NR NR/L2/TRK/1054 ISSUE 6 PDF

This manual covers inspection and maintenance of crossings in running lines manufactured from:

a) austenitic manganese steel (AMS);

b) bainitic steel;

c) pearlitic steel; and

d) fully machined forged blocks.

Repair procedures can be found in NR/L2/TRK/0132.

Purpose

This standard provides a process for risk-based inspection and maintenance of crossings. The aim of this process is to:

a) maintain safety performance;

b) reduce the risk of crossing failure;

c) identify options for cost effective interventions;

d) Minimise the whole life cost of crossings.