scope:

This standard applies to all track asset walkways.

This standard does not apply to the following:

a) walkways that are sited on a non-ballasted underbridge;

b) the structure forming a walkway where it is an integral part of a bridge or other structure adjacent to or supporting the track. This is covered by the Civil Engineer (LU)'s standard;

c) walkways within buildings.

This standard covers the categorisation, location, design, construction, demarcation, signage, inspection and maintenance of track asset walkways. It includes access points and routes to track asset walkways.

Where it is mandatory that any of the supporting information in Section 5 of this standard is to be applied, the appropriate requirement is set in Section 3.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the requirements for the design, inspection and maintenance of track asset walkways and access thereto.