A TOA is used to close a defined portion of Track for a specified period.
A TOA is issued to the PO and gives Exclusive Occupancy.
A single Worksite, including equipment and associated Rail Traffic may occupy the
portion of Track defined by the TOA.
The Track may be broken or Obstructed
Rule 3000 – PLANNING WORK IN THE RAIL CORRIDOR
1. Purpose
2. General
2.1. Accessing the Rail Corridor
3. Protection Officer
4. Assessing Safety
4.1. Use of Plant Near or Work Above the Danger Zone
5. Multiple Access Providers
6. Level Crossings
7. Methods for Working Safely on Track
7.1. Running Lines in the Network Outside Depots
7.2. In Depots
8. Local Possession Authority
9. Track Occupancy Authority
10. Absolute Signal Blocking
11. Lookout Working
12. Walking in the Danger Zone
13. Reference
14. Effective Date