Network Procedures (NPR)

Network Procedures describe how particular actions are to be done to apply the Network Rules.

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pdfNPR combined units
  • Description: This document is a combined file of current NPR Units. NPR 700 to NPR 752.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 1.8
pdfNPR 700 Using a Local Possession Authority
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for planning, implementing and managing a Local Possession Authority.
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 7.2
pdfNPR 701 Using a Track Occupancy Authority
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for planning, implementing and managing a Track Occupancy Authority.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 10.3
pdfNPR 702 Using a Track Work Authority
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for planning, implementing and managing a Track Work Authority.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 6.3
pdfNPR 703 Using Absolute Signal Blocking
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using Absolute Signal Blocking.
  • Effective Date: Sun 20 Dec 2020
  • Version: 7.2
pdfNPR 704 Using Infrastructure Booking Authorities
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using Infrastructure Booking Authorities.
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 5.1
pdfNPR 705 Removing 1500V supply
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for removing the 1500V supply.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 7.1
pdfNPR 706 Removing 1500V supply in Electric Vehicle Maintenance Centres
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for removing the 1500V supply in Electric Vehicle Maintenance Centres.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 6.1
pdfNPR 707 Clipping points
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for clipping points.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 7.2
pdfNPR 708 Using X, Y and Z keys
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using X, Y and Z keys.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 4.1
pdfNPR 709 Using railway track signals
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using Railway Track Signals.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 5.2
pdfNPR 710 Piloting rail traffic
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for piloting rail traffic.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 May 2021
  • Version: 5.1
pdfNPR 711 Using Lookouts
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using Lookouts.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 5.1
pdfNPR 712 Protecting work from rail traffic on adjacent lines
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for protecting work from rail traffic on adjacent lines.
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 6.1
pdfNPR 713 Placing temporary speed signs
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for placing temporary speed signs.
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 6.1
pdfNPR 714 Removing 1500V supply in unplanned situations
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for removing 1500V supply in unplanned situations.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 5.1
pdfNPR 715 Protecting Type F level crossings
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for protecting Type F level crossings.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 4.1
pdfNPR 716 On-site testing of Type F level crossings
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for on-site testing of Type F level crossings.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 3.0
pdfNPR 717 Using emergency roadside warning equipment
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using emergency roadside warning equipment.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 4.0
pdfNPR 718 Remote monitoring of Type F level crossing warning equipment
  • Description:
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 3.0
pdfNPR 719 Operating groundframes
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for operating groundframes.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 4.0
pdfNPR 720 Protecting rail traffic
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for protecting rail traffic.
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 4.0
pdfNPR 721 Spoken and written communication
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for spoken and written communication.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 5.0
pdfNPR 722 Manual block working
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for manual block working.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 4.1
pdfNPR 723 Using block posts
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using block posts.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 3.1
pdfNPR 724 Using clearance locations
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using clearance locations.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 3.0
pdfNPR 725 Using a large pilot staff
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using a large pilot staff.
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 3.2
pdfNPR 726 Using half pilot staffs
  • Description:
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 3.2
pdfNPR 727 Using crossovers for special working
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using crossovers for special working.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 3.1
pdfNPR 728 Operating emergency crossovers
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for operating emergency crossovers.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 3.1
pdfNPR 736 Using bell signals
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using bell signals.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 3.0
pdfNPR 737 Switching a signal box or local control panel in and out
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for switching a signal box or local control panel in and out.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 3.1
pdfNPR 738 Operating powered interlocking machines
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for operating powered interlocking machines.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 3.1
pdfNPR 739 Operating mechanical interlocking machines
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for operating mechanical interlocking machines.
  • Effective Date: Sun 30 Sep 2018
  • Version: 3.1
pdfNPR 740 Responding to faulty points
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for responding to faulty points.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 7.2
pdfNPR 742 Manually operating cranked electric points
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for manually operating cranked electric points.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 4.0
pdfNPR 743 Manually operating hand throw electric points
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for manually operating handthrow electric points.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 6.0
pdfNPR 744 Manually operating electro pneumatic points
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for manually operating electro pneumatic points.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 5.0
pdfNPR 745 Using non-interlocked points
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using non-interlocked points.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 3.0
pdfNPR 746 Authorising rail traffic to pass an absolute signal at STOP
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for authorising rail traffic to pass an absolute signal at STOP.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 3.0
pdfNPR 747 Using Drivers time-release buttons
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using Drivers time-release buttons.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 3.0
pdfNPR 748 Track vehicle travel
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for track vehicle travel.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 5.0
pdfNPR 750 Protecting activities associated with in-service rail traffic
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for protecting in-service rail traffic inspections and repairs.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 3.1
pdfNPR 751 Calculating Minimum Warning Time
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for calculating Minimum Warning Time.
  • Effective Date: Sat 29 Apr 2017
  • Version: 1.0
pdfNPR 752 Using Wireless Automatic Warning Systems
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using Wireless Automatic Track Warning Systems.
  • Effective Date: Sun 31 Oct 2021
  • Version: 1.2
pdfNPR 753 Using Signal Key Switch Blocking
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using Signal Key Switch Blocking.
  • Effective Date: Sun 04 Dec 2022
  • Version: 1.1
pdfNPR 754 Using a signal key switch
  • Description: This document describes the procedure for using a signal key switch.
  • Effective Date: Sun 29 Sep 2019
  • Version: 1.0

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