Training Spaces

Rail Academy Newport offers a wide range of spaces and equipment for training, meetings and practical activities. This site provides a safe, realistic environment for rail infrastructure learning.

Map and Zones of RAN

Training Rooms

RAN’s training rooms are designed for flexible learning. They support theory-based sessions, blended delivery and small-group discussions. Each room includes modern technology and comfortable layouts.

Training rooms – 14 rooms available. Each can accommodate up to 30 people for large groups or smaller groups of 8.

Features in every training room:

  • Large display screens or projectors
  • Whiteboards
  • Heating and cooling
  • Desks arranged for collaborative learning Easy access to amenities, breakout spaces and outdoor areas

Classroom

Training room capacities

Training room 01

30 + trainer

Training room 02

24 + trainer

Training room 03

16 + trainer

Training room 3A

14 + trainer

Training room 04

16 + trainer

Training room 05

14 + trainer

Training room 06

16 + trainer

Training room 6A

8 + trainer

Training room 07

14 + trainer

Training room 08

24 + trainer

Training room 09

16 + trainer

Training room 10

16 + trainer

Training room 11

14 + trainer

Practical Zones

Rail Academy Newport offers a range of practical training zones designed to replicate real rail and infrastructure environments.

To manage safety on site, all practical training areas are divided into bookable zones. This ensures controlled movement and safe operations during training activities.

What the zones support

  • The practical zones support hands-on training and assessment in:
  • Signalling maintenance and operations
  • Fault identification
  • Track protection and safeworking
  • Overhead wiring
  • Tram and multi-gauge operations
  • Track maintenance and construction
  • Welding and track repair
  • Construction and infrastructure programs

You can:

  • Book practical zones on their own for hands-on activities or assessments
  • Combine zones with training room bookings for blended learning

Safety Class

Practical Training Zones and Key Infrastructure

Zone 1

Turnout, crossover, points, mechanical DRL, relay-based signalling, track circuits, overheads

Zone 2

Elevated structure / CSR (Combined Service Route)

Zone 3

Low-level overheads

Zone 4

Manual point levers

Zone 5

Location boxes, signals, HV signal relay, train stops, tilt mast, SSI signalling, track circuits

Zone 6

Crossover, point machine pit, points, earth strap, track circuits

Zone 7

Booms, RRV track, tram square, STRAIL pad, safe working track (TFPC), track circuits

Zone 8

Safeworking Track L2, welding track, re-sleepering, track circuits

Zone 9

Dual gauge, manual derail, track circuits

Zone 10

Tram overhead

Zone 11

South yard tramway

Specialist Equipment

RAN includes a wide range of equipment to support signalling, traction, electrical and infrastructure training.

Signalling & control systems

  • Axle counters
  • TPWS disconnection boxes
  • SSI and relay-based signalling
  • HV relays and location boxes
  • Train stops
  • Tilt mast signals
  • Track circuit types

Overhead, traction & electrical

  • High-level and low-level overhead structures
  • Tram overhead systems
  • Earth straps
  • RRV interface areas

Track systems & civil infrastructure

  • Points, crossovers and derail devices
  • Sleeper replacement areas
  • Welding track
  • STRAIL pad
  • Dual gauge track
  • Construction and excavation zones

Simulated Train & Platform Environment

RAN includes a full-size train and platform area that looks and feels like the real thing. This space is designed for operational training, customer service practice, and emergency response exercises.

HCMT at Rail Academy Newport

What’s inside:

  • A section of a High-Capacity Metro Train (HCMT)
  • Passenger seating areas
  • Myki ticket gates

This realistic environment helps learners experience real-world scenarios in a safe, controlled setting.