Our tutor-led online training courses enable you to learn about dangerous goods transport from the comfort of your home or workplace.
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
Learn how to be compliant with regulations and correctly prepare dangerous goods for transport by rail.
Course Overview
This course will teach delegates to correctly prepare shipments of dangerous goods for transport by rail. Ideal for delegates new to dangerous goods transport, or those preparing to take the rail DGSA exam, looking to understand where the rail regulations differ from road. The course covers wagon placarding, shunting, and COLIS Express, meeting the regulatory requirements for shippers detailed in the RID (road) regulations.
DGSA
Training led by rail qualified DGSA
Certified
Recognised by carriers, hauliers, and freight forwarders
RID
Loan copy of the latest RID regulations included – shipped to your home or work
Length
4 Modules (online)
By the end of this course delegates will be able to:
Locate key information from all sections of the RID Dangerous Goods Regulations
Correctly package, mark and label a consignment, wagon, container or tank, in compliance with RID regulations
Understand COLIS Express permissions for passenger railway services
Complete dangerous goods documentation for rail transport (DG note)
Course Content
- Introduction to the RID Regulations
- Hazard Classes
- UN numbers and Proper Shipping Names
- Packing Groups
- Mixed Packing
- Excepted Quantities
- Limited Quantities
- Package marking and testing
- Marking, labelling & overpacks
- Wagon and container placarding
- Documentation – completion of dangerous goods note
- The role and responsibilities of the DGSA
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
Rail Operators
Shippers/ Consignors of Fully Regulated Dangerous Goods by Rail
Freight Forwarders
Couriers
Dangerous Goods Packers
Course Dates
# SELECTED
| Start Date | Finish Date | Duration | Location | Fee | Course Selection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/04/2025 | 01/05/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £565.00 | |
| 28/07/2025 | 31/07/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £565.00 | |
| 06/10/2025 | 09/10/2025 | 4 Modules | Live Online | £565.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions?
Do I need a certificate to ship dangerous goods?
Yes, legally you cannot ship dangerous goods by rail in the UK or overseas without sufficient training.
How long does the certificate last?
There is no expiry date on our certificates for the transport of dangerous goods by rail. RID chapter 1.3 states retraining should take place ‘periodically’ without stating a specific timeframe. We suggest training should take place in line with changes to the regulations every two years.
Does the course cover me to ship dangerous goods by any other mode?
Whilst rail transport is very similar to road, this course is purely focused on rail. If you need any other training you can view our full list of courses here. Alternatively, if you did want to look at combined training we can offer rail training combined with other modes on an in-house basis. Please get in touch for more information.
Are there any pre-study requirements?
There are no pre-study requirements for this training course, however, we recommend discussing your objectives with your manager before attending the course. It is also helpful to share UN numbers and details of the types of rail movements you use to move dangerous goods with the trainer on the course so they can personalise the training as much as possible.
I only ship small quantities – is this course right for me?
This training course will enable you to ship any quantity of dangerous goods by rail allowed within the regulations. It will cover limited and excepted quantities as well as COLIS Express.
Will this course include bulk and tanker shipments by rail?
Our Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail course includes transport of packaged dangerous goods as well as bulk, tanker and piggyback (lorry loaded onto rail wagon), movements by rail. The course will also cover shunting, marking and labelling and placarding for rail transport.
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