scope:

The Procedure:

DOES NOT apply to ultrasonic testing carried out by train mounted systems

Purpose

This Procedure defines the standard process, roles and responsibilities for manual ultrasonic rail testing on the network in accordance with:

• NR/SP/TRK/001 Inspection and Maintenance of Permanent Way

• RT/CE/S/055 Rail Testing: Ultrasonic Procedures

• NR/SP/TRK/01110 Qualification and Certification of NDT personnel written practice - Ultrasonic Testing

The procedure covers the initial creation of the testing programme through to removal or further management of the defect.

The procedure includes the monitoring and review of the programme.