scope:

The scope of Network Rail's responsibilities in this procedure is limited to ensuring that Network Rail is able to discharge its duties as Infrastructure Controller in accordance with the Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 2000. The requirements on Network Rail's employees and representatives described in this procedure shall be interpreted in this context.

This Standard specifies the minimum requirements that will apply to all Third Party Works carried out on Network Rail's controlled infrastructure.

Purpose

Network Rail's arrangements for the safe management and delivery of its infrastructure projects are described in its Railway Safety Case (RSC), section 8.9 "Infrastructure Projects".

This Standard sets out the requirements to be followed when external bodies (often referred to as "Third Parties") who wish to specify, manage and/or deliver infrastructure projects upon Network Rail's controlled infrastructure, so as to ensure that equivalent controls and processes are applied to the safety management of these infrastructure projects when undertaken as Third Party Works.