scope:

Controlling movements of trains, On Track Machines (OTM) and OTP within a possession on Network Rail managed infrastructure where the movements are being controlled by the use of radios.

This standard does not apply to communications that take place to authorise the movement of a train or OTM into and out of a possession which are the responsibility of the PICOP and signaller.

NOTE: General safety phrases contained in the rule book should be used as appropriate.

NOTE: The arrangements for the control of movements using handsignals and/or face to face communications are not detailed in this document.

Purpose

This protocol describes the arrangements that shall be in place for radio communication between drivers, On Track Plant (OTP) operators and those in control of train movements within an Engineering Supervisors worksite when specified as an output of the work planning process that radios are to be used.