NR NR/L2/RMVP/0200/P509 ISSUE 5 PDF

This module outlines essential requirements for the safe planning and operation of OTP trailers and wheeled attachments. It is applicable to organisations involved in the planning, supply, operation, or maintenance of such trailers and attachments on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure and Network Rail projects.

The module covers trailers and attachments with more than two rail wheels, towed or propelled by OTP, OTP towed as a trailer, and any failed OTP being recovered from the infrastructure. Excluded are trailers with braking equipment to UIC specifications.

The guidance includes proper loading and unloading sequences and securing of loads. Refer to NR/L2/RMVP/0200 for specific roles and additional applicable modules.

Purpose

The implementation of this module contributes to mitigating the following risks:

a) compliance with legislation (LOLER, PUWER, HASAWA);

b) runaway/failure to stop on demand, e.g. On Track Plant (OTP) running away on a gradient;

c) poor site or weather conditions;

d) damage to assets, e.g. RRV, trailer or its load hitting a passing train during ALO operation;

e) collision, e.g. collision between a RRV and an OTM; staff injuries, e.g. Operator being trapped between machine and infrastructure;

f) operating error, operational error or equipment misuse;

g) lack of RIDDOR or close call reporting; and

h) lack of continuous improvement, such as, mitigating factors from incidents not being introduced to machine/operating procedures.