scope:

Introduction

This task covers the measured, lifting & packing of rail joints in plain line. It includes marking up using cross-level; void meters, sighting boards, the opening out of part bays, chipping / packing as required, refilling of the ballast crib and re-profiling the ballast. Other lifting and packing methods are available

To maximise the effectiveness of the repair, joints will need to be inspected with dips and damage corrected as necessary. Repairs shall be undertaken using either 'lift' fishplates or shimming depending upon the nature of the damage.