Health and safety guide

General safety rules for filming/photography on TfWRL premises/trains

If we give you permission to film/photograph on our trains, buses or other premises, we have some rules in place to keep everyone safe.

• You must follow any instructions given by our colleagues or representatives.
   
• At staffed stations, you must sign in with the duty station manager (or at the ticket office at smaller stations) before any work begins. If you’re working at one of our depots, you must sign the visitor log.
   
• Filming must not delay trains or otherwise inconvenience our customers or colleagues.
   
• The responsible person must ensure you have the required PPE (safety shoes, HV vest, safety glasses, hearing protection).  The responsible person (TfWRL) must inform the Depot Duty Manager/Team Leader of your presence, how long you will be on site, and the locations filming will take please.
   
• Under no circumstances can you step onto railway track, or any other area operated directly by TFWRL or Network Rail, regardless of whether trains are running. You must use a footbridge, subway or other recognised public crossing to cross the track.
   
• On station platforms, all activity must take place at least 1.25 metres (4 feet) from the platform edge. Lights must not be used. If you’re working at a depot, you must be vigilant and aware of the yellow-highlighted pit edges displayed on the walkways, along with claxon sounds and flashing beacons that warn about train movements.
   
• Experience shows that it is advisable to ask permission to film from any passengers who may inadvertently be in shot.
   
• Filming equipment, including cameras, must not be used above "head height" where there are overhead powerlines. At depots, trailing cables must be avoided to prevent any hazards.
   
• Every member of the cast and crew must have a valid ticket for travel on trains.
   
• Under no circumstances can you film from a train's cab without prior arrangement (this includes the rear or any intermediate train cabs).
   
• Aisles, doors and gangways must not be obstructed. The conductor must be able to pass through the train.
   
• You must not film from an open train window or stand on the train seats. Experience shows that it is advisable to ask permission to film from any passengers who may inadvertently be in shot.
   
• No person will work on Transport for Wales stations, trains or leased property having just consumed or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. No person will have in their possession, drugs of abuse. Alcohol must not be consumed.
   
• Anyone involved in a safety critical incident where there are grounds to suspect that the actions of the person(s) led to the incident can be tested for drugs and/or alcohol.
   
• Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises.
   
• The responsible person (TfWRL) will make you aware of the Fire Alarm arrangements and the assembly points.
   

We may have additional requirements for some larger-scale filming or photography. These will be based on risk assessments and documented safe methods of work.