Before Authorising the TOA, the Train Controller must make sure that:
another Work On Track Authority is not in use within the proposed limits;
approaching Rail Traffic can be Restrained at the ends of the Section that includes
the proposed limits;
any Rail Traffic holding a Authority for Unidirectional movement has Cleared the
limits of the proposed Worksite by confirming with the PO;
o the Rail Traffic Identification Number of the lead Vehicle of a Train or the last
Vehicle of a Track Vehicle movement;
o the location of the Rail Traffic with the Rail Traffic Crew; or
o the Section is Clear.
Rail Traffic that is Stabled and not associated with the TOA and is within the limits
of the TOA, must not be Authorised to move;
Rail Traffic associated with the TOA within the limits has been identified and is being
managed as agreed by the PO and the Train Controller;
the PO knows about any existing obstructions; and
Blocking Facilities have been applied to prevent Unauthorised entry into the
proposed limits by Rail Traffic.
The Train Controller must confirm with the PO the:
name and contact details of the PO;
type of work;
intended start and finish times; and
Location using one or more of the following identifiers:
o a kilometre sign and section;
o station name;
o Overhead line Equipment (OLE) structure number;
o a Points number;
o a Signal number;
o an observance of Points or Signal Aspect change;
o a kilometre marker;
o permanent structures, such as bridge, roadway or overpass used only in
conjunction with one of the above identifiers; or
o another identifier.