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NPR 002 Using a Track Occupancy Authority (TOA) Form

This document describes how a Track Occupancy Authority must be compiled, issued, cancelled, fulfilled and managed.

Version 6.0, 14 May 2023

Description

This document describes how a Track Occupancy Authority must be compiled, issued, cancelled, fulfilled and managed.

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Introduction

NRF 002 Track Occupancy Authority (TOA) is used to authorise occupancy of track, within specified limits, for an agreed period.

Numbering forms

Signallers issuing a TOA Form must number the form consecutively on a pad-by-pad basis.

Mandatory items

The following items must be completed:

1 TOA Number

2 Purpose

3 TOA limits

4 Assurances

9 Authorised by Network Controller

10 Issued to and read back by the Protection Officer and Signallers

Item 3 – TOA limits

Give clear details of the TOA limits as locations or other specified limits.

Item 4 – Assurances

Review each assurance and:

  • write NA (Not Applicable) in the assurance box  if the assurance has been considered but is not applicable in this instance, or
  • write Y (Yes) in the assurances box when the assurance is given and complete the details.

Optional items

The following items are optional:

5 Joint occupancy following a unidirectional rail traffic movement

6 Joint occupancy with disabled rail traffic

7 Joint occupancy with stabled rail traffic

8 Joint occupancy with another TOA or a Track Work Authority (TWA)

11 TOA extension

12 Relieving Protection Officer

Review each item, and:

  • put a cross in the numbered box  if the item does not apply in this instance, or
  • tick the numbered box if the item applies in this instance and complete the details.

Complete Item 11 if a TOA time extension is authorised.

Complete Item 12 when a Protection Officer is relieved.

Item 5 – Joint occupancy following a rail traffic movement

If the item applies, tick the numbered box and:

  • write NA (Not Applicable) in the assurance box if the assurance has been considered but is not applicable, or
  • write Y (Yes) in the assurances box when the assurance is given.

Item 6 – Joint occupancy with disabled rail traffic

If the item applies, tick the numbered box and write Y (Yes) in the assurances box when the assurance is given.

Item 7 – Joint occupancy with stabled rail traffic

If the item applies, tick the numbered box and write Y (Yes) in the assurances box check box with Y when the assurance is given.

Item 8 – Joint occupancy with another TOA or a Track Work Authority (TWA)

If the item applies, tick the numbered box and write Y (Yes) in the assurance box when the assurance is given.

Item 11 – TOA extension

If a TOA is extended, tick the numbered box and record the extension and authorisation details.

Item 12 – Relieving Protection Officer

If the holder of a TOA is relieved by another Protection Officer, tick the numbered box and record the relieving Protection Officer’s Details.

FIGURE 1: NRF 002 Track Occupancy Authority (TOA)