TS-TOC Train Operating Conditions Manual
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TS TOC.1 : 2013 issue 2 Manual Train Operating Conditions (TOC) Manual – General Instructions Version 1.0 Issued Date: 20 December 2013 Effective Date: 20 December 2013 Important Warning Superseded by TS TOC 1 v2.0 This document is one of a set of standards developed solely and specifically for use on the rail network owned or managed by the NSW Government and its agencies. It is not suitable for any other purpose. You must not use or adapt it or rely upon it in any way unless you are authorised in writing to do so by a relevant NSW Government agency. If this document forms part of a contract with, or is a condition of approval by, a NSW Government agency, use of the document is subject to the terms of the contract or approval. This document may not be current. Current standards are available for download from the Asset Standards Authority website at www.asa.transport.nsw.gov.au. TS TOC.1 : 2013 issue 2 Train Operating Conditions (TOC) Manual – General Instructions Version 1.0 Effective Date: 20 December 2013 Standard Approval Owner: Lead Rollingstock Engineer, Asset Standards Authority Authorised by: Principal Manager, Network Standards and Services, Asset Standards Authority Approved by: Chief Engineer Rail, Asset Standards Authority Document Control Version Summary of Change 1.0 First issue For queries regarding this document Superseded by TS TOC 1 v2.0 [email protected] www.asa.transport.nsw.gov.au Introduction Page 2 of 271 © State of NSW through Transport for NSW TS TOC.1 : 2013 issue 2 Train Operating Conditions (TOC) Manual – General Instructions Version 1.0 Effective Date: 20 December 2013 Preface The Asset Standards Authority (ASA) develops, controls, maintains and publishes standards and documentation for transport assets for New South Wales, using expertise from the engineering functions of the ASA and industry. The Asset Standards Authority publications include the network and asset standards for NSW Rail Assets. This Train Operating Conditions (TOC) manual has been published by the Asset Standards Authority to provide an update from the August 2013 issue of the TOC manual. This TOC manual aims to provide a single reference and technical guidance for train operations on the RailCorp Network. The content, information and data within this TOC manual is derived from pre-existing RailCorp publications, along with updates since the last edition of 30 August 2013. The information is compiled form a number of sources. The ASA performs limited validation of this information as it is deemed to be sourced form competent organisations. This December 2013 issue of the Train Operating Conditions manual comprises three parts: TS TOC.1: 2013 issue 2; this document TS TOC.2: 2013 issue 2 TS TOC.3: 2013 issue 2 As the Asset Standards Authority continues to evolve, future iterations of the TOC Manual and the information contained within it may be made available in different formats and delivery mechanisms to facilitate ease of access and usability. Superseded by TS TOC 1 v2.0 Introduction Page 3 of 271 © State of NSW through Transport for NSW TS TOC.1 : 2013 issue 2 Train Operating Conditions (TOC) Manual – General Instructions Version 1.0 Effective Date: 20 December 2013 Contents Introduction.....................................................................................................................................................10 Purpose ...........................................................................................................................................................10 Scope ...........................................................................................................................................................11 Application ......................................................................................................................................................11 Reference documents ....................................................................................................................................11 Terms and definitions ....................................................................................................................................13 Summary of changes .....................................................................................................................................18 Page layout......................................................................................................................................................21 1. Route Standards..............................................................................................................................28 1.1 Sydney Metropolitan - Classification of lines and locations of tunnels and field devices .............................................................................................................................................28 1.2 Sydney Metropolitan - Safeworking systems...............................................................................29 1.3 Northern Division - Classification of lines and locations of tunnels and field devices .............................................................................................................................................30 1.4 Northern Division - Grades and Safeworking systems Hornsby to Newcastle ........................31 1.5 Western Division - Classification of lines and locations of tunnels and field devices .............................................................................................................................................32 1.6 Western Division - Grades and Safeworking systems Penrith to Bowenfels...........................33 1.7 Illawarra Division - Classification of lines and locations of tunnels and field devices .............................................................................................................................................34 1.8 Illawarra Division - Grades and Safeworking systems Waterfall to Bomaderry / Port Kembla .....................................................................................................................................35 1.9 Rail Management Centre Sydney - Areas controlled by Train Control Boards ........................36 1.10 Diagram indicating track width classifications............................................................................37 1.11 Train operating length diagram .....................................................................................................38 2. Locomotive Operations ..................................................................................................................40 2.1 Marshalling of locomotives............................................................................................................40 2.2 Maximum speed of light locomotives ...........................................................................................40 2.3 Assisting (banking) locomotives...................................................................................................40 2.4 Distributed power............................................................................................................................42 2.5 Excessive sanding ..........................................................................................................................42 2.6 De-sanding equipment ...................................................................................................................43 2.7 Locomotive wheel spin...................................................................................................................43 2.8 Locomotive(s) dead attached or off line.......................................................................................43 2.9 Marshalling of locomotives due to brake valve type...................................................................44 2.10 Multiple unit working of locomotive..............................................................................................44 2.11 Mixing locomotive types ................................................................................................................45 2.12 Mixing AC with DC type locomotives............................................................................................45 2.13 Mixing locomotive types (ECP brakes).........................................................................................46 2.14 Locomotive load categories...........................................................................................................47 2.15 Block working of all classes of light locomotives .......................................................................50 2.16 Block working of Diesel Multiple Unit trains (DMU) ....................................................................51 2.17 Block working of single unit diesel cars.......................................................................................52 3. Train Operations..............................................................................................................................54 3.1 Amalgamation of trains ..................................................................................................................54 3.2 Operation of trains on steep descending grades ........................................................................54 3.3 Holding a train stationary on a grade............................................................................................56 3.4