NR/L3/ELP/29987/MOD Y
Isolation and Earthing of Sheffield Tram Train D.C. Overhead Electrified Lines
Organization: | NR |
Publication Date: | 1 December 2018 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 20 |
scope:
This module applies to those parts of Network Rail Infrastructure Limited (known as Network Rail) controlled infrastructure equipped with the 750V d.c. overhead line system.
This module applies to Network Rail personnel and Network Rail's contractors and contains mandatory statements applicable to other persons.
To provide a consistent approach to working on or about 750V d.c. Electrified Lines, Train Operating Companies may, as best practice, apply this module on infrastructure they control.
The module does not include requirement for the following:
• Planning of isolations, testing and earthing of overhead line equipment are to be implemented in areas undertaking the trial of the Single Approach to Isolations on 25kV a.c. infrastructure.
• Work on or about Network Rail controlled infrastructure equipped with the 1500V d.c. overhead line system
Purpose
This module sets out the actions to be taken to avoid danger from the presence of d.c. overhead electrified lines.
The requirements of 25kV a.c. Electrified Lines as defined in this standard apply to the Tram Trains d.c. overhead line, except where indicated in this module.