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NR/L3/TRK/055 ISSUE 2

Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing

inactive
Organization: NR
Publication Date: 3 September 2016
Status: inactive
Page Count: 22
scope:

This standard specifies the ultrasonic inspection procedure to be applied on running lines and sidings:

a) plain line track;

b) switches and crossings (S&C).

Purpose

This document defines the ultrasonic inspection procedures to be used to inspect track as specified in NR/L2/TRK/001 Inspection and Maintenance of Permanent Way to detect cracks in the rail and prevent rail breaks

Document History

NR/L3/TRK/055 ISSUE 5
December 3, 2022
Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing
This standard specifies the ultrasonic inspection procedure to be applied on running lines and sidings: a) plain line track; b) switches and crossings (S&C). Purpose This document defines the...
NR/L3/TRK/055
December 5, 2020
Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing
This standard specifies the ultrasonic inspection procedure to be applied on running lines and sidings: a) plain line track; b) switches and crossings (S&C). Purpose This document defines the...
NR/L3/TRK/055
March 7, 2020
Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing
This standard specifies the ultrasonic inspection procedure to be applied on running lines and sidings: a) plain line track; b) switches and crossings (S&C). Purpose This document defines the...
NR/L3/TRK/055 ISSUE 2
September 3, 2016
Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing
This standard specifies the ultrasonic inspection procedure to be applied on running lines and sidings: a) plain line track; b) switches and crossings (S&C). Purpose This document defines the...
RT/CE/S/055 ISSUE 1A
February 7, 1998
Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Procedures (aka NR/SP/TRK/055)
The content of this specification is applicable to all Railtrack-approved types of ultrasonic rail testing instruments used by manual rail flaw detector operators when testing rolled steel rails. The...
RT/CE/S/055 ISSUE 1
March 1, 1996
Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Procedures (aka NR/SP/TRK/055)
The content of this specification is applicable to all Railtrack-approved types of ultrasonic rail testing instruments used by manual rail flaw detector operators when testing rolled steel rails. The...
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References

This document references:
NR/L2/TRK/001/MOD08 - Inspection & Maintenance of Permanent Way: Broken or Damaged Rails
Published by NR on December 1, 2012
This module of NR/L2/TRK/001 specifies: a) what are broken or damaged rails; b) the actions to be taken on the discovery of a broken or damaged rail; c) inspection of broken or damaged rails; d)...
This document references:
NR/L2/TRK/001/MOD09 - Inspection & Maintenance of Permanent Way: Loss of Rail Section
Published by NR on December 1, 2012
This module of NR/L2/TRK/001 covers the following (as summarised in Table 1): a) minimum rail depths; b) measurement of sidewear and permitted limits and actions for sidewear; c) gall; d) rail depth...
This document references:
NR/SP/TRK/1110 ISSUE 2 - Qualification and Certification of Non-Destructive Testing Personnel
Published by NR on June 3, 2023
This Written Practice mandates the qualification and certification requirements for personnel undertaking safety related non-destructive testing of rail and associated components on Network Rail...
This document references:
NR RT/CE/S/005 - Rail Testing: Portable Ultrasonic Equipment (aka NR/SP/TRK/005)
Published by NR on August 1, 1996
This specification applies to all portable ultrasonic rail flaw detectors used to carry out the procedures defined in Railtrack Line Specification RT/CE/S/055 Rail Testing - Ultrasonic Procedures....
This document references:
NR RT/CE/S/014 - Rail Testing - Detection Criteria (aka NR/SP/TRK/014)
Published by NR on October 1, 1997
The specification applies to the testing of all rails in Railtrack owned permanent way. It does not cover the detection of defects in alumino-thermic welds or cast crossings. PURPOSE This document...
This document is referenced by:
NR/L3/TRK/055/U17 ISSUE 2 - Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Testing of the Rail Foot for Transverse Cracks Under the Web Using a Roller Search Unit
Published by NR on December 3, 2022
This technique applies to the following: - all pearlitic rails in plain line, switches & crossings (S&C), Adjustment Switches and welds, as far as coupling conditions allow. This procedure is capable...
This document is referenced by:
NR/L3/TRK/055/U20 - Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Testing Procedure for Bolted IsolierstoB IVB 30° Scarf Joints
Published by NR on September 3, 2016
This document is to be used as a supplement to NR/L3/TRK/055 – U1 and specifies the ultrasonic techniques needed to test a bolted IsolierstoB IVB 30° Scarf Joint. This procedure is capable of...
This document is referenced by:
NR/L3/TRK/055/U16 - Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing: Ultrasonic inspection of Fishplated Rail Joints and Bolt Holes Using the Sperry Roller Search Unit Rail Testing System
Published by NR on September 3, 2016
This procedure applies to the following: - all holes =15mm diameter in pearlitic rails in plain line and Switches & Crossings (S&C) (as far as coupling conditions allow) including switch rail, stock...
This document is referenced by:
NR/L3/TRK/055/U7 - Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing: Rail Measurement
Published by NR on September 3, 2016
This procedure applies to all pearlitic rail only and is used to determine the width of the head and web, the depth and the amount of gall. This procedure does not cover wear resistant and manganese...
This document is referenced by:
NR/L3/TRK/055/U10 - Work Instructions for Ultrasonic Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Inspection of Adjustment Switches
Published by NR on September 3, 2016
This procedure details the manner in which adjustment switches are be tested to detect cracks growing from lipping on the running surface. It applies only to adjustment switches made from BS 11...
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