Track Safety: Rule 915 Grease Truck

Question 1

When a track occupancy request is receive for a lube truck, the authorisation must only apply to sections of the track that?

Answer 1

• Completely clear of rail movements.
• Lube trucks cannot be authorised following trains or HRV’s

Question 2

What are the 2 circumstances where Hi-Rail vechiles can be authorised immediately after a grease run?

Answer 2

• If TC is advised that the grease truck has deliberately not greased a planned work area.
• If the Hi-Rail movement is necessary for an inspection for safety purposes or urgent faults.