Paragraph 6 F1

In relation to trains, their composition and the technical requirements for traction units, wagons, coaches and other rolling stock the driver must—

(a)

have acquired knowledge of the generic types of traction (electric, diesel, steam, etc.);

(b)

be able to describe the layout of a vehicle (bogies, bodies, driving cab, protection systems, etc.);

(c)

have acquired knowledge of the content and systems of labelling;

(d)

have acquired knowledge of the documentation on train composition;

(e)

understand braking systems and performance calculation;

(f)

be able to identify train speed;

(g)

be able to identify maximum load and forces at the coupler; and

(h)

have acquired knowledge of the operation and purpose of the train management system.

Annotations

F1: Sch. 3 substituted (1.1.2016) by The Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 2015/1798), regs. 1(3), 2(4) (with reg. 3)