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Engineering Manual Signalling and Control Systems Manual MN S 40000 Signalling Safeworking Procedures Version 1.7 Date in Force: 5 July 2017 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Sydney Trains Engineering Manual — Signalling and Control Systems Signalling Safeworking Procedures MN S 40000 Approved by: Vince Modafferi Authorised by: Michael Kemmis A/Professional Head Signalling & Engineering Technical Control Systems Publications Manager Engineering System Integrity Systems Assurance Unit Disclaimer This document was prepared for use by Sydney Trains or its contractors only. All Sydney Trains engineering documents are periodically reviewed, and new editions are published, between editions, amendments may also be issued. It is the document user’s sole responsibility to ensure that the copy of the document they are viewing is the current version including any amendments that may have been issued. Errors or omissions in this document should be reported to Sydney Trains. Sydney Trains makes no warranties, express or implied, that compliance with the contents of this document shall be sufficient to ensure safe systems or work or operation. Document control Version Date Author/ Prin. Eng. Summary of change 1.0 16 September 2013 Y Bagaric First issue as a Sydney Trains document 1.1 29 November 2013 Y Bagaric Updated Document Number for Failures 1.2 3 March 2015 M Albrecht Withdraw 40037 Microtrax and Update documents 40025, 40031 & J048 1.3 2 July 2015 C Darmenia Update 40032 and replace J049 with 40049 1.4 1 July 2016 R Del Rosario Title changes & remove 40015, 40018, 40033, 40037, 40041 & 40043 1.5 21 October 2016 C Darmenia Update 40004, 40023 and 40049 1.6 20 February 2017 C Darmenia Update 40010, 40011, 40026, 40030 & 40047 1.7 5 July 2017 C Darmenia Update 40003, 40008 and remove 40021 Summary of changes from previous version Summary of change Chapter Update PR S 40003 to v2.1 Update PR S 40008 to v2.0 Deleted PR S 40021. Withdrawn as content is covered in 40001,40010, 40011 and SPG711 Inspection & Testing of Signalling © Sydney Trains Page 2 of 4 Date in Force: 5 July 2017 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Version 1.7 Sydney Trains Engineering Manual — Signalling and Control Systems Signalling Safeworking Procedures MN S 40000 Index This Manual outlines the requirements to be followed when maintaining, interfering with and attending to failed conditions of the operational signalling infrastructure and systems. The Manual includes 49 parts detailing the safeworking and safety critical maintenance requirements to be followed when dealing with the various situations as listed below. Document No Title Version Date PR S 40001** Introduction to Signalling Maintenance Procedures 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40002 Bridging or False Feeding of Signalling Circuits 1.0 16 September 2013 Major Incidents (Including Accidents or PR S 40003** 2.1 30 June 2017 Derailments) - Action to be Taken PR S 40004** Failures 2.1 21 October 2016 PR S 40005** Damage to Signalling Equipment Including Cables 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40006 Release of Track Locking or Indication Locking 1.0 16 September 2013 PR S 40007** Apparatus Seldom Used 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40008** Booking Signalling Equipment Out of Use 2.0 4 July 2017 PR S 40009** Disconnection of Signalling Apparatus 1.0 16 September 2013 Risks & Controls Associated with Testing and PR S 40010** Certifying Equipment Worked on or Altered During 1.1 14 February 2017 Maintenance PR S 40011** Renewals Work 2.0 17 February 2017 PR S 40012 Repair/Replacement of Signalling Wires 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40013 Field Paralleling of Signalling Contacts 1.1 1 July 2016 Control of Signalling Documentation Issued to the PR S 40014 1.1 1 July 2016 Field PR S 40015 Vacant Notification of Whereabouts and Liaison with PR S 40016** 1.1 1 July 2016 Network Control Officers Maintenance Responsibilities, Frequencies, PR S 40017** 1.1 1 July 2016 Recording PR S 40018 Vacant Cleanliness and Lubrication of Mechanical PR S 40019** 1.1 1 July 2016 Signalling Equipment PR S 40020** Security, Fire Protection, Weather Proofing and Cleanliness of Signalling Equipment, Housings and 1.1 1 July 2016 Locations PR S 40021 Vacant PR S 40022 Inspection and Testing of Signalling Interlockings 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40023 Insulation Inspection and Testing 1.1 21 October 2016 PR S 40024 Vital Signalling Relays 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40025 Track Circuits 2.0 10 March 2014 PR S 40026 Rerailing - Precautions to be Taken 1.1 14 February 2016 © Sydney Trains Page 3 of 4 Date in Force: 5 July 2017 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Version 1.7 Sydney Trains Engineering Manual — Signalling and Control Systems Signalling Safeworking Procedures MN S 40000 Document No Title Version Date PR S 40027 Traction Return (1500V DC) 1.0 16 September 2013 Vacant – Earmarked for Automated Train PR S 40028 Protection PR S 40029** Point Lock Testing - Mechanical 1.1 1 July 2016 Point Lock and Detection Testing on Power PR S 40030** 1.2 14 February 2017 Operated Points PR S 40031** Maintenance of Signal Sighting and Signals 1.2 1 July 2016 PR S 40032 Solid State Interlocking (SSI) and Smartlock 400T 2.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40033 Vacant Temporary Storage and Despatch of Staffs and PR S 40034** 1.1 1 July 2016 Operational Keys PR S 40035** Use of XL Keys, Master Keys and Staffs 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40036** Level Crossings 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40037 Vacant PR S 40038 Microlok II Computer Based Interlocking 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40039 Westrace Computer Based Interlocking 1.1 1 July 2016 Use of Radio Transmitters Near Electronic PR S 40040** 1.1 1 July 2016 Signalling Systems PR S 40041 Vacant PR S 40042** Safety Issues for Signalling Personnel 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40043 Vacant General Signalling Maintenance Management, PR S 40044 1.1 1 July 2016 Administration and Supervision Responsibilities PR S 40045 Surveillance Inspections 1.1 1 July 2016 PR S 40046 Guidelines for the Safe Use of Temporary Recording, Monitoring and Logging Equipment on 1.1 1 July 2016 Signalling Systems Calibration of Tools and Instruments for Signalling PR S 40047** 1.2 14 February 2017 Applications Signalling Locations and Equipment – Security PR S 40048** 1.0 1 July 2016 Locks and Keys PR S 40049 Signal Engineering Deviations 1.1 21 October 2016 ** Denotes relevance to Mechanical and Ancillary Signalling Personnel © Sydney Trains Page 4 of 4 Date in Force: 5 July 2017 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Version 1.7 Engineering Procedure Signalling and Control Systems Procedure Signalling Safeworking PR S 40001 Introduction to Signalling Safeworking Procedures Version 1.1 Date in Force: 21 September 2016 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Sydney Trains Engineering Procedure - Signalling and Control Systems Introduction to Signalling Safeworking Procedures PR S 40001 Approved George Gadzuric Authorised Michael Kemmis by : Professional Head Signalling and by: Asset Standards Manager Control Systems Systems Assurance Signalling and Control Systems Disclaimer This document was prepared for use by Sydney Trains or its contractors only. All Sydney Trains engineering documents are periodically reviewed, and new editions are published, between editions, amendments may also be issued. It is the document user’s sole responsibility to ensure that the copy of the document they are viewing is the current version including any amendments that may have been issued. Errors or omissions in this document should be reported to Sydney Trains. Sydney Trains makes no warranties, express or implied, that compliance with the contents of this document shall be sufficient to ensure safe systems or work or operation. Document control Version Date Author/Prin.Eng. Summary of change 1.0 16 September 2013 K Bush First issue as a Sydney Trains document 1.1 21 September 2016 R. Del Rosario Updated for new titles and roles and review to mandatory ASA requirements Summary of changes from previous version Summary of change Chapter Added Professional Head Signalling & Control Systems, Principal Engineer Signalling 1.4.1 1.4.2 Integrity, Signalling Engineering Manager and Signal Asset Engineer responsibilities 1.4.3 1.4.5 Amended maintenance signal engineer responsibilities 1.4.4 © Sydney Trains Page 2 of 8 Date in Force: 21 September 2016 UNCONTROLLED WHEN PRINTED Version 1.1 Sydney Trains Engineering Procedure - Signalling and Control Systems Introduction to Signalling Safeworking Procedures PR S 40001 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.1 Purpose ..................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 4 1.3 Network Rules and Procedures and Signalling Safeworking Procedures ................................ 4 1.4 Roles and Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 4 1.4.1 Professional Head Signalling & Control Systems ...................................................... 4 1.4.2 Principal Engineer Signalling Integrity ....................................................................... 5 1.4.3 Signal Engineering Manager ..................................................................................... 5 1.4.4 Maintenance Signal Engineer .................................................................................... 5 1.4.5 Signal Asset Engineer ..............................................................................................