The Competent Worker in charge of a RRV must obtain an RRVA from the Train
Controller responsible for the area over which the Vehicle is to Travel; or
When the RRV is Travelling from one area of control to an adjoining area of control, the
Travel Authority will continue on the RRVA issued.
The RRVA will be transferred to the Train Controller of the adjoining area and both
Train Controllers will sign the RRVA as acceptance of the transfer.
Before Authorising an RRVA, the Train Controller must make sure that:
any Rail Traffic holding a Unidirectional Authority has Cleared the starting point of
the proposed RRVA and will not be returning;
the Competent Worker knows about existing obstructions;
the Competent Worker understands and agrees to the limits of the RRVA;
they confirm Location by means of a Track Circuit Shorting Clip;
Blocking Facilities have been applied to prevent Unauthorised, entry by Rail Traffic
into the RRVA limits; and
the Competent Worker is advised when Blocking Facilities have been applied.
Before moving into the Section the Competent Worker must:
confirm Blocking Facilities have been applied by repeating back to the Train
Controller the details of the Blocking;
record the Blocking on the RRVA;
ensure that all Points are correctly set; and
obtain the Train Controller’s verbal approval to PROCEED.