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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 2
1 Rolling Stock ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Registration and Warranty ............................................................................................................. 5
1.2 Wheel Profiles ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Wheel Tread Hollowing .................................................................................................................. 6
2 Route Standards ..................................................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Train Numbering ............................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Train Speeds and Axle Load Limits (Wagons) ............................................................................... 7
2.3 Length of Trains ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Over-Length Trains ........................................................................................................................ 8
2.5 Infrastructure Limits ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.6 Train Height and Width Maximum ................................................................................................ 15
2.7 Ruling Grades .............................................................................................................................. 17
2.8 Tunnel Locations .......................................................................................................................... 20
2.9 Wayside Monitoring Devices ........................................................................................................ 23
2.10 Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather (High Temperature Speed Restrictions) ...................... 30
2.10.1 DIRN – HHN - IN New South Wales ............................................................................................ 30
2.10.2 DIRN - IN Victoria ......................................................................................................................... 31
2.10.3 DIRN South Australia and Western Australia ............................................................................... 31
2.11 ARTC Safeworking Systems ........................................................................................................ 32
2.12 Curve Data ................................................................................................................................... 37
2.13 Train Diversions ........................................................................................................................... 37
2.14 Signalling and Train Detection Interface ...................................................................................... 37
3 Safe Working Operations .................................................................................................................... 38
3.1 Rulebooks .................................................................................................................................... 38
3.2 Safeworking Forms and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 38
3.3 Network Notices ........................................................................................................................... 39
3.4 Time ............................................................................................................................................. 40
3.4.1 Time Zones ................................................................................................................................... 40
4 Train Service Planning ......................................................................................................................... 41
4.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................................. 41
4.2 Section Run Times ....................................................................................................................... 41
4.3 Locomotive Allocation .................................................................................................................. 42
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4.4 Train Speed Capacity ................................................................................................................... 42
4.4.1 Cant Deficiency / Enhanced Performance Speeds ....................................................................... 43
4.4.2 Speed of Trains on Crossing Loops ............................................................................................. 43
4.5 Train Hauling and Holding Capacity ............................................................................................ 43
4.6 Locomotive De-Sanding Equipment ............................................................................................ 43
4.7 Train Braking Requirements ........................................................................................................ 44
4.8 Operation of Trains on Steep Descending Grades ...................................................................... 46
4.9 Train Speed Restrictions on Steep Descending Grades ............................................................. 46
4.10 On Train Communication ............................................................................................................. 47
4.11 Train crewing ................................................................................................................................ 48
4.12 Train Identification and Markers ................................................................................................... 48
4.13 Fuelling Trains on the ARTC Network ......................................................................................... 49
4.14 Distributed Power ......................................................................................................................... 49
5 Rolling Stock Outlines ......................................................................................................................... 50
6 Load Restrictions ................................................................................................................................. 56
6.1 Out of Gauge Train Paths ............................................................................................................ 56
6.2 Out of Gauge Trains ..................................................................................................................... 56
6.3 Dangerous Goods on Trains ........................................................................................................ 56
7 Train Marshalling and Locomotive Allocation .................................................................................. 58
7.1 Train Marshalling Principles ......................................................................................................... 58
7.2 Maximum Number of Train Locomotives and Train Loads .......................................................... 58
7.2.1 Network Specific Locations (ARTC Limits) ................................................................................... 58
7.3 Dynamic ....................................................................................................................................... 59
7.4 Wooden-Bodied Vehicles (New South Wales) ............................................................................. 59
8 Train Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 60
9 Train Documentation............................................................................................................................ 62
9.1 Requirements Prior to Network Entry .......................................................................................... 62
9.2 Requirements On-Train ................................................................................................................ 62
9.3 Requirements Following Network Entry ....................................................................................... 63
10 Train Failures ........................................................................................................................................ 64
10.1 Passenger Trains ......................................................................................................................... 64
10.2 Locomotive Excessive Sanding ................................................................................................... 64
10.3 Locomotive Wheel Spin ............................................................................................................... 64
10.4 Trains Causing Fires .................................................................................................................... 64
10.5 Train Speed When Brakes are Cut Out ....................................................................................... 65
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10.6 Training Braking Problems on Descending Grade....................................................................... 65
10.7 Holding a Train Stationary on a Grade ........................................................................................ 66
10.8 Train Amalgamation ..................................................................................................................... 66
10.9.1 Speed Restrictions Due to Defective Vehicles .............................................................................. 68
11 Track Maintenance Vehicles ............................................................................................................... 70
11.2 Registration and Warranty ........................................................................................................... 70
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1 Rolling Stock
1.1 Registration and Warranty
All rolling stock (including locomotives) to be operated on the ARTC Network shall be registered
with ARTC. ARTC shall enter registration data into an ARTC maintained database.
When new rolling stock is added to a fleet, or if rolling stock operational or engineering
characteristics are modified, the Operator or rolling stock leasing company shall provide ARTC
with a written warranty that the rolling stock complies with the Access Agreement.
Registration of rolling stock will be in accordance with RISSB standards. Locomotive and rolling
stock data to be provided by the Operator to ARTC shall include:
• automatic equipment identification
• maximum axle loading (tonnes/axle)
• maximum speed (empty)
• maximum speed (loaded)
• number of axles
• number of platforms
• tare weight (tonnes)
• tractive horsepower (locomotive)
• fuel loading (max axle load)
• length over couplers
• unique vehicle description (class and number)
• Rolling stock type (e.g. passenger type, freight hopper, locomotive type).
Operators shall establish systems and manage all requirements associated with managing their
registered rolling stock fleet, whether leased or owned, to ensure only rolling stock that is fit for
use on the ARTC Network is allocated for access to any or all the ARTC Network Scope
1.2 Wheel Profiles
Operators shall establish systems and manage all requirements associated with ensuring
compatible Australian standard wheel profiles are used on the ARTC Network as set out in Table
1.2.1
Rolling stock with incorrect wheel profiles may continue to be used provided re-profiling to the
correct standard is scheduled as part of a regular rolling stock maintenance program.
Table 1.2.1- ARTC Network Compatible Wheel Profiles
WHEEL
PROFILE
AREA
ANZR-1* DEFINED INTERSTATE RAIL NETWORK
HEAVY HAUL NETWORK
INTRASTATE NETWORK
WPR 2000* HEAVY HAUL NETWORK (FOR COAL TRAFFIC ONLY)
* for more details: refer to AS 7514.2 Appendix A
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1.3 Wheel Tread Hollowing
Excessive wheel tread hollowing can cause damage to rails or to wheels themselves.
Operators shall establish systems and requirements to manage wheel tread hollowing, in
accordance with RISSB Industry Standards – Wheel Defects Code of Practice.
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2 Route Standards
2.1 Train Numbering
Train NumberingTrain Numbering is updated and maintained on the ARTC website, covering the
whole network. ARTC owns and issues train numbers for the ARTC Network. For all information
related to train numbering, refer Appendix B Train Numbering
2.2 Train Speeds and Axle Load Limits (Wagons)
Operators negotiate with ARTC for train paths that give them access to the ARTC Network. Train
paths are identified in Access Agreements as network train entry and exit times. Typical train
types operating on the ARTC Network, their speed and axle load limits are set out in Table 2.2.1
Table 2.2.1 Train Speed and Axle Load Limits for ARTC Network Operations
TRAIN TYPE TRAIN SPEED (KM/H) AXLE LOAD (TONNES) TRAIN TYPE EXAMPLES
EXPRESS
PASSENGER
ABOVE 115 UP TO 19 XPT, INTRA-URBAN,
INTRASTATE
PASSENGER MAXIMUM 115 UP TO 19 LONG DISTANCE
PASSENGER
EXPRESS
FREIGHT
MAXIMUM 115 UP TO 20 INTERMODAL
SUPER
FREIGHT
MAXIMUM 110 UP TO 21 INTERMODAL, LAND
BRIDGING
REGULAR
FREIGHT
MAXIMUM 80 UP TO 23 STEEL, ORE, CEMENT,
CONCENTRATES
HEAVY
FREIGHT
MAXIMUM 80 UP TO 25 LIMESTONE / COAL
STANDARD
FREIGHT
MAXIMUM 80 UP TO 23 GENERAL FREIGHT
INCLUDING GRAIN,
MINERALS, STEEL
PRODUCTS.
HUNTER
VALLEY COAL
MAXIMUM 601 UP TO 30 COAL
*UNLESS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, AXLE LOADS PERMITTED TO OPERATE ON MAIN LINES
ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE IN SIDINGS.
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT SPEED AND AXLE LOAD LIMITS FOR WAGONS
AND LOCOMOTIVES, REFER TO THE ROUTE CAPACITY TABLE IN THE APPROPRIATE
SECTION PAGE AND TOC.
Note: 1 Higher speeds apply on certain track sections. See section pages for specific corridor speed and axle load
details.
2.3 Length of Trains
Operators shall provide an effective means of accurately determining the length of a train
(including locomotives). The length of a train shall not exceed the specified maximum length for
any portion of the train’s transit. For long trains, allowance should be made for ‘train slack’ when
determining train length.
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The train length is specified in the Access Agreement for that train over the corridors of operation
and may be equal to or less than the network infrastructure limits (refer to table 2.3.1).
The length is specified to enable the train to transit through the network within the scheduled
transit time. Trains not exceeding the length are able to cross or pass other trains at most
crossing loop locations distributed within that corridor with either train able to be accommodated
within the location’s main line or crossing loop facility.
ARTC shall specify the length of trains within the Access Agreement where the train length is
required to vary from the network infrastructure limits.
Except as provided for in section 2.3, operators shall ensure the specified train length shall not be
exceeded at any time and make allowance for rolling stock (including locomotives) to be attached
within the network.
Table 2.3.1 ARTC Infrastructure Train Length Limits
AREA TRAIN LENGTH (M)
DEFINED INTERSTATE RAIL NETWORK
ACACIA RIDGE – ISLINGTON JUNCTION 1500
PORT BOTANY – MELBOURNE 18002
MELBOURNE - ADELAIDE 1500 / 18001
GOOBANG JUNC - COOTAMUNDRA 1800
GOOBANG JUNC – BROKEN HILL 1800
GOOBANG JUNC - NARRROMINE 1800
BROKEN HILL – ADELAIDE 1800
MOSS VALE - UNANDERRA 1500
ADELAIDE – PARKESTON 1800
INTRASTATE NETWORK
AS SPECIFIED IN ACCESS AGREEMENTS
HUNTER VALLEY NETWORK
AS SPECIFIED IN ACCESS AGREEMENTS
Note: length may be determined by available train path loop length.
• 1 MELBOURNE - ADELAIDE – paths exceeding 1500m, may incur delays to service enroute, advise TTM via email prior to
departure.
• 2 Refer to Section Pages for specific Information
2.4 Over-Length Trains
An over-length train is a train exceeding the network infrastructure limits for train length.
The ARTC Network Controller shall check train length information to ensure an over-length train
will not cause a network blockage.
A train that is found to be over-length without approval shall not be permitted to enter or continue
to operate on the network.
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2.5 Infrastructure Limits
In addition to limits placed on train speed and axle load, there are other infrastructure limits that
must not be exceeded. These are:
• P2 Force limits exerted by rolling stock (Table 2.5.1)
• allowable wheel spacings (Table 2.5.2 and Table 2.5.3)
• RAS Loads (equivalent to Coopers M Rating) (Figure 2.5.1).
Table 2.5.1 – Allowable P2 Force Limits
AREA AREA
SPECIFIC LIMITS
P2 FORCE LIMIT1 LATERAL
FORCE
(KN)
LOCOMOTIVES WAGONS
10
MRADS
14
MRADS
10
MRADS
14
MRADS
HHN
(HV)
P2 FORCE LIMITS APPLY TO
ALL HHN AREAS:
250 KN 295 KN 192 KN 230 KN 84
DIRN P2 FORCE LIMITS APPLY TO
ALL DIRN AREAS:
250 KN1 295 KN 192 KN 230 KN 84
IN P2 FORCE LIMITS APPLY TO
ALL IN AREAS EXCEPT AS
SHOWN BELOW:
NARWONAH – DUBBO2
MERRYGOEN - BINNAWAY -
WERRIS CREEK2
MAROONA – PORTLAND2
192 KN 230 KN 192 KN 230 KN 50
MOREE – NORTH STAR - 200 KN - 200 KN 50
Note:
• 1 For non-NSW P2 Limit at 10mrads is 250kn for locomotives. Max total locomotive mass is 134t. Max individual axle load on
Locomotive is 22.7t.
• 2 Lower locomotive and wagon line speeds apply on these sections.
• Source of Documentation: AS 7508 Track Forces and Stresses
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Table 2.5.2 Locomotive Configuration – Bridge Interface Minimum Axle Spacing for Specified Axle Load
INFRASTRUCTURE
LIMITS EQUIVALENT TO
METRIC COOPER M
RATING DESIGN LOAD
(REFER FIG 2.5.1)
LOCOMOTIVE
MAXIMUM
INDIVIDUAL
AXLE LOAD
(TONNES)
LOCOMOTIVE
MAXIMUM
OVERALL
MASS
(TONNES)
LOCOMOTIVE CONFIGURATION - DISTANCE BETWEEN AXLES (MM)
OVERALL
LENGTH OF
LOCOMOTIVE
A B C D E F G
RAS 270 (M270) 29.5 177 1800 1800 1800 8200 1800 1800 1800 19000
RAS 210 (M210) 23.0 138 1800 1800 1800 8000 1800 1800 1800 18800
RAS 180 (M180) 20.3 123 2300 1700 1700 7240 1700 1700 2300 18640
Notes:
• 1. Any locomotive’s Load Effects on any bridge span must not exceed applicable RAS 270 / RAS 210 / RAS 180 Infrastructure Limit.
• 2. Where a Locomotive is designed with another axle configuration or load, the axle spacing / load must be adjusted accordingly to comply to the above RAS 270 / 210 / 180 Loading.
• 3. For any locomotive configurations outside the above, refer to ARTC.
• 4. Variations to the above table can be applied for and sent to ARTC for review
A B C D E F G
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Table 2.5.3 – Wagon Configuration – Bridge Interface Minimum Allowable Axle Spacings for Wagon configurations
INFRASTRUCTURE
LIMITS EQUIVALENT TO
METRIC COOPER M
RATING DESIGN LOAD
(REFER FIG 2.5.1)
WAGON MAXIMUM
INDIVIDUAL AXLE LOAD
(TONNES)
WAGON CONFIGURATION - DISTANCE BETWEEN AXLES (MM)
OVERALL
LENGTH (SUM
OF INDIVIDUAL
SPACING)
A B C D E
RAS 270 (M270) 30 825 1780 10490 1780 825 15700
RAS 210 (M210) 25 1050 1720 8400 1720 1050 13940
RAS 210 (M210) 23 980 1720 6150 1720 980 11550
RAS 180 (M180) 20 1040 1720 8000 1720 1040 13520
Note:
1. Any Wagon Load Effects on any bridge span must not exceed applicable RAS 270 / RAS 210 / RAS 180 Loading.
2. Where a Wagon is designed with another axle configuration or load, the axle spacing / load must be adjusted accordingly to comply to the above RAS 270 / 210 / 180 Loading.
3. For any Wagon configurations outside the above, refer to ARTC.
4. Variations to the above table can be applied for and sent to ARTC for review
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Figure 2.5.1 – Coopers M Rating that Apply to Various ARTC Network Track Segments
Goobang Junc
Werris Creek
Gap
Muswellbrook
Casino
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
North Star
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Binnaway
NarromineDubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Unanderra
Moss Vale
Goulburn
Yass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
The Rock
Albury
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Portland
WolseleyADELAIDE
Outer HarbourDry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Cockburn
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
Broken Hill
VIC
NSW
SA
QLD
Port Augusta
Ulan
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Taree
SYDNEY
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Lawrence Road
Nhill
Infrastructure Limits
SA/WA
Coopers M Rating 270
Coopers M Rating 210
Coopers M Rating 180M180
M270
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M270
M270
M270
M270
M210
M180
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M180
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210 M210
M210
Note: For wagon designers
only (unique bridge rating
information) For corridor
speed and axle loads please
refer to the Section Page
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Unanderra
Moss Vale
GoulburnYass
Stockinbingal
West CootamundraCootamundra
Junee Nth Junc
Oaklands
Benalla
Junee
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Maroo
na
Portland
WolseleyADELAIDE
Outer Harbour
Dry Creek
Whyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Pimba
Dimboo
la
Cook
VIC
SA
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
SYDNEY
CraigieburnTooli
Nhill
M210
M210
M210
M210
M180
M21
0
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
Infrastructure Limits
VIC
Coopers M Rating 270
Coopers M Rating 210
Coopers M Rating 180M180
M270
M210
Note: For wagon designers
only (unique bridge rating
information) For corridor
speed and axle loads please
refer to the Section Page
Lave
rton
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Goobang Junc
Werris CreekGap
Muswellbrook
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
North Star
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Binnaway
Narromine
Dubbo
Merrygoen
Moss Vale
Goulburn
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Portland
WolseleyADELAIDE
Outer Harbour
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Pimba
Peterborough
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Broken HillNSW
SA
Port Augusta
Ulan
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
SYDNEY
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Serviceton
Nhill
M210
M210
M210
M210
M270
M270
M270
M270
M210
M180
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
M210
Infrastructure Limits NSW/
QLD
Coopers M Rating 270
Coopers M Rating 210
Coopers M Rating 180M180
M270
M210
Note: For wagon designers
only (unique bridge rating
information) For corridor
speed and axle loads please
refer to the Section Page
Islington
Port Botany
Taree
Coffs Harbour
Lawrence Road
Casino
Unanderra
The Rock
Junee
Junee Nth Junc
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2.6 Train Height and Width Maximum
The following tables and accompanying diagrams specify standard train height and width
maximums for various network routes. Refer to Section 5 for more detail.
Table 2.6.1 – Standard Train Height and Width for Container Loading
AREA OF OPERATION FOR
CONTAINERS
WIDTH
(FROM CENTRE
LINE)
(mm)
HEIGHT
(FROM RAIL) (mm)
LOADING DIAGRAM1
ARTC NSW NETWORK
(UNRESTRICTED
OPERATION THROUGHOUT
THE ARTC NETWORK)
1250 3916 A2.3
MELBOURNE – ALBURY 1250 4150 A2.9
ADELAIDE – MELBOURNE
1250
4250#
OR
4210#
A2.10
MAROONA – PORTLAND
ALBION – JACANA (BROAD
GAUGE)
1250 4026# A2.11
PARKES – NARWONAH
NARWONAH – GAP
GAP – WERRIS CREEK –
ISLINGTON JUNCTION
MERRYGOEN – ULAN –
MUSWELLBROOK
GOOBANG JUNC–
COOTAMUNDRA
ALBURY – MACARTHUR
MOSS VALE – UNANDERRA
MAITLAND – ACACIA RIDGE
MACARTHUR – PORT
BOTANY
1250
4030
AND
4050#
A2.4
PARKES – NARWONAH
NARWONAH – GAP 1250 4220 A2.8
ADELAIDE FREIGHT
TERMINAL – PARKESTON 1500 6500 A2.6
SPENCER JUNCTION –
WHYALLA
1500 6000 A2.7
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BROKEN HILL – GOOBANG
JUNCTION
BROKEN HILL – CRYSTAL
BROOK
DRY CREEK – OUTER
HARBOUR
1250 6500 A2.5
Notes:
• 1 Refer to Appendix A Rolling Stock outlines & loading requirements
• # Notes For all loading diagrams refer to diagrams notes for specific loading configurations and applicable wagon dimensions
Table 2.6.2 – Standard Train Height and Width for Non-Container Loads
AREA OF OPERATION FOR NON-CONTAINER LOADS ROLLING STOCK & LOADING
DIAGRAM1
LOOSE LOADS A2.1
MOTORAIL WAGONS A2.2
STANDARD WAGONS WITH UNRESTRICTED OPERATION
THROUGHOUT ARTC NSW NETWORK
A1.1, A1.11
NARROW SQUARE ROLLING STOCK A1.13
Note: 1 Refer to Appendix A Rolling Stock outlines & loading requirement
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2.7 Ruling Grades
Figure 2.7.1 – Ruling Grades across the ARTC Network
Ruling Grades SA/WA
DG = Down GradeD = Down directionU = Up directionN = Northbound directionS = Southbound directionE = Eastbound directionW = Westbound direction
Compensated grade*
Non-compensated grade
*A compensated grade is a reduction in gradient to allow improved wagon motion through tight curves
Goobang Junc
NarromineDubbo
Bogan Gate
Hard
en
Stockinbingal
West CootamundraCootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
ADELAIDE
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Peterborough
Cockburn
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Cook
VIC
NSWSA
NT
Note 1: Down and Up
directions as indicated are
aligned to kilometre posts (i.e.
Down direction is where
kilometre posts lie in ascending
order).
Note 2: Refer to Table 4.9.1
Train Speed Restrictions on
Descending Grades
QLD
Seymour
Wagga
Ivanhoe
Tooli
1:60D1:70U
1:100D
1:100U
1:90D1:80U
Forbes1:80D1:100
U
D>
<U1:75D
1:75U
1:55D1:75U
1:40D1:75U
1:100D
1:100U
1:80E1:120W
1:100E1:100W
1:100E1:100W
1:100E1:100W
1:80E1:80W
1:100E1:100W
1:100E1:100W
1:70E1:90W
Outer Harbour
1:80E1:80W 1:75N
1:73S
1:110E
1:94W
Tottenham
1:75D1:70U
1:50N1:132
S
1:50N1:50S
1:80D1:80U
Henty
Albury
Yerong Creek
1:65D1:90U 1:80D
1:80U
1:60D1:66U
1:40D1:40U
1:40D1:50U
The Rock
E>
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Note 1: Down and Up directions as indicated are aligned to kilometre
posts (i.e. Down direction is where kilometre posts lie in ascending
order).
Note 2: Refer to Table 4.9.1 Train Speed Restrictions on Descending
Grades
Goobang JuncMuswellbrook
Dubbo
Bogan Gate
Moss Vale
Hard
en
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Portland
WolseleyADELAIDE
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Peterborough
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Cook
VIC
SA
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Taree
SYDNEY
Tailem Bend
Ivanhoe
Tooli
Serviceton
Telarah
Kaniva
1:80D1:80U
Nedwell Junc
1:66D1:77U
1:40D1:40U
1:46D1:74U
1:80D1:80U
Gulgong
1:60D1:75U
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1:55D1:75U
1:40D1:75U
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1:40D1:66U
1:66D1:66U
1:75D1:75U
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1:60D1:75U
Unanderra
1:30DDG:U
Sum
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Ulan
1:75D1:80U
Picton
1:70D1:100U
Macarthur
1:100D1:100U
1:100D1:100U
1:100E1:100W
1:100E1:100W
1:100E1:100W
1:80E1:80W
1:100E1:100W
1:100E1:100W
1:70E1:90W
Outer Harbour
1:45E1:45W
1:80E1:80W
1:50E1:50W
1:50N1:50S
1:75N1:73S
1:110E1:94W
Tottenham
1:75D1:70U
1:50N1:132S
1:50N1:50S
1:80D1:80U
HentyAlbury
Yerong Creek
1:65D1:90U 1:80D
1:80U
1:60D1:66U
1:40D1:40U
1:40D1:50U
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Ruling Grades VIC
DG = Down GradeD = Down directionU = Up directionN = Northbound directionS = Southbound directionE = Eastbound directionW = Westbound direction
Compensated grade*
Non-compensated grade
Note 1: Down and Up
directions as indicated are
aligned to kilometre posts (i.e.
Down direction is where
kilometre posts lie in ascending
order).
Note 2: Refer to Table 4.9.1
Train Speed Restrictions on
Descending Grades
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Ruling Grades NSW/QLD
DG = Down GradeD = Down directionU = Up directionN = Northbound directionS = Southbound directionE = Eastbound directionW = Westbound direction
Compensated grade*
Non-compensated grade
Note 1: Down and Up
directions as indicated are
aligned to kilometre posts (i.e.
Down direction is where
kilometre posts lie in ascending
order).
Note 2: Refer to Table 4.9.1
Train Speed Restrictions on
Descending Grades
Goobang Junc
Werris CreekGap
Muswellbrook
Casino
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
North StarCamurra
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Binnaway
NarromineDubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Moss ValeHard
en
Stockinbingal
West CootamundraCootamundra
Junee Nth JuncJunee
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Portland
WolseleyADELAIDE
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Cockburn
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
Broken Hill
*A compensated grade is a reduction in gradient to allow improved wagon motion through tight curves
NSWSA
NT
QLD
Port Augusta
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Taree
Gunnedah
SYDNEY
Tailem Bend
Ivanhoe
Tooli
Serviceton
Telarah
Lawrence Road
Kaniva
1:66D1:66U
1:80D1:80U
1:80D1:80U
Nedwell Junc
1:66D1:77U
1:60D1:84U1:40D
1:40U
1:46D1:74U
1:80D1:80U
Gulgong
1:60D1:75U
U><D
1:75D1:75U
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1:75U
1:55D1:75U
1:40D1:75U
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Jop
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1:40D1:66U
1:66D1:66U
1:75D1:75U
Ro
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1:60D1:75U
Unanderra
1:30DDG:U
Sum
mit Tan
k
Ulan
1:75D1:80U
Picton
1:70D1:100U
Macarthur
1:100D
1:100U
1:132D1:75U
1:60D1:75U
1:95D1:92U
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2.8 Tunnel Locations
Figure 2.8.1 - Tunnels Located on the ARTC Network
Goobang Junc
Werris CreekGap
Muswellbrook
North Star
CamurraMoree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Binnaway
NarromineDubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Unanderra
Moss Vale
GoulburnYass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
The RockAlbury
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
WolseleyADELAIDE
Outer HarbourDry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Cockburn
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
Broken Hill
VIC
NSW
SA
NT
QLD
Port Augusta
Ulan
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Mittagong
Gunnedah
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Serviceton
Telarah
Kaniva
Nhill
5 Ardglen (S) 487m, 362.330-362.817km4 Wollar Gap (S) 376m, 408.894-409.270km3 Bylong (S) 1975m, 375.107-377.062km2 Cox’s Gap 2 (S) 410m, 368.335-368.745km1 Cox’s Gap 1 (S) 761m, 366.468-367.229km
1 Sleeps Hill, 740m 12.070-12.810km
2 Shepherds Hill, 160m 14.900-15.060km
3 National Park, 190m 24.630-24.820km
4 Long Gully, 190m 27.040-27.230km
5 Upper Sturt, 220m 29.410-29.630km
6 Ambleside, 170m 39.850-40.020km
7 Murray Bridge, 76m 96.840-96.911km
11 Dowds Hill 95m, 116.342-116.437km
9 Spiral 2 (Up line) 53m, 455.034-455.087km
10 Spiral 1 (Up line) 68m, 454.860-454.928km
6 Illawarra Range 2 (S) 629m, 102.555-103.184km
7 Illawarra Range 1 (S) 102m, 99.243-99.345km
8 Rock Fall Shelter (S) 136m, 99.947-99.083km
Location of Tunnels SA/WA
Example: Wollar Gap (S) 376m , 408.894 – 409.270km
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(S) =
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(D) =
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Goobang Junc
Werris Creek
Gap
Muswellbrook
Casino
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
North Star
Camurra
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Binnaway
Narromine
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Unanderra
Moss Vale
Goulburn
Yass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth Junc
Oaklands
Benalla
Junee
The Rock
Albury
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Portland
Wolseley
ADELAIDE
Outer HarbourDry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Peterborough
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
VIC
SA
NT
Port Augusta
Ulan
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Mount Gambier
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Mittagong
Taree
Gunnedah
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Serviceton
Kundaburg
Telarah
Lawrence Road
Kaniva
Nhill
1 Running Creek 2 (S) 208m, 881.555-881.763km
2 Running Creek 1 (S) 423m, 880.031-880.454km
3 Border (S) 1161m, 875.481–876.642km
4 Spiral 2 (S) 177m, 872.661-872.838km
5 Spiral 1 (S) 192m, 871.947-872.139km
6 Red Hill 5 (S) 274m, 618.599-618.873km
7 Red Hill 4 (S) 121m, 618.094-618.215km
8 Red Hill 3 (S) 261m,617.569-617.830km
9 Red Hill 2 (S) 208m, 616.953-617.161km
10 Red Hill 1 (S) 92m, 615.397-615.489km
11 Repton (S)110m, 588.577-586.687km
12 Kerewong (S) 65m, 447.750-447.815km
13 Bulliac (S) 222m, 321.456-321.678km
15 Wallarobba Range (S) 303m, 228.280-228.593km
14 Monkerai Range (S) 755m, 254.694-255.449km
1 Sleeps Hill, 740m 12.070-12.810km
2 Shepherds Hill, 160m 14.900-15.060km
3 National Park, 190m 24.630-24.820km
4 Long Gully, 190m 27.040-27.230km
5 Upper Sturt, 220m 29.410-29.630km
6 Ambleside, 170m 39.850-40.020km
7 Murray Bridge, 76m 96.840-96.911km
8 Bunbury Street, 415m 4.875-5.290km
9 Spiral 2 (Up line) 53m, 455.034-455.087km
10 Spiral 1 (Up line) 68m, 454.860-454.928km
1 Picton (D) 183m, 87.688-87.851km
3Yerrinbool (D) 247m, 120.656-120.903km
4 Alymerton (D) 950m, 122.315-123.265km
5 The Gib (D) 516m, 134.625-135.141km
6 Illawarra Range 2 (S) 629m, 102.555-103.184km
7 Illawarra Range 1 (S) 102m, 99.243-99.345km
8 Rock Fall Shelter (S) 136m, 99.947-99.083km
Location of Tunnels
Example: Wollar Gap (S) 376m , 408.894 – 409.270km
Tunn
el N
ame
(S) =
Single
Line
(D) =
Dou
ble
Line
(M) =
Mixed
Dou
ble/
Single
Tunn
el L
engt
h
Sta
rt km
of T
unne
l
End
km
of T
unne
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^ Special procedures apply to the Bylong tunnel (Ulan number three tunnel). Refer to H4 Muswellbrook – Merrygoen for further information.
NT
Location of Tunnels VIC
Example: Wollar Gap (S) 376m , 408.894 – 409.270km
Tunn
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(S) =
Sin
gle
Line
(D) =
Dou
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Line
(M) =
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Goobang Junc
Werris Creek
Gap
Muswellbrook
North Star
Camurra
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
NarromineDubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Moss Vale
Goulburn
Yass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Portland
WolseleyADELAIDE
Outer HarbourDry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Cockburn
Parkes
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
Broken HillNSW
SA
NT
Port Augusta
Ulan
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Mount Gambier
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Mittagong
Taree
Gunnedah
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Serviceton
Kundaburg
Telarah
Kaniva
Nhill
1 Running Creek 2 (S) 208m, 881.555-881.763km
2 Running Creek 1 (S) 423m, 880.031-880.454km
3 Border (S) 1161m, 875.481–876.642km
4 Spiral 2 (S) 177m, 872.661-872.838km
5 Spiral 1 (S) 192m, 871.947-872.139km
6 Red Hill 5 (S) 274m, 618.599-618.873km
7 Red Hill 4 (S) 121m, 618.094-618.215km
8 Red Hill 3 (S) 261m,617.569-617.830km
9 Red Hill 2 (S) 208m, 616.953-617.161km
10 Red Hill 1 (S) 92m, 615.397-615.489km
11 Repton (S)110m, 588.577-586.687km
12 Kerewong (S) 65m, 447.750-447.815km
13 Bulliac (S) 222m, 321.456-321.678km
15 Wallarobba Range (S) 303m, 228.280-228.593km
14 Monkerai Range (S) 755m, 254.694-255.449km
5 Ardglen (S) 487m, 362.330-362.817km
4 Wollar Gap (S) 376m, 408.894-409.270km
3 Bylong (S) 1975m, 375.107-377.062km
2 Cox’s Gap 2 (S) 410m, 368.335-368.745km
1 Cox’s Gap 1 (S) 761m, 366.468-367.229km
1 Sleeps Hill, 740m 12.070-12.810km2 Shepherds Hill, 160m 14.900-15.060km3 National Park, 190m 24.630-24.820km4 Long Gully, 190m 27.040-27.230km5 Upper Sturt, 220m 29.410-29.630km
6 Ambleside, 170m 39.850-40.020km7 Murray Bridge, 76m 96.840-96.911km
11 Dowds Hill 95m, 116.342-116.437km
8 Bunbury Street, 415m 4.875-5.290km
1 Picton (D) 183m, 87.688-87.851km
3Yerrinbool (D) 247m, 120.656-120.903km
4 Alymerton (D) 950m, 122.315-123.265km
5 The Gib (D) 516m, 134.625-135.141km
8 Rock Fall Shelter (S) 136m, 99.947-99.083km
Location of Tunnels
Example: Wollar Gap (S) 376m , 408.894 – 409.270km
Tunn
el N
ame
(S) =
Single
Line
(D) =
Dou
ble
Line
(M) =
Mixed
Dou
ble/
Single
Tunn
el L
engt
h
Sta
rt km
of T
unne
l
End
km
of T
unne
l
^ Special procedures apply to the Bylong tunnel (Ulan number three tunnel). Refer to H4 Muswellbrook – Merrygoen for further information.
9 Spiral 2 (Up line) 53m, 455.034-455.087km
10 Spiral 1 (Up line) 68m, 454.860-454.928km
NT
Location of Tunnels NSW/QLD
Example: Wollar Gap (S) 376m , 408.894 – 409.270km
6 Illawarra Range 2 (S) 629m, 102.555-103.184km
7 Illawarra Range 1 (S) 102m, 99.243-99.345km
Tunn
el N
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(S) =
Sin
gle
Line
(D) =
Dou
ble
Line
(M) =
Mix
ed D
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Sing
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Tunn
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tSt
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km o
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km o
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^ Special procedures apply to the Bylong tunnel (Ulan number three tunnel). Refer to H4 Muswellbrook – Merrygoen for further information.
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
Casino
Lawrence Road
Albury
The Rock
Binnaway
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2.9 Wayside Monitoring Devices
Several rolling stock wayside monitoring devices are installed on the ARTC Network. These
devices have been implemented to provide a variety of performance statistics and where
necessary, operational alarms.
Table 2.9.1 – Rolling Stock Wayside Monitoring Devices
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
DED DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTORS
Used to identify and report on vehicles with protrusions below the vehicle at
or near the height of the rail head, typically a dragging brake hose or chain.
HBD HOT BEARING DETECTORS.
These devices accurately measure the temperature of bearings as they pass
over this device under normal operating conditions. Hot bearings are
traditionally referred to as “hot boxes”
HWD HOT WHEEL DETECTORS.
These devices accurately measure the temperature of wheels as they pass
over this device under normal operating conditions.
OOG OUT OF GAUGE DETECTOR
Specifically monitors the height of intermodal traffic to ensure adequate
bridge clearance, typically where double container stacking is practised.
WEIGHBRIDGES Used to verify the declared weights of vehicles operating on the ARTC
network, both for safety and billing purposes.
WCM WHEEL CONDITION MONITOR
Used to measure in KN terms the effect of wheel impacts on the rail surface
under dynamic conditions.
WHEEL PROFILE WHEEL PROFILES MONITOR.
This system records wheel profile information but does not notify alarms to
the network controller or train transit manager.
RAILBAM RAILWAY BEARING ACOUSTIC MONITOR.
Used to detect trending rail wheel bearing faults and emergency withdrawals
from service. This system does not notify alarms to the network controller or
train transit manager.
RAILSQAD RAILWAY SQUEAL ACOUSTIC DETECTION SYSTEM.
Tracks trending individual wheels sets making excessive noise. Statistics
are analysed against operating parameters, rolling stock conditions and
environmental conditions. This system does not notify alarms to the network
controller or train transit manager.
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TBOGI TRUCK BOGIE OPTICAL GEOMETRY INSPECTION HUNTING
DETECTOR (TBOGI-HD)
Records wheelset angle-of attack and tracking position parameters to
evaluate the wheel-rail-interface, bogie performance and to detect hunting.
VISION
MONITORING
SYSTEM
VISION MONITORING SYSTEM
Train imaging and inspection system consists of multiple scan cameras that
provide images of the train and analyse against algorithms for specific rolling
stock components. System is currently private.
Note: Specific limits for WCM are set out in the following tables 2.9.2.
Table 2.9.2 – Wheel Condition Monitor Limits
RESPONSE TO WCM IMPACT LOADS – EXETER/WEST CORRIDOR & NORTH/SOUTH (PORT GERMEIN,
LARA, PARKESTON, COCKBURN, METFORD MAIN)
WHEEL IMPACT LOAD REQUIRED ACTION
UNTAGGED
≥325KN TO 400KN
(NORMALISED)
Train slowed to the speed as advised in the email notification until the
vehicle can be safely inspected by the train crew. If defect confirmed,
vehicle to be detached at next suitable location. If there is no defect,
then at the discretion of ARTC operations instruct the driver to
recommence operations to track speed when it is established that the
train can safely continue in service. Operator is notified and TCR is
raised.
HIGH LEVEL
≥400KN TO 500KN
(NORMALISED)
Train slowed to the speed as advised in the email notification until the
vehicle can be safely inspected by the train crew. If defect confirmed,
vehicle to be detached at next suitable location. If there is no defect,
then at the discretion of ARTC operations instruct the driver to
recommence operations to track speed when it is established that the
train can safely continue in service. Operator is notified and TCR is
raised.
EXTREME LEVEL
≥500KN
(NORMALISED)
Rain slowed to 60 km/h until the vehicle can be safely inspected by the
train crew. If defect confirmed, vehicle to be detached at next suitable
location. If there is no defect, then at the discretion of ARTC operations
instruct the driver to recommence operations to track speed when it is
established that the train can safely continue in service. Operator is
notified and TCR is raised.
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RESPONSE TO WCM IMPACT LOADS – HUNTER VALLEY COAL (METFORD COAL)
WHEEL IMPACT LOAD REQUIRED ACTION
UNTAGGED
≥325KN – 400KN
(NORMALISED)
Train slowed to the speed as advised in the email notification until the
vehicle can be safely inspected by the train crew. If defect confirmed,
vehicle to be detached at next suitable location. If there is no defect,
then at the discretion of ARTC operations instruct the driver to
recommence operations to track speed when it is established that the
train can safely continue in service. Operator is notified and TCR is
raised.
HIGH LEVEL
≥400KN
(NORMALISED)
Train slowed to the speed as advised in the email notification until the
vehicle can be safely inspected by the train crew. If defect confirmed,
vehicle to be detached at next suitable location. If there is no defect,
then at the discretion of ARTC operations instruct the driver to
recommence operations to track speed when it is established that the
train can safely continue in service. Operator is notified and TCR is
raised.
Note: Normalised refers to the process of normalising vehicle impacts by using 120kN normalisation offset as a
fixed value.
• Untagged alarms: Wayside equipment scans tagged vehicles for registration and tracking purposes. An alarm is
raised if an un-tagged vehicle appears in a train consist.
• When defects are confirmed the required remedial action must be initiated by the train operator in conjunction
with the Network Controller.
Table 2.9.3 – Wheel Profile Monitors
RESPONSE TO AUTOMATIC KLD WHEEL PROFILE MONITOR LEVELS – EXETER AND PORT GERMEIN
PROFILE OPTIMAL WARNING CONDEMN EXTREME
Flange Thickness ≤24mm,
>21mm
≤21mm,
>18.75mm
≤18.75mm,
>17mm
≤17mm,
Flange Height ≥33mm,
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Table 2.9.4 – Hot Bearing Detector Alarms
HOT BEARING DETECTOR ALARMS
TEMPERATURE ALARMS REQUIRED ACTION
HOT ALARM
SST SITE 100⁰C
The temperature has passed the critical level and there is a possibility of
bearing damage. Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle
inspected. Operator notified and TCR is raised.
WARM ALARM
SST SITE 93⁰C AT 20⁰C
AMBIENT VARIED BY 50%
OF AMBIENT
TEMPERATURE.
The temperature is higher than normal, and the bearing may need
attention. Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle inspected.
Operator notified and TCR is raised.
Table 2.9.5 – Hot Wheel Detector Alarms
HOT WHEEL DETECTOR ALARMS
TEMPERATURE ALARMS REQUIRED ACTION
HOT ALARM
SST 300⁰C
The temperature has passed the critical level and there is a possibility of
brake issues and wheel damage. Train to be stopped immediately and
vehicle inspected. Operator notified and TCR is raised
WARM ALARM
SST 270⁰C
The temperature is higher than normal and the brakes and wheel may
need attention. Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle inspected.
Operator notified and TCR is raised.
Table 2.9.6 – Dragging Equipment Detector Alarms
DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTOR ALARMS
ALARMS REQUIRED ACTION
DRAGGING EQUIPMENT
DETECTED
Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle inspected. Operator
notified and TCR is raised.
Table 2.9.7 – Dragging Equipment Detector Alarms
TBOGI-HD ALARMS
HUNTING REQUIRED ACTION
Extreme
>30mm
Train speed restricted (110km/h to 80km/h and 80km/h to 60km/h) until
the vehicle can be safely inspected at a maintenance facility. TTM to
prepare a TCR and incorporate any inspection outcome/details into the
report if available
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Figure 2.9.1 – Wayside Monitoring Devices on the ARTC Network
Goobang Junc
Gap
Muswellbrook
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
NarromineDubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Moss Vale
GoulburnYass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
The Rock
Albury
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Maroona
Portland
ADELAIDE
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Cook
Broken Hill
VIC
NSW
SA
QLD
Port Augusta
Ulan
Ararat
Geelong
Wagga
Taree
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Serviceton
Kundaburg
Telarah
Kaniva
Nhill
WA
WM
Parkeston1772.724km
Cockburn
345.600km
BWM
Gunnedah 481.170km
Brezza 437.330km
Colley Creek 379.860kmWingen 331.430km
Coggan Crk
Bylong Bi-Directional 387.930km
Kerrabee
Sandy Hollow
Denman Bi-Directional 314.490km
HWHB D
HB HW
HWHB D HB HW
R
HWHB D
R
R
HB HW
Binnaway
Wauchope 455.508km
195.726kmD
D
HWHB
B
WM
Metford Up Coal & Up Main
Metford Up/Down Coal & Main
Maitland Up Coal 192.040km
185.990km
185.990km
Belford Up Main & Up
Relief 222.030km
Grasstree Up
Main 280.610km
Branxton 215.900km (Private)V W
HWHB D
HWHB D
Werris Creek
Coffs Harbour
Casino
Camurra
North Star
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Islington Junc
166.029km Arrival Rd Port Waratah
166.063km Storage Rd Port Waratah
170.750km Hunter
River Arrival Rd
W
Port WaratahKoorgang Island
W
W
W
173.023km Koorgang Island
Arrival Rd
Burradoo Down Main
138.020km
Menangle Up Main
67.250km
HWHB
HWHB D
99.129km
99.490km
123.400km
104.400km
F
F
E
E
Unanderra
Exeter Up Main 155.350km
K WM
230.295km
450.210km O
Laverton
Heathfield 32.800km
Monarto South 82.175km
Wolseley
HD
S
Outer Harbour
O
Port Germein 31.700kmB HD
AKWM
Location of Wayside Devices
SA/WA
Murray Bridge
F Embankment Rock Fall Detector
G Ground Fault Detector
HB Hot Bearing Detector
HD Truck Bogie Optical Geometry Inspection Hunting Detector (TBOGI-HD)
HW Hot Wheel Detector
WM Wheel Condition Monitor (WCM)
K Wheel Profile Monitor
O Out of Gauge Detector
R Rainfall Monitor
S Rail Squeal Acoustic Detector (RailSQAD)
W Weighbridge
V Vision Monitoring System (private)
A Angle of Attack
B Rail bearing Acoustic Monitor (RAILBAM)
D Dragging Equipment Detector
E Embankment Slip Detector
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Goobang Junc
Gap
Muswellbrook
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
NarromineDubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Moss Vale
Goulburn
Yass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
The Rock
Albury
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Maroona
Portland
ADELAIDE
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Cook
Broken Hill
VIC
NSW
SA
QLD
Port Augusta
Ulan
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Geelong
Wagga
Taree
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Serviceton
Kundaburg
Telarah
Kaniva
Nhill
WA
WMParkeston
1772.724km
Cockburn
345.600km
BWM
Gunnedah 481.170km
Brezza 437.330km
Colley Creek 379.860kmWingen 331.430km
Coggan Crk
Bylong Bi-Directional 387.930km
Kerrabee
Sandy Hollow
Denman Bi-Directional 314.490km
HWHB D
HB HW
HWHB DHB HW
R
HWHB D
R
R
HB HW
Binnaway
Wauchope 455.508km
195.726kmD
D
HWHB
B
WM
Metford Up Coal & Up Main
Metford Up/Down Coal & Main
Maitland Up Coal 192.040km
185.990km
185.990km
Belford Up Main & Up Relief
222.030km
Grasstree Up Main
280.610km
Branxton 215.900km (Private)V W
HWHB D
HWHB D
Werris Creek
Coffs Harbour
Casino
Camurra
North Star
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Islington Junc
166.029km Arrival Rd Port Waratah
166.063km Storage Rd Port Waratah
170.750km Hunter River
Arrival Rd
W
Port WaratahKoorgang Island
W
W
W
173.023km Koorgang Island
Arrival Rd
Burradoo Down Main
138.020km
Menangle Up Main
67.250km
HWHB
HWHB D
99.129km
99.490km
123.400km
104.400km
F
F
E
E
Unanderra
450.210kmO
Lara 53.800km
BWM
Laverton
Heathfield 32.800km
Monarto South 82.175km
Wolseley
HD
S
Outer Harbour
O
Port Germein 31.700kmB HD
AKWM
Location of Wayside Devices
VIC
A Angle of Attack
B Rail bearing Acoustic Monitor (RAILBAM)
D Dragging Equipment Detector
E Embankment Slip Detector
F Embankment Rock Fall Detector
G Ground Fault Detector
HB Hot Bearing Detector
HD Truck Bogie Optical Geometry Inspection Hunting Detector (TBOGI-HD)
HW Hot Wheel Detector
WM Wheel Condition Monitor (WCM)
K Wheel Profile Monitor
O Out of Gauge Detector
R Rainfall Monitor
S Rail Squeal Acoustic Detector (RailSQAD)
W Weighbridge
V Vision Monitoring System (private)
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Goobang Junc
Gap
Acacia RidgeBRISBANE
Dubbo
Stockinbingal
West CootamundraCootamundra
Junee
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Maroona
Portland
ADELAIDEDry
Creek
Crystal
BrookWhyalla
Tarcool
a
Spencer
Junction
Northga
te
Pimba
Yunta
Peterbor
ough
ParkesSnowto
wn
Dimboola
Cook
VIC
NSW
SA
NT
QLD
Port
August
a Ulan
Murray
Bridge
Ararat
Geelong
SYDNEY
Aldgate
CraigieburnTooli
Serviceton
Telarah
Kaniva
Nhill
WA
W
M
Parkeston1772.724
km
Cockburn
345.600km
BW
M
Gunnedah 481.170km
Brezza 437.330km
Colley Creek 379.860km
Wingen
331.430km
Coggan Crk
Bylong Bi-Directional 387.930km
Kerrabee
Sandy Hollow
Denman Bi-Directional 314.490km
HB DHW
HB HW
HB DHW HB HW
R
HB D
R
R
HW
HB HW
Wauchope 455.508km
195.726kmD
D
HWHB
B
WM
Metford Up Coal & Up Main
Metford Up/Down Coal &
Main
Maitland Up Coal 192.040km
185.990km
185.990km
Belford Up Main & Up
Relief 222.030km
Grasstree Up Main
280.610km
Branxton 215.900km (Private)V W
HB DHW
HB DHW
Werris Creek
Coffs Harbour
Casino
North StarCamurraMoree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
Islington Junc
166.029km Arrival Rd Port Waratah
166.063km Storage Rd Port Waratah
170.750km Hunter River Arrival Rd
W
Koorgang Island
W
W
W
173.023km Koorgang Island
Arrival Rd
Burradoo Down Main 138.020km
Menangle Up Main 67.250kmHWHB
HB DHW
99.129km
99.490km
123.400km
104.400km
F
F
E
E
Exeter Up Main 155.350km
B K WM
230.295km
D
450.210km O
Lara
53.800km
BW
M
Laverton
Heathfield
32.800km
Monarto South
82.175km
Wolseley
HD
S
Outer
Harbour
O
Port Germein
31.700kmB HD
AKW
M
Location of Wayside Devices
A Angle of Attack
B Rail bearing Acoustic Monitor (RAILBAM)
D Dragging Equipment Detector
E Embankment Slip Detector
F Embankment Rock Fall Detector
G Ground Fault Detector
HB Hot Bearing Detector
HD Truck Bogie Optical Geometry Inspection Hunting Detector (TBOGI-HD)
HW Hot Wheel Detector
WM Wheel Condition Monitor (WCM)
K Wheel Profile Monitor
O Out of Gauge Detector
R Rainfall Monitor
S Rail Squeal Acoustic Detector (RailSQAD)
W Weighbridge
V Vision Monitoring System (private)
Location of Wayside Devices
NSW/QLD
Port Waratah
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2.10 Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather (High Temperature Speed Restrictions)
During hot weather conditions, some tracks may be susceptible to lateral instability that could lead to a
track buckle. To reduce this risk, ARTC may need to implement High Temperature Speed Restrictions
and other control measures, consistent with its Track Stability Management requirements: ETM-06-08
and ETM-06-09
2.10.1 DIRN – HHN - IN New South Wales
Note: This section shall be read in conjunction with ANGE 210. Speed restrictions may be imposed when prescribed threshold temperatures are reached. When speed restrictions are imposed rail traffic must travel no faster than:
o the speeds advised by ARTC Maintenance Personnel as communicated by the Network
Controller, or
o as per Table 2.10.1.1
Table 2.10.1.1 – New South Wales Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather
TRAIN TYPE RULING TRAIN
SPEED1
(KM/H)
SPEED RESTRICTIONS
DURING HOT WEATHER
(KM/H)
Passenger trains (all types) and light
locomotives.
100 or more
95
90
85
80
75
70 or less
90
85
80
75
70
65
Allowable track speed but not
exceeding 60 km/h
Freight trains containing all loaded
vehicles
or
Freight trains containing one or more
empty platform, all of which must
have allowable, empty speed
exceeding 80 km/h2.
90 or more
85
80
75
70 or less
80
75
70
65
Allowable track speed but not
exceeding 60 km/h
Freight trains containing one or more
empty platform, which are restricted
to an allowable, empty vehicle speed
of 80 km/h or lower2.
80
Allowable track speed but not
exceeding 50 km/h
Note:
• 1 The ruling train speed shall be the allowable track speed or the allowable vehicle speed, as specified in the Section Pages,
whichever is less.
• 2 For the purpose of this rule, a loaded platform is one with a loaded GVM of 30 tonnes or more.
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2.10.2 DIRN - IN Victoria
Note: This section shall be read in conjunction with TA20 ARTC Code of Practice for the Victorian main line network, Section 30 – Operating Procedures Infrastructure Works. Speed restrictions during hot weather are managed by imposing temporary speed restrictions. Speed restrictions may be imposed when prescribed threshold temperatures are reached.
Table 2.10.2.1 – Victorian Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather
DIRN INTERSTATE NETWORK
TRAIN TYPE SPEED RESTRICTIONS
DURING HOT WEATHER
(KM/H)
Passenger trains (all types) and light locomotives 90
Super freighters 80
Goods 65
All freight trains consisting of empty vehicles 50
IN NETWORK I1 MAROONA – PORTLAND. SPEED RESTRICTIONS DURING HOT WEATHER
FREIGHT PASSENGER
Maroona - Portland 50 90
IN NETWORK I2 BENALLA – OAKLAND. SPEED RESTRICTIONS DURING HOT WEATHER
FREIGHT PASSENGER
Benalla - Yarrawonga 30 *30
Yarrawonga - Oaklands 30 *30
IN NETWORK I3 ALBION – JACANA (Broad Gauge. SPEED RESTRICTIONS DURING HOT
WEATHER
FREIGHT PASSENGER
Albion - Jacana 20 N/A
Note: *Operational Restrictions: The Benalla to Oaklands route is a designated freight line and as such no heritage and/or
passenger services are permitted to operate on this line without prior permission from the ARTC Interstate Business
Unit General Manager Operations Services.
2.10.3 DIRN South Australia and Western Australia
Note: This section shall be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network, Volume 3 - Operations and Safe Working, Part 1, Rules, 3.14.1 – Temporary Speed Restrictions. Speed restrictions during hot weather are managed by imposing temporary speed restrictions.
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2.11 ARTC Safeworking Systems
The Network Controller oversees the day-to-day operational control of safeworking systems. Network
Controllers operate from Network Control Centres located at Mile End, Broadmeadow and Junee.
Figure 2.11.1 – ARTC Safeworking Systems
Goobang Junc
Werris Creek
Gap
Muswellbrook
Casino
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
North Star
Camurra
Moree
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
BinnawayNarromine
Dubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Unanderra
Moss Vale
Goulburn
Yass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Benalla
Junee
Albury
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Wolseley
ADELAIDE
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Cockburn
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
Broken Hill
VIC
NSW
SA
NT
Port Augusta
Ulan
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Mittagong
Taree
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Kundaburg
Telarah
Lawrence Road
RVD
RVD
RVD
RVD
RVD
TOW T
TOWP
Local
RVD
TOWP
Auto
RVD
Gulgong
Turrawan
Local
RVD
RVD
Thornton Junc
S&T
RVD
RVD
RVD
RVD
YW
TOWP
TOW T
CTC
CTC
CTC
ATMS
TOWM
TOW
M
TOW
CTC
CTC
ABS
ABS
P
TOW
CTC
RVD
TOWM SA
Tarcoola Kalgoorlie
Tarcoola Northgate BP
Wolseley TarcoolaCTC
WhyallaATMSSpencer Junction
Outer HarbourCTCDry Creek
Broken HillCrystal Brook ABS
Safeworking Systems SA/WA
TOW
RVD
CTC
YW
Train Order Working
Rail Vehicle Detection
Centralised Traffic Control
Yard Working
PTOS (Phoneix Train Order System)
TMACS (Train Management and Control System)
Manual Victoria Train Order System
SA
Vic
ABS Automatic Block Signalling
S&T Staff & Ticket
Local
Auto
Locally controlled signalling system
Remote controlled signalling system from Network Control
ATMS Advanced Train Management System
SA / WA
SA SA
M
MT
P
Manual South Australia Train Order System
TOWM SA
Murray Bridge
Outer Harbour
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Goobang Junc
Werris Creek
Gap
Muswellbrook
Casino
Narrabri
Narrabri Junc
BinnawayNarromine
Dubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Unanderra
Moss Vale
Goulburn
Yass
Stockinbingal
West Cootamundra
Cootamundra
Oaklands
Benalla Albury
MELBOURNE
Somerton
Laverton
Maroona
Portland
ADELAIDE
Outer HarbourDry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Pimba
Peterborough
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
VIC
SA
Port Augusta
Ulan
Ararat
Geelong
Seymour
Wagga
Mittagong
Taree
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
CraigieburnTooli
Kundaburg
Telarah
Lawrence Road
Nhill
RVD
RVD
RVD
RVD
TOW T
TOWP
Local
RVD
TOWP
Auto
RVD
Gulgong
Turrawan
Local
RVD
RVD
Thornton Junc
S&T
RVD
RVD
RVD
TOWP
TOW T
CTC
CTC
CTC
ATMS
TOW M SA
TOW M SA
M TOWVic
CTC
CTC
CTC
ABS
ABS
P
TOW
CTC
RVD
Laverton WolseleyCTC
Maroona PortlandTOW
VicM
SomertonLaverton
Melbourne
ABS
Benalla OaklandsTOW
P
AlburySomerton
CTC
VIC
NT
Safeworking Systems VIC
TOW
RVD
CTC
YW
Train Order Working
Rail Vehicle Detection
Centralised Traffic Control
Yard Working
PTOS (Phoneix Train Order System)
TMACS (Train Management and Control System)
Manual Victoria Train Order System
SA
Vic
ABS Automatic Block Signalling
S&T Staff & Ticket
Local
Auto
Locally controlled signalling system
Remote controlled signalling system from Network Control
ATMS Advanced Train Management System
M
MT
P
Manual South Australia Train Order System
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Goobang Junc
Werris CreekGap
Muswellbrook
Casino
Acacia Ridge
BRISBANE
North Star
Camurra
Moree
NarrabriNarrabri Junc
BinnawayNarromine
Dubbo
Merrygoen
Bogan Gate
Moss Vale
GoulburnYass
Stockinbingal
West CootamundraCootamundra
Junee Nth JuncOaklands
Junee
Albury
WolseleyADELAIDE
Outer Harbour
Dry Creek
Crystal BrookWhyalla
Tarcoola
Spencer Junction
Northgate
Pimba
Yunta
Peterborough
Cockburn
Parkes
Matakana
Snowtown
Dimboola
Coffs Harbour
Cook
Broken Hill
NSW
SA
Port Augusta
Ulan
Murray Bridge
Ararat
Wagga
Mittagong
Taree
SYDNEY
Aldgate
Ivanhoe
Serviceton
Telarah
Lawrence Road
Nhill
RVD
RVD
RVD
RVD
RVD
TOW T
TOWP
Local
RVD
TOWP
Auto
RVD
Gulgong
Turrawan
Local
RVD
RVD
Thornton Junc
S&T
RVD
RVD
RVD
RVD
YW
TOWP
TOW T
ABS
CTC
CTC
CTC
ATMS
TOW M SA
TOW M SA
CTC
CTC
ABS
P
TOW
CTC
RVD
Albury Port BotanyRVD
CootamundraRVD
Goobang Junction /
(Parkes)Stockinbingal
TOW
T
Moss Vale UnanderraRVD
Islington
Junction
Acacia
Ridge
RVD
TOW
TGoobang Junction /
(Parkes)
Broken Hill
Thornton
JunctionBloomfield
S&T
Maitland TurrawanRVD
Muswellbrook GulgongRVD
MerrygoenGulgongTOW
P
Goobang
Junction
GapTOW
P
North StarTurrawanTOW
P
Camurra
WestCamurra
TOW
P
NSW / QLD
NT
Safeworking Systems
NSW/QLD
TOW
RVD
CTC
YW
Train Order Working
Rail Vehicle Detection
Centralised Traffic Control
Yard Working
PTOS (Phoneix Train Order System)
TMACS (Train Management and Control System)
Manual Victoria Train Order System
SA
Vic
ABS Automatic Block Signalling
S&T Staff & Ticket
Local
Auto
Locally controlled signalling system
Remote controlled signalling system from Network Control
ATMS Advanced Train Management System
M
MT
P
Manual South Australia Train Order System
Unanderra
Kundaburg
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2.11.1 Broadmeadow Network Control Centre
Table 2.11.1.1 Safeworking Systems Operated from Broadmeadow Network Control Centre
Area of Control Safeworking System
ISLINGTON (inclusive) – THORNTON (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
BLOOMFIELD branch line Staff and Ticket (S+T)
THORNTON (exclusive) – SINGLETON (inclusive) and TELARAH
MT THORLEY – BULGA – WAMBO branch lines
Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
SINGLETON (exclusive) – MANGOOLA (exclusive) and ABERDEEN (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
ABERDEEN (inclusive) – WERRIS CREEK (inclusive) and BREEZA (exclusive)
MANGOOLA (inclusive) – GULGONG (exclusive) (including balloon loops)
Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
WERRIS CREEK (Gap) (inclusive) – TURRAWAN (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
TELARAH (exclusive) – KEMPSEY (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
KEMPSEY (inclusive) – ACACIA RIDGE (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
DUBBO / TROY JUNCTION (exclusive) – MERRYGOEN (inclusive) Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
DUBBO / TROY JUNCTION Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
MERRYGOEN (inclusive) – GULGONG (exclusive) Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
PORT WARATAH and KOORAGANG Terminal Areas
KOORAGANG Terminal Area
Rail Vehicle Detection, Yard
working (RVD)
TURRAWAN (exclusive) - MOREE Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
GOOBANG JUNCTION (PARKES) (exclusive) – NARROMINE (exclusive) -
DUBBO (exclusive)
Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
NARROMINE Rail Vehicle Detection, Yard
working (RVD)
MERRYGOEN (inclusive) – WERRIS CREEK (Gap)(exclusive) Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
MOREE – NORTH STAR Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
CAMURRA – CAMURRA WEST Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
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2.11.2 Junee Network Control Centre
Table 2.11.2.1 – Safeworking Systems Operated from Junee Network Control Centre
Area of Control Safeworking System
MACARTHUR (exclusive) – GOULBURN/ JOPPA JUNCTION (exclusive)
MOSS VALE (inclusive) – UNANDERRA (exclusive)
Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
COOTAMUNDRA (exclusive) – ALBURY (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
COOTAMUNDRA (inclusive) – STOCKINBINGAL (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
MACARTHUR - SEFTON JUNCTION - PORT BOTANY Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
ALBURY (inclusive) – SOMERTON (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control
(CTC)
JOPPA JUNCTION (exclusive) – JUNEE (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
JUNEE (inclusive) – ALBURY (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
BENALLA (inclusive) – OAKLANDS (inclusive) Phoenix Train Order System
(PTOS)
2.11.3 Mile End Network Control Centre
Table 2.11.3.1 Safe Working Systems Operated from Mile End Network Control Centre
Area of Control Safeworking System
TOTTENHAM (exclusive) – NEWPORT (dual gauge)
(BROOKLYN – NEWPORT, broad gauge, controlled by V-Line)
Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)
NEWPORT (standard gauge) – LAVERTON LOOP (inclusive) Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)
GHERINGHAP (exclusive) – MAROONA (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
MAROONA – PYRENEES (inclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
MOONEE PONDS (ARTC interface) & APPLETON / SWANSTON DOCKS -
SIMS ST JUNCTION - WEST FOOTSCRAY JUNCTION – TOTTENHAM
Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)
TOTTENHAM – SOMERTON (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
TARCOOLA (exclusive) – COOK – WEST KALGOORLIE (exclusive) Train Order Working (TOW Manual
SA) (ARTC Code of Practise)
SPENCER JUNCTION (exclusive) – TARCOOLA Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
TARCOOLA - NORTHGATE Train Order Working (TOW Manual
SA) (ARTC Code of Practice)
DRY CREEK NORTH JUNCTION – CRYSTAL BROOK Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
CRYSTAL BROOK (exclusive) – COONAMIA Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
COONAMIA – STIRLING NORTH (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
STIRLING NORTH – SPENCER JUNCTION Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
SPENCER JUNCTION - WHYALLA Advanced Train Management
System (ATMS) (ARTC Code of
Practise)
CRYSTAL BROOK – BROKEN HILL (exclusive) Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)
MILE END – DRY CREEK NORTH Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
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Area of Control Safeworking System
DRY CREEK JUNCTION – PELICAN POINT
WOLSELEY – MILE END (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
MAROONA – PYRENEES LOOP (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
PYRENEES LOOP – DIMBOOLA LOOP (inclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
DIMBOOLA LOOP (exclusive) - WOLSELEY Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)
BROKEN HILL YARD Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)
BROKEN HILL (exclusive) – GOOBANG JUNCTION (exclusive)
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