scope:

This document defines the requirements for:

a) the type and selection of road-rail access points (RRAP);

b) the construction of RRAPs and access routes;

c) the registration of RRAPs in Ellipse; and

d) involving property where land access rights, lease or purchase is necessary.

This document applies to all RRAP and all access points specifically used for on-track plant on Network Rail-managed infrastructure or Network Rail projects.

See the index of NR/PLANT/0200 for information on which:

a) specific roles this module applies to; and

b) modules that also apply to those roles.

It does not apply to:

a) the management of public accommodation, highway or occupation level crossings used as on/off tracking points (see NR/L2/OPS/101 for further information); or

b) the selection or management of pedestrian-only access points.

Purpose

The implementation of this module contributes to mitigating the following risks:

a) failure of plant or its control or safety systems;

b) operating error, operational error or equipment misuse;

c) incorrect lifting operations (LOLER);

d) lack of RIDDOR or close call reporting;

e) lack of continuous improvement, such as, mitigating factors from incidents not being introduced to machine/operating procedures; and

f) damage to buried services and fixed installations.