Rule 3000 – PLANNING WORK IN THE RAIL CORRIDOR

1. Purpose ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3
2. General …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
2.1. Accessing the Rail Corridor ……………………………………………………………….. 3
3. Protection Officer ……………………………………………………………………………………… 3
4. Assessing Safety ……………………………………………………………………………………… 4
4.1. Use of Plant Near or Work Above the Danger Zone ……………………………… 5
5. Multiple Access Providers …………………………………………………………………………. 5
6. Level Crossings ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
7. Methods for Working Safely on Track …………………………………………………………. 6
7.1. Running Lines in the Network Outside Depots …………………………………….. 6
7.2. In Depots ………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
8. Local Possession Authority ……………………………………………………………………….. 7
9. Track Occupancy Authority ……………………………………………………………………….. 7
10. Absolute Signal Blocking …………………………………………………………………………… 8
11. Lookout Working ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8
12. Walking in the Danger Zone ………………………………………………………………………. 9
13. Reference ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9
14. Effective Date ………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9