NR NR/SP/MTC/PL0131 ISSUE 1 PDF

This procedure will be used by the Maintenance, Major Projects & Investments and other Network Rail project delivery functions and their contractors. It shall be used for planning of all types of engineering haulage trains, including cable laying trains. Engineering haulage trains are distinguished from other kinds of engineering trains by the fact that they are hauled by a locomotive and not self-powered.

Note that when ERTMS goes into operation (starting with the early deployment scheme on the Cambrian Line), only ERTMS-fitted trains will be allowed on the affected line. Pilot locos will be required for trains not fitted with ERTMS. This procedure will be reviewed prior to introduction of ERTMS control to ensure that haulage trains can be used on the affected line(s).

Purpose

This standard procedure describes the national process in Network Rail for planning and ordering engineering haulage trains via the National Delivery Service (NDS). It aligns with the planning framework of the NR/SP/MTC/0056 specification: Work & possession planning for the railway infrastructure (meetings management pack).