HSE Newsletter Issue 83 November

Railway Group Standards

Document Number Title Issue Replaces

RIS-3701-TOM Rail Industry 2 Issue 1
standard for a
confidential
reporting system
for rail staff

Purpose:-This document is a standard on the basic requirements of a confidential
reporting system for rail staff

Change:- Replaces issue one following 60-month review. New requirement for transport
operators to support the sharing of learning from reports and analysis to improve safety
across the rail industry. Editorial changes throughout.

Compliance Date:- 07/12/2019

Personnel Requiring Awareness Briefing
All personnel that wish to report a confidential incident.

Network Rail Standards

New / Replaced Network Rail Standards in issue 113

Document Title Issue Compliance
Reference Date
NR/L2/CIV/072 Wind Loading of Overhead Line
Equipment and Structures 2 07/12/2019
NR/L2/CIV/171 Examinations, Inspections and
Assessments of Buildings & 2 01/04/2021
NR/L3/CIV/006 Architecture Assets: Structures and
NR/L3/CIV/028 Structures, Tunnels and Operational 9 01/04/2021
NR/L3/CIV/187 Property Examinations 6 07/12/2019
NEW Reporting of Structures and 1 07/12/2019
NR/L2/ELP/27314 Operational Property safety related 2 07/12/2019
NR/L3/ELP/3091 Coastal and Estuarine Asset 5 07/12/2019
NR/L3/ELP/25000 Management Plans
NEW Construction Assurance for Overhead 1 01/03/2020
NR/L3/ELP/27051 Contact Systems
NR/L3/MTC/ DC Conductor Rail Electrified Lines 6 02/01/2020
RCS0216 Working Instructions 15 07/12/2019
NR/L1/OPS/010 Electrical Safety Measures for Working 13 07/12/2019
NR/L2/OPS/015 on the Operational Railway with
Overhead Electrification (Trial Areas 2 07/19/2019
NR/L2/OPS/031 Working Instructions for DC Electrified
Lines in the Liverpool Area 10 07/03/2020
NR/L3/OPS/021 2 07/12/2019
NR/L3/OPS/045 Risk Control Manual 8 07/12/2019
NR/L3/OPS/251 3 07/09/2019
NR/L2/OTK/5201 Signals Passed at Danger (SPAD) and 3 07/09/2019
NR/GN/RMVP/ Signal Reversions Affecting Trains 4 N/A
27078 Working of Passenger Trains Over
NR/GN/RMVP/ Non-Passenger Lines 2 N/A
27235 Assessing and assuring the impact of
operational risks relating to changes to
the train plan

Weather Management Manual Index

National Operating Procedures Index

Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone /
UAS) Operations

Vegetation Management Manual

Routine Inspection and Maintenance
of diesel and Electrically Driven Air
Compressor Installations
Guidance for the Specification, Design
and Maintenance of Hydraulic Fluid
Power Systems

Note.
Please Review the changes to the standards detailed above against your company controlled
document list. Details of any changes are in the Network Rail briefing report attached to this
newsletter

Network Rail Standards

New / Replaced Network Rail Standards in issue 113

Document Acquisition of Railbound Vehicles and Issue Compliance
Reference On Track Plant Date
NR/L2/RMVP/ Operation and Use of Railbound
0001 Vehicles and On Track Plant 2 07/12/2019
NR/L2/RMVP/ Assurance, Performance & Monitoring 3 07/12/2019
0002 of Railbound Vehicles and On Track 2 07/12/2019
NR/L2/RMVP/ Management of Maintenance and
0003 Change for Railbound Vehicles and On 4 07/12/2019
Track Plant
NR/L2/RMVP/ Wheelsets and Axle Bearing Manual 3 07/12/2019
0090 3 07/12/2019
Examination of Pressure Vessels
NR/L2/RMVP/
1332
NR/L2/RMVP/27178

NR/L1/RSK/001 Network Rail Risk Policy 3 07/12/2019

NR/L2/RSK/001 Enterprise Risk Management 4 07/12/2019
4 07/12/2019
NR/L2/SCO/306 Disposal of Redundant Assets 1 07/12/2019
NR/L3/SCO/306 On-Track Machines (OTMs) Driver and
NEW Operations Standards Manual 7 07/12/2019
NR/L3/SCO/313
On-Track Machines (OTMs) Driver and
Operations Standards Manual

NR/GN/SIG/50013 Methodology for the demonstration of
compatibility with route relay and solid
state interlockings 2 N/A

NR/L2/SIG/19820 Signalling and Level Crossing Product 4 07/12/2019
Specifications

NR/L2/SIG/30009 Signalling Principles Handbook 17 07/12/2019

NR/L2/SIG/30035 Signalling and Level Crossing Scheme 4 07/12/2019
Approval Process

NR/L3/TEL/30170 Maintenance of Public Address Voice 2 07/12/2019
Alarm (PAVA) Equipment

NR/GN/TRK/065 NR 60 Mark 2 Standardised S&C – 2 N/A
Assembly and Maintenance

NR/GN/TRK/7001 Index of Track Work Information Sheets 16 N/A
NR/L2/TRK/001 (TWI) 13 07/12/2019
Note.
Inspection and Maintenance of
Permanent Way

Please Review the changes to the standards detailed above against your company controlled
document list. Details of any changes are in the Network Rail briefing report attached to this
newsletter

Network Rail Standards

New / Replaced Network Rail Standards in issue 113

Document Gauge Compatibility Certification and Issue Compliance
Reference Gauging Delegated Authority Date
NR/L2/TRK/036
Inspection and Repair to Control the Risk 3 07/12/2019
NR/L2/TRK/053 of Derailment at Switches 8 07/12/2019
1 07/12/2019
NR/L2/TRK/9020 Structural Expansion Joints - Design, 31 07/12/2019
NEW Installation and Maintenance 4 07/12/2019
NR/L3/TRK/003 1 N/A
NR/L3/TRK/3406 Index of Track Engineering Forms

NR/GN/XNG/30048 Design, installation and maintenance of
NEW modular bearer joints

Index of Level Crossings Bowties

Note.
Please Review the changes to the standards detailed above against your company controlled
document list. Details of any changes are in the Network Rail briefing report attached to this
newsletter

Network Rail Standards

Document Number Title Issue Replaces

NR/L3/ELP/3091 DC Conductor 5 Issue 4
Rail Electrified
Lines Working
Instruction

Purpose:- This work instruction sets out the requirements for persons working on or near
3rd rail Dc electrified lines.

Change:-
NR/L3/ELP/3091 is now a modularised Work Instruction with 19 modules:

•Standard (NR/L3/ELP/3091)
•Followed by 11 main modules, (identified from 1 - 11); and
•8 supporting modules (identified from A to H).

It is important to note that this update of the Work Instruction has not encompassed any
technical changes to the content and essentially it is the original instructions separated out
into the relevant modules. There are a number of minor changes to the text to aid clarity
and understanding.
The modules mimic the isolation process from planning an isolation through the
implementation and restoration after an isolation. As such, Procedure A and Procedure B
are now split across a number of modules, associated with the processes of each module.
Two Modules (Module 5 & Module B) are intentionally blank at this time since the current
instructions do not cater for the required content. These two modules will be updated in the
near future.
Compliance Date:- 07/12/2019

Personnel Requiring Awareness Briefing
all operatives working on on near DC electrified lines.

Network Rail Standards

Document Number Title Issue Replaces

NR/L2/OTK/5201 Vegetation 3 Issue 2
Management
Manual

Purpose:- Lineside vegetation management is a process that uses risk assessment to
contribute to the safe running of the railway infrastructure.

Change:-
This update is provided to;
1.strengthening the messages of responsible management lineside habitats
2.align timeframes for rectification of vegetation encroachment on to OLE with those
published by E&P.
3.align the requirements when undertaking work within risk zones of OLE with those
published by E&P.
4.clarify requirements following post implementation review feedback.
Vegetation Management Manual has been updated to include requirements for the
responsible management of the lineside estate and its habitats in line with government
lineside policy.
Module 1 Vegetation inspection and risk assessment has been updated to align
immediate action and corrective action timeframes for vegetation encroaching on OLE with
those published within E&P standards.
Module 02 Vegetation management requirements has been updated to take cognisance
of responsible lineside management when undertaking work in line with government
lineside policy and to reflect safety requirements when undertaking work in proximity to
OLE as detailed within E&P standards.
Compliance Date:- 07/12/2019

Personnel Requiring Awareness Briefing
All operatives and managers involved in vegetation control

M&EE Codes of Practice

Document Number Title Issue Replaces

COP OOO1 Competency 8 Issue 7
standard for On-
Track Plant

Purpose:-This Code of Practice provides guidance on the competency requirements for
operators of On Track Plant (OTP) on railway infrastructures other than where the
Infrastructure Manager has a mandated competency management scheme. This guidance
is in addition to competencies required to operate the machine in a non-rail environment.

Change:-Re-issued following detailed review
Compliance Date:- July 2019

Personnel Requiring Awareness Briefing
All operatives involved in the management of OTP competencies.

Document Number Title Issue Replaces

COP OO22 Pulling Rail with 2 Issue 1
road-Rail Excavator

Purpose:- This Code of Practice provides good practice in the safe pulling of continuous
welded rail (CWR) and to minimise the risk of damage to the CWR or infrastructure.

Change:General review, competence aligned with infrastructure manager’s requirements.
Removal of table A.2. addition of 1.1.5 pulling around a curve
Compliance Date:- July 2019

Personnel Requiring Awareness Briefing
all operatives involved in the planning and pulling off rails on NRMI.

Safety Alert

Title: Line Blockage Irregularity – Wallington Viaduct

Date: 28/10/19
Distribution: All staff

Priority level: High

Overview

When handing back a planned Line Blockage where the protecting signal was
an automatic signal, the Signaller was not informed until after the signal had

been returned back to normal working.

Action Required

Upon completion of the work, the Coss/SWL or Competent Person must
contact the Signaller before operating an Automatic Signal, you must:

• Confirm the line is clear and safe, all group members are aware
that the line is to be open.

• Only remove the Additional Protection if agreed with the signaller
or permissible within the rule book.

• Get the Signaller’s permission to place the key in the switch and
operate it.

• Operate the key and then check that the signal has returned back
to a ‘Proceed’ aspect.

• Confirm with the signaller the signal is at a ‘Proceed’ aspect.
• Unless a Local Instruction exists, the Signaller will cancel the

Authority Number.

Safety Ref: 02 Issued by Darren Wood Colas Rail

A COSS, SWL or IWA may be asked to undertake protection p
the operation of an Automatic Signal for the purpose of protect

If you are going to use the Signal Post Replacement
Switch, you first make sure the signal is showing a
proceed aspect (NOT RED). If it is showing a proceed
aspect, you must:

• Get the Signaller’s permission to place the key in
the switch and operate it.

• Operate the key and then check that the signal has
gone to danger.

• Tell the signaller the signal is at danger.
• Remove the key.
• If the signal is displaying a red aspect when you

arrive, you must tell the Signaller and ask for further
instructions.
• The time the signal is keyed to danger is recorded
on the NR3180 (Line Blockage form)

procedures relating to
ting the line

Automatic

Replacing the Signal to Automatic

• Confirm the line is clear and safe, all
group members are aware that the line is
to be open.

• Only remove the Additional Protection if
agreed with the signaller or permissible
within the rule book.

• Get the Signaller’s permission to place the key in the
switch and operate it.

• Operate the key and then check that the signal has
returned back to a ‘Proceed’ aspect.

• Confirm with the signaller the signal is at a ‘Proceed
aspect.

• Remove the key.
• Record this within the documentation provided.

e
d’

Loc
Sw

cating the SPRS (Signal Post Replacement
witch)

• Not all SPRS’s will be close to or within sight of
the signal aspect.

• Ensure that you have a safe system of work at all
times.

• Always check to confirm the correct switch is
being operated for the protecting signal(s), this is
to be done when placing the signal to danger and
when returning to proceed.

• If a competent person has been given the
responsibility to operate the Automatic then a full
briefing and checking of understanding must take
place led by the PIC/Coss/SWL.

• In some areas of the UK the Signaller will have
the ability to operate an Automatic signal directly
from the signal box, this is where the SPRS is
located if not at the signal.

Line Blockages – Rule B

In plain English, where it has been found to be easi
protection the rule book update is seeking Planners
protection whenever possible.
Please ensure these conversations happen during t

Book HB8 Update

ier to plan a Line Blockage with just Signal Only
s and Responsible Managers to plan for additional
the planning stages of your work.