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Working Manual for Rail Staff Freight Train Operations

RSSB

GORT3056

WORKINGMANUALFORRAILSTAFF

FREIGHTTRAINOPERATIONS

GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

Uncontrolled when printed Document supersedes GORT3056 Iss 4 and comes into force on 02/12/2017


GORT3056

Issue 5

Date December 2017

WORKINGMANUALFORRAILSTAFF

FreightTrainOperations

Publishedby:RSSB

©Copyright2017RailSafetyandStandardsBoard



Contents

Contents and Glossary of Terms

Section B Marshalling and Composition of Freight Trains

Section C Principles of Safe Freight Train Operation

Section D Defective Vehicles

Section E Movement of Freight Trains

Section J Intermodal Traffic

Section K Vehicles Requiring Special Conditions of Travel

Appendix 1 Conversion Chart: SLU’s - Metres - Feet

Appendix 2 Exceptional Load Code Words

Appendix 3 Exceptional Load RT3973 Forms

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This manual is for the use of all staff concerned with theacceptance, planning, handling, conveyance, marshalling andmovement of freight traffic.

CONTENTS



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GLOSSARYOFTERMS

TERM MEANING

18 Comment lines Feature in TOPS system qualifyingvehicle details in a train consist andallowing free-form messages

A.R.L. Above Rail Level (height in millimetres)

Authorised load The load (maximum weight, length, andRA) as shown in a Network Railpublication or special notice

Automatic brake Power brake, usually air, provided to stopa train

Bondedvehicle/container

Vehicle/container sealed when loadedand requiring H.M Customs authoritybefore being opened

Brake force The braking force necessary to stop a railvehicle, measured in tonnes

Carrying capacity The maximum weight a vehicle ispermitted to carry

Competent person A person who has been trained,examined and certificated appropriate tothe duties carried out

Control Organisations run by both Network RailRoutes and freight operators to monitorand control train operations andperformance

Converted coachingstock vehicle

A coaching stock vehicle that has beenconverted for another use, such as anadaptor vehicle or test coach

Cripple The term applied to a vehicle which hasbeen labelled as defective

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TERM MEANING

Dangerous goods Goods which are capable of posing asignificant risk to health, safety orproperty when carried by rail and definedaccording to GO/RT3053 WorkingManual for Rail Staff - Handling andCarriage of Dangerous Goods

Distributor Device allowing automatic operation ofthe air brakes on a rail vehicle

Exceptional load A load or train requiring special travelarrangements to be authorised, and aform RT3973 to be issued describing these arrangements, before beingallowed to operate

Freight train A train which normally complies withfreight conditions with regard to brakeforce and classification. As a minimumthe train will comprise a locomotive andone vehicle

Gross Laden Weight(GLW)

The total or maximum weight of a vehicle,shown in tonnes

ISO International Standards Organisation

Load examiner A competency held by a member of staffto examine and certify specific loads


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Load unit A term used to describe both containersand swapbodies

Loads inspector(Standards)

A person competent in loading disciplineswho can develop arrangements for newtraffic or loads where a loading patternhas not been published and resolveissues following an incident or irregularity

Network Rail standardvehicle gauge

A standard profile known as W6a. Thisapplies on all Network Rail managedinfrastructure. Certain exceptions to thisgauge are allowed

Piggyback A term which describes the loading andcarriage of road trailers on speciallydesigned vehicles

Piped vehicle A vehicle that has an air pipe connectionbetween headstocks, but does not havean automatic brake, this allows acontinuous brake pipe throughout the train

PPM Planned Preventive Maintenance

Propelling vehicle Suitable vehicle provided when it isnecessary for a shunter to control apropelling movement from the leading end

RA (Route Availability) A code from 1 to 10 given to every vehicleand route, or part of a route, giving detailsof their maximum permissible axle loading

Rolling stock library (RSL) A system linked to TOPS containingdetails of all rolling stock approved byNetwork Rail for operation on itsinfrastructure


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Rolling stock technician A person competent to examine vehiclesand label them as defective as shown in this manual

RT3973CON Exceptional load form used for thecarriage of containers and swapbodies

RT3973EXL Exceptional load form used the carriageof exceptional loads which do not comewithin CON/HAW/NUC categories

RT3973HAW Exceptional load form used for thecarriage of heavy axle weight loads overroutes with a lower axle weight rating

RT3973NUC Exceptional load form used for thecarriage of irradiated fuel flasks loaded onvehicles or containers

Stanchion A vertical bar used on wagons or loadunits which acts as a load restraint

Swapbody An intermodal transport unit conforming toEuropean standards, (usually the UIC)which is suitable for conveyance by road or rail only. Swapbodies are of lighterconstruction than containers and haverestrictions on stacking and craning.Swapbodies carry a coding plate showingdetails of its gauge profile, and a codenumber, which indicates its height andwidth in millimetres

Tare weight The weight of a vehicle when empty

TOPS Total Operations Processing System. A computer system containing informationon train services and vehicles


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Train document A list containing the necessary informationfor the safe operation of the train. The listcan be manually prepared or produced byTOPS

TRP TOPS reporting point

UIC International Union of Railways; a bodywhich is responsible internationalstandards for through working

Vehicle Either:• any individual unit of rolling stock

forming part of a freight train and which is not capable of traction for example, wagon, tank wagon, brakevan, passenger vehicle, or

• any self propelled vehicle (such as an engineering vehicle) capable of carrying a load

VIBT Vehicle Inspection and Brake Test


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B1 BrakingRequirements

1.1 VehicleswithOperativeAutomaticBrakes

Vehicles which have operative automatic brakes or through pipes may be intermixed, subject to:

• the requirements set out in Sections 1.2 to 1.5

• the brake force requirements in table E1.

1.2 MaximumNumberofPipedVehicles

Not more than three through-piped vehicles may be formed together in a group, unless they are part of one or moremultiple-unit sets. When it is necessary to move multiple-units in this way, the train operator will issue special instructions.

1.3 AutomaticBrakeontheLastVehicle

The automatic brake must be operational on the last vehicle of every freight train, except as permitted in Section 1.6.

1.4 BrakeForceRequirementsforVehiclesattheRearoftheTrain

If there are piped-only vehicles immediately ahead of the last vehicle on the train, then the brake force required on the last vehicle must be not less than the brake force required in Table E1 for the weight of the fitted vehicle and any piped-only wagons immediately ahead of it. When TOPS-produced train formation details are available, this will be calculated by the computer, and a manual calculation and check against Table E1 is not necessary.

Note

The instructions in this manual are based on:

• all vehicles being air-braked

• special instructions being provided for the operation of any vacuum-braked vehicles.


1.5 VehicleswithIsolatedAir-BrakeDistributors

Vehicles with two or more air-brake distributors one of which is isolated, must be regarded as having defective brakes and treated as through-piped vehicles except as shown in Section 1.6.

1.6 ‘Cartic-4’Vehicles

A ‘Cartic-4’ vehicle (wagon types, PJA and PJB) has four elements. If one distributor on any element of the ‘Cartic-4’ vehicles has to be isolated, then it may continue to be regardedas a vehicle with a fully operative automatic brake. However, if more than one distributor has to be isolated then the vehicle must be treated as a through-piped vehicle.

1.7 RequiredBrakeForcenoLongerAvailable

If during a journey the required brake force is no longer available, either the weight of the train or its maximum speed must be reduced to that permitted with the brake force available as shown in table E1.


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B2 MarshallingofFreightTrains

2.1 RunnerVehicles

Runner vehicles must be used when loads overhang the ends of vehicles by more than 450 mm. They must have a tare weight not less than 10.5 tonnes.

2.2 MarshallingofMetalProductsandDangerousGoods

Open or flat-bed wagons conveying metal products such as rails, angles, girders and pipes, which in exceptional circumstances could puncture an adjacent vehicle, together with any associated runner wagons, must not bemarshalled next to tank wagons or tank containers containing dangerous goods, whether loaded or discharged.

Note

Marshalling requirements for freight trains carrying dangerous goodsare shown in GO/RT3053 Working Manual for Rail Staff - Handling

and Carriage of Dangerous Goods.

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B3 ConveyanceofCoachingStockVehiclesinFreightTrains

3.1 PassengerVehicles

Passenger-carrying coaching stock and multiple-unit vehicles must only be conveyed in freight trains providing one of the following applies:

• the vehicles are permitted in the Sectional Appendix to operate over the route subject to restrictions published there.

• Form RT3973EXL has been provided to show any route restrictions or conditions of travel that apply.

3.2 Non-PassengerCoachingStock

Non-passenger carrying coaching stock and converted coaching stock vehicles can be conveyed as part of a freight train without special authority subject to:

• any gauge restrictions that may apply

• any ‘Warning’ messages generated on a train document.

3.3 MarshallingofCoachingStockinFreightTrains

Train operators will issue special instructions to indicate where coaching stock vehicles are to be marshalled in a freight train.

3.4 Couplings

Screw couplings must always be used between coaching stockvehicles and freight vehicles. Where two or more buck-eye fitted vehicles are marshalled together, the intermediate buck-eye couplings must be used.



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B4 ConveyanceofCoachingStockVehiclesonEmptyCoachingStockTrains

4.1 PassengerVehicles

Passenger-carrying coaching stock and multiple-unit vehicles, either under their own power or being hauled dead, can be conveyed on an empty coaching stock train (Class 3 or 5) providing one of the following applies:

• The vehicles are permitted in the Sectional Appendix to operate over the route subject to restrictions published there.

• A notice or other document has been provided to the driver to show that the vehicles are permitted to pass over the route subject to any route restrictions or conditions of travel that apply.

4.2 TrainIdentity

Trains conveying vehicles over a route that is not shown in the Sectional Appendix as one where they are permitted to operateand which are subject to route restrictions may be given a train identity in the form 3Q__ or 5Q__.

4.3 TrainMarshallingandFormation

When it is necessary to convey barrier or adaptor vehicles as well as the coaching stock vehicles, this will be shown ininstructions issued by the train operating company concerned.


B5 TrafficCoveredbyInternationalRegulations

All wagons used for the conveyance of traffic between Great Britain and the Continent via the Channel Tunnel, in either direction, must carry the sign shown below.

Some wagons carry an ‘anchor’ sign to indicate they were permitted to operate between Great Britain and the Continent by train ferry. If a wagon has that marking only, it must not be forwarded via the Channel Tunnel.

CT

Indicates that the vehicle ispermitted to travel through the

Channel Tunnel


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C PRINCIPLES OF SAFE FREIGHTTRAINOPERATION

C1 PreparationofFreightTrains

1.1 General

The information required by Sections 1.2 to 1.6 must be ascertained before any freight train is allowed to commence its journey.

1.2 Length

The train length, including that of the locomotive and any brake van, expressed in metres, must not exceed the length limit for any part of the line.

A chart is included in Appendix 1 for conversion of Standard Length Units (SLUs), feet and metres.

1.3 Weight

The maximum weight that can be hauled by various types of locomotive and details of any weight restrictions by line are published by Network Rail and must not be exceeded.

1.4 RouteAvailability

The Route Availability (RA) of vehicles and locomotives must not exceed the RA number for the route over which the train is to run unless this is permitted by the application of special conditions.

If the route RA figure is to be exceeded, each movement must be authorised by the issue of an exceptional load form RT3973HAW identifying special conditions (see Section K).

NoteThe RA for each type of vehicle can be obtained from TOPS

Route availability 10 is shown on a TOPS train document as 0.

NoteThe train weight is the gross laden weight (in tonnes) of each

vehicle making up the train, including the weight of thelocomotive and the weight of any brake van.



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1.5 MaximumSpeed

The maximum speed at which a freight train can run is determined by the lowest permissible speed of any vehicle making up the train. This is subject to compliance with any emergency, temporary, or permanent speed restrictions.The maximum speed of any vehicle is contained in the TOPS wagon file for vehicles registered by Network Rail. The maximum speed of a train may need to be reduced following:

• inspection of a vehicle by a rolling stock technician in which case the revised maximum speed must be endorsedon a for repairs’ or ‘urgent repair/restricted’ label

• inspection of a load by a loads inspector in which case the revised maximum speed must be endorsed on an ‘exceptional load’ label (see Section E 2.3).

When the maximum speed of a freight train is reduced in either of these circumstances, the person doing so must advisethe TRP and Network Rail.

1.6 BrakeForce

A train must have sufficient brake force to meet the requirements of Table E1.

1.7 TOPSChecks

TOPS carries out automatic checks of freight train consists when the TOPS train document is produced (see Section 2.1). When TOPS is not a available a manual assessment must be undertaken (see Section 2.2).

NoteThe total brake force of the train is the brake force of each

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C2 DutiesofthePersonResponsibleforTrainPreparation

2.1 TOPS-producedTrainFormationDetailsAvailable

The person responsible for train preparation must check the train formation details as set out in Sections 2.1.1 to 2.1.6. Any errors or incorrect information must be corrected to ensure:

• the sequence of the vehicles as shown on the train formation details conforms to the actual sequence

• each vehicle number on the train formation details conforms with the actual number on the vehicle. If there is any doubt about the number, the one shown on the vehiclemust be used

• the number and sequence of any load unit(s) loaded onto vehicle(s) on the train formation details conforms with the actual number on the load unit(s) on the vehicle(s) (including empty spaces). If there is any doubt about the number, the one shown on the load unit must be used

• defective vehicles, including those with brakes isolated arecorrectly shown on the train formation details.

2.1.1 Length(seealsoSection1.2)

If the actual length of the train shown on the train document is greater than the length limit for the route, the train preparer must reduce the length unless special arrangements are agreed with Network Rail.

2.1.2 Weight(seealsoSection1.3)

The person responsible for train preparation must ensure that the weight of the train does not exceed the authorised load for the intended route or part of the intended route.

NoteTOPS does not check the actual length of a train against the

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2.1.3 RouteAvailability(seealsoSection1.4)

The person responsible for train preparation must ensure that the RA of the vehicles and locomotives does not exceed that of the intended route or part of the intended route unless it is permitted under application of special conditions. The RA of vehicles is automatically identified on the train document.

2.1.4 MaximumSpeed(seealsoSection1.5)

The maximum speed of the train is determined by the lowest permissible speed of any vehicle forming the train. This is automatically identified on the train document.

2.1.5 BrakeForce(seealsoSection1.6)

The brake force available for a train is automatically identified on the train document.

2.1.6 SpecialConditions

The person responsible for train preparation must ensure that any wagon shown as required to carry ‘load examined’ or ‘exceptional load’ labels is actually carrying those labels. For vehicles carrying ‘exceptional load’ labels, the person responsible for train preparation must ensure that there is a matching form RT3973 for the movement.

2.1.7 DangerousGoods

Where dangerous goods are being conveyed, the information shown on the vehicle or load unit conforms to the information on the train formation details.

2.1.8 TrainDocument

The person responsible for train preparation must ensure thatthe train document is amended or reissued when:

• the locomotive is removed and replaced by one of a different class or sub class

• the number of locomotives is altered

• any vehicle is attached or detached

• a train is remarshalled

• any vehicle, after examination, becomes defective, whether it is detached or may still travel

• the loading status of any vehicle is changed.


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It is not necessary to reissue a train document when a train hasbeen recessed or stabled and is to go foward with the formationunchanged, but running under a different reporting number. The existing train document can be amended.

The checks set out in Sections 2.1.2 to 2.1.6 will be carried out automatically when a TOPS train document is produced.

As the TOPS computer cannot check whether certain instructions have been observed, it may also generate certain ‘WARNING’ or ‘REJECTION’ messages. The person responsible for train preparation at the point of departure must act as required by these messages and undertake a physical check of the train to ensure that it conforms in every respect to Section 2.1 before it is allowed to depart.

The person responsible for train preparation must also check whether any other requirements in relation to the train formation which TOPS does not monitor have been complied with.

The person responsible for train preparation must then sign thetrain document, printing his name and the name of his company.

The driver must retain the train document during the journey. A train document must be provided for the guard if one is presentfor any part of the journey.

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2.2 TOPS-producedTrainFormationDetailsNOTAvailable

When TOPS or the associated communications systems are unavailable, the methods set out in section 2.3 or 2.4 must be used to produce a train document.

Where intermodal services are concerned, the processes in any other computer systems which provide information on containers used in the production of a train document must be followed unless it is also unavailable.

2.3 WhenAssistanceisAvailablefromAnotherTRP

2.3.1 ContactingAnotherTRP

Providing the loaded/empty status of the vehicles concerned can be confirmed, and it is possible to communicate between the location where the train is being prepared and another TRP,that TRP must be requested to help in producing a train document.

2.3.2 InformationtobeProvided

If another TRP can assist, the following details must be passed to it:

• Train reporting number and departure, calling and destination points

• Particulars of the vehicles to be included in the train

• Locomotive number and class.

2.3.3 IssuingaTrainDocument

When this method of train preparation is used, a train document must be obtained by the issuing TRP. It must be sent, if possible, to an agreed location, so that it can be checked by the person responsible for train preparation againstthe actual composition of the train.

If it is not possible to send a train document, the main details must be read out to the person responsible for trainpreparation so that the necessary checks can be carried out. These checks must be completed before the train can be allowed to depart.



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2.3.4 ‘Warning’or‘Rejection’messages

The train document produced using this method may contain ‘Warning’ or ‘Rejection’ messages produced by the TOPS computer to draw attention to certain important items.

The attention of the person responsible for train preparation must be drawn to any such messages if the train document is read out.

2.3.5 Responsibilitiesofthepersonresponsiblefortrainpreparation-whenatraindocumentisavailable

When a train document is available, the person responsible for train preparation must check the train formation details as shown in Section 2.1, and also check whether any other requirements in relation to the train formation which TOPS doesnot monitor have been complied with.

The person responsible for train preparation must then sign thetrain document, printing his name and the name of his company.

The driver must retain the train document during the journey. A train document must be provided for the guard if one is present for any part of the journey.



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2.3.6 Responsibilitiesofthepersonresponsiblefortrainpreparation-whenatraindocumentisnotavailable

If no train document is available, a manual train document mustbe produced, making use of the information that has been read out. A manual train document must be prepared showing:

• the train identification number and destination

• the class and number of the locomotive(s)

• formation of the train from the locomotive.

The following information must also be included, but any details that have been read out can be used:

• actual load of the train

• minimum brake force required in tonnes

• actual brake force available in tonnes

• the route availability for the route

• highest route availability of any vehicle in the train

• actual number of vehicles

• authorised length limit

• actual length of the train

• maximum speed of the train

• particulars of dangerous goods and their position in the train, or a statement that no dangerous goods are being conveyed.

The train document must then be signed by the person responsible for train preparation, who must also print the name of the person responsible and the name of the company.




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2.4 WhenAssistanceisnotAvailablefromAnotherTRP

2.4.1 Manuallycalculatingtheloadofthetrain

When TOPS or the associated communications systems are unavailable, and another TRP cannot assist, the manual methods of calculation set out in this section must be used to produce a train document manually.

The manual production of a train document must only be undertaken when all other methods of automatic production, including using another TRP, have been found not to be possible.

The information required for assessing the train must be obtained for each locomotive and vehicle on the train.

2.4.2 Length

The person responsible for train preparation must calculate the overall length of the train in metres. This must include the length of the locomotive, and any brake van.

If the length of any wagon is not known it must be assumed to be:

• 2-axle wagon - 10.5 metres.

• Bogie wagon - 20 metres.



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2.4.3 Weight

Where the actual weight of a vehicle is not known, the following methods must be used to calculate it:

• Loaded vehicles - Add the weight of the contents (where known) to the vehicle tare weight to obtain the gross laden weight. Where the weight of the contents is not known, add the carrying capacity and the tare weight of the vehicletogether to obtain the gross laden weight.

• Loaded wagons reported as H (Heavy) - Add the carrying capacity and the tare weight of the vehicle together.

• Loaded wagons reported as M (Medium) - Add half the carrying capacity and the tare weight of the vehicle together.

• Loaded wagons reported as L (Light) - Add one quarter of the carrying capacity and the tare weight of the vehicle together.

• Empty vehicles - The tare weight should be used for empty, runner, barrier and ‘discharged’ vehicles.

• Coaching stock - The ‘plated’ weight must be used.

• Locomotives - The weight must be taken from the locomotive side panel.

If it is not possible to determine whether a vehicle is loaded or empty it must be assumed to be fully loaded.

All weights must be rounded up to the next whole number of tonnes.

2.4.4 RouteAvailability(RA)

Where the RA of a vehicle is not known it must be assessed by reference to the weight per axle in tonnes as follows.

• Loaded vehicles - The plated carrying capacity of the vehicle should be added to its tare weight.

• Empty vehicles - The plated tare weight of the vehicle.

Reference must then be made to information provided by the train operators if the vehicle type is known, or table C1 used to calculate the RA for each vehicle.



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TABLE C1ROUTE AVAILABILITY ASSESSMENT

Vehicle RA

Two-axlevehicleGross Laden Weight (tonnes)

Up to 27.5t

Over 27.5t and up to 30t

Over 30t and up to 33t

Over 33t and up to 35.5t







1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Multi-axlevehicle Car-carrying vehicle 2

Four-axlevehicle(2xtwo-axlebogies)Gross Laden Weight (tonnes)

Up to 61t








3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

CoachingStock 2



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2.4.5 Maximumspeed

When TOPS is not available all freight vehicles must be regarded as having a maximum speed of 45 mph unless the permitted maximum speed is shown in instructions issued by the train operator.

2.4.6 BrakeForce

This must be counted as half of the tare weight of each vehicle with an operative automatic brake forming the train, and ‘rounded down’ to the next whole number. The figures for each vehicle must be added together to obtain the total brake force for the whole train. The figure for the locomotive(s) can be found on the locomotive side panel. The information must then be checked against table E1 to ensure that the load is within the permitted limits. If it does not conform to table E1 then either the weight of the train or its maximum speed must be reduced.



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2.4.7 Manualtraindocument

When all the information has been obtained by the methods outlined in sections 2.4.2 to 2.4.6, a manual train document must be prepared showing:

• the train identification number and destination

• the class and number of the locomotive(s)

• formation of the train from the locomotive

• authorised maximum load of the train

• actual load of the train

• minimum brake force required in tonnes

• actual brake force available in tonnes

• the route availability for the route

• highest route availability of any vehicle in the train

• actual number of vehicles

• authorised length limit

• actual length of the train

• maximum speed of the train

• particulars of dangerous goods and their position in the train, or a statement that no dangerous goods are being conveyed.

The train document must then be signed by the person responsible for train preparation, who must also print the name of the person responsible and the name of the company.




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C3 OperationalPre-departureCheck

3.1 Before the train document is signed, a physical examination of the train must be made, to ensure that:

• vehicles are coupled correctly

• vehicle couplings that are not in use are correctly stowed

• automatic brake equipment is coupled correctly throughout the train

• all handbrakes are released

• all scotches have been removed

• any goods/passenger changeover levers or empty/loaded levers are in their correct position

• self-propelled on-track machines and power driven rail cranes carry a label to show they have been prepared for travel

• all load securing equipment in use on loaded vehicles appears to be correctly tensioned

• securing equipment that is not in use is correctly stowed

• vehicle sheets are correctly secured and are not torn

• vehicle and load units doors and curtains are closed and secured

• load units mounted on spigots and twistlocks are correctly secured

• loaded vehicles appear to have their weight correctly distributed

• end caps on tank vehicles are correctly fitted and secure

• manlids on tank vehicles appear to be secure and correctly fitted

• all cabinet doors on liquified petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles are locked

• ledges and flat surfaces are free of debris and loose material

• vehicle defect label permits movement of the train

• a working tail lamp is fitted correctly to the rear of the train

• additional checks required by company instructions have been carried out.

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C4 DutiesoftheTraincrew

4.1 A train must not be allowed to start its journey until the driver (and the guard where applicable) is in possession of a completed train document, which must be signed by the train preparer. The driver must make sure that:

• the actual weight of the train does not exceed the maximum as shown on the train document

• the brake force is equal to or greater than the required brake force as shown in table E1

• the RA of any vehicle in the train does not exceed that permitted for the route, unless a form RT3973HAWis available

• the length of the train does not exceed the maximum permitted as shown in the train document.

4.2 The driver must ensure that the maximum speed of his train does not exceed the maximum speed shown on the train document.

4.3 At the termination of each journey the documentation must be handed in to the yard/terminal staff or, where this is not possible, placed behind the label clip of the vehicle which will be leading on departure.



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C5 PreparationofVehiclesIntendedforMovementfromEngineeringWorkSites

5.1 The following requirements apply to any vehicle, loaded or empty, formed in a train intended for movement from an engineering work site.

5.2 When work has been completed, the person responsible for loading or unloading must record the status of each wagon on the ‘Certificate of Readiness’ (heavy (H), medium (M), light (L) or empty (E)). Should the vehicle have a fault the person responsible for loading or unloading must record the status as ‘carded’ (C) on the certificate of readiness (engineering work site). See Section 5.7 for an example of the certificate. The certificate, completed in duplicate, must be signed by the person responsible for loading or unloading. It must then be handed to the person responsible for train preparation.

Completion of the certificate will indicate that the vehicle(s) meets the requirements for safe handover of traffic as follows.

• The doors are fully closed and secured.

• Fixed and loose equipment is properly stowed and secured.

• Traffic is loaded secured according to requirements.

• Loose material and debris has been cleared from the load,vehicle frames and body sides.

5.3 If any on-track machines or power-driven rail cranes are to be conveyed on the train, the person responsible for loading and unloading must confirm that they carry a label to indicate that they have been prepared for travel as shown in company instructions.



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5.4 If a vehicle becomes damaged or becomes defective during loading or unloading, the person responsible for loading or unloading must indicate this on the ‘Certificate of Readiness’, and tell the person responsible for train preparation.’

5.5 Vehicles conveying ‘load examined’ traffic or ‘exceptional loads’, (see Section E2 ), must be inspected by a load examiner and an appropriate label attached.

5.6 One copy of the completed ‘Certificate of Readiness’ must be handed to the person responsible for train preparation who must carry out the requirements detailed in Sections C1, C2 or C4 where appropriate.


ENGINEERINGTRAIN-CERTIFICATEOFREADINESS

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5.7 PreparationofVehiclesIntendedforMovementfromEngineeringWorkSites

SpecimenEngineeringTrainCertificateofReadiness

5.7 PreparationofVehiclesIntendedforMovementfromEngineeringWorkSites

SpecimenEngineeringTrainCertificateofReadiness

Thisistocertifythatallthevehicleslistedbelowarereadyformovementandthat:

All doors are fully closed and secured.

Fixed and loose equipment is properly stowed and secured.

Loose material and debris has been cleared from the load, vehicle frames and bodysides.

All traffic is loaded and secured as per approved pattern.

Vehicles requiring ‘Exceptional Load’ or ‘Load Examinated’ labels have beeninspected by a competent person.

Self-propelled on-track machines and power-driven rail cranes are labelled to showthey are fit for travel as shown in company’s instructions.

VehicleNumber Status* Remarks/Contents VehicleNumber Status* Remarks/Contents



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ENGINEERINGTRAIN-CERTIFICATEOFREADINESS-Continued

*Indicate whether vehicle is Loaded = (H Heavy ¾ full, M Medium ½ full, L Light ¼

full) or Empty = E and if Carded = C

Where vehicles are not FULLY discharged they must be shown as loaded.

Tobesignedbythepersonresponsibleforloadingorunloading

THISFORMDOESNOTRELIEVEOPERATINGSTAFFOFTRAINPREPARATIONSDUTIES

ThistopcopymustbereturnedtotheLocalManagerbythepersonresponsiblefortrainpreparation

VehicleNumber Status* Remarks/Contents VehicleNumber Status* Remarks/Contents

PersonresponsibleforloadingorunloadingSignature:

PRINTNAME:

Company: Date:



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TABLEC2 VEHICLETYPECODES(CARKND)

These comprise a three letter code. The first two letters indicate thetype of vehicle. The last letter indicates the type of brake provided,according to the following list:

TOPScode

Airbrakegroup

A

B

Air brake

Air brake and vacuum pipe

Vacuumbrakegroup

V

W

Vacuum brake

Vacuum brake and air pipe

Dual-brakegroup

X Air brake and vacuum brake

Unbrakedgroup

Q Air piped



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TABLE C3 SPECIALHANDLINGANDMOVEMENTRESTRICTIONCODES

DANVehicle/container loaded with

dangerous goods

NOT to be loose shunted or have‘loose’ wagons shunted against it

DIFDischarged irradiated fuel

flask

NOT to be loose shunted or have‘loose’ wagons shunted against it

DIS Dangerous discharged tank NOT to be loose shunted or have‘loose’ wagons shunted against it

DNDNOT to be diverted from

booked route

DNL NOT to be loose shuntedNOT to be loose shunted or have‘loose’ wagons shunted against it

EHCWagon conveying container with a height greater than 8'6" but

not exceeding 9'6" high (exceptional load)

ELC Wagon conveying 8'6" high container (exceptional load)

EXA Load examined

HLWWhen axle load of wagon exceeds 17.75 tonnes, other vehicles

must not be ‘loose’ shunted against this wagon

HWCWagon conveying high and wide (exceptional load) container

swapbody up to 8'6" high x 8'2½" wide

OHL Overhanging load. Load not to be moved without runner vehicles

PER Urgent perishable traffic

RAMFull wagon load of radioactive traffic. Not to be ‘loose’ shunted orhave ‘loose’ wagons shunted against it

RUN Runner vehicle. Used with overhanging load

SEP Separation vehicle. Used in a train conveying dangerous goods

TOXToxic gas traffic. Not to be ‘loose’ shunted or have loose vehiclesshunted against it

WGH Traffic to be weighed

XLDExceptional load. Load requiring the issue of exceptional load formRT3973EXL

Note‘NOT to be loose shunted’ means that the vehicle must always be attached

to a locomotive during marshalling or movement.



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TABLEC4 CRIPPLECODES

ADefective vehicle. Movement authorised to a specified repair pointat a maximum speed of 35 mph or other authorised speed

C Not to go. Condemned vehicle - awaiting disposal

DNot to go. Damaged vehicle for which costs may be recoverable. Tobe held until claim agreed

EGreen carded - automatic brake defective. Brake pipe operative. Brake type code must also be reported

FVehicle in Automatic Planned Preventative Maintenance scheme

due PPM. (TOPS-generated code)

G Green carded. For repairs - Safe to travel forward at design speed

H Vehicle overdue VIBT by more than 28 days. (TOPS-generated)

I Not to go. Condemned vehicle to be broken up on site

J Vehicle authorised for ‘one journey only’ movement

KDefective RIV vehicle labelled for repairs not to be re-loaded.

Safe to travel at design speed. To be returned to registering railwaywhen empty

LGreen carded. TOPS- generated output for empty vehicle on autoPPM scheme

MDefective RIV vehicle. Labelled for repairs. Safe to travel at designspeed. To be returned or towards registering railway. May be re-loaded

O Vehicle overdue mandatory PPM. (TOPS-generated)

P Vehicle due planned preventative maintenance

QDefective brake - brakepipe NOT operative. Vehicle may not goforward with defective brake and through pipe NOT in working order.Brake type code must also be reported

R Not to go. Red carded vehicle confined to siding where carded

TDefective vehicle. Requires transhipment and/or load adjustmentprior to going forward to repair point

U Vehicle due for VIBT. (TOPS-generated)

W Vehicles for modification, conversion or overhaul

X Not to go. Vehicle stored or held awaiting decision

Y Red Carded. For ‘yard to yard’ movement only

Z Defective vehicle. Not to go. Awaiting materials



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Trainlist

Train identification numberPoint of Origin

Wagon Type

Position of vehicle on train

Vehicle number

Driver’sslip

To be completed by thetrain prepare:Train single-piped from.......................................

Signature

Additionaldangerousgoodsinformationfortraincrew

Additional actions to helpwith the safety of allpersons involved includingpassengers and the public

Additional information ondangerous goods carried.Information on actions andreporting if people comeinto contact with thegoods

Trainlist

Dangerous goodsemergency code (6characters)

Special handling code(see Table C3)

Driver’sslip

To be completed by thetrain preparer:

Date

Actual available brakeforce

Additionaldangerousgoodsinformationfortraincrew

Dangerous goodsclassification

Principal hazard presented

Reporting requirements ifan accident occurs

TABLEC5 SPECIMENTOPS-PRODUCEDTRAINDOCUMENT


Defective Vehicles GORT3056Issue 5

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D DEFECTIVEVEHICLES

D1 VehiclenotonTrain

1.1 A rolling stock technician identifying a vehicle as defective in sidings, during a departure pre-check or when it has been detached from a train, must:

• ensure the appropriate defect label, based on the action required, is attached to both sides of the vehicle

• advise the person in charge of the location where the vehicle is standing so that access can be given to enable the vehicle to be given attention

• advise the train preparer and the train crew if they are known

• advise the TRP of the following details:

- The train identification number.

- The complete vehicle number including any prefix letters.

- The location name and TOPS location number(if known).

- The cripple code and any defect description code.

- Any changes to the cripple code and/or defect description code, destination or permissible speed.

- Any ‘for repairs, advise...’ markings, displayed on the vehicle.


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D2 VehicleonTrain

2.1 When a defect requires the vehicle to be detached from the train, the train crew (or any person provided to assist) who detaches the vehicle must report the following information to the TRP responsible for the location or to the train operating company control who must advise the TRP:

• those details identified in Section 1.1 as requiring to be reported to the TRP

• the reason for detaching

• changes that have been made to the formation of the train.

This document enables the TRP to provide a revised train document if one is required.

2.2 Appropriate labels must be attached and show all relevant details including the train identification number from which the vehicle was detached. The person responsible for train preparation must comply with the requirements of Section Cl, when reforming the train after detaching the defective vehicle.

2.3 Detaching a vehicle from a train requires the train document to be revised. If a revised train document cannot be supplied, the TRP must advise the train crew that the revised train formation has been validated. On arrival at the next calling point a revised train document must be issued to the driver before the train is allowed to depart.


Freight Train OperationsWorking Manual for Rail Staff

Movement of Freight Trains GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

E MOVEMENTOFFREIGHTTRAINS

E1 AuthorisedVehicles

1.1 MovingUnregisteredVehicles

Before moving unregistered vehicles, special authorisation must be obtained from Network Rail. A form RT3973EXL identifying conditions of travel must be issued for each journey.

Where a movement has been authorised the TOPS ‘18 comment line’ facility must be used by the train operating company to include the vehicles on the train document and also the name and position of the person in Network Rail who has authorised the movement. The train document must be amended to show:

• details of these vehicles

• revised figures for length, weight and brake force

• any changes to the RA or maximum speed.

Note‘18 comment line’ details only remain active in TOPS during

the validity of that train document.



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E2 LoadsforwhichSpecialConditionshavetobeApplied

2.1 SpecialMovementConditions

If no special movement conditions are required, the wagons are labelled with ‘load examined’ labels.

If special movement conditions are required such as movementbeing permitted only over a specified route or speed restrictions at specified locations, these will be identified on form RT3973EXL ‘Advice to train crews of exceptional loads’.

This form must be issued to traincrews before the train departs.

2.2 DiversionfromthePlannedRoute

Diversions from the route identified on form RT3973EXL must be authorised by Network Rail. A revised form RT3973EXL must be issued to the traincrew for the diversionary route.

NoteCertain types of load must be specially examined andlabelled before the traffic is dispatched, as shown in

Section K

Conditions will be determined as set out in Section K.



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2.3 ‘LoadExamined’and‘ExceptionalLoad’labels

Where the restriction relates to the vehicle load, the vehicle must be examined and labelled with either ‘load examined’ or ‘exceptional load’ labels. The person carrying out the examination must complete and sign the labels, which must be placed on both sides of the vehicle.

A train conveying a number of vehicles carrying the same or similar commodity, such as military vehicles, need not have labels affixed to every vehicle provided that:

• all vehicles start and finish their journey as a train load

• the first and last vehicle in the train are labelled on each side clearly showing the numbers of all the vehicles conveyed under the ‘load examined’ or ‘exceptional load’ arrangement which have been inspected and declared safe to travel

• when an unlabelled vehicle requires detaching en route owing to a defect, arrangements are made to place ‘load examined’ or ‘exceptional load’ labels on the vehicle beforeit is moved

• when either of the first or last vehicles in the train requires detaching en route owing to a defect, the ‘load examined’ or ‘exceptional load’ labels are removed and placed on theadjacent vehicle in the train. The ‘load examined’ or ‘exceptional load’ labels must be placed on the defective vehicle before it is moved.



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Working Manual for Rail Staff Freight Train OperationsFreight Train OperationsFreight Train Operations

E3 VehiclesequippedwithChangeoverLevers

3.1 Light/loadchangeoverlevers

TOPS may indicate in the ‘changeover lever’column on a train document (CL loaded or CE empty) which position the lever should be in.

Where the setting is not indicated by TOPS, the position of the lever must be assessed as follows.

• The lever plate will show a ‘change-over weight’ below the lever. Weight figures will also be shown at the ‘empty’ and ‘loaded’ position.

• If the total weight of the vehicle exceeds the changeover weight, the lever must be placed in the ‘loaded’ position. Otherwise the lever should remain in the ‘empty’ position. It should be noted that although a vehicle may be loaded, it may not exceed the ‘changeover weight’ and the lever must be in the ‘empty’ position.

NoteCertain air-braked vehicles are fitted with manual equipmentto vary the brake force in accordance with the total weight of

the vehicle.

A manual changeover lever with two settings ‘loaded’ (‘C’, ‘charge’ or ‘bel’ on international vehicles) and ‘empty’

(‘V’, vide’ or ‘leer’) is fitted on each side of the vehicle.



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3.2 Goods/passengerchangeoverlevers

Class 4 trains must use passenger brake distributor timings. All vehicles equipped with goods/passenger change-over levers must have these levers in the passenger position. Vehicles that can only operate in goods brake distributor timings must not be marshalled in a class 4 train.

Class 6, 7 and 8 trains should operate using the same brake distributor timings throughout the train, with all levers either in the passenger position or in the goods position. Where this is not possible, one of the two following arrangements may be applied.

• All vehicles with goods-timed brake distributors are marshalled ahead of those with passenger-timed brake distributors. This arrangement is limited to trains not exceeding 40 axles, excluding the locomotives.

• Not more than one in four vehicles with the brake distributor timing opposite to those on the rest of the train, subject to a maximum of ten vehicles with the brake distributor timing opposite to those on the rest of the train. No special marshalling requirements apply.

NoteA Cartic- 4 (PJA or PJB) vehicle must be counted as one

vehicle in these calculations.

NoteSome vehicles are fitted with manual equipment to change

the timing of the automatic brake distributor from goods(‘G’, ‘I’, ‘M’, ‘march’, ‘marchandises’ or ‘gut Z’) to passenger

(‘P’, ‘V’, ‘voyag’, ‘voyageurs’ or ‘pers Z’) timings.



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E4 SpecialBrakeTestinginstructionsusingtheEnhancedAirBrakeContinuityTestforDriver-onlyRun-rounds

4.1 Introduction

These arrangements will apply at locations specified by train operators.

4.2 AttachingtheLocomotive

On the first occasion a locomotive is attached to a train an enhanced air brake continuity test must be carried out as follows.

• After the normal brake continuity test has been carried out,the person responsible for train preparation must advise the driver that an additional brake continuity test is required.This will test the application and release of the brakes on the first vehicle next to the locomotive.

• The driver must be instructed to make a full service brake application. When sure that the brakes have applied,the person responsible for train preparation must instruct the driver to raise the brake pipe pressure and must then observe that the brakes release. The driver must overcharge the brake pipe when continuity has been proved.

• The person responsible for train preparation must then complete and sign an enhanced air brake continuity test slip and hand it to the driver. The slip must be countersigned by the driver and handed to any relieving driver who must also countersign it.



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4.3 EnhancedBrakeContinuityTests

A further enhanced brake continuity test must be carried out when the formation of the train is altered in any way, except for a change of locomotive, or when the locomotive runs round the train at a location authorised in local instructions.

The person responsible for train preparation must then complete and sign an enhanced air brake continuity test slip and hand it to the driver.

4.4 ApplyingHandbrakesforaLocomotiveRun-roundMovement

Wagon handbrakes must be applied before the locomotive is detached to run-round the train if there are ten wagons or fewer in the train, or the run-round movement will take more than one hour to complete.

4.5 ExhaustingtheTrainBrake

The driver must completely exhaust the train brake before the locomotive is detached.

In addition, the person responsible for train preparation must open the air brake cock on the first wagon next to the locomotive to ensure that the train brake has been exhausted.

4.6 LocalInstructionsApplyingtoGradients

At locations where local instructions apply due to gradients, handbrakes must be applied after the locomotive is attached to a loaded train, and before carrying out the simple air brake test. The number of handbrakes to be applied will be shown in the local instructions.

4.7 PoorAdhesionConditions

In conditions of exceptionally poor wheel/rail adhesion or where the run-round movement will not be completed in the permitted time, additional handbrakes may need to be applied to loaded or empty trains.



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E5 HandbrakeOperation

5.1 BogieVehicles

On some bogie vehicles a handbrake is provided on each bogie and where application of the handbrake is required then both handbrakes must be applied.

5.2 OperatingHandbrakeswiththeAutomaticBrakeApplied

In normal circumstances, unless specially authorised, handbrakes must not be operated after the automatic brake has been applied.

5.3 VehiclesLeftSecuredbyHandbrakes

When vehicles are to be left secured by handbrakes, the person responsible for stabling the vehicles must carry out any local instructions that are in force to ensure that the vehicles are immobilised and unable to run away.

NoteVehicles are fitted with lever or wheel-operated handbrakes

which can be operated from the side of the vehicle. On someinternational vehicles a handbrake, which may be an

additional handbrake, is located on a platform situated at oneend of the vehicle with access steps up to the platform

provided on both sides of the vehicle.

NoteThis could cause excessive strain on the brake gear whenthe automatic brake is released. When vehicles are fitted

with lever handbrakes there is a risk of injury when asubsequent attempt is made to release the handbrake.



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5.4 UncouplingaLocomotive

The following procedure must be carried out before a locomotive is uncoupled.

• Unless local instructions state otherwise, the driver must apply the straight air brake on the locomotive and then release the automatic brake on the train.

• After checking that the automatic brake has been releasedthe shunter or other nominated person must ensure that allbuffers are not compressed.

• Handbrakes must then be applied in accordance with localinstructions before the locomotive is uncoupled.

5.5 PriortoMovingaVehicle

All handbrakes must be fully released before a vehicle is moved. Staff must visually ensure that the brake has fully released, by checking:

• indicators, where fitted

• that the brake rigging is ‘slack’

• the wheel or lever is fully released.

5.6 ReleasingtheHandbrake

To release a handbrake that has been applied when the train was held by the automatic brake, one of the following

procedures must be adopted.

• Applying the automatic brake and releasing the handbrakelever or wheel.

• Holding the handbrake lever down with a brake stick and then gradually releasing the brake ensuring that on each occasion it is necessary to reposition the brake stick, the brake lever is pinned down.



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5.7 Light/LoadDevices

On vehicles fitted with light/load devices the handbrake operates through the automatic brake rigging and the lever will adopt a position depending on the vehicle load and the state ofthe automatic brake when the handbrake was applied, as follows.

• In the case of an empty vehicle or a vehicle loaded before the automatic brake had been created, the lever will not bemore than half way down the guide.

• In the case of a vehicle loaded after the automatic brake had been created, the lever will not be more than four holes below the mid position.

• In the case of a vehicle loaded after the automatic brake has been applied, the lever will be at the bottom of the guide.

5.8 ReleaseofWheel-operatedHandbrakes

Staff must ensure that they are fully aware of the correct method of releasing wheel operated handbrakes. Handbrakes must be fully released before a vehicle is moved.

5.9 HandbrakeInterlockingDevice

Certain vehicles have been fitted with an interlocking device, which prevents the automatic brake from being created until all handbrakes have been fully released. If difficulties are experienced in creating the automatic brake on a vehicle fitted with a handbrake interlocking device, a check must be carried out to ensure that all handbrakes are fully released.



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E6 Self-propelledOn-trackMachinesandPower-drivenRailCranes

6.1 Machineoperator’sduties

The machine operator will:

• ensure before a locomotive or vehicle is attached to it, that the machine is secured to prevent it moving, for example by use of handbrake or, scotches

• define the maximum gradient on which a machine can be safely coupled to a train

• ensure that any part of the machine equipment, for example a jib or lifting gear, is safely secured for movement

• make sure that a label has been applied to indicate the vehicle has been made fit to travel.



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TABLEE1 MAXIMUMLOADSPERMITTEDWITHSPECIFICBRAKEFORCES

ActualBrakeForce

Available(Tonnes)

Maximum Speed (mph)

35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

Load (Tonnes)

5 30 25 20 20 15 15 15 10 10

10 60 50 45 40 35 30 30 25 25

15 90 80 70 60 55 50 45 40 35

20 125 105 95 85 75 65 60 55 50

25 155 135 115 105 95 80 75 65 60

30 185 160 140 130 115 100 90 80 75

40 250 215 190 170 150 135 120 110 100

50 310 270 240 210 190 170 150 135 125

60 375 325 285 255 230 200 180 165 150

70 435 380 330 295 270 235 215 190 175

80 500 430 380 340 305 270 245 220 200

90 560 485 430 385 345 305 275 245 225

100 625 540 475 425 385 340 305 275 250

110 685 595 525 470 420 370 335 300 275

120 750 650 570 510 460 405 365 330 300

130 810 700 620 550 500 440 395 355 325

140 875 755 670 595 535 475 425 385 350

150 935 810 715 640 575 510 455 410 375

160 1000 865 765 680 615 540 485 435 400

170 1060 920 810 720 650 575 515 465 425

180 1125 970 860 765 690 610 545 495 450

190 1185 1025 905 805 730 645 575 520 475

200 1250 1080 955 850 765 680 605 550 500



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ActualBrakeForce

Available(Tonnes)

Maximum Speed (mph)

35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

Load (Tonnes)

210 1310 1135 1000 890 805 710 635 575 525

220 1375 1190 1045 935 840 745 665 600 550

230 1435 1245 1095 975 880 780 695 630 575

240 1500 1295 1140 1020 920 810 725 655 600

250 1560 1350 1190 1060 955 845 755 685 625

260 1625 1405 1235 1105 995 880 790 710 650

270 1685 1460 1285 1145 1035 915 820 740 675

280 1750 1515 1335 1190 1070 945 850 765 700

290 1810 1565 1380 1230 1110 980 880 795 725

300 1875 1620 1430 1265 1150 1015 910 820 750

310 1935 1675 1475 1315 1185 1050 940 850 775

320 2000 1730 1525 1360 1225 1080 970 875 800

330 2060 1785 1575 1400 1265 1115 1000 905 825

340 2125 1835 1620 1445 1300 1150 1030 930 850

350 2185 1890 1670 1490 1345 1185 1060 955 875

360 2250 1945 1720 1530 1380 1220 1090 985 900

370 2310 2000 1765 1575 1420 1250 1120 1015 925

380 2375 2055 1810 1615 1460 1285 1150 1040 950

390 2435 2110 1860 1660 1500 1320 1180 1070 975

400 2500 2160 1905 1700 1540 1355 1210 1095 1000

450 2810 2430 2145 1910 1735 1525 1360 1230 1125

500 3125 2700 2385 2125 1925 1695 1510 1370 1250

550 3435 2970 2620 2335 2120 1865 1660 1510 1375



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NoteFor trains running at a maximum speed of less than 35 mph,

the column headed ‘Maximum Speed of 35 mph’ must beused.

ActualBrakeForce

Available(Tonnes)

Maximum Speed (mph)

35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

Load (Tonnes)

600 3750 3245 2860 2545 2315 2035 1810 1645 1500

650 4060 3515 3100 2760 2505 2205 1960 1780 1625

700 4375 3785 3340 2980 2700 2370 2110 1920 1750

750 - - 3580 3190 2900 2545 2260 2060 1875

800 - - 3815 3400 3090 2715 2410 2200 2000

850 - - 4050 3620 3280 2880 2560 2335 2110

900 - - 4290 3830 3480 3050 2710 2475 2230

950 - - 4530 4040 3670 3220 2860 2610 2350

1000 - - 4770 4250 3860 3390 3010 2750 2470


Intermodal Traffic


GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

J INTERMODALTRAFFIC

J1 ConveyanceofLoadUnitsonIntermodalServices

1.1 ConditionsofTravelRelatingtoRouteClearance

All load units and vehicle combinations are liable to have applied to them conditions of travel relating to route clearance.

If special movement conditions are required such as movementbeing permitted only over a specified route or speed restrictions at specified locations, these will be identified on form RT3973CON.

Form RT3973CONmust be issued to train crews before the train departs.

If the combination of load units and vehicle types conforms to table J1, no conditions of travel will apply, and the issue of formRT3973CON is not required.

If the combination of load units and vehicle types conforms to tables J2 to J5, conditions of travel may apply over the booked route, form RT3973CON must be completed and issued to train crew before the train departs.

1.2 DiversionfromthePlannedRoute

If it is necessary to divert a train that from the booked route, thetrain must not proceed unless the train crew has a form RT3973CON which shows that the train is permitted to run overthe diversionary route and whether any restrictions apply.

1.3 ISOContainers

Note

ISO containers have a maximum

width of 2500mm (8ft 2½ ins).


Intermodal Traffic


GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

J2 Swapbodies

2.1 ‘S’plates

An example of an ‘S’ Plate

Swapbodies not carrying a plate must be physically checked toensure they can be carried on the rail network on suitable vehicles.

2.2 SwapbodiesofWidth2500-2600mm

No swapbody 2500 - 2600 mm in width must be loaded on to a vehicle for movement on Network Rail managed infrastructure until it displays an ‘S’ plate.

Swapbodies with a width up to 2550 mm are numbered S**. Those with a width in the range 2551 mm to 2600 mm are numbered S***.

2.3 Swapbodiesbearingtwo‘S’plates

If a swapbody for forwarding bears two ‘S’ plates then the higher number must be used for comparison purposes with Tables J1 to J5.

S25 C25 NRGB

04 12 0632832

WHMU-451000-7 9690 3624A SB041

2550

NoteSwapbodies acceptable for rail carriage carry an ‘S’ plate

(see diagram below). A temporary coding plate may also becarried with a validity of three months from the date of issue

marked on the plate.


Intermodal Traffic


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2.4 UseofTablesJ4,J5andJ6

Swapbodies fitted with ‘S’ plates must be specially checked to ensure that the maximum permitted size is not exceeded in the2500 mm, 2501 - 2550 mm and 2551 - 2600 mm columns of Tables J4, J5 and J6 for the route and vehicle type used.

2.5 CollapsibleSwapbodies

Where swapbodies can be collapsed and several secured for rail carriage as one load, train operators must determine what can be accepted, as the coding plate will then not be applicable.


Intermodal Traffic


GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

J3 LoadingofLoadUnitsontoVehicles

3.1 PositioningLoadUnits

Load units must be loaded on vehicles in positions identified in train operators loading manuals.

3.2 LimitationsonUseofVehiclesFittedwithSpigots

Load units with a gross weight of less than 1.6 tonnes must notbe accepted for transport on vehicles fitted with spigots.

3.3 SecuringLoadUnitsonVehicles

Load units must be correctly seated at all four corner castings on either twist locks, spigots or auto-locks. With twistlocks, the load unit must be secured to the vehicle at all four corners by checking the handle positions. Care must be taken to release the twistlocks before unloading load units (to avoid damage). Where spigots are used, checks must be made of the spigots and the corner castings of the load units being loaded to ensure they are fit for the intended purpose.


Intermodal Traffic


GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

J4 TrainInformation

4.1 ComputerSystems

NoteThe control of load units on the rail network may be

undertaken by computer systems, which are linked to TOPS.This allows the appropriate information to appear on the

train document.

Information within those systems covers the train serviceprofile including checks on the:

• load unit serial numbers

• gauge

• actual loaded position in the train

• height, width, length and weight of load units

• code numbers of swapbodies.

The system undertakes a check of load units andswapbodies carrying dangerous goods.


Intermodal Traffic


GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

J5 TrainOperation

5.1 VehiclesCarryingLoadUnits

Vehicles carrying load units must not be loose shunted or have other vehicles shunted against them. When vehicles are stabled, handbrakes must be applied on every vehicle unless otherwise specified in local instructions.

5.2 Useof‘UnderControlledExam’Label

Under certain circumstances a competent person will place a white ‘under controlled exam’ label on the vehicle. The vehicle may remain in service, as a competent technical person will monitor the defect and decide when the vehicle is tobe taken out of service for attention. The white label must only be removed by authorised technical staff.

5.3 Bar-couplers

Some intermodal vehicles are permanently connected togetherby means of a bar-coupler. Should a bar-coupler fail, the two sections of the train may only be moved to the nearest possiblelocation for stabling purposes.


Intermodal Traffic


GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

J6 CarriageofRefrigeratedLoadUnits

6.1 ColouredLightIndicators

Some refrigerated load units (reefers) can be fitted with a diesel or gas powered unit. Some units are fitted with coloured light indicators, which are illuminated when the motor is in operation. Where practicable these load units should be positioned such that the lights are not visible from the rear of the train. The lights have no safety significance and staff need take no action when they are illuminated.

6.2 StowageofElectricalCables

Any electrical cables involved on these load units must be correctly stowed and secured.

6.3 IncidentsInvolvingRefrigeratedLoadUnits

With any incidents involving refrigerated load units, make sure specialist advice is obtained before entering a load unit.



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/AN

/AU

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Capacity=

67t

(9ft 6

in)

$T

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ll W

agon

FA

AG

LW=

68t

712m

m2674m

m2639m

mS

19

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

34t

(8ft 9

¼in

)(8

ft 7

¾in

)

$Low

liner

FLA

GLW

=52t

720m

m2720m

m2686m

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23

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

35t

(8ft 1

1in

)(8

ft 9

¾in

)

WH

Davis

Super-

Low

45

IDA

GLW

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4t

730m

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m2667m

mS

22

S19

N/A

Sfg

gm

mss

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Lin

er

Capacity=

77.4

4t

(8ft 9

in)

(8ft 9

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lat W

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AG

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128t

820m

m2603m

m2568m

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12

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Sffggm

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87t

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87t

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ft 5

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in (

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IAG

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144t

945m

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m2448m

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/AN

/AN

/AS

fggm

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107.4

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72t

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m2448m

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Capacity=

53.8

t(8

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TA

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/AN

/AU

K O

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Capacity=

61.2

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in)

(7ft 1

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$ThesewagonsareNOTpermittedtopassonservicesviatheChannelTunnelN/ANotAllowed*DeckHeightwithin‘Pocket’

Intermodal Traffic GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017


TABLEJ1

COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDOVERNETWORKRAILSTANDARDVEHICLEW6A(W6)CLEAREDROUTES

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ations m

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TOPS

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Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

8ft0in

8ft2½in

2500mm

2501mm-2551mm-

(2438mm)

(2500mm)

2550mm

2600mm

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FE

A(A

)G

LW=

82t

982m

m2438m

m2402m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

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Capacity=

61.3

t(8

ft 0

in)

7ft 1

0½

in)

$F

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A(B

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82t

982m

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62t

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(7ft 1

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$G

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122t

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in)

(7ft 1

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A(E

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82t

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m2402m

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/AN

/AN

/AU

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62t

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in)

(7ft 1

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$F

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FR

AG

LW=

82t

990m

m2428m

m2393m

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/AN

/AU

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62.9

t(7

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1½

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$G

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S F

lat

KFA

GLW

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1000m

m2418m

m2383m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

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61ft

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(7ft 9

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185.4

t1023m

m2405m

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/AN

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136t

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¼in

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82t

1039m

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m2367m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

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nly

Capacity=

62t

(7ft 9

¾in

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ft 9

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IJA

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1090m

m2316m

m2281m

mN

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/AN

/AS

ffgns

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oats

Capacity

=70t

(7ft 7

¼in

)(7

ft 5

¾in

)

GE

RS

60 Inte

rnational

KH

AG

LW=

80t

1100m

m2311

mm

2276m

mN

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/AN

/AS

fgss

Capacity=

60t

(7ft 7

in)

(7ft 5

½in

)

Tra

nsfe

sa F

lat

IFB

GLW

=40t

1180m

mN

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/AN

/AN

/AN

/ALfg

ss

Capacity=

28.5

t

$ThesewagonsareNOTpermittedtopassonservicesviatheChannelTunnel

N/ANotAllowed


December 2017




TABLEJ2

COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDOVERW6AEXCEPTIONGAUGEFOR8FT(2438mm)HIGHCONTAINERS(W7)CLEAREDROUTES

WagonType/Series

TOPS

Capacity

Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

8ft0in

8ft2½in

2500mm

2501mm-2551mm-

(2438mm)

(2500mm)

2550mm

2600mm

$B

abcock M

ega 3

KA

AG

LW=

56t

825m

m2603m

m2568m

mS

11S

08

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

38.5

t(8

ft 6

½in

)(8

ft 5

in)

730m

m*

2698m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/A(8

ft 1

0¼

in)

$G

ER

S P

ocket W

agon

KTA

GLW

=90t

475m

m2896m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AS

fgm

mnss

Capacity=

67t

(9ft 6

in)

$T

hra

ll W

agon

FA

AG

LW=

68t

712m

m2815m

m2639m

mS

19

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

34t

(9ft 2

¾in

)(8

ft 7

¾in

)

$Low

liner

FLA

GLW

=52t

720m

m2805m

m2686m

mS

23

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

35t

(9ft 2

½in

)(8

ft 9

¾in

)

WH

Davis

Super-

Low

45

IDA

GLW

=11

4t

730m

m2743m

m2636m

mS

22

S19

N/A

Sfg

gm

mss

Low

Lin

er

Capacity=

77.4

4t

(9ft 0

in)

(8ft 9

in)

Euro

pa F

lat W

agon

FK

AG

LW=

128t

820m

m2705m

m2568m

mS

12

S08

N/A

Sffggm

rrss

Capacity=

87t

(8ft 1

0½

in)

(8ft 5

in)

AA

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GLW

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825m

m2705m

m2568m

mS

11S

08

N/A

Sffggm

rrss

Capacity=

87t

(8ft 1

0½

in)

(8ft 5

in)

Euro

Tw

in (

UIC

/RIV

)F

IAG

LW=

144t

945m

m2585m

m2448m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AS

fggm

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Capacity=

107.4

t(8

ft 5

¾in

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ft 0

¼in

)

Multifre

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UIC

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AG

LW=

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m2448m

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/AN

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Capacity=

106.9

t(8

ft 5

¾in

)(8

ft 0

¼in

)

Multifre

t S

ingle

s (

UIC

/RIV

)IF

AG

LW=

72t

945m

m2585m

m2448m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AS

fgm

ss

Capacity=

53.8

t(8

ft 5

¾in

)(8

ft 0

¼in

))

$Late

r F

reig

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er

FS

A/F

TA

GLW

=82t

980m

m2545m

m2402m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

nly

Capacity=

61.2

t(8

ft 4

¼in

)(7

ft 1

0½

in)


N/ANotAllowed

*DeckHeightwithin‘Pocket’


December 2017


Intermodal Traffic


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December 2017TABLEJ2continued

COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDOVERW6AEXCEPTIONGAUGEFOR8FT(2438mm)HIGHCONTAINERS(W7)CLEAREDROUTES

WagonType/Series

TOPS

Capacity

Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

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2600mm

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FE

A(A

)G

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82t

982m

m2543m

m2402m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

nly

Capacity=

61.3

t(8

ft 4

¼in

)(7

ft 1

0½

in)

$F

reig

htlin

er

FE

A(B

)G

LW=

82t

982m

m2543m

m2402m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

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62t

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¼in

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$G

B R

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FE

A(C

)G

LW=

164t

982m

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N/A

N/A

UK

Only

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122t

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¼in

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ft 1

0½

in)

$F

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FE

A(E

)G

LW=

82t

982m

m2543m

m2402m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

nly

Capacity=

62t

(8ft 4

¼in

)(7

ft 1

0½

in)

$F

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htlin

er

FR

AG

LW=

82t

990m

m2535m

m2393m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

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Capacity=

62.9

t(8

ft 3

¾in

)(7

ft 1

0¼

in)

$G

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S F

lat

KFA

GLW

=80t

1000m

m2525m

m2383m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

nly

Capacity=

61ft

(8f4

3¼

in)

(7ft 9

¾in

)

$E

arly F

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FFA

/FG

AG

LW=

72t

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m2515m

m2367m

mN

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/AN

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52t

(8ft 3

in)

(7ft 9

in)

$E

WS

60’C

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Carr

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FC

AG

LW=

185.4

t1023m

m2508m

m2368m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

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136t

(8ft 2

¾in

)(7

ft 9

¼in

)

$E

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AG

LW=

82t

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m2485m

m2367m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

nly

Capacity=

62t

(8ft 1

¾in

)(7

ft 9

in)

Unilo

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0’ I

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IJA

GLW

=90t

1090m

m2441m

m2281m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AS

ffgns

Ferr

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oats

Capacity=

70t

(8ft 0

in)

(7ft 5

¾in

)

GE

RS

60 Inte

rnational

KH

AG

LW=

80t

1100m

m2431m

m2276m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AS

fgss

Capacity=

60t

(7ft 1

1¾

in)

(7ft 5

½in

)

Tra

nsfe

sa F

lat

IFB

GLW

=40t

1180m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/ALfg

ss

Capacity=

28.5

t


N/ANotAllowed



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December 2017TABLEJ3

COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDOVERW6AEXCEPTIONGAUGEFOR8FT6IN(2591mm)HIGHCONTAINERS(W8)CLEARED

ROUTES

WagonType/Series

TOPS

Capacity

Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

8ft0in

8ft2½in

2500mm

2500mm-

2551mm-

(2438mm)

(2500mm)

2550mm

2600mm

TT

FT

TT

FT

TT

FT

$B

abcock M

ega 3

KA

AG

LW=

56t

825m

m2793m

m2793m

mS

30

S34

S21

S25

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

38.5

t(9

ft 1

¾in

)(9

ft 1

¾in

)

730m

m*

2888m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/A

(9ft 5

¾in

))

$G

ER

S P

ocket W

agon

KTA

GLW

=90t

475m

m3143m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/AU

K O

nly

Capacity=

67t

(10ft 3

¾in

)

$T

hra

ll W

agon

FA

AG

LW=

68t

712m

m2906m

m2906m

mS

42

S45

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

34t

(9ft 6

½in

)(9

ft 6

½in

)

$Low

liner

FLA

GLW

=52t

720m

m2898m

m2898m

mS

41

S44

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

35t

(9ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

WH

Davis

Super-

Low

45

IDA

GLW

=11

4t

730m

m2896m

m2896m

mN

/AS

44

N/A

S35

N/A

N/A

Sfg

gm

mss

Low

Lin

er

Capacity=

77.4

4t

(9ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)-

Euro

pa F

lat W

agon

FK

AG

LW=

128t

820m

m2793m

m2793m

mS

30

S34

S21

S25

N/A

N/A

Sffggm

rrss

9ft 2

inC

apacity=

87t

(9ft 2

in)

(9ft 2

in)

AA

E M

egafr

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IKA

GLW

=128t

820m

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m2793m

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30

S34

S21

S25

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N/A

Sffggm

rrss

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87t

(9ft 2

in)

(9ft 2

in)

Euro

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in (

UIC

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m2673m

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18

S21

S18

S21

N/A

N/A

Sfg

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t(8

ft 9

¼in

)(8

ft 9

¼in

)

Multifre

t Tw

in (

UIC

/RIV

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AG

LW=

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945m

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m2673m

mS

18

S21

S18

S21

N/A

N/A

Sfg

gm

rrss

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107.4

t(8

ft 9

¼in

)(8

ft 9

¼in

)

Multifre

t S

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s (

UIC

/RIV

)IF

AG

LW=

72t

945m

m2673m

m2673m

mS

18

S21

S18

S21

N/A

N/A

Sfg

mss

Capacity=

53.8

t(8

ft 9

¼in

)(8

ft 9

¼in

)

$Late

r F

reig

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er

FS

A/F

TA

GLW

=82t

980m

m2638m

m2638m

mS

14

S17

S14

S17

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

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61.2

t(8

ft 7

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ft 7

¾in

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$ThesewagonsareNOTpermittedtopassonservicesviatheChannelTunnelN/ANotAllowed*DeckHeightwithin‘Pocket’TT-TenttoppedFT-Flattopped


TABLEJ3

COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDOVERW6AEXCEPTIONGAUGEFOR8FT6IN(2591mm)HIGHCONTAINERS(W8)CLEARED

ROUTES

WagonType/Series

TOPS

Capacity

Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

8ft0in

8ft2½in

2500mm

2501mm-

2551mm-

(2438mm)

(2500mm)

2550mm

2600mm

TT

FT

TT

FT

TT

FT

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B R

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FE

A(A

)G

LW=

82t

982m

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m2638m

mS

14

S17

S14

S17

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

61.3

t(8

ft 7

¾in

)(8

ft 7

¾in

)

$F

reig

htlin

er

FE

A(B

)G

LW=

82t

980m

m2638m

m2638m

mS

14

S17

S14

S17

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity 6

2t

(8ft 7

¾in

)(8

ft 7

¾in

)

$G

B R

ailf

reig

ht

FE

A(A

)G

LW=

164t

980m

m2638m

m2638m

mS

14

S17

S14

S17

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

122t

(8ft 7

¾in

(8ft 7

¾in

)

$F

reig

htlin

er

FE

A(E

)G

LW=

82t

980m

m2638m

m2638m

mS

14

S17

S14

S17

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

62t

(8ft 7

¾in

)(8

ft 7

¾in

)

$F

reig

htlin

er

FR

AG

LW=

82t

990m

m2628m

m2628m

mS

14

S17

S14

S17

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

62.9

t(8

ft 7

½in

)(8

ft 7

½in

)

$G

ER

S F

lat

KFA

GLW

=80t

1000m

m2618m

m2618m

mS

13

S16

S13

S16

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

61t

(8ft 7

in)

(8ft 7

in)

$E

arly F

reig

htlin

er

FFA

/FG

AG

LW=

72t

1016m

m2602m

m2602m

mS

11S

14

S11

S14

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

87t

(8ft 6

½in

)(8

ft 6

½in

)

EW

S 6

0’ C

onta

iner

Carr

ier

FC

AG

LW=

185.4

t1023m

m2595m

m2595m

mN

/AS

14

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

136t

(8ft 6

¼in

)(8

ft 6

¼in

)

Early F

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AG

LW=

82t

1039m

m2591m

m2591m

mS

08

S11

S08

S11

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

62t

(8ft 6

in)

(8ft 6

in)

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1090m

m2528m

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mS

04

S07

S04

S07

N/A

N/A

Sffgns

Ferr

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Capacity=

70t

(8ft 3

½in

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½in

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80t

1100m

m2518m

m2518m

mS

03

S06

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S06

N/A

N/A

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60t

(8ft 3

in)

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IFB

GLW

=40t

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/AN

/AN

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/ALfg

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Capacity=

28.5

$ThesewagonsareNOTpermittedtopassonservicesviatheChannelTunnelN/ANotAllowed*DeckHeightwithin‘Pocket’TT-TenttoppedFT-Flat-topped


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Intermodal Traffic


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COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDONSB1c(W9)GAUGECLEAREDROUTES

WagonType/Series

TOPS

Capacity

Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

8ft0in

8ft2½in

2500mm

2501mm-2551mm-

(2438mm)

(2500mm)

2550mm

2600mm

$B

abcock M

ega 3

KA

AG

LW=

56t

825m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

S42

N/A

UK

Only

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38.5

t(9

ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

730m

m*

2985m

mN

/AN

/AN

/AN

/A(9

ft 9

½in

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agon

KTA

GLW

=90t

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67t

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½in

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$T

hra

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FA

AG

LW=

68t

712m

m2985m

m2985m

mS

53

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

34t

(9ft 9

½in

)(9

ft 9

½in

)

$Low

liner

FLA

GLW

=52t

720m

m2995m

m2995m

mS

53

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

35t

(9ft 1

0in

)(9

ft 1

0in

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77.4

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in)

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945m

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GLW

=82t

980m

m2743m

m2743m

mS

27

S25

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

61.2

t(9

ft 0

in)

(9ft 0

in)


N/ANotAllowed

*DeckHeightwithin‘Pocket’


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COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDONSB1c(W9)GAUGECLEAREDROUTES

WagonType/Series

TOPS

Capacity

Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

8ft0in

8ft2½in

2500mm

2501mm-2551mm-

(2438mm)

(2500mm)

2550mm

2600mm

$G

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FE

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)G

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82t

982m

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27

S25

N/A

UK

Only

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61.3

t(8

ft 1

1½

in)

( 8ft 1

1½

in)

$F

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er

FE

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82t

982m

m2743m

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27

S25

N/A

UK

Only

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62t

(9ft 0

in)

(9ft 0

in)

$G

B R

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reig

ht

FE

A(C

)G

LW=

164t

982m

m2743m

m2743m

mS

27

S25

N/A

UK

Only

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122t

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in)

(9ft 0

in)

$F

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)G

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82t

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27

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N/A

UK

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62t

(9ft 0

in)

(9ft 0

in)

$F

reig

htlin

er

FR

AG

LW=

82t

990m

m2725m

m2725m

mS

27

S25

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

62.9

t(8

ft 1

1¼

in)

(8ft 1

1¼

in)

$G

ER

S F

lat

KFA

GLW

=80t

1000m

m2715m

m2715m

mS

25

S23

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

61ft

(8ft 1

1in

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1in

)

$E

arly F

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htlin

er

FFA

/FG

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72t

1016m

m2699m

m2699m

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24

S22

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

52t

(8ft 1

0¼

in)

(8ft 1

0¼

in)

$E

WS

60’C

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Carr

ier

FC

AG

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185.4

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m2692m

m2692m

mS

23

S22

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

136t

(8ft 1

0in

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ft 1

0in

)

$E

arly F

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er

FFA

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AG

LW=

82t

1039m

m2676m

m2676m

mS

22

S20

N/A

UK

Only

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62t

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½in

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)

Unilo

g 6

0’ I

nte

rnational

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}G

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1090m

m2625m

m2625m

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16

S14

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y B

oats

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}C

apacity=

70t

(8ft 7

½in

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1100m

m2615m

m2615m

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S13

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m2535m

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Intermodal Traffic


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COMBINATIONOFLOADUNITS&VEHICLETYPESPERMITTEDON(W10)GAUGECLEAREDROUTES

WagonType/Series

TOPS

Capacity

Deck

CONTAINERS

SWAPBODIES

UICWagon

Codes

Height


AlphaCodes

UnitWidth

UnitWidth

ARL

8ft0in

8ft2½in

2500mm

2501mm-2551mm-

(2438mm)

(2500mm)

2550mm

2600mm

Euro

pa F

lat W

agon

FK

AG

LW=

128t

820m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

N/A

N/A

Sffggm

rrss

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87t

(9ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

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E M

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m2896m

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87t

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(9ft 6

in)

Euro

Tw

in (

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/RIV

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IAG

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144t

945m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

N/A

N/A

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gm

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107.4

t(9

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in)

(9ft 6

in)

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in (

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N/A

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mss

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53.8

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ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

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er

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TA

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=82t

980m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

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N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

61.2

t(9

ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

$G

B R

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reig

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FE

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)G

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82t

982m

m2896m

m2896m

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N/A

UK

Only

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61.3

t(9

ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

$F

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htlin

er

FE

A(B

)G

LW=

82t

982m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

62t

(9ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

$G

B R

ailf

reig

ht

FE

A(C

)G

LW=

164t

982m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

122t

(9ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

$F

reig

htlin

er

FE

A(E

)G

LW=

82t

982m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

62t

(9ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in)

$G

ER

S F

lat

KFA

GLW

=80t

1000m

m2896m

m2896m

mS

44

N/A

N/A

UK

Only

Capacity=

61ft

(9ft 6

in)

(9ft 6

in))


N/ANotAllowed


Intermodal Traffic


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TABLEJ6 LOADUNITHEIGHTSAND‘S’PROFILECODES

Max.Edge

Height(H)(mm)

Max.Edge

Height(H)(ft/ins)

Max.‘S’Codefor2550mm

wideSwapbody

Max.‘S’Codefor2551to

2600mmwideSwapbody

CorrespondingISOContainerHeight

2439mm (8')

2455 8'0¾'' S00 S330

2465 8'1" S01 S331

2475 8'1½'' S02 S332

2485 8'2'' S03 S333

2495 8'2¼'' S04 S334

2505 8'2¾'' S05 S335

2515 8'3'' S06 S336 2515mm (8'3'')

2525 8'3½'' S07 S337

2535 8'3¾'' S08 S338

2545 8'4¼'' S09 S339

2555 8'4½'' S10 S340

2565 8'5'' S11 S341

2575 8'5½'' S12 S342

2585 8'5¾'' S13 S343 2591mm (8'6'')

2595 8'6¼'' S14 S344

2605 8'6¾'' S15 S345

2615 8'7'' S16 S346

2625 8'7½'' S17 S347

2635 8'7¾'' S18 S348

2645 8'8¼'' S19 S349

2655 8'8½'' S20 S350

2665 8'9'' S21 S351 2667mm (8'9'')

2675 8'9½'' S22 S352

2685 8'9¾'' S23 S353

2695 8'10¼'' S24 S354

2705 8'10½'' S25 S355

2715 8'11'' S26 S356

2725 8'11¼'' S27 S357

2735 8'11¾'' S28 S358 2743mm (9')

2745 9'0¼'' S29 S359

2755 9'0½'' S30 S360


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Max.Edge

Height(H)(mm)

Max.Edge

Height(H)(ft/ins)


wideSwapbody


2600mmwideSwapbody


2765 9'1'' S31 S361

2775 9'1¼'' S32 S362

2785 9'1¾'' S33 S363

2795 9'2'' S34 S364

2805 9'2½'' S35 S365

2815 9'3'' S36 S366

2825 9'3¼'' S37 S367

2835 9'3¾'' S38 S368

2845 9'4'' S39 S369

2855 9'4½'' S40 S370

2865 9'5'' S41 S371

2875 9'5¼'' S42 S372

2885 9'5¾'' S43 S373

2895 9'6'' S44 S374 2896mm (9'6'')

2905 9’6½” S45 S375

2915 9'6¾'' S46 S376

2925 9'7¼'' S47 S377

2935 9'7¾'' S48 S378

2945 9'8'' S49 S379

2955 9'8½'' S50 S380

2965 9'8¾'' S51 S381

2975 9'9¼'' S52 S382

2985 9'9½'' S53 S383

2995 9'10'' S54 S384

3005 9'10½'' S55 S385

3015 9'10¾'' S56 S386

3025 9'11¼'' S57 S387

3035 9'11½'' S58 S388

3045 10' S59 S389 3048mm (10')

3055 10'0¼'' S60 S390

3065 10'0½'' S61 S391

3075 10'1'' S62 S392


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Max.Edge

Height(H)(mm)

Max.Edge

Height(H)(ft/ins)


wideSwapbody


2600mmwideSwapbody


3085 10'1½'' S63 S393

3095 10'1¾'' S64 S394

3105 10'2¼'' S65 S395

3115 10'2½'' S66 S396

3125 10'3'' S67 S397

3135 10’3½'' S68 S398

3145 10'3¾'' S69 S399

3155 10'4¼'' S70 S400

3165 10'4½'' S71 S401

3175 10'5'' S72 S402

3185 10'5½'' S73 S403

3195 10'5¾'' S74 S404

3205 10'6'' S75 S405 3200mm (10'6'')

3215 10'6½'' S76 S406

3225 10'7'' S77 S407

3235 10'7¼'' S78 S408

3245 10'7¾'' S79 S409

3255 10'8'' S80 S410

3265 10'8½'' S81 S411

3275 10'8¾'' S82 S412


Vehicles Requiring Special Conditions of Travel


GORT3056Issue 5

December 2017

K VEHICLESREQUIRINGSPECIALCONDITIONSOFTRAVEL

Special conditions of travel are applied to some vehicles or loads. These conditions must be determined before the traffic is dispatched.

K1 VehicleswithHeavyAxleWeights

1.1 Heavy vehicle axle weights may require special conditions of travel. Vehicles with Route Availability greater than that of the route to be used must not be allowed to pass unless authorisedby the issue of form RT3973HAW (see the example in Appendix 3).

If there are no conditions of travel this is stated on the form.

The form RT3973HAW will apply to all movements of the vehicle type involved over the specified route. A copy of the form RT3973HAW must be issued to the train crew at the originating location of the train.

These vehicles do not require ‘exceptional load’ vehicle labels to be applied.



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K2 FreightLoadsforwhichSpecialConditionsApply

The types of load identified in Sections 2.1 and 2.2 must be specially examined and labelled by a person competent in loading before the traffic is dispatched.

2.1 LoadExaminedProcedure

The load examined procedure applies to the following types of loads identified in train operator or Network Rail loading manuals for which no conditions of travel are necessary.

• Traffic which cannot be loaded in all aspects within the Network Rail W6a gauge.

• Loads in excess of the length of the vehicle, which meet the requirements of section K4.3.

• Loads which are wider than the vehicle below 1,000 mm above rail level and which meet the requirements of section K5.

• Loads within the length of the vehicle which are within the Network Rail W6a gauge but are exceptional by reason of awkward shape, heavy weight in relation to size, type of vehicle used or any other reason.

• Rails loaded on more than one vehicle where the only condition of travel is that they must not be loose shunted or have vehicles loose shunted on them.




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2.2 ExceptionalLoadsProcedure

Exceptional loads must be notified to a loads inspector to enable identification and application of the necessary controls before the traffic is accepted and dispatched. Exceptional loadsprocedures apply to the types of load listed below which require conditions of travel to be applied.

• Traffic which cannot be loaded in all respects within the Network Rail W6a gauge, including loads which are only permitted over a specified route.

• Loads that are in excess of the length of the vehicle, which do not meet the requirements of section K4.3.

• Loads that are wider than the vehicle below 1,000 mm above rail level and which do not meet the requirements ofof section K5.

• Loaded or empty vehicles which due to their construction require special conditions of travel to be applied, and always require a form RT3973EXL to be issued.

• Loads which require the imposition of a speed restriction lower than the authorised maximum speed of the vehicle.

• Loads which create unbalanced wheel or axle loadings.

• Vehicles which do not conform to the Network Rail W6a gauge.

• When it is necessary to reduce the speed of a vehicle during transit due to the condition of the load. In this case, the person attaching ‘exceptional load’ labels must advise the appropriate Network Rail control, also advise the TRP to enable TOPS to be updated.

NoteWagons which always require a form RT3973EXL to beissued because of their construction are shown on a TOPStrain document with the comment ‘Special vehicle - RT3973required’



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2.3 LoadsInspector’sResponsibilities

The loads inspector must identify:

• precise dimensions of the load

• type of vehicle to be used

• axle loading

• origin and destination of the movement

• timescale for the movement.

2.4 NetworkRail’sResponsibilities

Network Rail must:

• determine a route which enables the traffic to pass

• determine what conditions of travel have to be applied

• organise production of a Conditions of Travel Notice for themovement.

Note

A Conditions of Travel Notice is a special notice detailing therestrictions that apply to a train conveying an Exceptional

Load.




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2.5 ApplicationofConditions

A loads inspector must:-

• undertake an examination after loading to ensure the load is properly loaded and secured

• determine whether the movement of the load needs to be accompanied, for example by competent loading or technical personnel

• complete and sign the ‘exceptional load’ vehicle labels (see section E for an example) which must be placed on both sides of the vehicle

• a loads inspector must carry out a further examination of the load if the movement does not take place within 24 hours of the original examination.

2.6 ExceptionalLoads-FormRT3973EXL

In all cases where a train or vehicle movement is subject to conditions of travel identified on an exceptional load form RT3973EXL the train crew must be in possession of this form before the train is dispatched.

2.7 Trainidentity

Trains conveying the vehicles carrying ‘exceptional load’ labels must be given a train identity in the form _X__.

Note

Examples of these forms are shown in Appendix 3. Theymay contain code words, which are shown in Appendix 2



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K3 NetworkRailVehicleGauge

3.1 TheW6aVehicleGauge

The Network Rail vehicle gauge (W6a) for vehicles with bogie or axle centres not exceeding 12,800 mm is shown in Table K1. The permitted widths for loads above 1,000 mm above rail level are shown in Table K2. Permitted widths above 1,000 mm above rail level for vehicles with bogie or axle centres exceeding 12,800 mm are shown in Table K3.

3.2 LinesonwhichtheW6aVehicleGaugedoesnotApply

The Network Rail W6a gauge does not apply on some lines, and conditions of travel may have to be obtained for vehicles using those lines. Details of the lines concerned and restrictions that apply are shown in the Sectional Appendix.

3.3 VehiclesthatdonotConformtotheNetworkRailW6aVehicleGauge

Certain wagons do not conform to the Network Rail W6a vehicle gauge. Before they are allowed to operate, loaded or empty, details must be obtained of any special conditions that apply to that movement. Examples of these types of wagon arecontinental wagons and special vehicles used only for exceptional traffic.

3.4 ApplyingtheW6aVehicleGauge

The W6a gauge is now defined in terms of W6a Upper Gauge and W6a Lower gauge. For more details of how this is applied, reference should be made to Railway Group Standard GE/RT8073 - Requirements for the Application of Standard Vehicle Gauges.




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TABLEK1 NETWORKRAILW6aVEHICLEGAUGE

All dimensions on this diagram are in millimetres

30

80

3300

34

40

37

50

39

65

1000

280

FOR PERMITTED WIDTHS BELOW 1000 ABOVE RAILLEVEL

SEE SECTION K5

FOR PERMITTED WIDTHS ABOVE 1000

ABOVE RAIL LEVEL FOR WAGONS WITH

BOGIE CENTRES GREATER THAN 12800

SEE TABLE K3

2690

2820

2440

1590

305



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TABLEK2 NETWORKRAILSTANDARDVEHICLEGAUGEWIDTHS

Heightabove rail

(mm)

Correspondinghalf-width

(mm)

3080

3090

1410

1407

3100 1404

3110

3120

3130

3140

3150

3160

3170

3180

3190

1401

1398

1395

1392

1389

1386

1383

1379

1376

3200 1373

3210

3220

3230

3240

3250

3260

3270

3280

3290

1371

1368

1366

1363

1360

1357

1354

1351

1348

3300 1345

3310

3320

3330

3340

3350

3360

1336

1327

1318

1309

1300

1291

Heightabove rail

(mm)


(mm)

3370

3380

3390

1283

1274

1265

3400 1256

3410

3420

3430

3440

3450

3460

3470

3480

3490

1247

1238

1229

1220

1207

1193

1179

1165

1151

3500 1138

3510

3520

3530

3540

3550

3560

3570

3580

3590

1124

1110

1097

1083

1069

1055

1042

1028

1014

3600 1001

3610

3620

3630

3640

3650

3660

987

973

960

946

932

918

Heightabove rail

(mm)


(mm)

3670

3680

3690

905

891

877

3700 864

3710

3720

3730

3740

3750

3760

3770

3780

3790

850

836

822

809

795

765

735

706

676

3800 646

3810

3820

3830

3840

3850

3860

3870

3880

3890

616

586

556

526

496

466

436

407

377

3900 347

3910

3920

3930

3940

3950

3960

317

287

257

227

197

152.5

Note

As Table K2 shows only one half of the gauge, the values forpermitted widths are one half of the actual values.




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TABLEK3 PERMITTEDWIDTHSOFLOADSONVEHICLESWITHBOGIECENTRESINEXCESSOF12,800mm

The permitted widths at heights between those specified are calculated as shown in this example:

At 3,400 mm A.R.L. on 14,000 mm Bogie centres:

1. Permitted width at 3,300 mm A.R.L. is 2,650 mm

2. Permitted width at 3,440 mm A.R.L. is 2,400 mm

3. For increase of 140 mm in height, the permitted width decreases by 250 mm

4. Therefore for 100 mm increase in height (ie 3,400 - 3,300) the decrease in width will be 100 x 250 = 179 mm

140

5. Therefore the permitted width is 2,650 - 179 = 2,471 mm

VehicleBogieCentres(mm)

PermittedWidth(mm)

From1000mmto3080mmA.R.L.

At3300mmA.R.L.

At3440mmA.R.L.

At3750mmA.R.L.

At3965mmA.R.L.

12801 - 13400 2800 2670 2420 1570 295

13401 - 14000 2780 2650 2400 1550 275

14001 - 14600 2760 2630 2380 1530 255

14601 - 15250 2735 2605 2355 1505 230

15251 - 15850 2710 2580 2330 1480 205

15851 - 16500 2680 2550 2300 1450 175

16501 - 17000 2660 2530 2280 1430 155

17001 - 17500 2640 2510 2260 1410 135

17501 - 18000 2615 2485 2235 1385 110

18001 - 19000 2575 2445 2195 1345 70



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K4 LoadsinExcessoftheLengthoftheVehicle

4.1 EquivalentLengths

Loads which are longer than the vehicle on which they are to be loaded should be loaded with an equal overhang at each end. Where this is not possible the equivalent length of the load must be determined by measuring the distance from the end of the longer overhang to the adjacent bogie centre must be measured, then doubled and added to the distance betweenthe bogie centres. An example is as follows:

Longer overhang 3500 mm x 2 7,000 mmDistance between bogie centres 12,801 mm

19,801 mm

4.2 EquivalentCentralWidth

The width of a load that is centrally loaded across a vehicle is equal to the actual width of the load. The equivalent central width of a load must be determined as follows.

The distance from the longitudinal centre line of the vehicle to the point on the load farthest from this centre line must be measured, then doubled. An example is as follows:

A 1,450 mm wide load is positioned on a vehicle with 840 mm on one side of the centre line of the vehicle and 610 mm on theother side of the centre line, by doubling the larger distance (840 mm) the equivalent central width is 1,680 mm.

4.3 WhenSpecialConditionsdonotApply

Loads which are longer than the vehicle on which they are loaded may travel without any special conditions, providing oneof the following applies:

• The length or equivalent length does not exceed 18.5 metres.

• The length or equivalent length exceeds 18.5 metres, the load is rigid, well secured and loaded on a single vehicle with runners.

The central or equivalent central width (between 1,200 mm and3,275 mm above rail level throughout their length) must not exceed the width identified in Table K4.




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TABLEK4 CENTRALWIDTHS(OREQUIVALENTCENTRALWIDTHS)PERMITTEDONBOGIECENTRESSHOWN

OVERALL LENGTH OR EQUIVALENT LENGTH OF LOAD (METRES)

18.50 19.00 20.00 21.00 22.00 23.00 24.00 25.00 26.00 27.00 28.00 29.00 30.00 31.00 32.00 33.00 34.00 35.00

Metres

10.50 2625 2585 2505 2420 2330 2235 2140 2035 1930 1820 1705 1585 1480 1340

11.00 2650 2610 2525 2440 2350 2260 2160 2060 1950 1840 1725 1610 1485 1360 1225 1090

11.50 2670 2630 2550 2465 2375 2280 2185 2080 1975 1865 1750 1620 1510 1380 1250 1115 975

12.00 2695 2655 2575 2490 2400 2305 2210 2105 2000 1890 1775 1655 1535 1405 1275 1140 1000 875

12.50 2680 2600 2515 2425 2330 2235 2130 2025 1915 1800 1680 1560 1430 1300 1165 1025 880

13.00 2625 2540 2450 2360 2260 2169 2050 1940 1825 1710 1585 1460 1325 1190 1050 910

13.50 2570 2480 2385 2290 2185 2080 1970 1855 1735 1615 1485 1355 1220 1080 930

14.00 2600 2510 2415 2315 2215 2110 2000 1885 1765 1640 1515 1385 1250 1110 960

14.50 2635 2540 2445 2345 2245 2140 2030 1915 1795 1670 1545 1415 1280 1140 990

15.00 2665 2575 2475 2375 2275 2170 2060 1945 1825 1700 1575 1445 1310 1170 1020

15.50 2695 2605 2510 2410 2310 2200 2090 1975 1855 1725 1605 1475 1340 1200 1050

16.00 2705 2640 2545 2445 2340 2235 2125 2010 1890 1765 1640 1510 1375 1225 1090

16.50 2670 2580 2480 2375 2265 2155 2040 1925 1800 1675 1540 1405 1265 1120

17.00 2665 2615 2515 2415 2300 2190 2075 1960 1835 1710 1575 1440 1300 1160

17.50 2640 2640 2550 2450 2345 2230 2115 1995 1870 1745 1615 1480 1340 1190

18.00 2620 2590 2485 2380 2265 2150 2030 1910 1780 1650 1515 1375 1230

18.50 2600 2525 2420 2310 2195 2070 1945 1820 1690 1555 1415 1270

19.00 2575 2565 2460 2350 2235 2110 1985 1860 1725 1590 1450 1310



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K5 LoadsExceedingVehicleWidthBelow1,000mmAboveRail Level

5.1 WhenSpecialConditionsdonotApply

Loads which are wider than the width of the vehicle, below 1000 mm above rail level may be conveyed without special conditions being applied if the load conforms to the dimensions shown below. However, even if the load does not exceed these dimensions, other factors must be considered and restrictions or conditions applied such as the type of vehicle, the loading arrangements, axle weights and physical arrangements at terminals.

AxleorBogieCentres(mm)

maximumPermissible

Centre/EquivalentWidth(mm)

6100 2640

6500 2636

7000 2632

7500 2627

8000 2621

8500 2616

9000 2610

9500 2603

10000 2596

10500 2589

11000 2582

AxleorBogieCentres(mm)

maximumPermissible

Centre/EquivalentWidth(mm)

11500 2574

12000 2566

12500 2556

13000 2546

13500 2536

14000 2526

14500 2507

15000 2476

15500 2445

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Where the precise axle or bogie centre is not shown then the width or equivalent width can be worked out as in the following example.

Vehicle with a bogie centre dimension of 14,300 mm

Bogie centre 14,000 mm width 2,526 mmBogie centre 14,500 mm width 2,507 mm

Difference 19 mm

Therefore width/equivalent width

= 2,526 - 300 x 19 = 2,515 mm500

5.2 LineswhereTheseDimensionsdonotApply

The dimensions in the table do not apply on some lines. Conditions of travel may have to be obtained for vehicles usingthose lines. Details of the lines concerned and restrictions that apply are shown in the Sectional Appendix.



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6 EngineeringTrainsandOn-trackMachinesinWorkingMode

6.1 TrainsandVehiclestowhichtheseInstructionsApply

Some types of engineering train and on-track machine becomeout-of-gauge when in working mode, and cannot be passed by an out-of-gauge train on an adjacent line. These types of train or vehicle include:

• Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT).

• Tampers, including Switch and Crossing tampers.

• Stoneblowers.

• Long Welded Rail Trains (LWRT).

• High Output Systems trains (HOBC and HORT).

• High Output Plant System trains (HOPS).

• Switch and Crossing Panel trains.

• Overhead Line Equipment trains.

These instructions can be applied to other types of engineeringtrain or on-track machine providing this has been agreed and planned in advance.

6.2 Engineeringtrainsandon-trackmachinesworkingwithinapossession

An engineering train or on-track machine which only becomes out-of-gauge when in working mode can be dealt with as a train or vehicle that is within gauge when travelling to or from a possession.

It can be allowed to work within a possession providing:

• This has been planned in advance and the details are shown in the Weekly Operating Notice.

• It has been confirmed that the dimensions of the train or vehicle do not require any other conditions to be imposed on movements on an adjacent line.

• A special notice has been provided to any signaller involved showing what restrictions apply to the passage of out-of-gauge trains on an adjacent line.




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The train may be subject to route or speed restrictions when travelling to or from a possession. A notice must be provided tothe driver to show any route restrictions or coinditions of travel that apply.

When it is necessary to identify trains which are subject to route restrictions that mean they cannot be diverted from the booked route or running line, they are given a train identity in the form _Q__.

6.3 Engineeringtrainsandon-trackmachinesworkingoutsideapossession

An engineering train or on-track machine which only becomes out-of-gauge when in working mode must be dealt with, when travelling to or from the section where it is to work, as an out-of-gauge train that can pass other out-of-gauge trains.

The train may be subject to route or speed restrictions.

It can be allowed to work outside a possession providing:

• This has been planned in advance and the details are shown on a special notice.

• It has been confirmed that the dimensions of the train or vehicle do not require any other conditions to be imposed on movements on an adjacent line.

• A Conditions of Travel notice has been provided to any signaller involved showing what restrictions apply to the passage of out-of-gauge trains on an adjacent line.

The train crew must be in possession of a Conditions of Travel notice before the train is dispatched, but do not require to havean exceptional load form RT3973EXL.

Trains to which these arrangements apply must be given a train identity in the form _X__ throughout their journeys.



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Appendix1

CONVERSIONCHARTSLUs-METRES-FEET

SLUs METRES FEET

1 7 21

2 13 42

3 20 63

4 26 84

5 32 105

6 39 126

7 45 147

8 52 168

9 58 189

10 64 210

11 71 231

12 77 252

13 84 273

14 90 294

15 96 315

16 103 336

17 109 357

18 116 378

19 122 399

20 128 420

21 135 441

22 141 462

23 148 483

24 154 504

25 160 525

SLUs METRES FEET

26 167 546

27 173 567

28 180 588

29 186 609

30 192 630

31 199 651

32 205 672

33 212 693

34 218 714

35 224 735

36 231 756

37 237 777

38 244 798

39 250 819

40 256 840

41 263 861

42 269 882

43 276 903

44 282 924

45 288 945

46 295 966

47 301 987

48 308 1008

49 314 1029

50 320 1050



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SLUs METRES FEET

51 327 1071

52 333 1092

53 340 1113

54 346 1134

55 352 1155

56 359 1176

57 365 1197

58 372 1218

59 378 1239

60 384 1260

61 391 1281

62 397 1302

63 404 1323

64 410 1344

65 416 1365

66 423 1386

67 429 1407

68 436 1428

69 442 1449

70 448 1470

71 455 1491

72 461 1512

73 468 1533

74 474 1554

75 480 1575

SLUs METRES FEET

76 487 1596

77 493 1617

78 500 1638

79 506 1659

80 512 1680

81 519 1701

82 525 1722

83 532 1743

84 538 1764

85 544 1785

86 551 1806

87 557 1827

88 564 1848

89 570 1869

90 576 1890

91 583 1911

92 590 1932

93 596 1953

94 602 1974

95 608 1995

96 615 2016

97 621 2037

98 628 2058

99 634 2079

100 640 2100


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SLUs METRES FEET

101 647 2121

102 653 2142

103 660 2163

104 666 2184

105 672 2205

106 679 2226

107 685 2247

108 692 2268

109 698 2289

110 704 2310

111 711 2331

112 717 2352

113 724 2373

114 730 2394

115 736 2415

116 743 2436

117 749 2457

118 756 2478


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Appendix 2


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EXCEPTIONALLOADCODEWORDS

The following code words may be used on RT3973 forms and in otheroperations publications relating to the movement of exceptional loads(see section E and section K).

1 Clearances,RefugingandStabling

2 Crossovers,Junctions,RunningConnections,LoopsandSidings

CAWSTABExtreme care must be exercised when the load isrecessed to ensure that it will clear structures andvehicles on adjacent tracks.

FUJITNot to be recessed en route without the authority ofthe Network Rail route.

KIMBO Excess must be kept ...... side throughout.

LAMORMust not be refuged in undermentioned loops orsidings.

LUMBARWhen recessed must not be placed in a siding next toa line on which any locomotive or train will pass.

NOCLE Insufficient clearances exist at the following locations.

AJAX

No train signalled 2-6-2or 2-6-3 must be allowed onthe running lines or sidings on both sides of the load.Train to be signalled by the special islineclear2-6-2.

BLOXAll adjacent lines to be blocked when usingcrossovers, junctions and running connections.

BLOCSIDThe adjacent lines to be blocked when working fromrunning line to siding and vice versa.

CAWCROSExtreme caution must be exercised when passingfrom line to loops and sidings and vice versa andwhen in loops and sidings.


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2 Crossovers,Junctions,RunningConnections,LoopsandSidings.....Continued

EXBLOCK

No train signalled 2-6-2or 2-6-3 must be allowed onthe running lines or sidings mentioned on both sides ofthe out-of-gauge engineering train. Train to besignalled by the special islineclear2-6-2.

HAZARDRunning lines and sidings mentioned on both sides ofthe load to be clear. Train to be signalled by thespecial islineclear2-6-3.

JOAN

Running lines or sidings mentioned on the left-handside of the load looking in the direction of travel mustbe clear and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must beallowed on the running lines or sidings on the right-hand side of the load. Train to be signalled by thespecial islineclear2-6-3.

LACER Must not use crossovers between platforms.

LEFBLOCK

No train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed onthe running lines or sidings mentioned on the left-handside of the out-of-gauge engineering train looking inthe direction of travel. Train to be signalled by the spe-cial islineclear2-6-2.

OGLOOut-of-gauge load where running lines or sidings neednot be clear between points mentioned. To besignalled by the special islineclear2-6-1.

OPPOS

Running lines or sidings mentioned on the right-handside of the load looking in the direction of travel mustbe clear and no train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must beallowed on the running lines or sidings on the left-handside of the load. To be signalled by the special is lineclear2-6-3.



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2 Crossovers,Junctions,RunningConnections,LoopsandSidings.....Continued

3 General

RIGBLOCK

No train signalled 2-6-2 or 2-6-3 must be allowed onthe running lines or sidings mentioned on the right-hand side of the out-of-gauge engineering train lookingin the direction of travel. Train to be signalled by thespecial islineclear2-6-2.

SAVOCrossovers at the following locations must not beused.

CHROMEMay travel as described subject to the followingrestrictions.

LONGLOLong-welded rail train to which no conditions of travelapply.

LONGPROJWithin the provisions of the standard instructions andtables for long and projecting loads in Table K4.

MARFOR To be marshalled next to locomotive.

NOTRAMOLoad to be examined by an authorised person at thefollowing points on the journey ....

SULTANTrain conveying load must travel on ....... line asfollows ....

WINGAGEX Within gauge in all respects except for ......



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4 ServiceandRoute

5 SpeedRestrictions

EXLOExceptional load with speed or route restrictions only.To be signalled by the special islineclear2-1-6.

GOBI The following route must be observed........

KIMBO Excess width must be kept to ....... side throughout.

LAKE Inspector to travel with load between .............

OASISMay travel loaded as described on ........... (insert trainand date) with Inspector in charge.

PAT

The load to be worked by special freight trainsthroughout the journey and in daylight whereverpossible in order that it may be under close scrutinyof the train crew.

FABRIC Must not exceed a speed of ..... mph at/between ......


EXCEPTIONALLOADS-SpecimenofFormRT3973EXL

NETWORK RAIL RT3973/EXL

ADVICE TO TRAIN CREWSCONVEYANCE OF EXCEPTIONAL LOADS

(To be handed to the TRAIN CREW at the starting point of the train, where load is attached or when signing on for duty)

SpecialNotes

(a) If you are relieved en route, this advice must be handed to the staff relieving you.

(b) In all circumstances where there is no handover to a train crew, this advice must be handed to thelocal yard staff or, where this is not possible, placed behind the label clip of the wagon which will beleading on departure.

(c) At the termination of the journey this advice must be handed to the staff at the destination

PARTICULARS OF SERVICES USED

Date: Train identity: From: To:

NATURE OF EXCEPTIONAL LOAD

THE FOLLOWING ROUTES MUST BE OBSERVED

(A)

(B)

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS:

Thefollowingrestrictionsapplythroughoutunlessotherwiseshownonthisform:

(1)

(2)

Thefollowingspecialrestrictionsapplyasshown:

No. CODE BETWEEN LOCATION DISTANCE/MP SPEED (MPH)

ROUTE A

(3)

(4)

ROUTE B

(5)

(6)

END

CodeWords

All speedrestrictionslowerthanthoseshownabovemustbeobserved

ISSUED BY NETWORK RAIL FORM No.:DATE OF ISSUE:REPLACES FORM No.:THIS FORM IS VALID UNTIL:

.

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NOT TO BE DIVERTED FROM THE ABOVE ROUTES WITHOUT AUTHORITY FROMNETWORK RAIL CONTROL

Working Manual for Rail Staff


EXCEPTIONALLOADS-SpecimenofFormRT3973HAW

NETWORK RAIL RT3973/HAW

ADVICE TO TRAIN CREWSCONVEYANCE OF HEAVY AXLE WEIGHT WAGONS


SpecialNotes


(b) In all circumstances where there is no hanbdover to a train crew, this advice must be handed to thelocal yard staff who will be responsible for giving it to the train crew working the train forward..




TYPE OF VEHICLES

RA OF VEHICLES


(A)

(B)

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS

No. BETWEEN LOCATION DISTANCE/MP SPEED (MPH)

ROUTE A

(1)

(2)

ROUTE B

(3)

(4)

END


ISSUED BY NETWORK RAILFORM No.:DATE OF ISSUE:REPLACES FORM No.:THIS FORM IS VALID UNTIL:

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EXCEPTIONALLOADS-SpecimenofFormRT3973CON

NETWORK RAIL RT3973/CON

ADVICE TO TRAIN CREWSCONVEYANCE OF CONTAINERS


SpecialNotes


(b) In the load is staged without immediate relief of the train crew, this advice must be handed to thelocal yard staff who will be responsible for giving it to the train crew working the train forward.




NATURE OF EXCEPTIONAL LOAD


(A)

(B)


(No. BETWEEN LOCATION DISTANCE/MP SPEED (MPH)

ROUTE A

(1)

(2)

ROUTE B

(3)

(4)

END



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EXCEPTIONAL LOADS-SpecimenofFormRT3973NUC

NETWORK RAIL RT3973/NUC

ADVICE TO TRAIN CREWSCONVEYANCE OF RADIOACTIVE FLASK TRAFFIC


SpecialNotes


(b) In the load is staged without immediate relief of the train crew, this advice must be handed to theyard staff or, where this is not possible, placed behind the label clip of the wagon which will beleading on departure.


Wagon Type and Number:

Flask Number(s): RA Number

Conveyed on behalf of

are on route from to


(A)

(B)


(No. BETWEEN LOCATION DISTANCE/MP SPEED (MPH)

ROUTES A AND B

Nospecialrestrictions

END



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EXCEPTIONAL LOADS-SpecimenofFormRT3973NUCContinued

NETWORK RAIL RT3973/NUC

SERVICES TOBEUSED

Date: WTT No: From: To:




Date: WTT No: From: To

Radioactive flasks which are detained for any reson must be placed away from vehicles containing other dangerous goods, livestock, sensitised photographic materials and from staff rest rooms, shunters’ cabinsand other similar places. If the vehicles are likely to be detained for 12 hours or more, the distanceseparating the vehicles and the places mentioned must be at least 6 metres (20 feet).

Detention of these flasks alongside station platforms or any point adjacent to where mail bags, passengersluggage or sensitised photographic materials are likely to be placed, should be avoided as far as ispracticable.

EMERGENCY ACTION

In the event of a mishap involving a flask immediately carry out the instructions contained in the Pink Pagesof the Working Manual Section E2.

Try to obtain as much information as possible without endangering your personal safety. In all cases thefollowing questions must be answered:/(a) Is the flask wagon derailed? Yes/No

(b) Has the flask wagon been involved in a collision? Yes/No

(c) Is there a fire near the flask? Yes/No

(d) Are large quantities of liquefied peroleum gas, petroleum or other flammable liquids Yes/Nopresent?

(e) Is there any visible damage to the flask or to the cover (if fitted) Yes/No

If you are not sure, give as much information as possible.

TelephoneNumbersofSignalBoxesEnRoute

SignalBox TelephoneNumber SignalBox TelephoneNumberE.T.D.B.T E.T.DB.T

If this train is to run, for any part of the journey, without a brake van the person undertaking the duties of theguard must carry a working mobile telephone for that part of the journey.,

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