scope:

This module applies to those parts of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (known as Network Rail) controlled infrastructure equipped with the 1500V d.c. overhead line system, and therefore the requirements of 25kV a.c. Electrified Lines as defined in this standard apply to the Sunderland d.c. overhead line, except where indicated in this module.

This module applies to Network Rail personnel and Network Rail's contractors and contains mandatory statements applicable to other persons.

Train Operating Companies may, as best practice, apply this module on infrastructure they control.

This module does not include the following:

• Work on or about Network Rail controlled infrastructure equipped with the 750v d.c. overhead line system.

Purpose

This module sets out the actions to be taken to avoid danger from the presence ofthe D.C. overhead electrified lines specific to the Sunderland network, and is laid out to provide a consistent approach to working on or about 1500V d.c. Electrified Lines.