NR - RT/CE/S/053 ISSUE 3
Inspection & Repair Procedures to Reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches (aka NR/SP/TRK/053 or NR/SP/TRK/0053)
| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 1 October 2002 |
| Status: | inactive |
| Page Count: | 38 |
scope:
This specification applies to all switches in Railtrack's permanent way which may at any time or circumstance be used in a facing direction.
The requirements do not apply to
• catch points, unless used in a facing direction;
• the switch half-sets of trap points which are in the open position for ordinary running;
• switch diamonds.
PURPOSE
This specification describes the inspection and monitoring procedures and essential maintenance to be undertaken at switches, to reduce the risk of derailment.
It identifies the potential derailment hazards and remedial measures necessary.
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