ARTC TRACK AND CIVIL

CODE OF PRACTICE

TRACK, CIVIL AND ELECTRICAL

INFRASTRUCTURE

Issue 1
Revision 3
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Final 01/05/06 1.0 Stds & Sys First issue as approved document Committee &
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List of Amendments to Issue 1

Section Date Version Clause Description

Foreword 19/10/06 1.1 Changed references to NCoP to CoP for DIRN
5 19/10/06 1.1 Table 5.2 Amended superelevation limits for traffic class T6 on plain line
and tangential turnouts to be in line with NSW Std TDS 09
5.4.2, Tables 5.5 and 5.6 Extensively changed to be in line with the revised track
geometry standards approved by SA and Victorian Regulators
Contents 21/12/06 1.2 Table of Contents Contents updated to reflect changes to Section 10
1 21/12/06 1.1 1.2.10 Neutral temperature of 38°C specified
3 21/12/06 1.1 3.4.4 Table 3.3A Note for Bolts corrected; Table 3.4A Response code
for Check Rail Bolts corrected
4 21/12/06 1.1 4.1 Table 4.1A, Note 1 amended to 50km/h
10 21/12/06 1.1 10.2.1 and 10.2.2 Order of clauses amended and title changed to Maintenance of
Drains and Cesses
17 21/12/06 1.1 17.4.1 (b) (2) Second bullet point deleted
Foreword 28/02/07 1.3 Foreword Final paragraph updated to explain consecutive clause
numbering of Code Section and the relevant General Appendix
1 28/02/07 1.2 1.2.2, 1.4.1 References to AS 1085.15 updated to AS 1085.20
5 19/04/07 1.2 Table 5.6A Notes 1 & 3 clarified in relation to contents of table.
7 01/08/07 1.1 Figures 7.2 – 7.7 Above rail clearance on Rollingstock Outlines A, B, C, D, E &
F changed 80mm to 75mm for consistency with NSW
Standards
1 14/02/08 1.3 1.1.1, Figure 1.1 Correct reference to Table 1.1 to Table 1.1A in section 1.1.1,
Correct reference to Table 1.11 to Clause 1.4.1(c) in Figure 1.1
1 10/10/08 1.4 Table 1.14 Added reference to engineering instruction ETI-01-05 Bolt
Hole Crack Limits for bolt hole cracks less than 20mm.
1 24/06/09 1.5 Table 1.10 Minimum track construction standard column deleted and other
columns reworded for consistency with ETM-01-01 which
stipulates no dip in new welds.

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FOREWORD TO ARTC TRACK AND CIVIL CODE OF PRACTICE

(BASED ON NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE)

This document describes guidelines and requirements that are to be applied to the ARTC
Network, for track and civil infrastructure, and consists of an amalgam of Volume 4 Track
Civil and Electrical Infrastructure, Part 3, Infrastructure Guidelines, of the Code of Practice for
the Defined Interstate Rail Network as published by the Australasian Railway Association
Code Management Company, and ARTC initiated variations and addenda, which have
been mainly derived from ARTC developed track and civil specifications.

This document is published for reference only, and from Nov 2005, is in the process of
being implemented in ARTC’s network in South Australia (including from the SA Border
to Broken Hill), Western Australia and Victoria. (This paragraph will be deleted following
implementation).
In the application of this document it is important for the user to consider the track, civil and
electrical infrastructure as a whole. In undertaking this necessary holistic approach it is
important to take into account all the interactions and interfaces between the infrastructure
elements and the phases of the asset life cycle (i.e. design and rating, construction,
commissioning, monitoring and maintenance, modification and decommissioning and
disposal). In doing so all matters must be applied in a consistent manner between the
infrastructure elements, (e.g. consistent design loadings are transferred from the rail into the
sleeper and fastening system).
This document is divided into Sections dealing with specific infrastructure elements. Matters
that relate to several infrastructure elements concurrently (e.g. matters that relate to the rail
support system) are accounted for by the Code by addressing these matters in the component
elements. The details described in one Section may therefore be inherently linked to those in
another Section. The entire Part should therefore be understood prior to application and all
interfaces and elements identified and accounted for holistically.
Volume 1, General Requirement and Interface Management, of the Code of Practice for the
Defined Interstate Rail Network together with Volume 4, Parts 1 and 2 should be read in
conjunction with this document.
The development of this document has taken into consideration the practices described in
Volume 4, Parts 1 and 2, and the underlying uniformity and safety principles described in
both Volume 1 and AS 4292.1.
In the event of any differences being found between the Code of Practice for the Defined
Interstate Rail Network Volume 4, Parts 1 and 2 and this document, due to the ARTC
initiated changes, the ARTC Code of Practice shall take precedence.
Both the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network and the ARTC Code of
Practice currently have a number of issues notated as “To Be Determined”. It is envisaged
that when these issues are addressed a revised version or addendum to the ARTC Track &
Civil Code of Practice will be issued. In the meantime organisations are required to manage
these issues in accordance with AS 4292 and any other relevant statutory requirements.
Guidelines for the Defined Interstate Network have been developed from consideration of
interstate rail system practices and experience over a long period of time. An acceptable
level of "risk" is implied as allowed by AS 4292 for existing practices and operations. In the
cases where condition assessment standards are defined the method of control (or mitigation)
has also been determined by setting limits or criteria against which the system condition may be
assessed.

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In general the guidelines for assessment response criteria and actions defined in this Part
have been determined for safety purposes and special management practices should be
implemented for non-compliance. Considerations related to general maintenance for the
purposes of optimal performance or minimising disruption to services have not been taken
into account. Additional response criteria may be required for these purposes.
The assessment response criteria and actions provided for defect management are intended to
be utilised for the development of practical work instructions. They may not be suitable for
direct use by field staff involved in some types of inspection and assessment activities.

The variations and addenda initiated by ARTC are in Monotype Corsiva font, are located in
the text adjacent to the relevant clause in the Code and are prefixed by "V.x.x" and “A.x.x”
respectively.

The variations and addenda generally provide explanation or provide more detail than in
the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network. The variations and addenda where
shown shall apply in all cases.

The ARTC variations in the document do not lower the standard of the Code of Practice for
the Defined Interstate Rail Network. The philosophy behind the content of the document is to
set limits that are fit for purpose and minimise maintenance and renewal costs.

Some of the variations and addenda have been written using information from other
sources including:-
ƒ British Railway Track, sixth edition, published 1993 by The Permanent Way
Institution.
ƒ RIC Engineering Standards and Procedures.

ARTC initiated General Appendices are included at the end of each section where relevant.
Note that clause numbers in the Code Section and the relevant General Appendix are
consecutively numbered, and a clause in the General Appendix may be referred to in the
Code Section and vice versa. Other ARTC initiated Supplementary Appendices are
included at the end of the document.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword to ARTC E & I Code of Practice (Based on National Code of Practice) ...........2
1. SECTION 1: RAIL ...................................................................................................................13
1.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
1.1.1 Rail Selection ............................................................................................................1
1.1.2 Rail joint method (welded and non-welded) ..............................................................3
1.1.3 Rail welding ...............................................................................................................4
1.1.4 Non-welded rail joint..................................................................................................4
1.1.5 Rail lubrication and friction modifying agents............................................................5
1.1.6 Guard rail...................................................................................................................5
1.1.7 Check rail ..................................................................................................................5
1.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................6
1.2.1 Rail materials.............................................................................................................6
1.2.2 Rail welding processes..............................................................................................6
1.2.3 Repair of defective rails and welds .........................................................................14
1.2.4 Rail discontinuities in welded rails...........................................................................15
1.2.5 Cutting of rail ...........................................................................................................16
1.2.6 Drilling holes in rail ..................................................................................................17
1.2.7 Guard rail.................................................................................................................17
1.2.8 Check rail ................................................................................................................17
1.2.9 Stress control-maintenance of the existing rail stress condition .............................17
1.2.10 Stress control-Stress adjustment of continuously welded rail (CWR).....................18
1.3 COMMISSIONING ..................................................................................................19
1.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ........................................................................19
1.4.1 Scheduled rail and welded joint inspection .............................................................19
1.4.2 Scheduled non-welded joint inspection...................................................................20
1.4.3 Scheduled rail wear inspection ...............................................................................21
1.4.4 Scheduled inspection for rail lubrication/friction modifying agents .........................22
1.4.5 Un-scheduled inspection for rail lubrication/friction modifying agents.. ..................23
1.4.6 Scheduled guard rail inspection ..............................................................................23
1.4.7 Scheduled check rail inspection..............................................................................23
1.4.7A Designation of Rails and Track for Inspection Purposes ............................................. 23
1.4.8 Rail and welded joint assessment...........................................................................24
1.4.9 Rail discontinuities assessment ..............................................................................31
1.4.10 Non-welded joint assessment .................................................................................33
1.4.11 Rail wear assessment .............................................................................................35
1.4.12 Rail lubrication/friction modifiers assessment .........................................................35
1.4.13 Guard rail assessment ............................................................................................36
1.4.14 Check rail assessment ............................................................................................37
1.5 MODIFICATION ......................................................................................................37
1.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL..................................................................38
1.6.1 Components Sorted for Reuse, Quarantine or Disposal ............................................... 38
1.6.2 Material Recovery ........................................................................................................ 38
1.7 RAIL GENERAL APPENDIX ....................................................................................1
1.7.1 Rail Lubrication and Friction Modifiers ......................................................................2
1.7.1.1 Requirements ............................................................................................................2
1.7.1.2 Fixed Rail Mounted Lubricators and Lubricants........................................................2
1.7.2 Rail Handling and Stockpiling ...................................................................................3
1.7.3 Welding of Rail into Track .........................................................................................3
1.7.4 Rerailing ....................................................................................................................3
1.7.4.1 Placing rail for Rerailing ............................................................................................3
1.7.4.2 Rail Insertion into Track.............................................................................................3
1.7.5 Inspection and Assessment ......................................................................................3
1.7.5.1 Corrugation Test Measurement of Rail Surface Roughness ....................................3
1.7.5.2 Measurement of Rail Weld Longitudinal Profiles .....................................................5
1.7.5.3 Measurement of Rail Wear........................................................................................5
1.7.5.4 Rail Head Profile Inspection and Measurement........................................................5
1.7.5.5 Rail Profile and Wear Analysis..................................................................................6
1.7.5.6 Rail Surface Roughness and Impact Exceedance analysis......................................8
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1.7.5.7 Ultrasonic Test Car Output........................................................................................8

1.7.5.8 New Welds ................................................................................................................9
1.7.5.9 Standard Following Rail Rectification........................................................................9
1.7.5.10 Measurements Following Mechanised Grinding………………………. ...................10
1.7.5.11 Rail Discontinuities Assessment .............................................................................10
1.7.5.12 Visual Inspection of Temporary Joints ....................................................................11
1.7.5.13 Guard Rail Assessment...........................................................................................11
1.7.5.14 Assessment of Insulated Joint Defects ...................................................................12
1.7.6 Insulated Joint Assemblies......................................................................................12
1.7.7 Rail - Other Specification Clauses ..........................................................................12
1.7.7.1 Replacement of defective rails and welds...............................................................12
1.7.7.2 Mechanical Joints....................................................................................................12
1.7.7.3 Temporary Joints and Fishplates ............................................................................13
1.7.7.4 Rail and Rail Weld Defect Marking .........................................................................13
2 SECTION 2: SLEEPERS AND FASTENINGS ........................................................................1
2.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
2.1.1 Timber sleepers/bearers ...........................................................................................1
2.1.2 Steel sleepers/bearers ..............................................................................................1
2.1.3 Prestressed concrete sleepers/bearers ....................................................................1
2.1.4 Fastening assemblies—Resilient type ......................................................................1
2.1.5 Fastening assemblies—Non-resilient type................................................................2
2.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................3
2.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................3
2.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................3
2.4.1 General......................................................................................................................3
2.4.2 Scheduled sleepers and fastening assembly inspection ..........................................3
2.4.3 Sleepers and fastening assembly assessment.........................................................4
2.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................7
2.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................7
2.6.1 Fastening Removal (Including Electrically Insulated Track) ........................................ 7
2.6.2 Material Recovery .......................................................................................................... 7
2.6.3 Sorting ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.6.4 Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.6.5 Records Required ............................................................................................................ 8
2.7 SLEEPERS, BEARERS AND FASTENINGS GENERAL APPENDIX ....................1
2.7.1 Procurement and Manufacture..................................................................................2
2.7.1.1 Concrete Sleepers and Bearers................................................................................2
2.7.1.2 Timber Purchase .......................................................................................................2
2.7.1.3 Steel Sleeper Purchase.............................................................................................2
2.7.1.4 Fastening Purchase ..................................................................................................2
2.7.1.5 Pad Purchase............................................................................................................2
2.7.1.6 Spacers (Insulated and Metal) for Concrete Sleepered Track..................................2
2.7.1.7 Resilient Fastening Assemblies ................................................................................3
2.7.2 Construction ..............................................................................................................3
2.7.2.1 Installation of New Track ...........................................................................................3
2.7.3 Maintenance..............................................................................................................4
2.7.3.1 Fastening and Spacer Installation/Replacement ......................................................4
2.7.3.2 Sleeper Pad Installation/Replacement ......................................................................4
2.7.3.3 Regauging Timber Bearers .......................................................................................4
2.7.3.4 Regauging Timber Sleepers......................................................................................5
2.7.3.5 Regauging Timber Transoms....................................................................................5
2.7.3.6 Resilient Fastening Installation on Timber Sleepers.................................................5
2.7.3.7 Shimming of Timber Sleepers, Bearers and Transoms ............................................5
2.7.3.8 Sleeper Installation/Replacement .............................................................................5
2.7.3.9 Turnout Bearer Installation/Replacement..................................................................6
2.7.3.10 Timber Transom Installation/Replacement ...............................................................6
2.7.3.11 Bridge Transom Service............................................................................................6
2.7.3.12 Transom to Girder Fastening Purchase ....................................................................6
2.7.3.13 Use of Part-Worn Materials .......................................................................................7
2.7.3.14 Repair of Concrete Sleepers.....................................................................................7
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2.7.3.15 Interspersing of Sleeper Types .................................................................................7

2.7.3.16 Interspersing of Fastening Types..............................................................................7
2.7.4 Inspection and Assessment Clauses ........................................................................7
2.7.4.1 Sleeper and Fastenings Inspection after Insertion....................................................7
2.7.4.2 Marking of defective Sleepers...................................................................................8
2.7.5 Reuse of Treated Timber ..........................................................................................8
3 SECTION 3: POINTS AND CROSSINGS ................................................................................1
3.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
3.1.1 Standard track components ......................................................................................1
3.1.2 Points and crossings assemblies ..............................................................................1
3.1.3 Tangential geometry turnouts ...................................................................................1
3.1.4 Rating of Pints and Crossing Assemblies .................................................................1
3.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................2
3.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................2
3.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................9
3.4.1 Scheduled patrol inspections ....................................................................................9
3.4.2 Scheduled general inspections .................................................................................9
3.4.3 Scheduled detailed inspection ................................................................................12
3.4.3A Scheduled inspection frequency of turnouts on loop tracks .......................................... 12
3.4.4 Assessment.............................................................................................................13
3.5 MODIFICATION ......................................................................................................19
3.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL..................................................................19
3.6.1 Components Sorted for Reuse, Refurbishment, Quarantine or Disposal ...................... 19
3.6.2 Material Recovery ........................................................................................................ 20
3.7 POINTS AND CROSSINGS GENERAL APPENDIX ...............................................1
3.7.1 Procurement and Design...........................................................................................2
3.7.1.1
Procurement of Points and Crossings Components .................................................2
3.7.1.2
Design Parameters for New Turnouts and Diamonds, 60kg rail...............................2
3.7.1.3
New Products and Components ...............................................................................2
3.7.2 Handling and Storage................................................................................................2
3.7.2.1
Lifting and Handling of Points and Crossing Components........................................2
3.7.3 Construction ..............................................................................................................3
3.7.3.1
Installation of New Turnouts and Diamonds .............................................................3
3.7.3.2
Installation of Part Worn Points and Crossing Assemblies .......................................4
3.7.4 Maintenance..............................................................................................................4
3.7.4.1
Adjust Gauge through Switches and Crossings .......................................................4
3.7.4.2
Adjustment of Switch Actuating Mechanisms ...........................................................4
3.7.4.3
Lubrication of Turnout Components..........................................................................5
3.7.4.4
Profile Grinding of Crossing Nose, Running and Wing Rails ....................................5
3.7.4.5
Profile Grinding of Switch and Stock Rails................................................................5
3.7.4.6
Replace/Repair damaged/broken/missing Switch Operating
Components ..............................................................................................................6
3.7.4.7 Replace/Repair Defective Crossings ........................................................................6
3.7.4.8 Replace/Repair Defective Switch, Stock Rail Components .....................................7
3.7.4.9 Replace/Repair other damaged/broken/missing/Components .................................7
3.7.4.10 Tighten and Adjust Fastenings and Bolts..................................................................7
3.7.4.11 Switch Support On Chairplates .................................................................................8
3.7.4.12 Points Operation........................................................................................................8
3.7.5 Inspection ..................................................................................................................8
3.7.5.1 Turnout and Diamond Assemblies ............................................................................8
3.7.5.2 Rail Alignment in Crossings and Check Rails (Maintenance Tolerances)................8
4 SECTION 4: BALLAST............................................................................................................1
4.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
4.1.1 Ballast material..........................................................................................................1
4.1.2 Ballast profile.............................................................................................................1
4.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................3
4.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................3
4.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................3
4.4.1 Inspection ..................................................................................................................3
4.4.2 Assessment and actions ...........................................................................................4
4.5 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL..................................................................12
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4.7 BALLAST GENERAL APPENDIX ...........................................................................1

4.7.1 Supply........................................................................................................................2
4.7.2 Ballast Stockpiling and Handling...............................................................................2
4.7.2.1 Stockpiling .................................................................................................................2
4.7.2.2 By Products From ARTC Controlled Quarry .............................................................2
4.7.3 Construction and Maintenance .................................................................................3
4.7.3.1 Ballast Consolidation.................................................................................................3
4.7.3.2 Ballast Distribution.....................................................................................................4
4.7.3.3 Ballast Profile Regulation ..........................................................................................5
4.7.3.4 Removal of Ballast from Track ..................................................................................6
4.7.3.5 Disposal of Ballast.....................................................................................................7
4.7.3.6 Ballast Profile Following Rectification .......................................................................7
4.7.3.7 Maximum Profile to Run Trains.................................................................................7
4.7.3.8 Ballast Interference ...................................................................................................8
4.7.4 Ballast Screening ......................................................................................................8
4.7.4.1 On Site Screening .....................................................................................................8
4.7.4.2 Mechanised Screening..............................................................................................8
5 SECTION 5: TRACK GEOMETRY ..........................................................................................1
5.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
5.1.1 Track gauge and geometric alignment......................................................................1
5.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................5
5.2.1 Construction track geometry .....................................................................................5
5.2.2 Track tamping and alignment....................................................................................6
5.2.3 Survey Marks ............................................................................................................6
5.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................6
5.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................6
5.4.1 Inspection ..................................................................................................................6
5.4.2 Assessment...............................................................................................................8
5.5 MODIFICATION ......................................................................................................12
5.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL..................................................................12
5.7 TRACK GEOMETRY GENERAL APPENDIX ..........................................................1
5.7.1 Construction and Maintenance .................................................................................2
5.7.1.1 Manual track levelling, aligning and tamping ...........................................................2
5.7.1.2 Mechanised track levelling, aligning and tamping.....................................................2
5.7.1.3 Sleeper Packing ........................................................................................................3
5.7.1.4 Tamping in restricted clearance locations & where datums are present ..................4
5.7.1.5 Tamping Near and Up to Fixed Points ......................................................................4
5.7.1.6 Tamping turnouts and diamonds...............................................................................5
5.7.1.7 Standard Following Track Geometry Rectification....................................................5
5.7.2 Track Geometry Inspection and Assessment ...........................................................6
5.7.2.1 General Assessment Requirements .........................................................................6
5.7.2.2 Assessment of Ride Quality .....................................................................................7
5.7.2.3 Assessment of Track Geometry Defects...................................................................7
5.7.2.4 Assessment of Track Geometry Quality....................................................................8
5.7.2.5 Assessment of Track Geometry Through Deviations and Worksites .......................9
5.7.2.6 Measurement Accuracy of Track Recording Vehicle ................................................9
5.7.2.7 Track Geometry Train or Car ....................................................................................9
5.7.2.8 Assessment of Curves with High Cant Deficiencies ...............................................14
6 SECTION 6: TRACK LATERAL STABILITY ...........................................................................1
6.1 DESIGN AND RATING ............................................................................................1
6.1.1 Design Neutral Temperature in Track with CWR......................................................1
6.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................1
6.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................1
6.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................1
6.4.1 Management of special locations..............................................................................1
6.4.2 Scheduled track lateral stability inspection ...............................................................1
6.4.3 Un-scheduled track lateral stability inspection ..........................................................3
6.4.4 Assessment and actions ...........................................................................................4
6.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................4
6.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................4
6.7 TRACK STABILITY GENERAL APPENDIX ............................................................1
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6.7.1 Actions Required on Track that has Lateral Misalignments......................................2

6.7.2 Actions Required on Track that has Pull Apart .........................................................2
6.7.3 Track that has Longitudinal Movement .....................................................................2
6.7.4 Trackside Monuments ..............................................................................................2
7 SECTION 7: CLEARANCES ...................................................................................................1
7.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................................1
7.2 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
7.2.1 Clearance outlines.....................................................................................................1
7.2.2 Determination of clearance standards ......................................................................2
7.2.3 Exceedences and infringements of adopted standards ............................................2
7.2.4 Permanent infringements ..........................................................................................3
7.2.5 New structures or new rollingstock ...........................................................................3
7.2.6 Existing structures and existing rollingstock..............................................................4
7.2.7 Rollingstock and structure outline standards ............................................................4
7.2.8 Documentation ..........................................................................................................6
7.3 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE ...............................................................26
7.4 COMMISSIONING ..................................................................................................26
7.5 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ........................................................................26
7.5.1 Scheduled clearances inspection............................................................................26
7.5.2 Assessment and actions .........................................................................................27
7.6 MODIFICATION ......................................................................................................27
7.7 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL..................................................................27
7.8 CLEARANCE GENERAL APPENDIX......................................................................1
7.8.1 Datum Markers..........................................................................................................2
7.8.2 Rating ........................................................................................................................2
7.8.3 Assessment of Clearance Deficiencies by Alliance Contractor ................................2
7.8.4 Structure Clearances for New Construction..............................................................4
8 SECTION 8: EARTHWORKS ...................................................................................................1
8.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
8.1.1 Geotechnical structures.............................................................................................1
8.1.2 Special locations .......................................................................................................1
8.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................1
8.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................1
8.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................1
8.4.1 Special locations .......................................................................................................1
8.4.2 Scheduled earthworks inspection .............................................................................1
8.4.3 Unscheduled inspections ..........................................................................................2
8.4.4 Assessment and actions ...........................................................................................3
8.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................3
8.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................3
8.7 EARTHWORKS GENERAL APPENDIX ..................................................................1
8.7.1 Control of Vegetation in Rock Cuttings .....................................................................2
8.7.2 Reference Specification ............................................................................................2
9 SECTION 9: STRUCTURES....................................................................................................1
9.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
9.1.1 Design and rating—General......................................................................................1
9.1.1A Principal Requirements................................................................................................... 1
9.1.2 Structures owned by other parties ............................................................................1
9.1.3 Documentation ..........................................................................................................1
9.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MANINTENANCE...............................................................1
9.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................1
9.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................2
9.4.1 Scheduled structures inspection ...............................................................................2
9.4.2 Assessment and actions ...........................................................................................3
9.4.3 Assessment of Over and Under Track Structures ........................................................... 4
9.4.4 Assessment of Trackside Buildings and Structures ........................................................ 4
9.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................5
9.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................5
9.7 STRUCTURES GENERAL APPENDIX....................................................................1
9.7.1 Bridge Bearing Service..............................................................................................2
9.7.2 Sump Pump Servicing...............................................................................................2
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10 SECTION 10: FLOODING .......................................................................................................1

10.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
10.1.1 Waterway and drainage system design ....................................................................1
10.1.2 Special locations .......................................................................................................1
10.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................1
10.2.1 Construction of Drains, Cesses and Levee Banks........................................................... 1
10.2.2 Maintenance of Drains and Cesses (including those at Grade Crossings) ...................... 1
10.2.3 Removal of Debris from Waterways .............................................................................. 1
10.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................2
10.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................2
10.4.1 Special locations .......................................................................................................2
10.4.2 Scheduled waterway and drainage system inspection .............................................2
10.4.3 Unscheduled waterway and drainage inspection......................................................3
10.4.4 Assessment and actions ...........................................................................................3
10.4.5 Assessment of Track Drains and Cesses.......................................................................... 4
10.4.6 Assessment of Waterways .............................................................................................. 4
10.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................4
10.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................4
10.7 FLOODING GENERAL APPENDIX .........................................................................1
10.7.1 Design Return Period for Flood Loading for New Waterways and Drainage............2
10.7.2 Drainage Systems and Structures Owned By Other Parties ....................................2
10.7.3 Reporting of Flood Events.........................................................................................2
10.7.4 Response to Defects in Track Drains and Cesses ...................................................2
10.7.5 Response to Defects in Waterways ..........................................................................3
11 SECTION 11: RAILWAY SIGNS .............................................................................................1
11.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
11.1.1 General......................................................................................................................1
11.1.2 Sign design and placement.......................................................................................1
11.1.3 Line of sight ...............................................................................................................1
11.1.4 Documentation ..........................................................................................................1
11.1.5 Structure and Equipment Identification Signs ...........................................................1
11.1.6 Track Location Identification Signs (Kilometre Posts etc.)........................................1
11.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................1
11.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................1
11.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................2
11.4.1 Scheduled inspections ..............................................................................................2
11.4.2 Assessment and Action.............................................................................................2
11.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................3
11.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................3
11.7 RAILWAY SIGNS GENEAL APPENDIX..................................................................1
11.7.1 Responses for Signage Defects................................................................................2
12 SECTION 12: ACCESS CONTROL AND PROTECTION ........................................................1
12.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
12.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................1
12.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................1
12.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................1
12.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................1
12.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................1
13 SECTION 13: FIRE PREVENTIONAND CONTROL/ FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY.....................1
13.1 DESIGN AND RATING .............................................................................................1
13.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................1
13.3 COMMISSIONING ....................................................................................................1
13.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT ..........................................................................1
13.5 MODIFICATION ........................................................................................................1
13.6 DECOMMISSIONING AND DISPOSAL....................................................................1
14 SECTION 14: ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE .................................................................1
14.1 OPERATIONAL SIGNAGE .......................................................................................1
14.2 ELECTRICAL INFRASTRUCTURE CLEARANCES ................................................1
14.3 OPERATION AND CONTROL OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................1
14.4 ELECTRICAL TRACTION SYSTEM INTEGRITY ....................................................1
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14.5 SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM ELECTRICAL

EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................1
14.6 EARTHING AND BONDING .....................................................................................3
14.7 SPATIAL LOCATION OF CONDUCTORS ...............................................................3
15 SECTION 15: LINE OF SIGHT........................................................................ .........................1
15.1 DESIGN AND RATING ............................................................................................. 1
15.1.1 General............................................................................................................................ 1
15.1.2 Line of sight.................................................................................................................... 1
15.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT.......................................................................1
15.4.1 Scheduled inspections ..................................................................................................... 1
15.4.2 Assessment and Action ................................................................................................... 2
15.4.2.1 Line of Sight for Rail Vehicles ....................................................................................... 2
16 SECTION 16: GRADE CROSSINGS............................................................... ...........................1
16.1 DESIGN AND RATING ............................................................................................. 1
16.1.1 General............................................................................................................................ 1
16.1.2 Protective Measures........................................................................................................ 1
16.1.3 Sight Distance Provisions at Passive Level Crossings.................................................... 1
16.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT .......................................................................... 1
16.4.1 Scheduled Grade Crossing Inspection ............................................................................. 1
16.4.2 Un-Scheduled Inspection................................................................................................ 2
16.5 GRADE CROSSINGS GENERAL APPENDIX.........................................................1
16.5.1 Construction and Maintenance .................................................................................2
16.5.1.1 General Requirements for Rectification ....................................................................2
16.5.1.2 At Grade Crossing Signs...........................................................................................2
16.5.1.3 New Level Crossings Installation ..............................................................................2
16.5.1.4 Rail Surface...............................................................................................................7
16.5.1.5 Purchase and Supply of Surfacing Materials ............................................................7
16.5.1.6 Repairs to Existing Pedestrian Crossings .................................................................8
16.5.1.7 Repairs to Existing Roadrail Vehicle Takeoffs ..........................................................8
16.5.1.8 General Requirements For Temporary Closure of Level Crossings .........................8
16.5.1.9 Private Crossings – Additional Requirements ...........................................................8
16.5.2 Inspection and Assessment ......................................................................................9
16.5.2.1 Active Level Crossing Integrity Checks.....................................................................9
16.5.2.2 Assessment of Active Level Crossing Integrity .........................................................9
16. 5.2.3 Assessment of at Grade Crossing Condition and Defects........................................9
16. 5.2.4 Assessment of Line of Sight at Passive Crossings.................................................10
17 SECTION 17: RIGHT OF WAY .................................................................................................1
17.2 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE............................................................... 1
17.2.1 Vegetation Control ......................................................................................................... 1
17.2.2 Access Roads and Paths ................................................................................................. 1
17.4 INSPECTION AND ASSESSMENT .......................................................................... 2
17.4.1 Scheduled Right of Way Inspections.............................................................................. 2
17.4.2 Un-Scheduled ................................................................................................................. 3
17.4.3 Assessment...................................................................................................................... 3
17.4.3.1 Access Control Assessment.............................................................................................. 3
17.4.3.2 Fire controls, Vegetation, Access Roads/Paths Assessment........................................... 4
17.5 RIGHT OF WAY GENERAL APPENDIX .................................................................1
17.5.1 Requirements During Patrol Inspections...................................................................2
17.5.1.1 Trespasser Control....................................................................................................2
17.5.1.2 Damage Caused by Vandalism/Unreported Incidents ..............................................2
17.5.2 Other Inspections ......................................................................................................2
17.5.3 Pest Animals ............................................................................................................2
17.5.4 Maintenance of Access Control ................................................................................2
17.5.4.1 Cattle Grids ...............................................................................................................3
17.5.5 Herbicides .................................................................................................................3
17.5.5.1 Herbicides Application ..............................................................................................3
17.5.5.2 Herbicide Purchase and Use ...................................................................................4
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APPENDICES (NATIONAL CODE OF PRACTICE) ................................................................1

APPENDIX A - TIMBER SLEEPER USAGE – INFORMATIVE .............................................1
APPENDIX B - CLEARANCE DESIGN PROCEDURES .......................................................2
APPENDIX C - GUIDELINES FOR BRIDGE INSPECTIONS................................................5
APPENDIX D - RAILWAY SIGNS SCHEDULED INSPECTION
FORM AND CHECKLIST ..............................................................................6
APPENDIX E - TARGET RAIL PROFILES FOR GRINDING ................................................8

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