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This module specifies the process to introduce a new or modified rail vehicle onto Network Rail infrastructure.

It applies when Network Rail is the affected party or proposer.

It does not apply to vehicles operating in a possession or testing on the mainline railway but does include transit to and from a possession or test zone.

Purpose

This module supports GE/RT8270 Assessment of Compatibility of Rolling Stock and Infrastructure. It sets out the processes to be followed by a proposer to achieve the requirements of the standard.

This module is part of a suite of processes governed by Network Rail Assurance Panel (NRAP) to reduce the risk of projects, products or vehicles being brought into service.

The other modules in the suite are:

NR/L2/RSE/100/01 Network Rail Assurance Panel

NR/L2/RSE/100/02 Application of the Common Safety Method for Risk Evaluation and Assessment

NR/L2/RSE/100/03 The application of interoperability regulations for infrastructure projects

NR/L2/RSE/100/05 Product introduction and change to Network Rail operational infrastructure

NR/L2/RSE/100/06 How to decide what needs product acceptance via NR/L2/RSE/100/05

NR/L2/RSE/100/07 System Review Panels

NOTE Information on roles and responsibilities, and definitions used in this module can be found in NR/L2/RSE/100/01.