scope:

This module:

 a) specifies the requirements for the accreditation of suppliers who fit wheel skates to Network Rail on-track machines (OTMs); and  

 b) provides instructions for the operation of vehicles to which wheel skates have been fitted.

It applies to:

 a) all suppliers who are accredited to fit wheel skates to Network Rail OTMs;  

 b) all movements of Network Rail vehicles to which wheel skates have been fitted.

Purpose

This module enables Network Rail to confirm that appropriate arrangements are in place for when OTMs are required to be fitted with wheel skates.