NR NR/L3/OPS/045/4.11 ISSUE 2 PDF

This procedure applies to the detection, deterrence, response, recovery and review of route crime activities throughout Network Rail and co-operation with other rail industry partners in respect of wider railway crime activities.

Railway crime is defined as being criminal offences as stated in UK law, including Railway Bylaws, within a Region and Route’s area including rail corridor, depots, buildings and assets, and any other Network Rail owned infrastructure within the Region’s footprint. It excludes crime in stations (see NR/L3/OPS/045/4.18), crime committed on trains and on level crossings as defined by the Level Crossings Act (1983).

PURPOSE

This procedure sets out steps for Network Rail’s Route management of railway crime.

It provides reporting procedures, risk assessment methodology and tools for creating and implementing an appropriate response plan to reduce railway crime.

This procedure applies to the identification, monitoring and management of railway crime to continuously improve safety performance throughout Network Rail infrastructure. It defines the process for identifying and assessing risks of Railway crime, including the designation of railway crime hotspots, and developing action plans for mitigation of these risks.