scope:

This module defines the on-track plant operations scheme (POS) for the provision and operation of OTP on Network Rail managed infrastructure (NRMI) and Network Rail projects.

This document applies to organisations carrying out OTP operations on NRMI and Network Rail projects. The following are pre-requisites for compliance with the POS:

a) safe use of plant for infrastructure work, as set out in this manual NR/L2/RMVP/0200;

b) product introduction and change, as set out in NR/L2/RSE/100/05;

c) engineering acceptance, as set out in RIS-1530-PLT; and

d) specific rules controlled through the Sentinel scheme.

Arrangements for the operation of on-track machines (OTM), portable and transportable plant, whether operating inside or outside of a possession, are outside the scope of this module

The Network Rail POS review panel act as the owners and administrators of the POS.

Purpose

The application of this module contributes to the control of the following risks:

a) risk of runaway, uncontrolled movement and collisions by on-track plant (OTP) with infrastructure, workforce or other vehicles;

b) risk of personal injury within a worksite: slips, trips and falls, struck by OTP; and

c) risk of implementing ineffective management control and supervision of OTP operations