scope:

This document applies to WILD and associated RFID tag reader installations for:

a) the specification process, including the requirements for site and plant selection;

b) design;

c) installation;

d) testing and commissioning;

e) system operation and response;

f) maintenance;

g) training and competence;

h) protection during track works;

i) maintainability, reliability, and availability; and

j) decommissioning.

This document applies to:

a) all parties involved with the specification, design, installation, testing and commissioning, system operation and response, maintenance, and decommissioning of WILD and associated RFID tag reader equipment installed on Network Rail infrastructure, including any train or vehicle operating on Network Rail infrastructure that activates the WILD equipment; and

b) all WILD and associated RFID tag reader equipment installed on Network Rail infrastructure.

Purpose

This document provides a process to reduce:

a) the risk of Wheel Impact Load Detector (WILD) and associated Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tag reader equipment being incorrectly specified, designed, installed, tested, operated, maintained, and decommissioned; and

b) as far as reasonably practicable, the risk of a catastrophic incident occurring resulting from damaged or irregular wheel condition.