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Introduction
Preface The Railway and Other Guided Transport
Systems (Safety) Regulations (ROGS)
A fundamental element of the Crossrail do not apply to a construction railway,
project is the construction of a number although relevant sections should be
of tunnels under London; eight of these considered as a ‘best practice’ guide.
tunnels are being created using tunnel However, PUWER and CDM Part 4 both
boring machines (TBMs) which are used to apply to construction railways.
bore the tunnels and place concrete lining
segments. Each of these tunnels is served This Best Practice Guide details best
by a construction railway which is used practice standards specific to the
to transport personnel, equipment and movement of vehicles on a construction
materials into and out of the tunnel. railway. This guide will help to optimise
safe operation whilst at the same time
Each of the construction railways is maintaining efficiency and productivity.
operated differently with the result that
identified best practice tends to be limited This Best Practice Guide suggests
to single sites. This Guide has brought minimum requirements for the safe
together these best practices to ensure operation of the construction railway; local
that construction railways are operated arrangements should meet (or exceed)
equally safely across all Crossrail sites. these requirements.
This Best Practice Guide was produced This Best Practice Guide applies to all
as a result of collaboration between personnel with an involvement in the
Preface and Purpose
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Section A1 Section A2
Train Duties Roles and Competencies
Train duties (inbye) Haul out empty cars The Locomotive Driver shall: Check points are fully (and correctly)
engaged before entering any
Inbye trains will supply the tunnel and Typical train configuration - tunnel Be responsible for ensuring that all crossings
TBM with a number of items including working loads are properly secured before a
(but not limited to): loco movement is commenced (both Ensure that when propelling
A typical train configuration might inbye and outbye) (breasting) the train into the tunnel,
Operatives - transported on the man include: this is carried out in accordance with
rider only Be responsible for ensuring that BS 6164: 2011 (Section 23.1.3) – the
Segment cars/bogies identified defects are entered in the driver must have sufficient visibility
Emergency Response teams (when Daily Loco Checklist of the track ahead to be able to stop
required) Grout / concrete car within his field of view
Hold appropriate certification such
Grout / concrete – which is carried in Standard flat car for transporting as CPCS Certification (A67 Tunnel Be trained in the use of derailers,
purpose built vehicles temporary materials Locomotive, Diesel, Category D, all wheel blockers, Manchester gates
sizes) or equivalent etc
Temporary materials – pipes, Manrider
brackets, walkway, oils, greases, soil Have received a minimum of 30 Be trained in the use of
conditioning agents Locomotive hours familiarisation training in communications systems and all
accordance with local arrangements relevant procedures and protocols
Electrical equipment and Variations in the train composition may and have been assessed as
miscellaneous items of small plant - be required during service periods (e.g. competent Be trained in the use of fire
Duties and typical configurations
When transporting compressed gas A driver will be assigned to each Be aware of track walking
bottles (e.g. propane, fuel gas) use a locomotive on a shift by shift basis. procedures, persons walking on the
protective steel enclosure, mounted track, persons working on the track,
on a flat car and under a Permit to track possessions etc
Work (PTW)
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Operations Board Controller (OBC) The contractor will ensure that there are Flagman
local instructions in place which cover
The Operations Board Controller shall: key issues including: Where a flagman is engaged (e.g. at a
California crossing) they shall:
Be responsible for the management Use of the Operations Board
of all railway movements Hold CSCS Certification RED
What information is recorded (Experienced Worker)
Have been assessed as competent
to carry out all activities associated How and where information is Receive a minimum of 12 hours
with the role recorded familiarisation training
Be responsible for maintaining a How train locations are known by Have been assessed as competent
record of all hazardous materials the OBC to carry out all activities associated
contained in each load so that with the role
appropriate information is available Priority assignment on California
should an emergency arise crossings Successfully complete Crossrail
Tunnel Safety Card (TSC) training
Hold PTS (Personnel Track Safety) Note: Where there is a permanent single
certification only if there will be a line running arrangement (i.e. only one train Attend local Tunnel Induction
requirement for them to go on or on the track at any given time), it will not training
about the operational railway (i.e. be necessary to engage an OBC, but ONLY
Network Rail) if the contractor has put in place adequate Be fully briefed and conversant with
arrangements to protect the train and those all relevant local procedures Back-up operator / slinger
Have experience of a similar role working in the tunnel.
Be trained in the application of this The Back-Up Operator shall:
Successfully complete Crossrail Best Practice Guide. This training will
Tunnel Safety Card (TSC) training be supported by refresher training Hold CSCS Certification RED
and any other briefings as deemed (Experienced Worker)
Attend local Tunnel Induction appropriate by local management
training and be trained in the Have experience of working within
requirements of this Best Practice and on a TBM
Guide
Have receive a minimum of 12 hours
Be fully briefed and conversant with familiarisation training
all relevant local procedures
Have been assessed as competent
Be trained in the application of this to carry out all activities associated
Best Practice Guide. This training will with the role
be supported by refresher training
and any other briefings as deemed Have successfully complete Crossrail
appropriate by local management Tunnel Safety Card (TSC) training
The contractor will ensure that there is Attend local Tunnel Induction
adequate cover for this post at all times. training
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Be fully briefed and conversant with Section A3
Pre-use Checks
all relevant local procedures
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Locomotive driver aids Communications and signalling Section A4
Vehicle Movement Safety
equipment
The following checks are to be carried
out by the loco driver at the beginning The following will be applied for
of each shift: communications and signalling General Apart from walking along approved
equipment: safe walking routes, personnel
CCTV system is functionally tested The OBC will be located within transport into the tunnel will be by
and camera lens wiped clean The tunnel radio system is to be a clearly defined area and will man rider only. Travelling on any
functionally tested by the OBC at be in overall charge of all train other part of the train is prohibited
Functional brake test the start of each shift movements between the yard / loco
stabling area and TBM Carrying work equipment or
Test that lights are operational and The CCTV system (where installed) is materials in the man rider is
showing correct direction of travel to be functionally tested by the OBC The Pit Boss (or designated prohibited EXCEPT for surveying
at the start of each shift operative where there is no Pit equipment
Communication system is Boss) will be in charge of all train
functionally tested Signs are to be installed establishing movements up to the TBM Pedestrians are not allowed into
the maximum speed at relevant tunnels unless carrying out surveys,
Locomotive Electronic Control is sections (e.g. California crossings) The Back-Up operator will be in track inspections, maintenance
tested control of all train movements etc. In such cases, access is only
“Trains have priority” signs are to be within the TBM for segment permitted under the control of the
Horns tested installed at all level crossings movements, train unloading OBC and with an appropriate Permit
movements and personnel to Work in place
Note: The locomotive should not Cameras are to be installed, tested, movements
be used if any of these systems are certified and working at both ends Pedestrians are only permitted
defective. of all crossings Where flagmen are used they will to cross the track on marked safe
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Inbye and outbye trains will The loco driver will be responsible
signal their intention to move in for carrying out checks to ensure
accordance with local instructions. that there is adequate clearance
Appropriate coloured lights at along the route for the train to travel
the front and rear of the train will safely without risk of colliding with
indicate direction of travel obstructions; adherence to gauge
limits must be ensured
Where local noise restrictions exist,
alternative arrangements will be put Tampering with couplings is
in place for noise restricted times forbidden
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PTWs will be held by the OBC who is Uncoupling trailers Coupling trailers Trains entering the TBM backup
responsible for briefing all relevant
personnel on the content of the The following actions are to be taken The following actions are to be taken The following rules are to be applied for
PTW including the nature of the when uncoupling wagons and trailers: when coupling / uncoupling wagons and all trains entering the TBM backup:
work and number of personnel in the trailers:
work group Apply parking brakes and put The train must signal its arrival by
scotches / chocks in place before Where Manchester gates have been sounding the horn in accordance
Loco drivers are to be continuously uncoupling; no unbraked vehicles installed, they must be kept closed with local procedures and stop in
advised of all PTWs that are should be allowed in the tunnels until the fully coupled train is ready front of the Manchester gate
introduced / signed off during a to move into the tunnel
shift Install the scotch / chock on the No train movements are to take
downhill side of the trailer; if Ensure scotches / chocks are in place place at the rear of the TBM until
PTWs are only signed off when the ‘downhill’ is not clear (or if the before commencing coupling the Back-Up operator on the TBM
work is complete, the site has been vehicle is on level ground), clamps has confirmed to the loco driver
made safe and all members of the should be applied at both back and Connect vehicles using couplers that:
working group are accounted for. A front and secure the safety chain. Safety
PTW may be passed to a subsequent chains must be loose enough to • All personnel are clear of the
working group, but the names of all Verify that brakes are still on allow the trailers to travel round track
outgoing and incoming personnel bends in the tunnel but not so long • No personnel are attempting to
must be recorded in accordance with Disconnect lighting, CCTV and that they are able to touch the track board or disembark from the man
the local PTW procedure telephone cables rider
Connect the hydraulic brake lines.
There will be intermediate stop Disconnect hydraulic brake lines Care must be taken to ensure that The appointed Back-Up Operator
points (crossings and booster ensuring that all supplies are connections are clean and seated will co-ordinate with the Pit Boss
locations) where workers will be isolated as per the operational properly with no leaks. Visual / via two-way radio to sequence the
able to alight, but always within the instructions for the vehicle audible checks are to be carried out. unloading of the train at the various
confines of the PTW and under the Hydraulic pipes must not touch the gantries where the traffic light
control of the OBC Check again that the brake is applied track controls are placed
and that scotches / chocks are firmly
Personnel may only board / in place Connect lighting, CCTV and When the Manchester gate is open
disembark from a Manrider in telephone cables the free access will be indicated with
the tunnels when the Manrider Disconnect the safety chain and a green light indicating permission
is stationary in an appropriately then uncouple the vehicle Once all the above connections to move inbye. The Manchester gate
designated area have been completed the scotches opens only through hand operation
The vehicle may now be left / chocks may be removed and the controlled by the appointed Back-Up
All derailments must be reported vehicle can then be moved Operator
for appropriate investigation,
identification of trends and NOTE: Vehicles should not be moved until
implementation of corrective the driver has confirmed that the train is
actions. Should a derailment occur, fully functional.
local procedures for re-railing are to
be followed
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The locations for stopping the train Track inspections and maintenance In the event of a derailment,
will be marked on the gantries and any affected track must be fully
indicated by a switch of the traffic Track inspection and maintenance inspected and appropriate remedial
light to red. Entry to the rear of the activities will be completed by a action taken where necessary
TBM must be at creeping speed dedicated track maintenance team on
a scheduled basis (additional works will Spillage of materials that may
One long blast on the loco horn will be carried out as necessary). This work affect safe train operation will be
be used to indicate that the loco has will be compliant with the following: reported to the OBC who will make
stopped moving and brakes have arrangements with the Pit Boss
been applied. Personnel entering or Local processes will be in place to / Tunnel Superintendents for the
leaving the man rider will only do detail routine maintenance, planned spillage to be cleared as soon as
so when given the all clear by the preventive maintenance, breakdown practical
appointed Back-Up Operator repair protocols and re-railing
procedures Track geometry will be checked
Once the train is unloaded it will (gauge and rail inclination). Special
leave outbye the TBM backup at Local processes should include attention is to be paid to track at the
creeping speed once a blue light is information on when train portals and sections with very small
displayed movements are to be stopped radius (<40-50m) in order to avoid
for emergency maintenance (e.g. derailments
The Appointed Back-Up Operator will submerged track, build up of grease
check before permitting movement in points etc.) Checks are to be carried out on the
of the man rider that no personnel different geometrical parameters of
are attempting to board the train The Designated Person / Persons the California crossings in order to
before it departs undertaking track maintenance avoid derailments
must be known / communicated to
Once the operation is complete, drivers and other tunnel personnel Following any change to the
the loco will not be permitted to track, gauge is to be checked and
move off until the appointed Back- All track maintenance and inspection movements only permitted when
Up Operator has indicated to the activities must be carried out under confirmation is given that gauge is
loco driver that no personnel are a Permit to Work issued by the OBC correct
attempting to board or disembark
from the man rider Any track defects are to be reported Personnel working on the railway
to the OBC as soon as they are will wear the appropriate PPE and
Immediately prior to moving off the identified, by whoever identifies will operate under a Permit to
loco driver will sound three blasts them Work in accordance with the local
of the loco horn to indicate that the procedure
loco is moving outbye In order to avoid derailments, the
track will be inspected visually The invert is to be kept clear
during the routine maintenance of hazards as far as reasonably
shift. Bolts will be retightened as practicable; the underside of the
necessary rails must be visible above any muck
in the invert
Visual inspections are carried out
following any change to the track;
fishplate bolts as well as any other
clips and fixings are to be physically
checked
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Loading and unloading (yard) Loco and train maintenance Refuelling
The following are to be applied for The locomotives and trailers are Refuelling will be at a dedicated
loading and unloading activities: to be checked and maintained and segregated area as far from the
according to the manufacturer’s works area as practicable
The yardman is responsible for operation manual
supervising the loading/unloading of The refuelling point will be in open
all plant, equipment and materials Maintenance is only to be carried out air; fuel will be obtained using a
onto / off of trains by competent personnel appointed hose and trigger nozzle from a tank
in accordance with the requirements located on the surface
On each trip to and from the of BS 6164 : 2011
yard and TBM a record is to be The trigger is to be locked off when
maintained of what has been A record is to be maintained of all not in use
loaded / unloaded onto each loco; maintenance and repairs carried out
the departure time is also to be on the loco and trailers Bulk spill containment, fire
recorded extinguisher and oil binder will be in
Where a defect has been identified place as close to the fuelling point as
When loading / unloading in the yard that makes the loco / train unfit for practicable
the yardman and the loco driver must safe use, it is not to be used until
make sure materials are: appropriate remedial action has Leaving the nozzle unattended while
been taken refuelling is underway is prohibited
Correctly loaded Loading and unloading (TBM) in all circumstances; if it is necessary
Maintenance and repairs are only to leave the refuelling point the
Secured to prevent them from The Pit Boss (or in his absence the to be carried out in designated nozzle must be removed and
moving lead miner) and the loco driver must areas. It is forbidden to carry out replaced in its’ retainer on the pump
make sure that a competent person any maintenance / repair activities
Not in excess of the maximum load supervises the loading/unloading of outside the designated areas Communications protocols
for the loco the loco. This includes ensuring that the EXCEPT when the train has failed
load is: in the tunnel and must be repaired OBCs are to have overall responsibility
before it can be moved for management of communications. In
Correctly loaded all cases:
Use of new plant
Secured to prevent movement Instructions issued by the OBC are
The Tunnel Manager must approve to be followed UNLESS it is believed
Within the maximum load limit for any new plant that is to be used in that the instruction may present a
the vehicle the tunnel risk
Within the maximum gauge limit for All plant must be recorded on the
the track asset register and regularly checked
and maintained in accordance with
The Pit Boss (or in his absence the lead manufacturers recommendations
miner) and the loco driver must sign
the loading note and train log book to Maintenance records are to be kept
certify the load as being correct and for the new piece of plant, along
safe to travel. with records for all other plant
currently in use
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Instructions issued by the OBC take precedence over all other instructions relating
to the railway UNLESS it is believed that the instruction may present a risk
Emergencies
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Section B1 The maintenance plan.
General This is the structured set of tasks that include the activities, procedures, means
and the working time required to carry out the maintenance task
All rail vehicles are required to be The limit values for components
maintained in accordance with a which must not be exceeded It contains a description of the maintenance activities which include the following:
maintenance plan. in service shall be stated. The
possibility to specify running • Disassembly / assembly drawings & instructions necessary for correct assembly /
The organisation responsible for restrictions in degraded mode (limit disassembly of replaceable parts
management of the construction value reached) can be considered
railway must obtain the maintenance • Maintenance criteria
documentation which details vehicle Records of maintenance work
maintenance activities from the vehicle carried out • Checks and tests
manufacturer. Maintenance activities • Tools and materials required to undertake the task
include all activities necessary such
as inspections, monitoring, tests, • Consumables required to undertake the task
measurements, repairs, replacements
• Personal protective safety provision and equipment
and adjustments.
• Necessary tests and procedures to be undertaken after each maintenance operation
Maintenance activities are split into: before re-entry in to service of rolling stock
Corrective maintenance (repair) foreseeable situations. This includes functional and schematic diagrams of the
systems or IT-based fault finding systems
Maintenance documentation should
include the following:
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The maintenance plan shall, as a The speedometer test shall cover Trainborne signalling and
minimum, set out the requirements the whole range of the speed communications equipment
for (where fitted): indicating equipment. The test, shall
cover: All signalling and communications
• Brake disc integrity, condition and equipment shall be managed
dimensions • The accuracy of readings to ensure that its integrity and
• Brake pad and brake block performance remains compliant with
• Intermittent or jerky operations
integrity and dimensions its specification
• Clarity and cleanliness of
• Brake rigging (pins, bushes and indicators and correct operation The maintenance requirements for
associated equipment) of associated lighting each item of trainborne signalling
• Integrity of operating devices, • The integrity of connections and communication equipment shall
reservoirs, hoses, cocks, and components that cannot be be developed to control the risks
pipework, safety loops and included in the equipment test which would arise from failure of any
associated equipment part the system
As a minimum, speedometer and
Rail vehicle structure speed control system testing shall The maintenance requirements Other equipment
be undertaken in the following for trainborne signalling and
Vehicles shall be maintained so that circumstances: communication equipment shall be Consideration shall be given to the
the body and running gear remain documented following during the production of
structurally sound and safe • When a wheelset has been the maintenance plan. The list is not
replaced Maintenance requirements shall exhaustive or necessarily representative
Vehicles shall be maintained so that form part of the rail vehicle of all types of vehicles used on
• When a wheelset has been construction railways.
the connections between the body re-profiled
maintenance plan for the vehicle
and running gear remain structurally
sound and safe • When the speed indicating The procedures to ensure Buffers:
equipment, speed control system configuration control of any
Prescribed tolerances must be or their components have been software and hardware shall also • Heights
checked and maintained – this disturbed, adjusted, repaired or be documented in the maintenance
replaced • Integrity and condition
includes all components, assemblies plan
and systems • When there has been a report • Greasing
of a malfunction of the speed Headlights
Speed indicating equipment indicating equipment or speed Drawgear:
control system The maintenance plan shall set out a
The maintenance plan must • When there has been a report
method for testing the functionality • Dimensions
include a method for testing speed questioning the accuracy of the and alignment of the headlights
• Rubber condition
indicating equipment – this must speed indicating equipment or
include acceptable tolerances. If speed control system Testing of the headlights shall be • Integrity and condition
readings are outside this tolerance, carried out at a periodicity to reflect
• Following an allegation of • Operation
the speed indicating equipment the use and working environment of
exceeding the speed limit the vehicle
must be corrected before the vehicle
re-enters service
Roles and Competencies The Track Inspector shall: The Operations Board Controller (OBC)
shall:
General Mechanical Superintendent Be responsible for carrying out
inspection and maintenance Provide protection for track
This Section defines the general duties The Mechanical Superintendent (or of track, California crossings, inspectors whilst undertaking
and competence requirements of equivalent) shall: sleepers, fishplates and associated track maintenance and inspection
personnel with a role in maintaining components to the standards activities
track, crossovers and associated Be responsible for ensuring that prescribed in the contractors’ track
equipment on the construction a track maintenance programme maintenance procedures Communicate with all locomotive
railway. It should be referred to when is in place covering all tunnel drivers when track inspectors are
clarification is required on specific railways track, California crossings, Have received training and hold working in the tunnel
responsibilities. sleepers, fishplates and associated the necessary competence in the
components inspection and maintenance of track Arrange the safe system of work
The role titles used below may not so the location of track inspectors
necessarily correspond with job titles in Ensure that all track and associated Report any track defects to the working in the tunnel is known
the Contractors’ organisation, however equipment is inspected on a regular Operations Board Controller (OBC)
the Contractor will be expected to basis and to a pre-determined and Mechanical Superintendent Note: The Contractor shall ensure that
demonstrate that the responsibilities frequency (see section C3 of this there is continuous cover for this post at all
listed below have been discharged by Best Practice Guide) Be responsible for maintaining a times.
a competent person with sufficient record of all track inspections Where there is a permanent single line
knowledge and experience. Ensure that a forward-looking running arrangement (i.e. only one train
programme is in place covering the Hold CPCS Certification on the track at a given time), it will not be
inspection and maintenance of track necessary to engage an OBC, but only if
and associated components
General duties and competence requirements
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Section C2 Section C3
Tunnel Tracks Work Permit Tunnel Track Maintenance Works
Arranging the Track Works Permit Issuing the Tunnel Track Works Permit Track Inspection Programme Track Inspections
Before any track inspection or The OBC will sign the The Mechanical Superintendent The Track Inspection Programme
maintenance work is carried out, Tunnel Track Works will develop a forward-looking shall ensure that every section of
the Track Inspector (or other person Permit and the permit programme of track inspections track is inspected at least once every
undertaking work on or about the track) will then be approved covering a 12 month period 2 weeks
shall report to the OBC to arrange for by the Mechanical
a Permit to Work – the Tunnel Track Superintendent, Tunnel The Tunnel Track Inspection The track inspection will be
Works Permit - to be issued. The OBC Superintendent, Pit Programme will detail the sections undertaken on foot under adequate
will raise the Tunnel Track Works Permit Boss or other nominated of track to be inspected on a lighting conditions. Where 2 or more
which will specify, as a minimum: person named in the contractor’s local particular track patrol, identified by lines exist on a stretch of track, each
procedure. segment ring number line shall be walked separately
The location of the works to be
carried out A permit to work must be issued when The Tunnel Track Inspection The track inspection will include a
entry to the tunnel is required to carry Programme will also define any visual examination of the condition
The names and details of persons out track inspection or maintenance components, for example California of the track and identification of any
undertaking the track inspection and duties, irrespective of whether train Crossings, which require specialised rail defects, pitting, track spread or
maintenance works movements are taking place or not. inspections other than a normal rail buckles
Arrangements for issuing the Tunnel Track Works Permit
visual check
The means of communication Cancelling the Tunnel Track Works At regular intervals defined in the
between the Track Inspector and the Permit Additional visual track inspections contractor’s track maintenance
OBC during the works
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Track Bed Inspections of the California Crossing The section of track patrolled –
shall include: identified by segment ring numbers
The track inspection shall include a
visual examination of the sleepers & A visual check of the crossing, The line patrolled, where more than
track bed, which will take place as part including the switch blades, for signs one exists
of the track inspection, including: of damage, corrosion, wear and
obstructions in the switch blades Nature of any defects identified
Loose or missing Pandrol clips, or
other rail to sleeper fixture A check of the movement of the Any work that was identified from
switch blades from normal to the inspection that could not be
Broken or damaged sleepers reverse positions and back completed at the time
Loose or damaged “anchors” which Application of mineral or bearing Overall remarks on the condition of
connect the sleepers to the concrete California Crossings grease to the moving parts of the the track and any potential defects
segments switch blades which could arise before the next
California Crossings represent a higher scheduled inspection
Build up of oil, waste material, or risk of derailment than plain line track A visual check of the mechanical
excessive water on or around the and therefore an enhanced inspection parts of the California Crossing,
track bed regime shall be adopted. to include the tie rods, stabilisers,
section connections, point levers and
Fishplates and bolts The frequency of inspections of spring mechanisms
California Crossings and associated
The track inspection shall include a switches shall be at least twice weekly. In the case of a post-derailment
visual examination of the fishplates and Inspections shall be undertaken by the inspection, the Track Inspector shall
fishplate bolts, which will take place as Track Inspector and recorded on the observe train movements in both
part of the track inspection, for: contractor’s record of track inspection. directions over the crossing to check
the operation
Loose or missing fishplate bolts Inspections of California Crossings shall
additionally be undertaken following Records of Track Inspections
Broken or cracked fishplates any report of rough ride, derailment or
other malfunction reported to the OBC. A bespoke record of track inspections
Condition of the grease between the and maintenance shall be kept for
fishplate, the fishplate bolts and every track inspection. The completion
rails of the record of track inspection shall
be defined in the contractor’s track
Where “dry joints” are detected, the inspection procedures.
fishplate bolts will be loosened, grease
will be applied to the rail edges of the The record of track inspection shall
fishplate and bolts, then the bolts include the following information, as a
shall be re-tightened using a torque minimum:
spanner to the setting prescribed in
the contractor’s track maintenance The date and time of the track
procedure. inspection
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Section D1
Additional Information
Glossary of terms used in this Guide
MC Movement Controller
BS 6164:2011
Code of practice for health and safety in tunnelling in the construction industry
BS EN 1889-2:2003
Machines for underground mines – Mobile Machines working underground - Safety
Phonetic alphabet
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