Epilepsy & Train Driving

[Stigy]

No log in is required for the rulebook.

As far as I’m aware it is? Certainly to use the App.

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It was access to the rulebook that I was after and IIRC I had to state which co. I worked for and it wouldn’t let me subscribe. Will have to try again.

Shouldn’t be an issue if you have a company email. If not, contact them. I’ve had no issues with it with both SWT/R emails and GWR.

 

[LCC106]

No log in is required for the rulebook.

Ooh I’m stumped then! I wonder what I was actually trying to do?

 

[Islineclear3_1]

Have a look on the RSSB website Terry.

The Fitness Standards / Medical Standards for train drivers says...

General health
2.1.2.1 Railway undertakings shall not permit train drivers to continue driving duties where there is reason to believe they may be suffering from any medical
condition or be taking any medication, drugs or substances, which are likely to
cause:

a) Sudden loss of consciousness.
b) A reduction in attention or concentration.
c) Sudden incapacity.
d) A loss of balance or co-ordination.
e) Significant limitation of mobility.

2.1.2.2 Railway undertakings shall, as part of medical examinations of train drivers,
include an electrocardiograph (ECG) examination at the first medical
assessment, then at the first assessment after reaching the age of 40 and at each
periodic reassessment thereafter.

^ you'd need to question whether your type of seizure could lead to any of the above.

If not, you're probably good to go!

To be pedantic, under Section 2.1.2.2, an electrocardiograph (ECG) is a heart test. For the brain, this should be an electroencephalogram (EEG)

 

[martin2345uk]

No log in is required for the rulebook.

It makes me log in for the rulebook

 

[alxndr]

It makes me log in for the rulebook

Just tried again and it is making me now. It definitely never used to, I didn't have an account until they created the app relatively recently, and don't think I've ever logged in on a PC.

 

[TerryH]

I read the medical requirements for train drivers and it only really specifically says what JRE has said, in that...

2.1.2.1 Railway undertakings shall not permit train drivers to continue driving duties where there is reason to believe they may be suffering from any medical
condition or be taking any medication, drugs or substances, which are likely to
cause:

a) Sudden loss of consciousness.
b) A reduction in attention or concentration.
c) Sudden incapacity.
d) A loss of balance or co-ordination.
e) Significant limitation of mobility.

2.1.2.2 Railway undertakings shall, as part of medical examinations of train drivers,
include an electrocardiograph (ECG) examination at the first medical
assessment, then at the first assessment after reaching the age of 40 and at each
periodic reassessment thereafter.

For me, this is really reassuring. My epilepsy doesn't cause any of the 5 things listed (A-E) and never has.

It goes on to say that drivers who are required to take epileptic medication will require an expert medical opinion on their ability to undertake the role, but it doesn't make them unfit for the role.

Prior to 2013 there was a blanket ban on anybody with Epilepsy (apparently) but this has since been lifted.

Terry