New Track Construction

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Discipline: Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction)

Category: Technical Specification

New Track Construction ETC--00-01

Applicability

ARTC Network Wide Western Jurisdiction New South Wales 9 Victoria 9

Primary Source

Document Status

Version Date Reviewed Prepared by Reviewed by Endorsed Approved

1.5 05 Jan 09 Standards dept Manager Standards

Chief Operating Officer

Risk & Safety Committee 05/05/2008 as part of ETA-03-03 approval

Amendment Record

Version Date Reviewed Clause Description of Amendment

1.0 11 May 06 First issue

1.1 06 Feb 07 5.3 8.12

Reference to superseded NSW Std TPS05 replaced with ETA-01-01 Rail SFT amended from 35 to 38 degrees C

1.2 14 Aug 07 5.3; 8.12 App G

Deleted reference to NSW Standard TMP 07 and included tolerance of 5C for SFT. List of applicable Signalling standards updated to remove superseded standards.

1.3 03 Apr 08 5.3, 8.7; 9.3

Reference to superseded NSW Std TMS05 replaced with ETM-01-02; Reference to superseded NSW Std SMP28 replaced with ESM-06-01

1.4 24 Apr 08 9.3 Reference to superseded NSW Std SMP 02 replaced with ESM-24-01

1.5 05 Jan 09 5.3, 8.8 Reference to superseded NSW Std LPS 01 replaced with ETA-03-03

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Contents

Version 1.5 Date of last revision: 05 Jan 09 Page 2 of 36 This document is uncontrolled when printed. See ARTC Intranet for latest version.

Contents

1 General ................................................................................................... 5 1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 5 1.2 Definitions ....................................................................................... 5 1.3 Scope of Works................................................................................. 5 1.4 Responsibilities ................................................................................. 6 1.5 Certification ..................................................................................... 6 1.6 Testing and Inspections ..................................................................... 6 1.7 Services .......................................................................................... 6 1.8 Co-ordination with Service Authorities.................................................. 6 1.9 Service relocations ............................................................................ 7 1.10 Clearances ....................................................................................... 7 1.11 Definition of the Site.......................................................................... 7 1.12 Hold Points ...................................................................................... 7 1.13 Witness Points .................................................................................. 7 1.14 Drawings ......................................................................................... 7 1.15 Spare Parts ...................................................................................... 7 1.16 Works Excluded from the Contract....................................................... 7 1.17 Hot Weather..................................................................................... 8 1.18 Construction under Traffic Rail ......................................................... 8

2 Quality Assurance................................................................................... 9 2.1 Quality System Standard ................................................................... 9 2.2 Project Quality Plan ........................................................................... 9 2.3 Inspection and Tests ....................................................................... 10 2.4 Records ......................................................................................... 10 2.5 Quality Audit and Non-conformances ................................................. 10 2.6 Occupational Health and Safety......................................................... 10 2.7 Rail Safety Act................................................................................ 10

3 Protection of the Environment .............................................................. 11 3.1 General ......................................................................................... 11 3.2 Disposal of Material ......................................................................... 11 3.3 Dust Suppression............................................................................ 11 3.4 Fire Risk ........................................................................................ 11

4 Access .................................................................................................. 12 4.1 Access to the New Formation............................................................ 12 4.2 Access along Public Roads ................................................................ 12



4.3 Use of Structures by Construction Plant.............................................. 12 4.4 Access Roads through Private Properties ............................................ 13

5 Standards and References .................................................................... 14 5.1 General ......................................................................................... 14 5.2 Changes to ARTC Standards ............................................................. 14 5.3 Applicable Track and Civil ARTC Standards.......................................... 14

6 Supply and Delivery of Materials........................................................... 16 6.1 Materials Supplied by the Principal..................................................... 16 6.2 Materials Supplied by Contractor ....................................................... 16 6.3 Handling, transport and storage of Materials ....................................... 16

7 Survey .................................................................................................. 17 7.1 Setting out of the Works .................................................................. 17 7.2 Marking Out ................................................................................... 17 7.3 Location of Signalling Equipment....................................................... 17

8 Trackwork construction ........................................................................ 18 8.1 Earthworks .................................................................................... 18 8.2 Drainage........................................................................................ 18 8.3 Preparation for Laying Track ............................................................. 18 8.4 Ballasting....................................................................................... 18 8.5 Laying out Sleepers......................................................................... 18 8.6 Placing of Rails ............................................................................... 18 8.7 Grinding of New Rails ...................................................................... 19 8.8 Turnout Manufacture and Assembly ................................................... 19 8.9 Junction Rails ................................................................................. 19 8.10 Surfacing ....................................................................................... 19 8.11 Aluminothermic Welding Practice....................................................... 19 8.12 Welded Rail Adjustment ................................................................... 20 8.13 Weld Return Records ....................................................................... 20

9 Signals.................................................................................................. 21 9.1 Signalling Construction and Alterations .............................................. 21 9.2 Signalling Staff ............................................................................... 21 9.3 Applicable ARTC Signalling Standards ................................................ 21 9.4 Signalling Equipment....................................................................... 22

10 Planning and Restrictions ..................................................................... 23 10.1 General Planning............................................................................. 23 10.2 Speed Restrictions .......................................................................... 23



10.3 Contract Program............................................................................ 23 10.4 Safe Working.................................................................................. 23 10.5 Staff Rail Safety Training.................................................................. 23

11 Acceptance Criteria for Trackwork........................................................ 24 11.1 Completion of work ......................................................................... 24 11.2 Track Subject to Traffic.................................................................... 24 11.3 Defects Liability Period..................................................................... 24 11.4 Handover Documentation................................................................. 24

11.4.1 Works-as-executed Drawings ................................................ 24

Appendix A - Schedule of Principal Supplied Items....................................... 25

Appendix B - Works Excluded from the Contract .......................................... 26

Appendix C - Schedule of Tender Drawings .................................................. 27

Appendix D - Spare Parts to be Provided by the Contractor.......................... 28

Appendix E - Clearances ............................................................................... 29

Appendix F - Changes to ARTC Standards Related to this Specification ........ 32

Appendix G - ARTC Standards for Signalling Equipment ............................... 35

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction General


1 General

1.1 Introduction This Technical Specification provides for the construction of standard gauge railway track and signals on a new alignment for projects such as loop extensions.

This Specification should be read in conjunction with other contract documents, design drawings, earthworks, drainage and signalling specifications.

Trackwork Design and Signal Design are not included in this Specification.

1.2 Definitions Unless defined otherwise in the contract documents, terms used in this Specification shall have the meanings described in Table 1.

Table 1

Term Definition

Principal Shall mean Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).

Superintendent Shall mean the person/s appointed by the Principal to act as the nominated Clients Representative.

Contractor Shall mean the Contractor engaged for the work to be carried out in accordance with the Contract Documents including the Technical Specifications and the design drawings.

Approved Shall mean approved in writing by the Superintendent.

Ballast As defined in ARTCs Technical Standard ETA-04-01.

Formation Level The design level of the formation complete with capping layer.

Or equal approved Shall mean equivalent in performance and quality to that specified, and approved by the Superintendent.

Plain Track Track comprising of rails, sleepers, fastenings and ballast.

Points and Crossings Turnouts, diamonds, catch points, single and double slips and all other similar types.

Project Quality Plan Shall mean the Contractor's Project Quality Plan.

Rails All rails including points, crossings, check rails, stock rails, junction rails, plain rails, etc.

Rail Level The design level of both rails of tangent track or the low rail of any super-elevated track.

Track All track including points and crossings and plain track.

1.3 Scope of Works Works under this contract comprise of the supply of all labour, materials and plant for the construction of new track and its formation. It includes the following items that may be required to be carried out in accordance with the Contract.

Project management and supervision; Notification to the general public and authorities prior to commencement and during site

works;

Setting out of the works; Construction of earthworks, trackwork, signalling including all equipment, signal huts and

cabling, drainage structures, earthworks, embankment and cutting stabilisation and fencing in accordance with detailed drawings;



Construction of level crossings including signalling, line marking, signage and guardrails where specified on the design drawings;

Installation, testing and commissioning of all signalling works; Maintain the safe and continuous operation of private and public level crossings where they

intersect the project;

Provision of power supply for all signalling infrastructure including backup supply where required;

Co-ordination of trackwork for main line connection within agreed possessions arranged by the Contractor with the Principal;

Carry out the services identification, and relocation where specified, of all services and equipment within the nominated work scope area;

Protection of rail traffic and ARTC infrastructure during site works; Environmental, Safety and Traffic management of all construction activities; Removal and disposal of surplus materials and stockpiling serviceable materials; Grinding of new rails and turnouts; and Supply of all materials unless specified in Appendix A to be supplied by the Principal.

1.4 Responsibilities The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out the earthworks, drainage, trackworks, civil works and signalling works in accordance with this Specification, the Contractor's Project Quality Plan and all associated Contract documents.

Contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, materials and consumables necessary to perform the services.

1.5 Certification All materials and manufactured components supplied for the works shall be accompanied by a certificate from the Supplier stating compliance with the Specification, relevant ARTC Technical Standards, and relevant Australian Standards together with such details and parameters required to be supplied by those documents and/or the Project Quality Plan.

1.6 Testing and Inspections During the course of the work the Contractor shall arrange for all relevant testing required by this Specification and the Contractors Project Quality Plan to be carried out by an independent testing authority approved by the Superintendent.

1.7 Services Services shall include all signalling and track-side monitoring equipment.

All work areas to be subject to a complete services search. The search to include all services associated the infrastructure including (coaxial cable, fibre optic, CTC, signalling, communications and external services (including but not limited to) power, gas, communications, water and sewer and track-side monitoring equipment).

All services shall be identified on a plan provided by the contractor indicating service depth and location with respect to the track. All services to be clearly marked on site and appropriate protection measures taken in accordance with section 9.

1.8 Co-ordination with Service Authorities The Contractor will be required to liaise with Service Authorities to manage the priorities of service identification and marking on plans where required. The Contractor will be required to



liaise with service authorities to ensure project milestones are deliverable with respect to adequately identifying and marking services.

1.9 Service relocations The Contractor shall be responsible for carrying out the relocation and/or re-installation of all services affected by the works in accordance with the design drawings, relevant standards, the Contractor's Project Quality Plan and all associated contract documents.

1.10 Clearances Unless specified otherwise by the Principal the structural outlines specified in Appendix E shall apply.

1.11 Definition of the Site For the purpose of this Specification, Site means that area of land detailed on the drawings as the rail corridor.

1.12 Hold Points A Hold Point is defined as a point in the production and inspection cycle beyond which work may not proceed without review by the Superintendent.

The Contractor shall not proceed beyond a Hold Point until the Superintendent or his representative has released the Hold Point.

The Contractor shall make suitable arrangements to notify the relevant person/s when a Hold Point will be reached so that they can review and/or witness any work process, record or test being undertaken by the Contractor and thus expedite the release of that Hold Point. Unless agreed otherwise by the Superintendent the Contractor shall notify the nominated persons a minimum of 48 hours prior to the date of witness of any Hold Point.

As a minimum Hold Points shall be provided for the following or related activities:

Services identification and marking; Setting out of works; Stockpiling of materials. The Contractor shall define the method of release of Hold Points by the relevant parties in the Project Quality Plan.

1.13 Witness Points Witness Points shall be specified by the Contractor in the Project Quality Plan.

Unless agreed otherwise by the Superintendent the Contractor shall provide the nominated person/s a minimum 48 hours notice of all witness points so that inspection may be made of the items specified in the Project Quality Plan.

1.14 Drawings The drawings that form part of this contract are listed in Appendix C.

1.15 Spare Parts Spare parts to be provided by the contractor as specified in Appendix D.

1.16 Works Excluded from the Contract Works excluded from the contract are shown in Appendix B.



1.17 Hot Weather Limitations on working in hot weather contained in TMP 14 shall be complied with and the Contractor shall manage the Works Program in accordance with the provisions included in the accepted Tender Offer.

1.18 Construction under Traffic Rail The Contractor shall at all times during the period of construction take all the necessary precautions in accordance with ARTC regulations to avoid any delay, obstruction or stoppage to rail traffic.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Quality Assurance


2 Quality Assurance

2.1 Quality System Standard The Contractor shall maintain a documented Quality System in accordance with this document and with Australian Standard for Quality System AS/NZ ISO 9001/2

The quality system shall cover the whole of the work under this contract

2.2 Project Quality Plan The Project Quality Plan shall detail how the Contractor will manage and control the quality of the work under the Contract. It shall be based on and consistent with the draft tender Project Quality Plan. It shall be specific to the work under this contract and for a specific package of work.

The plan is to be submitted to the Superintendent within ten (10) working days of award of contract. Works are not to proceed until the Project Quality Plan is approved by the Superintendent. The Superintendent will review the submitted Project Quality Plan and respond to the contractor with acceptance and/or comments within ten (10) working days of submission.

The Project Quality Plan shall include:-

Management responsibilities specific to the Contract including the responsibility and authority for quality;

Organisation proposed for the Contract; Site management and supervision; Qualifications and competencies including currency of qualification of all staff, including

sub-contractors, proposed to be used on the Contract;

Contractors method of control of sub-contract work; All work processes and equipment for all works including service identification, signalling

tasks and works as executed drawing production;

Work method statements for all activities which shall include all requirements nominated in this specification. The Contractor shall include details on the following:

Equipment and methods proposed to be used; Provision of bottom ballast and grading; Laying of concrete sleepers; Laying of top ballast; Installation of rails, insulated rail joints and fastenings; Turnout assembly and placement; Installation of signalling equipment; Testing and Commissioning of Signalling Equipment Track surfacing; Rail welding and destressing of the welded rail; Initial grinding of new rails and turnouts; Identification and relocation of services; Removal from site redundant materials and stockpiling serviceable materials; Provision of manuals and training of ARTC staff on the application of resilient

fastenings.

All witness and hold points; and Inspection and test plans.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Quality Assurance


2.3 Inspection and Tests During the course of the work the Contractor shall arrange for all relevant testing required by the Project Quality Plan and this Specification to be carried out by suitably qualified personnel approved by the Superintendent.

Inspection and Test Plans shall be submitted to the Superintendent for approval prior to any work commencing. Inspection and test plans shall:-

Identify tests/inspections against Contract requirements including all referenced ARTC standards;

Identify records to be maintained or particular tests and/or inspections; and Detail test equipment to be used for specified tests and/or inspections. Contractor shall also undertake additional testing at no cost to the Superintendent if in the Superintendents opinion the Contractor supplied materials do not conform to the requirements of this Contract or the specified ARTC standards.

2.4 Records The Contractor shall establish and maintain a system of records that provides objective evidence that the requirements of the contract have been satisfied.

The Contractor shall make all records pertaining to the Contract available to the Superintendent at all reasonable times and, where requested by the Superintendent, provide the Superintendent with a hard copy of the records.

At the completion of a package of works the contractor shall provide a scanned copy of all the records in Tiff or other agreed format on a CDRom or DVD.

2.5 Quality Audit and Non-conformances The Contractor shall give the Superintendent access to its or its sub-contractors premises / working area and to documentation

The Contractor shall make or arrange to be available all facilities, documentation, records and personnel, including those of sub contractors, that are reasonably required for any audits or surveillance to be undertaken by the Superintendent to ensure specified requirements are being met.

All non-conformances shall be promptly reported to the Superintendent via non conformance reports.

2.6 Occupational Health and Safety The Contractor shall incorporate into the Project Quality Plan a system covering the management of occupational health and safety in accordance with the relevant Statutory Occupational Health and Safety Acts. The system element shall provide prompt notification to the Superintendent of any accident or injury occurring at site.

When requested by the Superintendent, the Contractor shall convene a meeting for the purpose of reviewing occupational health and safety matters relating to the contract.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain an environment that is safe and without risks to health and safety for employees and others, in the course of their work and entry onto site.

2.7 Rail Safety Act The Contractor shall comply with the relevant Rail Safety Act.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Protection of the Environment


3 Protection of the Environment

3.1 General Herbicides and other toxic chemicals shall not be used on the site without the prior written approval of the Superintendent.

All work shall be performed in accordance with hours of works defined in consent conditions. The Contractor shall notify the superintendent of its intention to obtain approval to extend working hours. Any approval received shall be supplied to the Superintendent a minimum 7 days prior to commencing work outside hours specified in the consent conditions. The Contractor shall not use, during such period, any plant, machinery or equipment that, in the opinion of the Superintendent, is causing or is likely to cause a nuisance to the public.

3.2 Disposal of Material All surplus materials removed during the course of new track construction, shall be disposed of as directed by the Superintendent. Serviceable materials shall be stockpiled as directed by the Superintendent.

3.3 Dust Suppression The Contractor shall take all measures necessary to comply with EPA Regulations and keep airborne dust on site to a minimum. No separate payment will be made for the suppression of dust. The Contractor shall effect adequate dust control measures and ensure the safety and convenience of the public, are not adversely affected.

If the Contractor fails to achieve dust control, particularly where the safety and convenience of the public are affected, the Superintendent may take action necessary and deduct the cost of such action from moneys due or becoming due to the Contractor.

The Superintendent may direct the suspension of work where that work creates a dust hazard or nuisance to the public, personnel working on the site or property in the vicinity of the work. No claim for increased costs due to such suspension will be considered.

3.4 Fire Risk The Contractor shall comply with all statutory obligations with respect to the management of bushfire hazards.

The Contractor must comply with any Total Fire Bans imposed by Government Authorities. No burning off, hotwork or naked flame of any type is allowed during this period except as exempted in the relevant Acts.

To effectively manage fire risk on site, the Contractor shall prepare work method statements as part of his Project Quality Plan.

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4 Access

4.1 Access to the New Formation If the Contractor requires access to a part of the Site where no access has been provided the Contractor shall supply to the Superintendent any plans for obtaining such access and shall not commence work on the access until approval has been given.

The completed formation shall be used as an access road only where approved by the Superintendent. Where approved it shall be used in such a manner to afford minimum damage to the capping, formation, ditches, shoulders and slopes. All tyre ruts shall be removed. All repairs required to restore the capping material or the formation to its original condition shall be at the Contractors expense.

No additional payment will be made to the Contractor for provision of additional roads or the upgrading of existing access roads.

4.2 Access along Public Roads The Contractor shall notify Superintendent of its proposals for the use of public roads for access and material haulage purposes.

The Contractor shall comply with all local and statutory authority requirements with respect to the use of public roads in gaining access to the Site. The Contractor shall comply with the proposed conditions stated in its tender with respect to public road usage. No additional payment will be made to the Contractor resulting from its failure to make sufficient allowance in its tender for public road usage.

Vehicles or equipment hauling material over public roads shall be fitted with tight tailgates. Vehicles, when loaded, shall comply with the requirements of the relevant Roads Acts, or such lower load limits as set by the relevant authority.

The Contractor shall promptly remove from existing roadways all dirt and other materials that have been deposited by its hauling and other operations.

The Contractor shall take suitable precautions to ensure that no rocks fall onto any adjacent roadway, track or railway track in use. Where the precautions are not considered satisfactory by the Superintendent, the work is to immediately cease until the necessary precautions are taken.

Construction plant or equipment shall not park on or within the pavement or shoulders of any existing trafficked roadway.

If the Contractor wishes to use public roads surrounding the site for the purpose of undertaking the work under the Contract, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the relevant authority for the use of these public roads. Any condition for such use is a matter between the Contractor and the relevant authority.

4.3 Use of Structures by Construction Plant Unless specified elsewhere structures, including bridges underpasses and culverts have not been designed for use by heavy construction plant. Accordingly, no plant or trucks with a Design Loading greater than that shown on the Design Drawings for the bridges or culverts shall travel on the structures.

If the Contractor proposes to use any heavy plant on any structure, calculations prepared and certified by a practising structural engineer, which demonstrate the structural adequacy of the structure, shall be submitted to the Superintendent for approval at least two weeks prior to the proposed use of the structure by the plant. These calculations shall be prepared in accordance with the Quality Assurance requirements of the Contract and shall be accompanied by details of wheel contact locations, areas and weights, path of vehicle, speed and frequency of use.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Access


4.4 Access Roads through Private Properties If the Contractor proposes to use adjacent properties for access purposes it is the Contractors responsibility to make those arrangements and obtain agreement with each such property owner. However, the Contractor shall notify the Superintendent of the proposed arrangements before contacting property owners and all communications with property owners shall be vetted by the Superintendent prior to contact. The Contractor will not be entitled to any monetary compensation for making such arrangements. The Contractor shall provide written details of each agreement, with supporting Drawings, as part of its Project Quality Plan documentation. Evidence of any such agreement shall be submitted to the Superintendent prior to the commencement of any work.

On completion of use, the Contractor shall restore each property in accordance with all such agreements.

The Contractor shall inform the Superintendent of any change to any agreements with the private property owner and also inform the Superintendent of any matter, which may adversely affect the relationship between ARTC and any private property owner.

No additional payment will be made to the Contractor for provision of access roads through any private property.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Standards and References


5 Standards and References

5.1 General All design, materials, equipment, workmanship and installations shall comply with the latest revision of the ARTC Engineering Standards, RIC Engineering Standards, Energy Australia Standards and Australian Standards relating to the relevant element or component of works unless otherwise noted in this Specification or advised at the time of Tender.

Where conflict exists between any Statutory Requirements, standards, reference documents, and this Specification, the most stringent requirement shall apply. The Contractor shall not deviate from the provisions of the relevant standards and specifications without first obtaining consent from the ARTC Superintendent in writing.

For items of overseas manufacture that are not in accordance with Australian Standards, relevant overseas standards shall be subject to consent from the ARTC prior to proceeding with design or manufacture of equipment.

Latest ARTC Engineering Standards available from www.artc.com.au/

RIC standards are available from www.railcorp.nsw.gov.au/ (password required)

Australian Standards are available from http://www.standards.com.au/

Other ARTC Specifications that should be read in conjunction with this Specification include the following:

ETC-08-01 Earthworks for New Tracks and Formation Widening; ETC-10-01 Drainage; ETC-03-01 Turnout replacement ETC-16-01 Level crossing construction

5.2 Changes to ARTC Standards A number of ARTC Standards have been amended, or are in the process of being amended, to comply with ARTCs safety and financial goals. These changes are shown in Appendix F.

5.3 Applicable Track and Civil ARTC Standards The following Track and Civil Standards listed apply to this Specification and are available on the ARTC website at www.artc.com.au.

Standard ID Standard Title

TCS01 Track Standards Construction

TCS02 Upgraded Track Standards Main Line

TCS06 Use of Resilient Fastenings Pandrol Type

ETD-02-01 Concrete Sleepers (Medium Duty) - Design

TDS03 Standard Fishbolts, Washers and Nuts

TDS11 Standard Classification of Lines

TES06 Rail Use Policy for Existing Tracks

TES10 Rails Approved for Junction Rails

TMP09 Approved Aluminothermic Welding Processes For Field Welding of Rail

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TMP14 Maintenance of Welded Track (Summer Period)

ETM-01-02 Rail Grinding Standard for Plain Track

ETM-01-01 Rail Weld Geometry Standard

TMS09 Standard Procedures For Welding

ETD-02-02 Resilient Rail Fastenings for Medium Duty Concrete Sleepers - Design

ETA-04-01 Ballast Specification

ETA-01-01 Manufacture and Testing of Pre-Assembled Glued Insulated Rail Joints

TMS10 Standard for Laying Continuously Welded Rail

TES06 Rail Standard and Head Hardened

ETA-03-03 Technical Specification for Manufacture of Components for Points & Crossing Structures

LDS01 Catch Point Design and Clearance Beyond Catchpoints

LDS02 Standard Turnouts

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6 Supply and Delivery of Materials

6.1 Materials Supplied by the Principal A list of track materials to be supplied by the Principal, are shown in Appendix A. Planning and coordination of the delivery of these materials shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

6.2 Materials Supplied by Contractor The Contractor shall supply to site all materials to complete the works other than that shown in clause 6.1. Major materials for use as part of the Contract shall be in accordance with the relevant ARTC Standards, AS standards or as approved for use by the Superintendent.

The Contractor shall in its Project Quality Plan describe what procedures and tests will be adopted to ensure that all materials comply with the requirements of the standards specified in this Specification.

During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor shall implement its quality procedures, verify that the materials comply with the specified standards, and have quality documentation to verify this has been achieved.

Materials that do not comply with specified standards are liable to rejection for use in the Works.

The Superintendent may carry out independent examination and testing of the materials. The Contractor shall provide any necessary facilities and facilitate the Superintendent in such independent examinations and testings.

Clips, pads, insulators, washers and other small materials shall be kept in the containers until the time of placing the rail. Threaded components shall be stored under waterproof cover. Until required for distribution on the formation, sleepers shall be stacked. The Contractor is to secure all "to be supplied" items and will be responsible for replacing any lost or stolen items at no expense to the Principal.

6.3 Handling, transport and storage of Materials The Contractor in its Project Quality Plan shall describe what procedures will be adopted in transporting materials from the source supplier and delivery to Site, the handling and temporary storage (if any) of materials on Site, and the handling to the workface to ensure that all track materials will retain their integrity and compliance with the standards specified in this Specification.

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7 Survey

7.1 Setting out of the Works Setting out of the works shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the relevant Government Regulations and the design drawings.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining existing survey monuments, control lines and recovery pegs. All new pegs and stakes shall remain in place until all trackwork is completed to the satisfaction of the Superintendent.

Proposals for the setting out of the works shall be included in the Contractors Project Quality Plan.

7.2 Marking Out The contractor shall mark out on site all equipment and services that may be affected by the works. Signalling equipment and cables shall be marked with bright orange paint. All other equipment shall be suitably marked so as to avoid unintended damage

7.3 Location of Signalling Equipment The Contractor shall set out the location of signals and signalling equipment to meet the nominated signal design and in compliance with ARTC signalling standards and specifications.

As part of the setting out of works, signal sighting shall be performed in accordance with the nominated signalling design and with SCP06 Signalling Documentation and Drawings.

The location of signalling equipment shall be planned following site inspections and shall consider requirements for maintenance access. This shall be in accordance with SCP15 - Installation of Trackside Equipment and SCP22 Small buildings, location cases, terminal cases and general purpose cases.

The cable route shall be planned to coordinate with the location of the signalling equipment as above and travel & civil requirements and in accordance with SCP21 Construction of cable route and associated civil works.

The Contractor shall submit a plan for the location of signalling equipment including supporting information, together with confirmation that the plan is consistent with nominated signalling design, this specification and all relevant ARTC standards and specifications.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Trackwork construction


8 Trackwork construction

8.1 Earthworks Earthworks shall be constructed in accordance with ETC-08-01.

8.2 Drainage Drainage works shall be undertaken in accordance with ETC-10-01.

8.3 Preparation for Laying Track The top surface of the formation shall be protected from damage at all times. Rail laying shall be undertaken so as not to damage the formation or capping layer. The bearing surfaces of all sleepers, the bottom of rails and other bearing surfaces shall be cleaned and free of all dirt before rails are laid.

8.4 Ballasting Bottom ballast shall be placed in one or two layers (each approximately the same depth) to allow for compaction to a total height as specified in ARTC Technical Standard TDS 11. The ballast is to be recessed so as to avoid centre binding of the sleepers.

Each layer of the ballast shall be compacted by a minimum of two passes of a 12 tonne smooth wheel vibratory roller to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. Compaction shall take place over the full width of the ballast.

The Contractor shall provide a transition length between varying ballast depths so that the change in depth does not exceed 25 mm per 5 metres.

Ballasting shall be undertaken in accordance with the Contractors Project Quality Plan.

8.5 Laying out Sleepers Concrete sleepers shall be laid out nominally at 667mm centres, square to the centreline of straight track and radial to curved track. Variations in distance between sleepers shall not exceed 25mm. On curves, the spacing shall be measured on the outer rail.

Sleepers shall be handled and laid out in accordance with the Contractors Project Quality Plan.

8.6 Placing of Rails The Contractor shall utilise an industry accepted method of handling rail.

All rails shall be unloaded, transported and handled so that kinking, bending, bruising or other damage is avoided.

The Contractor shall inspect rails upon unloading at the Site and any rail showing bends or kinks shall be brought to the immediate notice of the Superintendent. If, in the opinion of the Superintendent, the rails are not fit for use, the Superintendent may direct the Contractor to dispose of the defective length of rail. Kinks may be removed by the use of an approved rail press or bender only with the approval of the Superintendent.

The rails shall be set true to gauge to the tolerances specified in ARTC Technical Standard TCS01 for new rails or TCS02 for serviceable rails unless agreed otherwise by the Superintendent.

All rails laid on curves sharper than 400 m radius shall have the last eight metres of each end of the rail uniformly curved by an approved rail bender to suit the radius of the curve.

Rails shall be handled in accordance with the Contractors Project Quality Plan.



8.7 Grinding of New Rails Grinding of new and serviceable rails shall be undertaken in accordance with ARTC Standard ETM-01-02 Rail Grinding Standard for Plain Track.

8.8 Turnout Manufacture and Assembly Points and crossings manufacture shall be in accordance with the design drawings, ARTC Standard ETA-03-03 and ARTC Specification ETC-03-01.

Turnout assembly, placement and surfacing shall be in accordance with ARTC Specification ETC-03-01 and ARTC Standards LDS 01 and LDS 02.

8.9 Junction Rails When joining rails of different profiles junction rails shall be used.

8.10 Surfacing The track shall be lifted as necessary and accurately packed to correct line and level. The maximum lift of the track in one lift shall be 50 mm.

The ballast shall be tamped by means of mechanical tampers of approved type so that ballast to a distance of 450 mm on each side of the centreline of each rail is properly compacted.

Regardless of the type of power tamper used, two tamping tools should always be worked opposite each other on the same sleeper with full cycle squeezes.

Where specified by the Superintendent the cribs and shoulders of the ballast shall be vibration-compacted by a suitable method. The Contractor is to submit full details of the proposed method to be used in his Project Quality Plan.

The top surface of the ballast shoulders shall be an extension of the top line of the sleepers in accordance with ARTC Technical Standard TDS 11. Ballast shall be swept clean, such that all sleeper tops and rail fastenings are fully exposed.

Following surfacing the track geometry shall comply with the tolerances specified in ARTC Standard TCS 01 for new rails or TCS 02 for serviceable rails.

Surfacing shall be undertaken in accordance with the Contractors Project Quality Plan.

8.11 Aluminothermic Welding Practice All rails are to be flashbutt welded to long lengths. Aluminothermic welding may be used only for closing welds unless specified otherwise by the Superintendent. Mobile flash butt welders may be used where approved by the Superintendent.

Aluminothermic welding shall be carried out in accordance with ARTC Technical Standards TMS 09 and TMP 09.

All welds shall be geometrically and ultrasonically tested by the Contractor in accordance with ARTC Technical Standard ETM-01-01 and any defective or misaligned weld found, shall be replaced by the Contractor at their own expense.

Rail welders shall be certified by an accredited training organisation approved by the Superintendent however this approval shall not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for the quality and satisfactory performance of the welder.

Each team of welders shall be equipped with suitable fire fighting equipment for controlling minor fire outbreaks to comply with local and legislative requirements. Welding procedures during summer months, particularly during times of total fire bans that require the issue of a Hot Work Authority shall comply with statutory requirements.

Each new weld shall be marked as agreed by the Superintendent.

Storage of welding materials on site should be in accordance with manufacturers instructions.



8.12 Welded Rail Adjustment All rails shall be continuously welded unless specified otherwise on the design drawings, Specifications and other Contract Documents.

On completion of all tamping and lining, the rails shall be adjusted and aluminothermically welded to provide a stress free condition at 38C 5C.

Maximum length between the centre of anchor points for adjustment is shown in the table below. Actual adjustment length will depend on equipment and practices used to ensure an even distribution of the adjustment over the adjustment length.

Curve Radius Maximum length of adjustment

Greater than 1600 metres to tangent 500 metres

400 to 1600 metres 300 metres

Less than 400 to 200 metres 150 metres

All flashbutt and aluminothermic welding and rail adjustment shall be undertaken in accordance with the Contractors Project Quality Plan.

8.13 Weld Return Records The Contractor shall provide a record of each weld installed in the track. The format of the weld record is to be developed by the Contractor and submitted to the Superintendent as part of the Contractors Project Quality Plan.

The form shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

Date weld was installed; Weather conditions and rail temperature when the weld was installed; Batch details of weld, including date of manufacture, batch number, supplier; Location of weld (including track, rail, chainage); Identify whether weld installed was a Free Weld (FW) of Adjustment Weld (ADJ), and if

adjustment weld, the stress records including the length of rail adjusted, the chainage for the anchor points, and the length of anchor point;

Vertical and horizontal alignment of the weld and ultrasonic testing details; a All welders details (including name, company, welding certificate no.)

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9 Signals

9.1 Signalling Construction and Alterations The Contractor shall construct and/or amend the signalling in accordance with the nominated signalling design for the works. The Contractor shall undertake the following tasks in conjunction with the works under this contract:

a) Setting out of the equipment;

b) Supply of all signalling equipment and return to ARTC of all recovered signalling equipment unless otherwise specified;

c) Installation of cable routes and equipment housings;

d) Installation of signals, points equipment, track circuit equipment and all trackside equipment;

e) Testing of all signalling equipment and recording results;

f) Commissioning of all new or altered signalling equipment;

g) Updating of all signal drawings to as-built status in CAD or hard copy;

The actual tasks to be undertaken will be dependent on the scope and nature of the works and possession arrangements.

9.2 Signalling Staff The Contractor shall provide qualified Signalling support staff to undertake the tasks in conjunction with the works under this contract.

The work shall only be undertaken by staff that are duly accredited as signal electricians and associated construction trades. The works are to be managed by a Signals Construction Engineer who is duly accredited and experienced in signalling infrastructure construction and the signalling standards and practices for use in New South Wales. Details of the proposed signalling staff including accreditation, and resume are to be submitted to the Signal Manager for the region at least 2 weeks prior to the works activity.

9.3 Applicable ARTC Signalling Standards The following Signalling Standards listed apply to this Specification and are available on the ARTC website at www.artc.com.au.

Table 4.1 Signalling ARTC Standards Applicable


SGS01 Glossary of Signalling Terms

SGS02 Glossary of Terms

SCP03 Signalling Power Systems

SCP04 Lighting and surge protection requirements

SCP05 Signalling electronic systems verification

SCP06 Signalling documentation and drawings

SCP07 Inspection and Testing of New and Altered Signalling Works Roles, Responsibilities, Plans, Programs and Packages

SCP08 Inspection and testing of new and altered signalling works General requirements

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SCP09 Inspection and testing of new and altered signalling works Inspection and testing procedures

SCP10 Inspection & testing of new and altered signalling works Typical inspections and tests for signalling apparatus

SCP11 Inspection and testing of new and altered signalling works Standard Forms

SCP12 Typical inspections and tests for signalling apparatus Procedures for alterations

SCP14 Type approval requirements for signalling systems and equipment

SCP15 Installation of trackside equipment

SCP17 Computer based interlocking requirements

SCP18 Level crossing equipment

SCP20 Installation of equipment racks and termination of cables and wiring

SCP21 Construction of cable route and associated civil works

SCP22 Small buildings, location cases, terminal cases and general purpose cases

SES01 DC track circuits Set-up test and certification

SES03 Jeumont-Schneider impulse track circuits Set-up, test and certification

SES06 CSEE UM 71 AF Jointless track circuits Set-up, test and certification

SES07 WB&S FS2500 AF Jointless track circuits Set-up, test and certification

SES08 ML T121 AF Jointless track circuits Set-up, test and certification

ESM-24-01 Bridging or false feeding of signalling circuits

SMP05 Damage to signalling equipment including cables

SMP08 Booking signalling equipment out of use

SMP09 Disconnection of signalling apparatus

SMP10 Testing and certifying equipment worked on or altered during maintenance

SMP11 Like for like replacement

SMP12 Repair/Replacement of signalling wires

SMP14 Document control of signal plans and circuit books issued to the field

SMP15 Location of track side equipment

SMP21 Minor signalling works on maintenance areas involving removal or altering of Signalling equipment

SMP26 Re-railing Precautions to be taken

ESM-06-01 Facing Point Lock and Detection Testing

9.4 Signalling Equipment The Contractor shall provide signalling equipment that is in accordance with the ARTC signalling equipment standards that are detailed in Appendix G of this specification. These are available on the ARTC website at www.artc.com.au .

The Contractor shall only supply equipment that has been in use for signalling in New South Wales or has been approved by ARTC for use in New South Wales. New Equipment or Systems not previously approved need to be approved in accordance with ARTC standard:

122 New Equipment and Systems Approval

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10 Planning and Restrictions

10.1 General Planning Unless specified otherwise, the works shall be undertaken concurrently with mainline operations.

The progress of the works shall be planned to eliminate disruption to normal mainline operations. If constructed under traffic the length of the work face shall be minimised with the work procedures and program approved by the Superintendent.

Track possessions will be provided as specified in contract documents.

A copy of a typical train graph will be provided for the information of the Contractor if requested.

10.2 Speed Restrictions Temporary speed restrictions are to be avoided and should only be applied where essential or in an emergency. Where essential speed restrictions may be applied following agreement by the Superintendent. Prior to his agreement the Contractor shall prepare a submission outlining the reasons for the restriction, its severity and expected duration.

10.3 Contract Program The Contractor shall submit to the Superintendent for endorsement a works program within 28 days of award of tender.

The accepted Tender Construction Program will be the base Contract Construction Program. When endorsed this program shall become the contract program for the measurement of work performance and work control.

The Contractor shall provide a monthly report of progress against program, including applicable production rates per possession hour where applicable.

10.4 Safe Working All safeworking to be undertaken in accordance with ARTC regulations. Staff are to hold appropriate current competencies to undertake specific tasks for activities and certification work performed under the Contract.

Qualified and experienced safeworkers are to be provided on site. Track supervisor holding current track certification and relevant experience to be on site during the works to ensure track is safe when returned to traffic after possession.

Contractor is responsible for all safeworking including the operation / travel of any rail bound equipment and communication with Train Control.

10.5 Staff Rail Safety Training All staff performing work on site under the contract shall have track safety awareness certification for the respective jurisdiction.

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11 Acceptance Criteria for Trackwork The Contractor shall ensure compliance with all requirements of the Principal or its Representative in relation to the trackworks. This includes, but is not limited to, the following items.

11.1 Completion of work The Contractor shall complete the earthworks, drainage, trackwork and signalling works in accordance with this Specification, the nominated ARTC Standards and as defined in the design drawings.

The Contractor shall undertake a survey of the completed trackwork by a registered surveyor to certify that the trackwork has been placed within the specified tolerances.

For the purposes of measurement, the finished trackwork shall conform to the measurements and tolerances specified in ARTC Technical Specification TCS01 for new rails and TCS 02 for serviceable rails.

On completion, the Contractor shall leave the work site neat and tidy.

11.2 Track Subject to Traffic The Contractor shall maintain the new track in proper alignment and surface until the Works are completed and accepted.

11.3 Defects Liability Period The Contractor shall maintain from defects the trackworks for the period of 12 months from practical completion date. Items to include, but not limited to:

Faults in any materials supplied and installed by the Contractor (excludes any Free Issue Material);

Any failure of the trackwork attributed to poor workmanship by the Contractor as determined by the Superintendent; and

As defined in the Conditions of Contract.

11.4 Handover Documentation The Contractor shall provide a handover package containing, but not limited to, the following data:

Final Survey including the as-constructed location of the track including line, level, superelevation, tangent points, transitions and turnout coordinates;

Works-As-Executed Drawings (see clause 11.5); Request for Information, Non Conformance Report, Test certificates, other forms as

nominated in the Contractors Project Quality Plan;

Record of welds and rail adjustments; Inspection and Test Plans (signed off by the Principal or its Representative).

11.4.1 Works-as-executed Drawings The Contractor shall provide Works-As-Executed Drawings for the works to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. The drawings are to be submitted in AutoCAD format and in accordance with the Principals Drafting Requirements. The drawings are to include, but are not be limited to, the updating of the design drawings and any additional drawings necessary to depict the as-constructed works.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Appendix A - Schedule of Principal Supplied Items


Appendix A - Schedule of Principal Supplied Items

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Appendix B - Works Excluded from the Contract


Appendix B - Works Excluded from the Contract

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Appendix C - Schedule of Tender Drawings


Appendix C - Schedule of Tender Drawings

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Appendix D - Spare Parts to be Provided by the Contractor


Appendix D - Spare Parts to be Provided by the Contractor

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Appendix E - Clearances

2500

D


STRUCTURE OUTLINE

STRAIGHT TRACK

esign Rail Level

1300 1300

2500

Design Centreline

of

6800

7100

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3200

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STRUCTURE OUTLINE

CURVED TRACK 300M RADIUS

USED FOR ROLLING STOCK OUTLINE F

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2000 1500

2600

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6800

6600

7100

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Appendix F - Changes to ARTC Standards Related to this Specification 1. ARTC Standard TDS 08 - General standards for formation and earthworks

Table 1 is to be replaced with the following Table.

TABLE 1: SHOULDER WIDTH

Plain Track and Turnouts mm

Main Line and Passing Loops 3500 1

Siding 3000

Special Requirements

2 Shunters and guards parallel walkways 4250

3 Train Examination areas 5500

Train Examination areas with parallel access road 7750

Clear width of road from back of any structure 3000

2. ARTC Standard TDS 08 - General Standard for Formation and Earthworks

Clause 3

The track alignments for new loops and loop extensions may be designed with the line and level not necessarily parallel to the main line, and may differ from the requirements of drawing SP522.



3. ARTC Standard TDS 11 Standard Classification of Lines

Section 4 Siding Track Standard Classification

Existing Section 4 should be replaced with the Table and Notes shown below.

Siding configuration should be as shown below.

Rolling Stock Max axle load

Min rail weight kg/m

Rail Sleepers (3)

Nominal ballast depth (mm) (4)

Ballast Shoulder Radius > 600m (mm)

Ballast Shoulder Radius < 600m (mm)

Sleeper spacing mm.

30 tonne 53 (1) Welded Concrete (2)

200 150 350 600

25 tonne 47 (1) Welded Timber/ (2)steel/ (2)concrete

150 Conc.150 Tim. 200 Steel 150*

Conc.300 Tim. 350 Steel 300

667


150 Conc.150 Tim. 200 Steel 150*


667


150 Conc.150 Tim. 200 Steel 150*


667

*The restrictions on interspersing steel sleepers specified in section 6.3 shall apply

Table 3: - Siding configuration and axle loads

Notes

1) Rails may be new or serviceable rail.

2) Concrete and steel sleepers may be new or serviceable.

3) All sleepers in new sidings to be provided with resilient fastenings.

4) Ballast depth measured from underside of sleeper to top of capping layer at the rail seat.

5) Interspersing of steel, concrete and timber sleepers in sidings is only permitted when approved by the Superintendent.

Section 5 Ballast

Table 4 Remove second column Siding Class.

Section 6 Sleepers

Table 5 Remove second column Siding Class.

Section 6.2 Concrete sleepers

Delete reference to interspersing of concrete and timber sleepers in main lines. Add Interspersing of sleepers types in mainlines is not permitted and is only permitted in sidings where approved by the Superintendent.

Section 6.3 Steel sleepers

Interspersing of sleepers types in mainlines is not permitted and is only permitted in sidings where approved by the Superintendent.



Section 7 Track fastenings

Table 7 is to be amended as follows.

Line Class Fastening Type No. per Plate/ Rail

Fastening code

Sleeper Plates BHP Dwg. No.

Lockspikes (Note 2)

No per Plate

Main Lines

1X 2 Pandrol Resilient (1) E-2003 DF 62 4

1 New 2 Pandrol Resilient (1) E-2003 DF 62 4

1 Existing tracks 2 Pandrol Resilient (1) E-2003 DF 62 4

2,3 2 Pandrol Resilient (1) E-2003 DF 62 4

4,5 2 Dogspikes (Note 1) DF 10 or repunched

Nil

Table 7: - Timber sleeper fastening configuration

Note 1 Approved alternative resilient fastenings may be used.

Section 8 Rail

Replace existing section with the following:

All new rail shall be manufactured to Australian Standard AS 1085.1 (2002). Rails shall be welded into continuous lengths, unless approved otherwise by the Superintendent, using approved welding processes. Joints are not permitted in 60kg rail or on concrete sleepered track

Fishplates shall be to Australian Standards.

Head Hardened 60kg rails shall be used where specified in Contract drawings or specified by the Superintendent.

Engineering (Track & Civil - Construction) Technical Specification ETC--00-01 New Track Construction Appendix G - ARTC Standards for Signalling Equipment


Appendix G - ARTC Standards for Signalling Equipment

Table F Signalling ARTC Equipment Standards Applicable


SPS01 Standard requirements for signalling electronic systems

SPS02 Environmental conditions

SPS03 Signs, Notice Plates and Instruction Plates

SPS04 General requirements for labelling of equipment

SPS05 Electrical & electronic components (Ratings & Construction requirements)

SPS10 Relays plug-in vital

SPS11 Light signals

SPS16 Point mechanisms

SPS20 High voltage impulse track circuits

SPS21 Audio frequency jointless track circuits for main line

SPS22 Power supply units for signalling equipment General requirements

SPS23 Single phased air cooled, isolating transformer for signalling applications

SPS24 Emergency changeover contactor panel

SPS25 High speed emergency changeover contactor panel

SPS26 Mains failure plant

SPS27 Power supply units for signalling equipment DC (Unfiltered) units

SPS28 Power supply units for signalling equipment DC (Filtered) units

SPS29 Power supply units for signalling equipment DC Track Feeds

SPS30 Power supply units for signalling equipment DC (Regulated & Filtered) units

SPS31 Power supply units for signalling equipment Battery chargers

SPS32 Fuses for railway signalling applications

SPS33 Solderless terminals Cable lugs for signalling applications

SPS34 Lightning/Surge Protection Inductor/Varistor Panel

SPS35 Lightning/Surge Protection - Varistor/Arrestor Panel (VAP)

SPS36 Lightning/Surge Protection - Varistor Panel

SPS37 Lightning/Surge Protection Power Inductors

SPS38 Lightning/Surge Protection for Communication Lines LPU

SPS39 Lightning/Surge Protection Inductor/Diverter Panel

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ESA-02-01 Cables for railway signalling applications General Requirements

SPS41 Supply & installation of cable jointing material for the jointing and repair of PVC signal and power cables

SPS46 Cables for railway signalling applications Fire safe high frequency screened Track circuit cable

SPS48 Cables for railway signalling applications High frequency screened track Circuit cables

SPS49 Cables for railway signalling applications Traction return bonding and track Connection cables

Contents1 General1.1 Introduction1.2 Definitions1.3 Scope of Works1.4 Responsibilities1.5 Certification1.6 Testing and Inspections1.7 Services1.8 Co-ordination with Service Authorities1.9 Service relocations1.10 Clearances1.11 Definition of the Site1.12 Hold Points1.13 Witness Points1.14 Drawings1.15 Spare Parts1.16 Works Excluded from the Contract1.17 Hot Weather1.18 Construction under Traffic Rail

2 Quality Assurance2.1 Quality System Standard2.2 Project Quality Plan2.3 Inspection and Tests2.4 Records2.5 Quality Audit and Non-conformances2.6 Occupational Health and Safety2.7 Rail Safety Act

3 Protection of the Environment3.1 General 3.2 Disposal of Material3.3 Dust Suppression3.4 Fire Risk

4 Access4.1 Access to the New Formation4.2 Access along Public Roads4.3 Use of Structures by Construction Plant4.4 Access Roads through Private Properties

5 Standards and References5.1 General5.2 Changes to ARTC Standards5.3 Applicable Track and Civil ARTC Standards

6 Supply and Delivery of Materials6.1 Materials Supplied by the Principal6.2 Materials Supplied by Contractor6.3 Handling, transport and storage of Materials

7 Survey7.1 Setting out of the Works7.2 Marking Out7.3 Location of Signalling Equipment

8 Trackwork construction8.1 Earthworks8.2 Drainage8.3 Preparation for Laying Track8.4 Ballasting8.5 Laying out Sleepers8.6 Placing of Rails8.7 Grinding of New Rails8.8 Turnout Manufacture and Assembly8.9 Junction Rails8.10 Surfacing8.11 Aluminothermic Welding Practice8.12 Welded Rail Adjustment8.13 Weld Return Records

9 Signals9.1 Signalling Construction and Alterations9.2 Signalling Staff9.3 Applicable ARTC Signalling Standards9.4 Signalling Equipment

10 Planning and Restrictions10.1 General Planning10.2 Speed Restrictions10.3 Contract Program10.4 Safe Working10.5 Staff Rail Safety Training

11 Acceptance Criteria for Trackwork11.1 Completion of work11.2 Track Subject to Traffic11.3 Defects Liability Period11.4 Handover Documentation11.4.1 Works-as-executed Drawings

Appendix A - Schedule of Principal Supplied Items Appendix B - Works Excluded from the ContractAppendix C - Schedule of Tender DrawingsAppendix D - Spare Parts to be Provided by the ContractorAppendix E - ClearancesAppendix F - Changes to ARTC Standards Related to this SpecificationAppendix G - ARTC Standards for Signalling Equipment

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