scope:

Introduction

This Track Work Instruction covers how to manage the problems associated with BR1 track. (BR1 track is flat bottom rail on BR1 baseplates fitted with elastic spikes on timber sleepers). It is usually jointed. However, some has been welded to create CWR where the elastic spikes have been enhanced with additional fastenings). See also separate instructions:

TWI 2G092 How to use a dynamic track gauge

TWI 2B008 How to recognise ballast type

TWI 2P003 How to lubricate fishplates

TWI 2P026 How to carry out joint straightening

TWI 2P040 How to joint shim

TWI 3C015 How to manage rail creep

TWI 3C026 How to manage dynamic gauge spread

TWI 3P067 How to plan & organise rail adjusting

TWI 4G002 How to formulate a strategy for track maintenance and renewal

TWI 4G013 How to produce an annual maintenance plan RT/CE/S/103 Track Inspection Requirements