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Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to state the requirements for the control of the permitted running route Schedules for passenger, engineer's and heritage trains as described on the LU Rule books and associated publications intranet web page under the headings: a) permitted running routes for passenger rolling stock b) permitted running routes for engineer's trains and heritage trains.

This standard applies to the development and control of the permitted running routes schedules.

This standard details the development and control of the permitted running routes schedules for passenger, engineer's and heritage trains permitted to run on LU. It shows where each type of vehicle is allowed to operate.

Passenger rolling stock not listed in the permitted running routes schedules can operate if formal approval is given as shown in LU Assurance standard S1538. The approval certification will show the lines and track sections on which these vehicles can operate.

The permitted running routes schedules include all non-passenger rolling stock approved by LU irrespective of who operates the rolling stock.

All other vehicles, not listed in the permitted running routes schedules can operate if formal approval is given as shown in LU Assurance standard S1538. The approval certification must show the lines and track sections on which these vehicles can operate.

The following types of rolling stock are listed in the permitted running routes schedules:

a) locomotives

b) wagons

c) ex-passenger rolling stock now used as pilot vehicles, or used for maintaining the railway infrastructure d) mechanised vehicles e) tamping machines f) all types of passenger rolling stock operated by LU in regular service g) passenger rolling stock operated by Train Operating Companies (TOCs), and approved to operate by LU on a long term basis. These stocks are listed in the TOC's Railway Safety Case, or in the Track Agreement h) heritage trains

The permitted running routes schedules do not include:

a) engineers and heritage vehicles not maintained in working order;

b) engineers and heritage vehicles which are approved to operate for a small number of journeys or for a short period of time;

c) track trolleys;

d) on track plant

e) passenger rolling stock which is imported to LU for short periods, e.g. enthusiasts' trains;

f) passenger rolling stock where movement can only be undertaken between pilot cars or locomotives, (e.g. operation when not under its own power).

Note: All these movements require formal approval on a case by case basis.

The permitted running routes schedules include all LU lines except Holborn to Aldwych (closed) on the Piccadilly line for which a certificate of technical conformance and an Operational Safety Plan are required.

The permitted running routes schedules include the following Network Rail owned lines:

a) Kilburn High Road to Harrow and Wealdstone on the Bakerloo line

b) Gunnersbury to Richmond on the District line.