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Mesa and Marius have triumphed in completing and passing the EISS course. Over the past two weeks, their dedication has been evident as they delved into practical applications at our Training facilities in Ipswich. Their journey through the course included: Introduction to the Signal Installation Handbook (SIH). Commencing the fitting-out process of a Location case in accordance with the SIH guidelines. Installation of various equipment within the case, accompanied by meticulous wire running, labelling, checking, and termination. Assembly of LOCs (Location cases) and equipment racks, followed by precise installation and labelling of equipment. Extensive work on wiring and cable management. Thorough continuity checks, terminations, and crimping of wires and cables. Proficient assembly of SSI plug couplers. Modification of an existing LOC to meet specific requirements. Skilful assembly of a set of Track Leads. Their dedication culminated in passing their final written and practical assessments with flying colours.

As RT Infrastructure Solutions / Training Solutions continues to strengthen its strategic training and development endeavour’s, we are delighted to announce the enrolment of six promising signalling engineers through our esteemed Level 3 accredited Signalling Installer program. Having completed their 6-week training program on 15/03/24, these six engineers are now poised to immerse themselves in trackside environments alongside RTIS signalling teams. Equipped with comprehensive training, they will leverage their newfound expertise to bolster their trackside signalling proficiency. Furthermore, they will benefit from a structured mentorship program tailored to guide them toward attaining an IRSE installer’s licence. RTIS predominantly uses a key collaborative relationship with the MOD’s Career Transition Partnership, with many of the new entrants aiming to become future signalling engineers. Spanning over six weeks, the training program encompasses a spectrum of subjects including Electrical Principles 1, Basic Diagram Reading, SPWEE, Emergency First Aid at work, BS1, EISS. Through a…

Here is our Managing Director Mr. Andy Thorpe, proudly holding our Silver Certificate from the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The Employer Recognition Award Scheme recognises the different levels of dedication provided by employers like us and allows the Ministry of Defence to publicly thank and honour those organisations for their support.

RT Training Solutions is a trading division of our ‘mother’ company RT Infrastructure Solutions Ltd. As we move into the early part of 2020 we have already continued to build on the successes of last year and remain focused on delivering high quality standards across all our work-streams. We continue to spread our capabilities throughout maintenance, project delivery and labour supply opportunities and we find ourselves in an enviable position of working for a greater number of customers year on year. Our trained and competent workforce is are a huge part of our successes and our continued development in their skills and development is a key part of our business model. Already in 2020 we have trained our staff in courses such as SMTH/G110, Working at Heights (with harness), COSS initials and Award in Education Training (AET). In mid-February a new intake of 6-8 people wishing to become signalling engineers…

RT Infrastructure Solutions are delighted to announce the extension of its major Network Rail signalling skills framework for a further year. The framework extension is a significant achievement and allows us to continue training Network Rail signalling staff and apprentices in a number of wide-ranging technical courses either at our own in-house training academy in Ipswich, or at Network Rail’s training facilities throughout the UK. Within the framework our trainers can deliver as many as 91 different courses to both new and existing Network Rail engineers. These courses cover the basic signalling principles for new apprentices, through to more advanced training on signalling systems and individual signalling assets or equipment. The results of this framework extension are testament to the skills and knowledge of our trainers, along with key positive feedback on our overall service delivery. As part of the framework we will continue to have access to all of…

We are very proud here at RT Infrastructure Solutions Ltd to have received this award. The MoD employer recognition scheme recognises businesses and organisations who have shown outstanding support for the military community and the Armed Forces Covenant. Employers typically receive awards for initiatives such as employing veterans, supporting individuals transitioning out of the armed forces into a new career, and providing flexibility for reservists. We now take pride of place within the ERS website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-employer-recognition-scheme/defence-employer-recognition-scheme#bronze-award

Big congratulations to: Ben, Stefan, Delroy, Mark, Kyle, Jack and Toufik who have all successfully completed our Rail Signalling Installer program. Everyone can now look forward to a prosperous career within the rail industry. Their 6 Week training program included: EP1 (Electrical Principles) SPWEE (Safety precautions when working with electrical equipment) Basic Diagram Reading Basic Signalling 1 (BS1) CAT&GENNY, Disc cutter, Nail Gun, Impact Wrench, Cembre drill First Aid Working at Height (Safety theory) Manual Handling EISS (Electrical Installation of Signalling Systems) PTS Initial + DCCR + ICI Next course: 1st July – 9th Aug 2019 For further details please contact us at : info@rttsolutions.co.uk

RT Training Solutions (trading division of RT Infrastructure Solutions Ltd) are proud to congratulate Miss Kelsey Fryatt on completion of her apprenticeship as ‘Training administrator’. Kelsey joined us in April 2018 and has recently achieved a BTEC Level 3 diploma in business administration. Kelsey is an asset to the business with her hard working and professional approach. As a result, Kelsey has now been offered a full time contract which commences Jan 2019

RT Training Solutions are pleased to welcome Mr Christian Rouse into our family of exceptionally experienced training professionals. With an extremely successful 27 year career in the military, and having served for seventeen years as an aviation Artificer in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Christian spent a considerable amount of dedication to training, mentoring and instructional activities. Christian brings with him a host of transferrable skills and is now undertaking our internal rail signalling train-the-trainer program. For further details of training or opportunities here at RT Training Solutions Ltd, please feel free to look at our website:www.rttsolutions.co.uk or call (01473)242344

The CPD Group (TCG) accredit learning activities, events and e-learning courses across various sectors including Health & Social Care, Hospitality and First Aid, plus many many more. CPD is a global undertaking and TCG will support all varying forms of development by accrediting courses and learning with a strong and dedicated emphasis on learning across the globe. Our accreditation can be verified by clicking this link: https://thecpdaccreditation.group/the-cpd-register/cpd-providers/?cn-s=776916   

It gives us great pleasure to announce the re-naming of our training academy for a much-loved and respected former colleague Carl Jamieson. We see this as a warming tribute to a colleague who will always be remembered as a thoughtful and respected member of our team and as someone who had a tremendous passion and interest for the railway. Carl worked with many of us here for over 15 years and was active in delivering many signalling projects over that period of time. He sadly passed away in 2016, but will always be remembered with fondness by us all and to rename our academy as “The Carl Jamieson Training Academy” is a testament to his popularity.   Carl began his railway career as a 16 year old trainee technician where he worked for British Rail and learnt his S&T skills which were key to his love of the railway. He moved…

The Elizabeth line will stretch more than 60 miles from Reading and Heathrow in the west through central tunnels across to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. The new railway - currently being built by Crossrail Ltd. - will stop at 41 accessible stations, 10 newly built and 30 newly upgraded, and is expected to serve around 200 million people each year. In December 2018, the line will launch into service under the management of TFL who already manage London’s growing transport network consisting of London Underground, buses, trains, trams, riverboats and cycle hire as the central tunnels under London open. With all the above in mind it’s not surprising that TFL has recognised the importance of having a change-ready competent workforce prepared to Manage and deliver the day to day reliability and maintenance of this nationally critical piece of infrastructure. As part of the line’s plans it has...