Description
This document describes how a Special Proceed Authority must be compiled, issued, cancelled, fulfilled and managed.
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Introduction
NRF 005 Special Proceed Authority (SPA) is used to authorise rail traffic movements when the Proceed Authority normally provided by the system of Safeworking in operation is not available.
Numbering forms
Network Controllers authorising the SPA must number the form consecutively on a pad-by-pad basis.
Mandatory items
The following items must be completed:
1 SPA Number
2 Authority
3 As a result of
4 Assurances
10 Issued to
11 Authorised by
Item 2 – Authority
Give clear details of the SPA limits as locations and/or other specified limit.
Item 3 – As a result of
Give brief and clear details about why a SPA is needed.
Item 4 – Assurances
Review each assurance and:
- write NA (Not Applicable) in the assurances box
if the assurance has been considered but is not applicable, or - write Y (Yes) in the assurances box
if the assurance does apply.
Optional items
The following items are optional:
5 Worksites
6 Railway track signal protection
7 Facing points
8 Travelling in the wrong running-direction
9 Special instructions
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.
Item 5 – Worksites
If the item applies, tick the numbered box 
and complete the details.
Record details of railway track signal protection in Item 6.
Item 6 – Railway track signal protection
If the item applies, tick the numbered box 
and complete the details.
Item 7 – Facing points
If there are points that need to be set and secured, tick the numbered box 
and complete the details.
Item 8 – Travelling in the wrong running-direction
Tick the numbered box 
if the movement is in the wrong running-direction (on a unidirectional line).
Item 9 – Special instructions
Tick the numbered box 
if there are further instructions and complete the details, including details of speed restrictions.
