I have been recently after a career change, over to railway engineering. I have applied for a few jobs, one with Network Rail, as a Signalling Technician.
These will of course need a PTS certificate.
Just browsing today I came across medical requirements for PTS, particularity this:
https://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/GORT3353 Iss 2.pdf
Bit of a shock as it seems to require a visual acuity of 6/9 in best eye and 6/12 in worst eye.
Unfortunately I am 6/6 (perfect) in best eye and 6/30 in worst eye with correction.
To confirm, does this mean I will never be able to get a PTS and work around the track?
Do people know if this is also a requirement for TOC depot related rolling stock maintenance roles also?
Gutted is an understatement. My eyesight has never been a issue for me before like this.
These will of course need a PTS certificate.
Just browsing today I came across medical requirements for PTS, particularity this:
https://www.rssb.co.uk/rgs/standards/GORT3353 Iss 2.pdf
Bit of a shock as it seems to require a visual acuity of 6/9 in best eye and 6/12 in worst eye.
Unfortunately I am 6/6 (perfect) in best eye and 6/30 in worst eye with correction.
To confirm, does this mean I will never be able to get a PTS and work around the track?
Do people know if this is also a requirement for TOC depot related rolling stock maintenance roles also?
Gutted is an understatement. My eyesight has never been a issue for me before like this.