NR NR/L2/TRK/001 ISSUE 18 PDF

The requirements of the modules in this standard apply to the inspection and maintenance of the following assets on running lines and sidings:

a) plain line track;

b) switches and crossings (S&C).

The scope of the standard excludes Off track assets and closed lines. TMEs and SM[T]s are responsible for implementing the requirements of this standard. Infrastructure Maintenance Engineers (IMEs) are responsible for monitoring compliance with the requirements of this standard.

Purpose

To prescribe the inspections, limits and actions required to prevent track caused derailments, and

To describe the inspections, limits and actions required to optimise track performance, cost and asset life.