scope:

This Network Rail standard specifies the Engineering Verification process. It applies to all Network Rail infrastructure assets either in service or during installation, which includes renewal and enhancement, and discipline specific or multi-disciplinary projects.

Checks of asset information might be required where they are associated with the investigation of an infrastructure asset

The standard is supported by NR/L3/EBM/071, which specifies the process for undertaking Engineering Verification in detail.

Purpose

The Engineering Verification process provides a means for Engineering to independently verify that Network Rail standards and specifications are correctly implemented and that the assets are fit for purpose. This takes the form of:

a) visual and tactile checks of the assets by small teams of engineers and technical specialists;

b) checking the condition, activities and records of the infrastructure assets for compliance to engineering specifications, standards, processes and procedures, and confirming understanding of them;

c) highlighting:

1) actions that require intervention or immediate attention;

2) skill gaps and training needs;

3) areas requiring maintenance support for the consistent application of systems and processes.

Network Rail, through improved knowledge management, will benefit from increased consistency and spread of good practice.