Description
This document describes the rules for operating work trains.
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Purpose
To prescribe the rules for operating work trains in the Network.
Principle
Work trains must work at worksites under a Local Possession Authority (LPA).
Possession Protection Officers, Protection Officers, Pilots and Drivers must maintain effective communication.
Movements associated with an LPA
The Possession Protection Officer or Protection Officer, or a delegate, must act as the Pilot.
Entering LPA limits
Entry into the LPA limits must be authorised by:
- clearing of fixed signals protecting the LPA limits, or
- Signaller’s authority from the entry to the section.
Work trains must be piloted into the LPA limits from:
- the controlled absolute signals protecting the limits, or
- if there are no controlled absolute signals, from the entry to the section.
Travelling within LPA limits
Work trains must be piloted within the LPA limits.
Within yard limits, Drivers must get the Signallers authority for unsignalled movements.
Passing signals at STOP
Signals that cannot be cleared must be passed in accordance with NSG 608 Passing signals at STOP.
Departing
Work trains may depart the limits of an LPA only on the Signaller’s authority.