to help everyone from the newest employee to most senior employee to be up to date and compliant for the field. This course is designed around 8 hours a day which includes breaks.

Custom Option: the above does not fit your training needs? Contact us with your specific request and we will work on custom options for you.
After successful completion of either of these courses, you will receive a certificate of training.

As part of the Operating Manual Training, you will be required to:

1. Read and acknowledge the terms and conditions.
2. Attend the registered training session.
3. Remember to bring your operating manual.
4. Actively participate during the training session.

Reference(s): CROR ‐ October 28, 2021 pg.14 – Retrieved on October 7th, 2024 from the Canadian Railway Operating Rules Reduced Ver. Oct 28, 2021 PDF.