NR/L3/OPS/045/3.32
National Operating Procedure (NOP) 3.32: Temporary Block Working (TBW) & Emergency Special Working (ESW) - This standard should only be used for reference to ensure 'The Control of Risk' until the compliance date of its replacement standard is reached, upon which this standard will be withdrawn. The development of all new processes and procedures should be to the replacement standard
| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 7 December 2019 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 11 |
scope:
This procedure applies to all employees involved in the planning, execution and checking of Temporary Block Working (TBW) and Emergency Special Working (ESW).
PURPOSE
This procedure sets out the arrangements for pre-planned Temporary Block Working and Emergency Special Working when undertaken in accordance with the Rule Book and Train Signalling Regulations.
The risk of not carrying out these procedures could result in operating irregularities and increased railway undertaking delays occurring.
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