scope:

This specification applies to all 25 kV A.C. Electrified Lines on Network Rail controlled infrastructure. It applies to Network Rail personnel and to Network Rail's contractors.

To provide a consistent approach to working on or about 25 kV A.C. Electrified Lines, Train Operating Companies may, as best practice, apply this specification on infrastructure they control.

Purpose

This specification, RT/E/S/29987 'Working on or about 25 kV A.C. Electrified Lines' comprises a suite of thirteen modules including this Preface Module. The specification includes the responsibilities of persons required to work on, or so near to, electrified lines that danger may arise. Further requirements are contained in Rule Book GE/RT8000, (Modules AC1, AC2 and AC3).

This Preface Module is an introduction to the suite of modules and contains a summary of each module together with definitions and abbreviations applicable to the suite of modules.

Each module shall be read in conjunction with all other modules relevant to the activity to be undertaken.