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Platform Train Interface

    Introduction to the PTI hub

    The risk to passengers at the Platform Train Interface (PTI) is equivalent to nearly 13 fatalities each year, and 48% of the total passenger fatality risk on the mainline railway network. To help manage this risk RSSB has put together a range of resources. To find out more, click on the topic areas below.

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    Platform Train Interface topics
    Train Dispatch
    Dispatch methods and risks vary across the network. This topic focuses on implementing safe train dispatch procedures and considerations for different dispatch methods.
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    Staff Competence
    Competent staff help to keep passengers safe at the platform train interface. This topic focuses on what competence is, how it differs between roles and how to develop it.
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    Risk Assessment
    Keeping staff and passengers safe at the PTI relies on understanding the risks present on the platform and at the PTI. This topic focuses on how to thoroughly assess PTI risks and the different assessments that can be used to do this.
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    Passenger Behaviour
    Passenger safety is of paramount importance. This topic focuses on what drives passenger behaviour and how industry can keep passengers safe.
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    Stations, Platforms and Trains
    Every journey a passenger makes is influenced by the station environment. To ensure that this is positive, the rail industry must collaborate to manage the associated risks.
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      Paul Leach
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