L1-CHE-STD-007 v8 - Track Vehicles
L1-CHE-STD-007 v8 - Track Vehicles
L1-CHE-STD-007 v8 - Track Vehicles
Track Vehicles
Version: 8
Approved By:
Phil Ellingworth
Chief Engineer
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TRACK VEHICLE STANDARD
MTST 060800-01
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L1-CHE-STD-007
Approval
Amendment Record
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TRACK VEHICLE STANDARD
MTST 060800-01
Version: 8 Effective from: 12th December 2016
L1-CHE-STD-007
Table of Contents
1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................... 4
2 Scope ............................................................................................................................... 4
3 Definitions and Abbreviations ....................................................................................... 4
4 References & Legislations ............................................................................................. 4
4.1. General ........................................................................................................................ 4
4.2. MTM References .......................................................................................................... 4
4.3. Australian References and Legislation .......................................................................... 4
5 Accountabilities and Responsibilities ........................................................................... 5
6 Documentation Structure Supporting Track Vehicle Management ............................. 5
7 Specific Requirements ................................................................................................... 6
7.1. Safety Requirements .................................................................................................... 6
7.2. Environmental Requirements........................................................................................ 6
7.3. Functionality ................................................................................................................. 6
8 General Track Vehicle Parameters ................................................................................ 7
8.1. Track Vehicle 1 (TV 1) Requirements ........................................................................... 7
8.2. Track Vehicle 2 (TV 2) Requirements ........................................................................... 7
8.3. Track Vehicle 3 (TV 3) Requirements ........................................................................... 8
8.4. Road Rail Vehicle (RRV) Requirements........................................................................ 8
8.5. Excluded Machines ...................................................................................................... 8
8.6. Track Vehicle Maintenance........................................................................................... 8
8.6.1 Daily Running Sheet/Usage Report ............................................................. 9
8.6.2 Plant Risk Assessment ................................................................................ 9
8.6.3 Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)........................................................ 9
9 Track Vehicle Registration ............................................................................................. 9
9.1. Registration Period ....................................................................................................... 9
9.2. Restriction Codes ......................................................................................................... 9
9.3. Provisional Registration .............................................................................................. 10
9.4. Track Vehicle Accidents/Incidents .............................................................................. 10
10 Compliance Testing Companies .................................................................................. 10
11 Decommissioning, Disposing or Gifting MTM Track Vehicles .................................. 10
12 Decommissioning or Transfer of Ownership of Non-MTM Track Vehicles ............... 10
13 Modification of Track Vehicles..................................................................................... 10
13.1. Gauge Modifications................................................................................................... 11
13.2. Permitted Track Vehicle Configurations ...................................................................... 11
14 Audit .............................................................................................................................. 11
15 Related Documents ...................................................................................................... 11
16 Appendix A – Extended List of Track Vehicle Definitions ......................................... 13
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TRACK VEHICLE STANDARD
MTST 060800-01
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1 Purpose
To define the Standards for Track Vehicles to be used on the Melbourne Metropolitan Rail
Infrastructure Lease.
2 Scope
This document defines the requirements with which Track Vehicles (owned or leased by
MTM or by Third Parties) shall comply with for use on the Melbourne Metropolitan Rail
Infrastructure Lease (MTM Network).
This Standard does not apply to:
Rolling Stock, or
Road vehicles used on the Infrastructure Lease which are not designed for rail
mounting.
The provisions of this Standard are mandatory.
4.1. General
All Track Vehicles shall be designed and constructed to comply with this Standard and
relevant MTM Standards and Australian Rail Industry Standards.
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7 Specific Requirements
7.3. Functionality
Track Vehicles shall:
Be designed, constructed and certified as safe for their specific functionality;
Have propulsion and braking capabilities so as to be in control of the movement of
the Track Vehicle at all times; and
Be designed and constructed to prevent Track Vehicle run away on grades.
Track Vehicles with multiple functionalities shall be designed, constructed and certified as
safe and suitable for use in each functional mode.
Track Vehicles with components that may move outside the rolling stock outline shall be
fitted with devices to secure the components whilst the Track Vehicle is in transit.
Track Vehicles with booms, jibs and lifting devices which alter the Track Vehicles centre of
gravity when in use shall be provided with a means to prevent unloading of the rail wheels
and over turning.
Only Track Vehicles which are specifically designed to access the overhead traction wiring
system shall be capable of approaching the wiring system. When in transit, the work
platforms, booms, jibs and similar components shall be secured.
Track Vehicles with booms, jibs and similar components not designed for overhead wiring
works shall be fitted with a device to prevent the component coming within 500mm of the
minimum overhead wiring height. The booms, jibs and similar components shall not be
capable of reaching to a height greater than 3920mm above top of rail.
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14 Audit
MTM will undertake the following audits and inspections:
Suppliers providing Track Vehicles shall be audited as part of MTM’s corporate
audit schedule under ‘high risk supplier’ audits. The selection and frequency of
shall be as per the corporate audit schedule;
All Approved Compliance Testing Companies shall be audited as per the corporate
audit schedule and no less than once per year.
As per Planning Worksite Protection in the Rail Corridor (L1-SQE-PRO-054), it is
the responsibility of the Work Group Supervisor to verify the Track Vehicle is
certified for use on the MTM Network; and
In accordance with MTM’s Supplier Management Procedure (L1-CPO-PRO-002)
and Internal Safety, Environment and Quality Audit Framework (L0-SQE-PRO-
044), any Third Party company (supplier and or assessor) that refuses an
audit/inspection or does not comply with any corrective action issued, will have
their registration status cancelled and Avetta company flag status changed to red.
15 Related Documents
The related documents are:
L1-CHE-PRO-033 Track Vehicle Registration Process
L4-CHE-FOR-058 Victorian Metropolitan and Regional Railway Road Rail Vehicle
Acceptance Checklist
L4-CHE-INF-003 Road Rail Restriction Codes
L4-CHE-INF-004 Approved Compliance Testing Companies
L2-TRK-PRO-025 Track Vehicle – Road Rail Operation
L4-TRK-FOR-070 Plant Hazard Check List – Powered Mobile Plant
L0-SQE-PRO-044 Internal Safety, Environment and Quality Audit Framework
L1-CPO-PRO-002 MTM’s Supplier Management Procedure
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TRACK VEHICLE STANDARD
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Track Vehicle A non self-propelled Track Vehicle which does not reliably operate
Classification – TV 1 track circuits and which shall be managed under the operating rules
under conditions which exclude the operation of trains whilst the
Track Vehicle is on track
Track Vehicle A self-propelled Track Vehicle which does not reliably operate track
Classification – TV 2 circuits and which shall be managed under the operating rules under
conditions which exclude the operation of trains whilst the Track
Vehicle is on track
Track Vehicle A self-propelled Track Vehicle which operates track circuits and is
Classification – TV 3 managed as a train under the operating rules applicable to the
management of metropolitan trains on the network
Track Vehicle These procedures explain how Track Vehicles are registered and
Registration Process managed.
The Track Vehicle Registration Process has been transferred to an
online software tool called PlantGUARD. The transition will mean
the removal of paper based forms and this information will be
transferred, maintaining the same requirements as an electronic
system
Track Vehicle Operator Requirements relating to the operation of Road Rail Vehicles within
Competency the Melbourne Metropolitan Rail Network, including competency of
MTM employee Track Vehicle Operators is contained in (L2-TRK-
PRO-025)
Safety and Environmental Requirements for Third Parties Working
on MTM premises (L0-SQE-PRO-014) addresses the competency
requirements Third Party Individuals shall comply with in order to
operate a Track Vehicle on MTM’s premises.
Track Vehicle Standard The standard that a Track Vehicle shall comply with to be registered
for use on the MTM Network
Transit The movement of a Track Vehicle on the railway between locations
Working mode The Track Vehicle in use performing the functions for which is
designed
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