Track Safety: Rule 920 Working At Level Crossings

Question 1

What must the RPO arrange when planned work may affect the approach track circuits of level crossings?

Answer 1

• Manually control the level crossing
• Have them disconnected by signals personnel
• Have them remotely controlled by TC
• This must be notified on a DIB or special bulletin

Question 2

What 4 things must the RPO ensure that each level crossing warning system is?

Answer 2

• Operated by trained personnel
• Managed using either manual or automatic operation, for train movements
• Restored to normal operation at the completion of planned work and this is certified to TC
• Unplanned use of manual control does not require notice by bulletins and will be arranged with the train controller as required

Question 3

What happens when a level crossing has been disconnected?

Answer 3

• A 10km/h speed restriction must be placed over the level crossing for the duration the alarms are disconnected, except when no train movements are planned.
• Notification if the speed restriction will be included in the access providers speed restriction system or bulletin.