Control Of Any Line Open
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Control Of Any Line Open
OTP 04
Description
The aim of the course is to provide delegates with the skills and knowledge required to plan and coordinate Any Line Open activities on Network Rail infrastructure.

OTP04 - Control of ALO
Duration - 2 Days

At the end of the training the delegate will be able to:
  • Relate the requirements of legislation, RSSB rule book and Network Rail standards applicable to the role of ALO Planning and Co-ordination
  • Support individuals to work within the Network Rail Lifesaving rules and displaying the Network Rail behaviours
  • Select and access the appropriate sources of information to effectively plan ALO activities
  • Plan a safe ALO activity
  • Discuss the process for ALO plan authorisation describing the roles within the authorisation process
  • Implement an authorised ALO plan
  • The process to modify the ALO plan to take into account changes on site
  • The process to re-plan a safe ALO activity working within the change control process

Important information:

This course is now mandated 2 days in duration as per communication from Network Rail and NSAR effective from 27th March 2025.


Our offering includes a “scenario” day, covering pre-learning material required for OTP04 in more depth i.e. Trigonometry, COP0032 (latest issue) and practical familiarisation with ALO systems e.g GKD on RRV’s.


For more information on ALO, please contact the office on [email protected]
Upcoming Dates
10/12/2025
2 days
Midlands Heritage Railway, Butterley
08/01/2026
2 days
Midlands Heritage Railway, Butterley
12/01/2026
2 days
Midlands Heritage Railway, Butterley
15/01/2026
2 days
Midlands Heritage Railway, Butterley
12/03/2026
2 days
NR Walsall Training Centre, Rollingmill St, Walsall WS2 9EG
24/03/2026
2 days
Watford Training Centre – Judd House Room 2, Loverose Way, Off Orphanage Road, Watford, Hertfordshir

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