Safe Earthing and Bonding in Rail

Course Overview

This safe earthing and bonding in rail training provides participants with a sound basis in science and practical examples for understanding and problem-solving with earthing systems in the rail environment.

It begins with the fundamentals of safe earthing in rail, including an introduction to the physics of earthing, circuit basics, conductive effects, proximity, mutual earth resistance, and inductive coupling.

It will then cover soil resistivity fundamentals, field testing, and model assessment and derivation before moving on to empirical and analytical voltage design methods and analysis issues for typical applications.

The safe earthing in railways course includes interactive practical sessions where we will ‘see’ how specific changes and errors affect outcomes, which is invaluable in turning information into understanding.

Over the course, participants will be invited to present real-life issues and examples they have wrestled with, which will then be analysed using the understanding and skills developed during the program.

Who Should Participate

The Safe Earthing and Bonding in Rail course is designed for professionals who need a clear, practical understanding of earthing and bonding principles within rail environments.

This course is ideal for:

• Electrical engineers (junior to senior) working in rail infrastructure

• Rail project engineers and design professionals

• Engineering technicians involved in installation, inspection, or maintenance

• Safety, compliance, and risk professionals overseeing electrical systems

• Signalling, traction power, and infrastructure specialists

• Non-electrical managers and technical staff who require foundational knowledge of rail earthing systems

Whether you are new to rail earthing and bonding or looking to strengthen your technical competence, this course provides the knowledge required to manage electrical safety risks and ensure compliant, effective system design and operation.

Key Benefits

• Illuminate the mislabelled ‘Black Art’ of earthing
• Discover the science and craft required to make wise decisions regarding earthing system requirements
• Discuss matters relevant to safety and earthing systems in organisations
• Appreciate the complex problems of inductive and conductive interrelationships between substation and power line earthing systems and other conductive assets such as tracks, cabling, and fencing
• Recognise a coordinated approach to the design and management of power earthing systems, lightning protection systems and other rail systems
• Understand inspection and testing as imperative tools in earthing system management
• Investigate techniques for solving problems found in earthing system design using both empirical and analytical computer-based techniques

Course Information

Instructional Delivery Method: In Person and Live Digital
Prerequisite & Advanced Preparation: Reading material will be sent prior to the course

Delivered by Joshua Bowman

He completed his BEng (Elec) from the University of Newcastle in 2016. He joined Safearth in 2017 and has specialised in the discipline of earthing. He has provided consulting expertise to a range of infrastructure projects across many industries, including utilities, renewables rail and mining.

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