3.1 Possession program development process

The Network Planning Manager in consultation with all relevant internal stakeholders and TAHE will develop a draft possession program, covering the period 1 July to 30 June, to align with the proposed delivery of routine maintenance and annual works plan programs.
The draft possession program will consider the following:
– Identification of opportunities for aligned possessions.
– Identification of passenger and mandatory path freight service disruptions from non-aligned possessions.
– Potential requirement for rescheduling of passenger or mandatory path freight services.
– Proposed works under the AWP.
– Scheduled routine maintenance requirements, such as ultrasonic testing, track recording car operations, etc.
– Service provision requirements under rail operator access agreements.
– Known special events and related passenger train service demand.
– Project planning advice from internal stakeholders including;

– Resource availability.
– Long lead time materials
– Procurement tenders
– Any other known service delivery requirements.
The Flowchart in Figure 1 highlights the track possession program development process.