scope:

This module of NR/L2/TRK/001 covers:

a) Inspection by patroller, Section Manager and Track Maintenance Engineer;

b) Inspection requirements and tolerances for

1) wear, 

2) flange back contact, 

3) free wheel clearance, 

4) false flange damage, 

5) gauge, 

6) switch position.

c) inspection and maintenance of S&C components including

1) bearers,

2) slide chairs,

3) baseplates,

4) fastenings,

5) lateral resistance plates.

d) track geometry through S&C;

e) replacement of switch sets and crossings;

f) securing (out of use) and plain lining;

g) hand operated points;

This module does not cover:

h) management of joints (see NR/L2/TRK/001/mod04);

i) visual inspection and ultrasonic testing of rails (see NR/L2/TRK/001/mod06).