1 Background

The Network Access Manuals underpin the Network Access Strategy which details the approach and the available options to access the fixed assets for routine maintenance, Major Periodic Maintenance, Transport for NSW project delivery partners for major capital growth projects and access for external party works.
The Network Access Manuals describe the processes Sydney Trains uses to formally approve access to the rail network bounded by Bomaderry, Macarthur, Bowenfels and Hamilton, for maintenance and capital works, the planning, scheduling and coordination of the scopes of work and the management of the track possession and associated works on the day of the possession.
This Network Access Manual:
• Details the planning and coordination required to deliver a possession
• Provides advice on the processes to gain approval for track access to deliver a scope of work for the purpose of maintenance and construction activities;
• Describes how to meet Sydney Trains obligations in respect of delivery and support TfNSW objectives. This document does not alter any of the requirements and/or responsibilities associated with Network access as detailed in:
– RailSafe Network Rules and Procedures
– Safe Notices
Any person seeking to carry out a scope of work in a possession must follow the relevant process in this manual and supported by a collection of individual Management Processes that describe the requirements for scheduling, planning, management, risk consideration, coordination of work train and track vehicle movements to ensure the delivery of work scopes to plan and manage the track possession on the day.