L1-CHE-STD-007 v8 - Track Vehicles

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The document outlines safety, environmental and functionality requirements for track vehicles operating on the Metro rail network.

Track vehicles must meet safety, environmental and technical requirements. Operators must be competent and track vehicles must be registered and managed through an online system.

The document references supporting documentation for track vehicle management including procedures, requirements and auditing.

Engineering Standard

Track Vehicles

Version: 8

Issued: December 2016

Owner: Chief Engineer

Approved By:

Phil Ellingworth

Chief Engineer

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Approval

Amendment Record

Approval Date Version Description


Initial Issue under MTM. Replaces MainCo documents:
TR/SAFETY/0013 Track Vehicle Operator, MGWI 0015 On–
22/02/2013 1
Track Machines, & MGWI 0018 Interface Co-ordination Plan–
Track Access for Road/Rail Vehicles and On Track Machines
An agreement between MTM and V/Line to adopt a common
18/06/2013 2
Standard for Road Rail Vehicles
08/08/2014 3 Changes to Section 7.2 and Section 9
Added Section 8.3 statement covering re-inspection after an
04/02/2015 4
incident or damage
16/04/2015 5 Add Section 10 and Attachment A
15/06/2015 6 Amended Section 10.3.
25/06/2015 7 Section 10.3. further amended and clarified
Updated to reflect the use of PlantGUARD to administer Track
12/12/2016 8 Vehicle Management and consolidation of supporting
documents

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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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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.

3 Definitions and Abbreviations


The extended list of definitions and abbreviations associated with the management of Track
Vehicle management is contained in Appendix A.

4 References & Legislations

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.

4.2. MTM References

Document Number Title


N/A 1994 PTC Book of Rules and Operating procedures
STD_R0009 Standard Drawing – Maximum Rolling Stock Outline Kinematic
Diagram – Type 1 Single Deck Cars

4.3. Australian References and Legislation

Document Number Title


N/A Rail Safety National Law (SA) 2014
Rail Safety National Law National Regulations (SA) 2014
Motor Vehicles Standards Act 1989
Australian Design Rules – administered under Motor Vehicle
Standards Act 1989
AS 7500 Series Railway Rolling Stock

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5 Accountabilities and Responsibilities


The overall accountability for the management of Track Vehicles is the responsibility of the
Chief Engineer within the Engineering Division.
Other accountabilities and responsibilities for elements of the Track Vehicles registration
are contained within the Track Vehicle Registration Process (L1-CHE-PRO-033).

6 Documentation Structure Supporting Track Vehicle Management


Document No. Document Name Description
L1-CHE-STD-007 Track Vehicle Standard The principal document that lists the
Track Vehicles requirements
L1-CHE-PRO-033 Track Vehicle Registration The document that describes how
Process Track Vehicles are managed
L4-CHE-FOR-058, Victorian Metropolitan and The combined application and
Regional Railway Road TV1/2/3 checklist that now sits behind
Rail Vehicle Acceptance the PlantGUARD software removing
Checklist the need for paper applications
L4-CHE-INF-003 Road Rail Restriction The codes applied during the
Codes assessment process to indicate what
restrictions apply to the Track Vehicle
L4-CHE-INF-004 Approved Compliance A list of approved companies who can
Testing Companies assess Track Vehicles against MTM’s
requirements. The testing companies
are selected by the applicant as part
of the application within PlantGUARD
L2-TRK-PRO-025 Track Vehicle – Road Rail A document that supports the
Operation practical use of Track Vehicles on
MTM’s Network
L4-FIN-FOR-010 Fixed Asset Disposal Form The form used to support the disposal
of Track Vehicles
L4-TRK-FOR-070 Plant Hazard Check List – The form used to identify hazards
Powered Mobile Plant with the plant. This is completed by
the applicant and submitted with the
initial application
L0-SQE-PRO-042 Safe Working Method To be used when carrying out work in
Statements the corridor

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7 Specific Requirements

7.1. Safety Requirements


Track Vehicles shall be safe at all times and in all modes of operation and functionality.
In working mode, the Track Vehicle shall comply with all OH&S legislation and codes. The
Track Vehicles shall be fitted with devices to protect persons and assets as necessary.
Specific protection shall be provided to protect personnel from Track Vehicle swing areas,
Track Vehicle overturning with changes in centre of gravity during operation, fall prevention
from heights and all other matters arising from the functionality of the Track Vehicle.
Track Vehicles used at night shall have flashing lights fitted and operating and lighting of
the environment at a level appropriate to the work being performed.
Compliance plates shall be fitted to Track Vehicle equipment.

7.2. Environmental Requirements


Track Vehicles shall be designed and constructed to be safe and suitable for transit and
use for their intended functionality under all environmental conditions experienced in the
greater Melbourne metropolitan area served by the railway.
Self-propelled Track Vehicles intended for use in the MURL shall be powered by diesel
engines or by electricity. Diesel powered Track Vehicles shall be fitted with diesel carbon
filters and meet Euro 5 emission standards or if of an earlier design, be fitted with
scrubbers.

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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8 General Track Vehicle Parameters


The Track Vehicle shall:
a. In transit, remain within the Rolling Stock Outline, Standard Drawing STD_R0009,
Static Condition;
b. In transit, have a maximum height above top of rail of not more than 4120 millimetres;
c. Be capable of negotiating curves of 100 metres radius;
d. Have a means of being moved in the event of disablement;
e. Be fitted with jacking points for safe jacking of the Track Vehicle;
f. As appropriate to the Track Vehicle design, be fitted with lifting points for crane lift;
g. Be fitted with movement limiting devices as necessary to prevent any components
of the Track Vehicles coming into proximity of the overhead wiring system (within 500
mm);
h. Be fitted with movement limiting devices as necessary to prevent wheel unloading
and Track Vehicle over turning;
i. Have a maximum axle load of 19 tonnes;
j. Be fitted with a service brake to bring the Track Vehicle to a stand;
k. Have a braking effort to stop the Track Vehicle from 50 km/ph in a distance of 140
metres on level tangent track in dry conditions;
l. Be fitted with a holding brake to hold the Track Vehicle at rest on a 1 in 30 grade;
m. Be fitted with lights for transit and working modes;
n. Not be propelled by rubber tyre friction drive directly onto rail wheels unless the rail
wheels are fitted with independent fail safe brakes; and
o. A Track Vehicle qualified as providing roll over protection & fall on protection a
Manufactures Compliance plate shall specify the relevant Australian Standard.

8.1. Track Vehicle 1 (TV 1) Requirements


The Track Vehicles of the TV 1 Classification shall:
a. be a trolley,
b. not be self-propelled, and
c. have a mass at tare of more than 100 kg.

8.2. Track Vehicle 2 (TV 2) Requirements


The Track Vehicles of the TV 2 Classification shall:
a. be self-propelled,
b. not be relied on to operate track circuits,
c. be fitted with flashing warning lights, and
d. carry a first aid kit.

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8.3. Track Vehicle 3 (TV 3) Requirements


The Track Vehicles of the TV 3 Classification shall:
a. be self-propelled,
b. be fitted with wheel profiles in use on rolling stock of the MTM Network,
c. be proven to reliably operate track circuits and comply with AS 7505.4,
d. be fitted with an operator Vigilance Control and forward facing Closed Circuit
Television system in use during transit,
e. be fitted with flashing warning lights, and
f. carry a first aid kit.
TV 3 Track Vehicles designed to be coupled to rolling stock shall be fitted with couplers and
a braking system compatible with the class of rolling stock.

8.4. Road Rail Vehicle (RRV) Requirements


RRV’s may be of Track Vehicle or TV 2 or TV 3 classification.
In addition to the particular requirements for TV 2 and TV 3 Track Vehicles, RRVs shall:
a. Be fitted with rail wheels and rail operating systems of proven reputable manufacture;
b. Not be of a form that allows the Track Vehicle to be without brakes during the
transition from road to rail operation and vice versa;
c. Be road worthy and registered for road use during the period of registration as a
Track Vehicle;
d. Where the Track Vehicles are used on the road network they shall be road worthy
and registered for road use during the period of registration as a Track Vehicle;
e. Front-end loaders, tractors and similar machines fitted with wheels or guides that
enable part or all of the Track Vehicles to be mounted on or guided by rails are to be
registered as a TV 2; and
f. Front-end loaders, tractors and similar machines shall comply with the relevant
Australian or International Standard applicable to the type of machine.

8.5. Excluded Machines


Specific track maintenance and condition measuring machines being spike pullers, spike
drivers, Pandrol applicators, track gauge and clearance measuring trolleys, emergency use
trolleys for the MURL together with all trolleys of 100kg or less are not required to conform
to this Standard.

8.6. Track Vehicle Maintenance


Track Vehicles shall be supported by a formal maintenance regime appropriate to the type
of Track Vehicle. A maintenance log of all planned and reactive maintenance for the Track
Vehicle shall be established and maintained by the supplier.

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8.6.1 Daily Running Sheet/Usage Report


A daily running sheet/usage report shall be maintained and kept with the Track
Vehicle at all times.

8.6.2 Plant Risk Assessment


All Track Vehicles shall have a plant risk assessment completed covering generic
use of the Track Vehicle. This shall be kept with the Track Vehicle at all times.

8.6.3 Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)


As per Safe Work Method Statement (L0-SQE-PRO-042), MTM requires a SWMS
to be used when carrying out work in the rail corridor.
The Track Vehicle operator shall use the plant risk assessment when developing
the task specific SWMS and this shall be checked and communicated during the
prestart.

9 Track Vehicle Registration


MTM will utilise the PlantGUARD online software system for:
 Initial registration of Track Vehicles,
 Assessment of Track Vehicles,
 Re-Assessment of Track Vehicles, and
 Management of accidents and incidents associated with of Track Vehicles.
The Track Vehicle Registration Process (L1-CHE-PRO-033) describes how PlantGUARD
manages these 4-steps.

9.1. Registration Period


Track Vehicles registered for use on the MTM Network shall have registration periods
applied to the Track Vehicles as follows:
Vehicle Age Maximum Period of Registration
(Months from Manufacture) (Months)
Less than 60 36
61 to 120 24
121 months or more 12

9.2. Restriction Codes


Restriction Codes shall be used to manage specific risks of Track Vehicle on MTM’s
Network. Road Rail Restriction Codes (L4-CHE-INF-003) shall be used during the
assessment process.

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9.3. Provisional Registration


Track Vehicles may, under exceptional circumstances, be granted provisional registration
where MTM or a Track Vehicle owner/operator requires the Track Vehicle to be available
for a critical works or works program. Refer the Track Vehicle Registration Process (L1-
CHE-PRO-033) for details on how to apply for provisional registration.

9.4. Track Vehicle Accidents/Incidents


Where a Track Vehicle has been involved in a rail safety incident on track, has sustained
damage to the road rail equipment or has been involved in an incident/accident off track,
the Track Vehicle shall undergo a full reassessment before it can return to service on the
MTM rail network.
Any Track Vehicle involved in an accident/incident shall undertake a full reassessment prior
to being permitted back on the MTM Network. In support of this, MTM will change the status
of the Track Vehicle within PlantGUARD to indicate the Track Vehicles requires
reassessment.

10 Compliance Testing Companies


All companies listed on the Approved Compliance Testing Companies Information Sheet
(L4-CHE-INF-004) shall have Independent Competent Persons (ICP) assessed as follows:
 ICP’s verifying designs of, or modifications to Track Vehicles, shall have their
competence assessed in accordance with AS 7501:2013, Section 4, Independent
Competent Person. (5.5.1.10, 5.5.1.12, 5.5.1.45, 5.5.1.46).

11 Decommissioning, Disposing or Gifting MTM Track Vehicles


If a Track Vehicle has been determined by management that it is unable to operate safely
or cost effectively or the Track Vehicle is to be gifted, the Track Vehicle shall be disposed of
in accordance with the Track Vehicle Registration Process (L1-CHE-PRO-033).

12 Decommissioning or Transfer of Ownership of Non-MTM Track Vehicles


Non-MTM Track Vehicles shall be decommissioned or transferred in accordance with the
Track Vehicle Registration Process (L1-CHE-PRO-033).

13 Modification of Track Vehicles


Once a Track Vehicle has been assessed, no modifications of any description are permitted
to the Track Vehicle without prior approval of MTM. The only exceptions are Gauge and
Permitted Track Vehicle Configurations (refer paragraph 13.1 & 13.2).
MTM will review a proposed modification against the Assessed Configuration Baseline and
determine if the Track Vehicle requires reassessment. If the Track Vehicle requires
reassessment, MTM will change the status of the Track Vehicle within PlantGUARD to
indicate the Track Vehicle is to be reassessed.

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13.1. Gauge Modifications


If a Track Vehicle has been registered for use on MTM’s network and another network with
a different gauge, MTM shall be notified to confirm the Track Vehicle has been restored to
the Assessed Configuration Baseline. PlantGUARD has been configured to support this
notification process, refer to the Track Vehicle Registration Process (L1-CHE-PRO-033) for
further explanation.

13.2. Permitted Track Vehicle Configurations


All Track Vehicles that are capable of being operated in a different configuration shall have
each configuration assessed and registered as a stand-alone item. Refer to the Track
Vehicle Registration Process (L1-CHE-PRO-033) for further explanation on permitted
configuration changes.

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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L0-SQE-PRO-014 Safety and Environmental Requirements for Third Parties Working


on MTM premises
L4-FIN-FOR-010 Fixed Asset Disposal Form
L1-SQE-PRO-054 Worksite Protection in the Rail Corridor
L0-SQE-PRO-042 Safe Work Method Statement

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16 Appendix A – Extended List of Track Vehicle Definitions


Assessed Configuration The baseline of the Track Vehicle on completion of the assessment.
Baseline Any changes to a Track Vehicle that impacts the configuration
baseline means the Track Vehicle shall be reassessed
ICP Independent Competent Person
Infrastructure Lease The meaning as defined in the Franchise Agreement
MURL Melbourne Underground Rail Loop
PlantGUARD The online system MTM uses to manage the registration and
management of RRV’s for use on MTM’s Network.
QR Code Is the code printed in the Track Vehicle Registration Sticker and it is
individual to each Track Vehicle. When scanned, it provides
information such as: status of the Track Vehicle, restriction codes,
any information used during the assessment of the Track Vehicle.
Registration The acceptance by MTM that the Track Vehicle has been assessed
as meeting the requirements of the MTM Safety Management
System and has been listed and identified as a Registered Track
Vehicle.
RRV Road Rail Vehicles
Shall Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is
mandatory to achieve conformance to the standard.
Should Is used as the descriptive word to express a requirement that is
recommended in order to achieve compliance to the standard.
Should can also be used if a requirement is a design goal but not a
mandatory requirement.
Supplier Management This procedure requires all Third Party companies to be prequalified
Procedure to MTM’s requirements and this means they must hold a ‘Green
Flag’ status in Avetta. In the case of Track Vehicle Management, no
Third Party company will be given access to PlantGUARD, to
register Track Vehicles, until they are ‘Green Flagged’.
Third Parties Any non-MTM individual or company.
Track Vehicles Rail mounted Track Vehicles which includes but is not limited to self-
propelled test Track Vehicles, track grinders, ballast regulators,
tampers, overhead inspection and maintenance Track Vehicles, hi-
rail vehicles and like machines. Train rolling stock is not classified as
Track Vehicles.
Track Vehicle This procedure defines the requirements surrounding the MTM
Compliance Audit corporate audit process that will be used to monitor and support
Process ongoing Track Vehicle compliance.

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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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