scope:

This standard applies to the restoration of 25 kV a.c. overhead line equipment:

a) On Network Rail controlled infrastructure and at the interfaces with infrastructure not controlled by Network Rail, for example, interfaces with Train Operating Company depots;

b) By restoration teams competent to the requirements of NR/L2/CTM/014 - Competence and Training in Overhead Line Engineering.

It also defines the hand back into operational service process and the investigation of root cause process post incident.

Note: It does not define the Route emergency preparedness arrangements - for this detail please refer to the National / Route strategy document and local first response plans.

Purpos

 This procedure mandates the response by Network Rail staff when damaged overhead line equipment (OLE) has to be restored following an incident. This includes:

• Route Operations and Control staff
• Maintenance recovery teams
• Route asset management teams

It is intended principally for those cases where the severity of damage requires the appointment of a Rail Incident Officer (RIO) on site in accordance with NR/L2/OCS/250 - Network Rail National Emergency Plan.