2.3.2 secondary non-aligned possessions

These are track possessions that are;
a. Not aligned possessions, or
b. For lines or sections noted in Table 4, or
c. Proposed for lines or sections noted in Table 3 that do not require cancellation of, or delays to, passenger
or mandatory pathed freight services, or
d. Proposed for works noted in Table 5, or
e. That allow train services to continue operating under ‘block working’, or similar arrangements provided for
under the CRN Network Rules.

Table 4 – Ad-hoc and Non-passenger Service Lines / Sections
Line / section
Camurra – Weemelah
Wee Waa – Walgett
Burren Junction – Merrywinebone
Bogan Gate interface – Tottenham
Stockinbingal interface – Griffith
Temora – Lake Cargelligo
Ungarie – Naradhan
Griffith – Hillston
Troy Junction interface – Coonamble
The Rock interface – Boree Creek
Nevertire – Warren South
Notice periods for secondary track possessions are detailed in Table 5.
These notice periods incorporate the time required to produce and distribute CTNs, and to provide rail
operators and other customers sufficient notice of proposed service disruption.

Table 5 – Low Effect Non-aligned Possession Notice Period.
Proposed Works Possession Minimum weeks advice to
Network Planning Manager
(Network Operations)
Minimum weeks advice to rail
operators
Maintenance rolling stock
possession, including
movement of track machines,
SPENO ultrasonic testing, but
does not apply to track
recording car movements.
8 6
Daily works possession. For
completion of RM, MPM or
other works between defined
times within a single 24-hour
period, between defined times
or over defined blocks of time.
The track will be made
available for operation of
services at completion of a
Daily possession, or between
Daily possessions.
8 6
Window works possession.
Where RM, MPM or other
works require track closure for
a period more than [24-hours],
or where multiple blocks of
track closure time over
multiple days are required
between train services to
complete works.