scope:

This module states the requirements for maintaining the integrity and safe and efficient operation of the Overhead Line Equipment, through attention to the position of the overhead line equipment relative to the track, to traction bonding, and to automatic power control inductors.

It is applicable to Network Rail personnel and to Network Rail's contractors.

To provide a consistent approach to working on or about Overhead Line Equipment, Train Operating Companies may, as best practice, apply this standard to infrastructure they control.

This module also includes:

• Work on or about any future sections of electrification on Network Rail controlled infrastructure and areas required to adopt a process for securing points of disconnection to form points of isolation to use the Supplementary Isolation Process (Module X).

• Planning of isolations, testing and earthing of overhead line equipment on Network Rail controlled infrastructure equipped with 750V d.c. overhead line system (Sheffield Tram Train - Module Y).

• Planning of isolations, testing and earthing of overhead line equipment on Network Rail controlled infrastructure equipped with 1500V d.c. overhead line system (Sunderland Metro Systems Operating Area - Module Z).

Purpose

Compliance with this module will preserve the integrity of the Overhead Line Equipment and promote its safe and efficient operation through requirements and controls for its physical condition, electrical continuity and relationship with other infrastructure systems.

NOTE: Further requirements for working on or about the electrified lines are contained in the Rule Book Module AC (GE/RT8000/AC) and Handbook HB16 (GE/RT8000/HB16).