scope:

The TMH shall be used by all Track / Off Track Engineering and Maintenance staff undertaking Patrolling, Inspection, Maintenance and Renewal of Track/Off Track assets. Use of the TMH will ensure a consistent approach to direct maintenance provision within Network Rail.

The details contained are:-

• An Index of the Work Instructions

• An Index of Standard Forms

The work order record produced by the Work Management System (Ellipse) is signed by the team leader responsible for the work site. In so doing they confirm that the work performed is compliant with the Work Instruction specified on the work order.

Purpose

This Work Instruction Preface introduces version 1.0 of the Track Maintenance Handbook (TMH). The handbook is a collection of Track and Off Track Work Instructions some of which existed in previous forms as Network Rail Standard Operating Procedures. This issue of the preface establishes consistent content and format for all areas.

The TMH is a compact, easy to use document which reflects the contents of the Technical Specification "Inspection and Maintenance of Permanent Way" (NR/SP/TRK/001) and other pertinent track standards.

The TMH contains Work Instructions which define the activity required and the sequence required when performing maintenance work on Track/Off Track Assets.