NR/L2/TRK/053
Inspection and Repair to Control the Risk of Derailment at Switches
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| Organization: | NR |
| Publication Date: | 7 March 2020 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 17 |
scope:
This standard applies to the inspection and maintenance of switches on running lines and sidings. This applies to all types of switch machining in both bullhead and flatbottom rail sections.
The scope of the standard excludes:
a) the derailing switch of trap and catch points;
b) switch diamonds; and
c) adjustment switches.
Purpose
This standard details the inspection regime, monitoring procedures, immediate actions and essential maintenance to be undertaken at switches to control the risk of derailment, maximise asset life and deliver good operational availability.
This document provides a process to mitigate the risks associated with NR/GN/TRK/8001/0601 (Switches and Crossing: Failure to provide correct guidance of train wheels).
Document History
December 3, 2022
Inspection and Repair to Control the Risk of Derailment at Switches
This standard applies to the inspection and maintenance of switches on running lines and sidings. This applies to all types of switch machining in both bullhead and flatbottom rail sections.
The...
NR/L2/TRK/053
March 7, 2020
Inspection and Repair to Control the Risk of Derailment at Switches
This standard applies to the inspection and maintenance of switches on running lines and sidings. This applies to all types of switch machining in both bullhead and flatbottom rail sections.
The...
September 7, 2019
Inspection and Repair to Control the Risk of Derailment at Switches
This standard applies to the inspection and maintenance of switches on running lines and sidings. This applies to all types of switch machining in both bullhead and flatbottom rail sections.
The...
June 3, 2017
Inspection and Repair to Control the Risk of Derailment at Switches
All modules in this standard apply to the inspection and maintenance of all switches on running lines and sidings.
NOTE: This specification applies to all types of switch machining in both bullhead...
December 3, 2016
Inspection and Repair to Control the Risk of Derailment at Switches
All modules in this standard apply to the inspection and maintenance of all switches on running lines and sidings.
NOTE: This specification applies to all types of switch machining in both bullhead...
August 26, 2008
Inspection & Repair to Reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches (aka NR/SP/TRK/053)
The requirements apply equally to Network Rail and its approved contractors.
This specification applies to all switches in Network Rail's permanent way that may at any time or circumstance be used...
October 1, 2007
Inspection & Repair to Reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches (aka NR/SP/TRK/053)
The requirements apply equally to Network Rail and its approved contractors.
This specification applies to all switches in Network Rail's permanent way that may at any time or circumstance be used...
October 1, 2002
Inspection & Repair Procedures to Reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches (aka NR/SP/TRK/053 or NR/SP/TRK/0053)
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...
October 1, 1999
Inspection & Repair Procedures to Reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches (aka NR/SP/TRK/053 or NR/SP/TRK/0053)
This specification applies to all switches in Railtrack s permanent way which may at any time or circumstance be used in a facing direction. However it should be noted that the switch wear gauge can...
April 1, 1996
Inspection & Repair Procedures to Reduce the Risk of Derailment at Switches (aka NR/SP/TRK/053 or NR/SP/TRK/0053)
This specification applies to all switches in Railtrack's permanent way which may at any time or circumstance be used in a facing direction. However it should be noted that the switch wear gauge can...