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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 2

1 Rolling Stock ........................................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Registration and Warranty ............................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Wheel Profiles ................................................................................................................................ 5

1.3 Wheel Tread Hollowing .................................................................................................................. 6

2 Route Standards ..................................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 Train Numbering ............................................................................................................................ 7

2.2 Train Speeds and Axle Load Limits (Wagons) ............................................................................... 7

2.3 Length of Trains ............................................................................................................................. 7

2.4 Over-Length Trains ........................................................................................................................ 8

2.5 Infrastructure Limits ........................................................................................................................ 9

2.6 Train Height and Width Maximum ................................................................................................ 15

2.7 Ruling Grades .............................................................................................................................. 17

2.8 Tunnel Locations .......................................................................................................................... 20

2.9 Wayside Monitoring Devices ........................................................................................................ 23

2.10 Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather (High Temperature Speed Restrictions) ...................... 30

2.10.1 DIRN – HHN - IN New South Wales ............................................................................................ 30

2.10.2 DIRN - IN Victoria ......................................................................................................................... 31

2.10.3 DIRN South Australia and Western Australia ............................................................................... 31

2.11 ARTC Safeworking Systems ........................................................................................................ 32

2.12 Curve Data ................................................................................................................................... 37

2.13 Train Diversions ........................................................................................................................... 37

2.14 Signalling and Train Detection Interface ...................................................................................... 37

3 Safe Working Operations .................................................................................................................... 38

3.1 Rulebooks .................................................................................................................................... 38

3.2 Safeworking Forms and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 38

3.3 Network Notices ........................................................................................................................... 39

3.4 Time ............................................................................................................................................. 40

3.4.1 Time Zones ................................................................................................................................... 40

4 Train Service Planning ......................................................................................................................... 41

4.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................................. 41

4.2 Section Run Times ....................................................................................................................... 41

4.3 Locomotive Allocation .................................................................................................................. 42


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4.4 Train Speed Capacity ................................................................................................................... 42

4.4.1 Cant Deficiency / Enhanced Performance Speeds ....................................................................... 43

4.4.2 Speed of Trains on Crossing Loops ............................................................................................. 43

4.5 Train Hauling and Holding Capacity ............................................................................................ 43

4.6 Locomotive De-Sanding Equipment ............................................................................................ 43

4.7 Train Braking Requirements ........................................................................................................ 44

4.8 Operation of Trains on Steep Descending Grades ...................................................................... 46

4.9 Train Speed Restrictions on Steep Descending Grades ............................................................. 46

4.10 On Train Communication ............................................................................................................. 47

4.11 Train crewing ................................................................................................................................ 48

4.12 Train Identification and Markers ................................................................................................... 48

4.13 Fuelling Trains on the ARTC Network ......................................................................................... 49

4.14 Distributed Power ......................................................................................................................... 49

5 Rolling Stock Outlines ......................................................................................................................... 50

6 Load Restrictions ................................................................................................................................. 56

6.1 Out of Gauge Train Paths ............................................................................................................ 56

6.2 Out of Gauge Trains ..................................................................................................................... 56

6.3 Dangerous Goods on Trains ........................................................................................................ 56

7 Train Marshalling and Locomotive Allocation .................................................................................. 58

7.1 Train Marshalling Principles ......................................................................................................... 58

7.2 Maximum Number of Train Locomotives and Train Loads .......................................................... 58

7.2.1 Network Specific Locations (ARTC Limits) ................................................................................... 58

7.3 Dynamic ....................................................................................................................................... 59

7.4 Wooden-Bodied Vehicles (New South Wales) ............................................................................. 59

8 Train Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 60

9 Train Documentation............................................................................................................................ 62

9.1 Requirements Prior to Network Entry .......................................................................................... 62

9.2 Requirements On-Train ................................................................................................................ 62

9.3 Requirements Following Network Entry ....................................................................................... 63

10 Train Failures ........................................................................................................................................ 64

10.1 Passenger Trains ......................................................................................................................... 64

10.2 Locomotive Excessive Sanding ................................................................................................... 64

10.3 Locomotive Wheel Spin ............................................................................................................... 64

10.4 Trains Causing Fires .................................................................................................................... 64

10.5 Train Speed When Brakes are Cut Out ....................................................................................... 65


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10.6 Training Braking Problems on Descending Grade....................................................................... 65

10.7 Holding a Train Stationary on a Grade ........................................................................................ 66

10.8 Train Amalgamation ..................................................................................................................... 66

10.9.1 Speed Restrictions Due to Defective Vehicles .............................................................................. 68

11 Track Maintenance Vehicles ............................................................................................................... 70

11.2 Registration and Warranty ........................................................................................................... 70


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Rolling Stock


1 Rolling Stock

1.1 Registration and Warranty

All rolling stock (including locomotives) to be operated on the ARTC Network shall be registered

with ARTC. ARTC shall enter registration data into an ARTC maintained database.

When new rolling stock is added to a fleet, or if rolling stock operational or engineering

characteristics are modified, the Operator or rolling stock leasing company shall provide ARTC

with a written warranty that the rolling stock complies with the Access Agreement.

Registration of rolling stock will be in accordance with RISSB standards. Locomotive and rolling

stock data to be provided by the Operator to ARTC shall include:

• automatic equipment identification

• maximum axle loading (tonnes/axle)

• maximum speed (empty)

• maximum speed (loaded)

• number of axles

• number of platforms

• tare weight (tonnes)

• tractive horsepower (locomotive)

• fuel loading (max axle load)

• length over couplers

• unique vehicle description (class and number)

• Rolling stock type (e.g. passenger type, freight hopper, locomotive type).

Operators shall establish systems and manage all requirements associated with managing their

registered rolling stock fleet, whether leased or owned, to ensure only rolling stock that is fit for

use on the ARTC Network is allocated for access to any or all the ARTC Network Scope

1.2 Wheel Profiles

Operators shall establish systems and manage all requirements associated with ensuring

compatible Australian standard wheel profiles are used on the ARTC Network as set out in Table

1.2.1

Rolling stock with incorrect wheel profiles may continue to be used provided re-profiling to the

correct standard is scheduled as part of a regular rolling stock maintenance program.

Table 1.2.1- ARTC Network Compatible Wheel Profiles

WHEEL

PROFILE

AREA

ANZR-1* DEFINED INTERSTATE RAIL NETWORK

HEAVY HAUL NETWORK

INTRASTATE NETWORK

WPR 2000* HEAVY HAUL NETWORK (FOR COAL TRAFFIC ONLY)

* for more details: refer to AS 7514.2 Appendix A


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1.3 Wheel Tread Hollowing

Excessive wheel tread hollowing can cause damage to rails or to wheels themselves.

Operators shall establish systems and requirements to manage wheel tread hollowing, in

accordance with RISSB Industry Standards – Wheel Defects Code of Practice.


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2 Route Standards

2.1 Train Numbering

Train NumberingTrain Numbering is updated and maintained on the ARTC website, covering the

whole network. ARTC owns and issues train numbers for the ARTC Network. For all information

related to train numbering, refer Appendix B Train Numbering

2.2 Train Speeds and Axle Load Limits (Wagons)

Operators negotiate with ARTC for train paths that give them access to the ARTC Network. Train

paths are identified in Access Agreements as network train entry and exit times. Typical train

types operating on the ARTC Network, their speed and axle load limits are set out in Table 2.2.1

Table 2.2.1 Train Speed and Axle Load Limits for ARTC Network Operations

TRAIN TYPE TRAIN SPEED (KM/H) AXLE LOAD (TONNES) TRAIN TYPE EXAMPLES

EXPRESS

PASSENGER

ABOVE 115 UP TO 19 XPT, INTRA-URBAN,

INTRASTATE

PASSENGER MAXIMUM 115 UP TO 19 LONG DISTANCE

PASSENGER

EXPRESS

FREIGHT

MAXIMUM 115 UP TO 20 INTERMODAL

SUPER

FREIGHT

MAXIMUM 110 UP TO 21 INTERMODAL, LAND

BRIDGING

REGULAR

FREIGHT

MAXIMUM 80 UP TO 23 STEEL, ORE, CEMENT,

CONCENTRATES

HEAVY

FREIGHT

MAXIMUM 80 UP TO 25 LIMESTONE / COAL

STANDARD

FREIGHT

MAXIMUM 80 UP TO 23 GENERAL FREIGHT

INCLUDING GRAIN,

MINERALS, STEEL

PRODUCTS.

HUNTER

VALLEY COAL

MAXIMUM 601 UP TO 30 COAL

*UNLESS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED, AXLE LOADS PERMITTED TO OPERATE ON MAIN LINES

ARE PERMITTED TO OPERATE IN SIDINGS.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT SPEED AND AXLE LOAD LIMITS FOR WAGONS

AND LOCOMOTIVES, REFER TO THE ROUTE CAPACITY TABLE IN THE APPROPRIATE

SECTION PAGE AND TOC.

Note: 1 Higher speeds apply on certain track sections. See section pages for specific corridor speed and axle load

details.

2.3 Length of Trains

Operators shall provide an effective means of accurately determining the length of a train

(including locomotives). The length of a train shall not exceed the specified maximum length for

any portion of the train’s transit. For long trains, allowance should be made for ‘train slack’ when

determining train length.


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The train length is specified in the Access Agreement for that train over the corridors of operation

and may be equal to or less than the network infrastructure limits (refer to table 2.3.1).

The length is specified to enable the train to transit through the network within the scheduled

transit time. Trains not exceeding the length are able to cross or pass other trains at most

crossing loop locations distributed within that corridor with either train able to be accommodated

within the location’s main line or crossing loop facility.

ARTC shall specify the length of trains within the Access Agreement where the train length is

required to vary from the network infrastructure limits.

Except as provided for in section 2.3, operators shall ensure the specified train length shall not be

exceeded at any time and make allowance for rolling stock (including locomotives) to be attached

within the network.

Table 2.3.1 ARTC Infrastructure Train Length Limits

AREA TRAIN LENGTH (M)

DEFINED INTERSTATE RAIL NETWORK

ACACIA RIDGE – ISLINGTON JUNCTION 1500

PORT BOTANY – MELBOURNE 18002

MELBOURNE - ADELAIDE 1500 / 18001

GOOBANG JUNC - COOTAMUNDRA 1800

GOOBANG JUNC – BROKEN HILL 1800

GOOBANG JUNC - NARRROMINE 1800

BROKEN HILL – ADELAIDE 1800

MOSS VALE - UNANDERRA 1500

ADELAIDE – PARKESTON 1800

INTRASTATE NETWORK

AS SPECIFIED IN ACCESS AGREEMENTS

HUNTER VALLEY NETWORK

AS SPECIFIED IN ACCESS AGREEMENTS

Note: length may be determined by available train path loop length.

• 1 MELBOURNE - ADELAIDE – paths exceeding 1500m, may incur delays to service enroute, advise TTM via email prior to

departure.

• 2 Refer to Section Pages for specific Information

2.4 Over-Length Trains

An over-length train is a train exceeding the network infrastructure limits for train length.

The ARTC Network Controller shall check train length information to ensure an over-length train

will not cause a network blockage.

A train that is found to be over-length without approval shall not be permitted to enter or continue

to operate on the network.


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2.5 Infrastructure Limits

In addition to limits placed on train speed and axle load, there are other infrastructure limits that

must not be exceeded. These are:

• P2 Force limits exerted by rolling stock (Table 2.5.1)

• allowable wheel spacings (Table 2.5.2 and Table 2.5.3)

• RAS Loads (equivalent to Coopers M Rating) (Figure 2.5.1).

Table 2.5.1 – Allowable P2 Force Limits

AREA AREA

SPECIFIC LIMITS

P2 FORCE LIMIT1 LATERAL

FORCE

(KN)

LOCOMOTIVES WAGONS

10

MRADS

14

MRADS

10

MRADS

14

MRADS

HHN

(HV)

P2 FORCE LIMITS APPLY TO

ALL HHN AREAS:

250 KN 295 KN 192 KN 230 KN 84

DIRN P2 FORCE LIMITS APPLY TO

ALL DIRN AREAS:

250 KN1 295 KN 192 KN 230 KN 84

IN P2 FORCE LIMITS APPLY TO

ALL IN AREAS EXCEPT AS

SHOWN BELOW:

NARWONAH – DUBBO2

MERRYGOEN - BINNAWAY -

WERRIS CREEK2

MAROONA – PORTLAND2

192 KN 230 KN 192 KN 230 KN 50

MOREE – NORTH STAR - 200 KN - 200 KN 50

Note:

• 1 For non-NSW P2 Limit at 10mrads is 250kn for locomotives. Max total locomotive mass is 134t. Max individual axle load on

Locomotive is 22.7t.

• 2 Lower locomotive and wagon line speeds apply on these sections.

• Source of Documentation: AS 7508 Track Forces and Stresses


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Table 2.5.2 Locomotive Configuration – Bridge Interface Minimum Axle Spacing for Specified Axle Load

INFRASTRUCTURE

LIMITS EQUIVALENT TO

METRIC COOPER M

RATING DESIGN LOAD

(REFER FIG 2.5.1)

LOCOMOTIVE

MAXIMUM

INDIVIDUAL

AXLE LOAD

(TONNES)

LOCOMOTIVE

MAXIMUM

OVERALL

MASS

(TONNES)

LOCOMOTIVE CONFIGURATION - DISTANCE BETWEEN AXLES (MM)

OVERALL

LENGTH OF

LOCOMOTIVE

A B C D E F G

RAS 270 (M270) 29.5 177 1800 1800 1800 8200 1800 1800 1800 19000

RAS 210 (M210) 23.0 138 1800 1800 1800 8000 1800 1800 1800 18800

RAS 180 (M180) 20.3 123 2300 1700 1700 7240 1700 1700 2300 18640

Notes:

• 1. Any locomotive’s Load Effects on any bridge span must not exceed applicable RAS 270 / RAS 210 / RAS 180 Infrastructure Limit.

• 2. Where a Locomotive is designed with another axle configuration or load, the axle spacing / load must be adjusted accordingly to comply to the above RAS 270 / 210 / 180 Loading.

• 3. For any locomotive configurations outside the above, refer to ARTC.

• 4. Variations to the above table can be applied for and sent to ARTC for review

A B C D E F G


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Table 2.5.3 – Wagon Configuration – Bridge Interface Minimum Allowable Axle Spacings for Wagon configurations

INFRASTRUCTURE

LIMITS EQUIVALENT TO

METRIC COOPER M

RATING DESIGN LOAD

(REFER FIG 2.5.1)

WAGON MAXIMUM

INDIVIDUAL AXLE LOAD

(TONNES)

WAGON CONFIGURATION - DISTANCE BETWEEN AXLES (MM)

OVERALL

LENGTH (SUM

OF INDIVIDUAL

SPACING)

A B C D E

RAS 270 (M270) 30 825 1780 10490 1780 825 15700

RAS 210 (M210) 25 1050 1720 8400 1720 1050 13940

RAS 210 (M210) 23 980 1720 6150 1720 980 11550

RAS 180 (M180) 20 1040 1720 8000 1720 1040 13520

Note:

1. Any Wagon Load Effects on any bridge span must not exceed applicable RAS 270 / RAS 210 / RAS 180 Loading.

2. Where a Wagon is designed with another axle configuration or load, the axle spacing / load must be adjusted accordingly to comply to the above RAS 270 / 210 / 180 Loading.

3. For any Wagon configurations outside the above, refer to ARTC.

4. Variations to the above table can be applied for and sent to ARTC for review

A B C D E


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Figure 2.5.1 – Coopers M Rating that Apply to Various ARTC Network Track Segments

Goobang Junc

Werris Creek

Gap

Muswellbrook

Casino

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

North Star

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Binnaway

NarromineDubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Unanderra

Moss Vale

Goulburn

Yass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra

Junee Nth JuncOaklands

Benalla

Junee

The Rock

Albury

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Portland

WolseleyADELAIDE

Outer HarbourDry Creek

Crystal BrookWhyalla

Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Cockburn

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

Broken Hill

VIC

NSW

SA

QLD

Port Augusta

Ulan

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Taree

SYDNEY

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Lawrence Road

Nhill

Infrastructure Limits

SA/WA

Coopers M Rating 270


Coopers M Rating 180M180

M270

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M270

M270

M270

M270

M210

M180

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M180

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210 M210

M210

Note: For wagon designers

only (unique bridge rating

information) For corridor

speed and axle loads please

refer to the Section Page


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Unanderra

Moss Vale

GoulburnYass

Stockinbingal

West CootamundraCootamundra

Junee Nth Junc

Oaklands

Benalla

Junee

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Maroo

na

Portland

WolseleyADELAIDE

Outer Harbour

Dry Creek

Whyalla

Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Pimba

Dimboo

la

Cook

VIC

SA

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

SYDNEY

CraigieburnTooli

Nhill

M210

M210

M210

M210

M180

M21

0

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

Infrastructure Limits

VIC




M270

M210






Lave

rton


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Goobang Junc

Werris CreekGap

Muswellbrook

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

North Star

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Binnaway

Narromine

Dubbo

Merrygoen

Moss Vale

Goulburn

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Portland

WolseleyADELAIDE

Outer Harbour

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Pimba

Peterborough

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Broken HillNSW

SA

Port Augusta

Ulan

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

SYDNEY

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Serviceton

Nhill

M210

M210

M210

M210

M270

M270

M270

M270

M210

M180

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

M210

Infrastructure Limits NSW/

QLD




M270

M210






Islington

Port Botany

Taree

Coffs Harbour

Lawrence Road

Casino

Unanderra

The Rock

Junee

Junee Nth Junc


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2.6 Train Height and Width Maximum

The following tables and accompanying diagrams specify standard train height and width

maximums for various network routes. Refer to Section 5 for more detail.

Table 2.6.1 – Standard Train Height and Width for Container Loading

AREA OF OPERATION FOR

CONTAINERS

WIDTH

(FROM CENTRE

LINE)

(mm)

HEIGHT

(FROM RAIL) (mm)

LOADING DIAGRAM1

ARTC NSW NETWORK

(UNRESTRICTED

OPERATION THROUGHOUT

THE ARTC NETWORK)

1250 3916 A2.3

MELBOURNE – ALBURY 1250 4150 A2.9

ADELAIDE – MELBOURNE

1250

4250#

OR

4210#

A2.10

MAROONA – PORTLAND

ALBION – JACANA (BROAD

GAUGE)

1250 4026# A2.11

PARKES – NARWONAH

NARWONAH – GAP

GAP – WERRIS CREEK –

ISLINGTON JUNCTION

MERRYGOEN – ULAN –

MUSWELLBROOK

GOOBANG JUNC–

COOTAMUNDRA

ALBURY – MACARTHUR

MOSS VALE – UNANDERRA

MAITLAND – ACACIA RIDGE

MACARTHUR – PORT

BOTANY

1250

4030

AND

4050#

A2.4

PARKES – NARWONAH

NARWONAH – GAP 1250 4220 A2.8

ADELAIDE FREIGHT

TERMINAL – PARKESTON 1500 6500 A2.6

SPENCER JUNCTION –

WHYALLA

1500 6000 A2.7


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BROKEN HILL – GOOBANG

JUNCTION

BROKEN HILL – CRYSTAL

BROOK

DRY CREEK – OUTER

HARBOUR

1250 6500 A2.5

Notes:

• 1 Refer to Appendix A Rolling Stock outlines & loading requirements

• # Notes For all loading diagrams refer to diagrams notes for specific loading configurations and applicable wagon dimensions

Table 2.6.2 – Standard Train Height and Width for Non-Container Loads

AREA OF OPERATION FOR NON-CONTAINER LOADS ROLLING STOCK & LOADING

DIAGRAM1

LOOSE LOADS A2.1

MOTORAIL WAGONS A2.2

STANDARD WAGONS WITH UNRESTRICTED OPERATION

THROUGHOUT ARTC NSW NETWORK

A1.1, A1.11

NARROW SQUARE ROLLING STOCK A1.13

Note: 1 Refer to Appendix A Rolling Stock outlines & loading requirement


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2.7 Ruling Grades

Figure 2.7.1 – Ruling Grades across the ARTC Network

Ruling Grades SA/WA

DG = Down GradeD = Down directionU = Up directionN = Northbound directionS = Southbound directionE = Eastbound directionW = Westbound direction

Compensated grade*

Non-compensated grade

*A compensated grade is a reduction in gradient to allow improved wagon motion through tight curves

Goobang Junc

NarromineDubbo

Bogan Gate

Hard

en

Stockinbingal



Benalla

Junee

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

ADELAIDE

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Peterborough

Cockburn

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Cook

VIC

NSWSA

NT

Note 1: Down and Up

directions as indicated are

aligned to kilometre posts (i.e.

Down direction is where

kilometre posts lie in ascending

order).

Note 2: Refer to Table 4.9.1

Train Speed Restrictions on

Descending Grades

QLD

Seymour

Wagga

Ivanhoe

Tooli

1:60D1:70U

1:100D

1:100U

1:90D1:80U

Forbes1:80D1:100

U

D>

<U1:75D

1:75U

1:55D1:75U

1:40D1:75U

1:100D

1:100U

1:80E1:120W

1:100E1:100W

1:100E1:100W

1:100E1:100W

1:80E1:80W

1:100E1:100W

1:100E1:100W

1:70E1:90W

Outer Harbour

1:80E1:80W 1:75N

1:73S

1:110E

1:94W

Tottenham

1:75D1:70U

1:50N1:132

S

1:50N1:50S

1:80D1:80U

Henty

Albury

Yerong Creek

1:65D1:90U 1:80D

1:80U

1:60D1:66U

1:40D1:40U

1:40D1:50U

The Rock

E>


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Note 1: Down and Up directions as indicated are aligned to kilometre

posts (i.e. Down direction is where kilometre posts lie in ascending

order).

Note 2: Refer to Table 4.9.1 Train Speed Restrictions on Descending

Grades

Goobang JuncMuswellbrook

Dubbo

Bogan Gate

Moss Vale

Hard

en

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra


Benalla

Junee

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Portland

WolseleyADELAIDE

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Peterborough

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Cook

VIC

SA

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Taree

SYDNEY

Tailem Bend

Ivanhoe

Tooli

Serviceton

Telarah

Kaniva

1:80D1:80U

Nedwell Junc

1:66D1:77U

1:40D1:40U

1:46D1:74U

1:80D1:80U

Gulgong

1:60D1:75U

U><D

D>

<U1:75D

1:75U

1:55D1:75U

1:40D1:75U

Go

ulb

urn

Dem

on

drille

Jop

pa Ju

nc

1:40D1:66U

1:66D1:66U

1:75D1:75U

Ro

bertso

n

1:60D1:75U

Unanderra

1:30DDG:U

Sum

mit Tan

k

Ulan

1:75D1:80U

Picton

1:70D1:100U

Macarthur

1:100D1:100U

1:100D1:100U

1:100E1:100W

1:100E1:100W

1:100E1:100W

1:80E1:80W

1:100E1:100W

1:100E1:100W

1:70E1:90W

Outer Harbour

1:45E1:45W

1:80E1:80W

1:50E1:50W

1:50N1:50S

1:75N1:73S

1:110E1:94W

Tottenham

1:75D1:70U

1:50N1:132S

1:50N1:50S

1:80D1:80U

HentyAlbury

Yerong Creek

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1:60D1:66U

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Route Standards


Ruling Grades NSW/QLD


Compensated grade*


Note 1: Down and Up





order).



Descending Grades

Goobang Junc

Werris CreekGap

Muswellbrook

Casino

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

North StarCamurra

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Binnaway

NarromineDubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Moss ValeHard

en

Stockinbingal


Junee Nth JuncJunee

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Portland

WolseleyADELAIDE

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Cockburn

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

Broken Hill


NSWSA

NT

QLD

Port Augusta

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Taree

Gunnedah

SYDNEY

Tailem Bend

Ivanhoe

Tooli

Serviceton

Telarah

Lawrence Road

Kaniva

1:66D1:66U

1:80D1:80U

1:80D1:80U

Nedwell Junc

1:66D1:77U

1:60D1:84U1:40D

1:40U

1:46D1:74U

1:80D1:80U

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1:75D1:80U

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2.8 Tunnel Locations

Figure 2.8.1 - Tunnels Located on the ARTC Network

Goobang Junc

Werris CreekGap

Muswellbrook

North Star

CamurraMoree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Binnaway

NarromineDubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Unanderra

Moss Vale

GoulburnYass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra


Benalla

Junee

The RockAlbury

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

WolseleyADELAIDE



Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Cockburn

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

Broken Hill

VIC

NSW

SA

NT

QLD

Port Augusta

Ulan

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Mittagong

Gunnedah

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Serviceton

Telarah

Kaniva

Nhill

5 Ardglen (S) 487m, 362.330-362.817km4 Wollar Gap (S) 376m, 408.894-409.270km3 Bylong (S) 1975m, 375.107-377.062km2 Cox’s Gap 2 (S) 410m, 368.335-368.745km1 Cox’s Gap 1 (S) 761m, 366.468-367.229km

1 Sleeps Hill, 740m 12.070-12.810km

2 Shepherds Hill, 160m 14.900-15.060km

3 National Park, 190m 24.630-24.820km

4 Long Gully, 190m 27.040-27.230km

5 Upper Sturt, 220m 29.410-29.630km

6 Ambleside, 170m 39.850-40.020km

7 Murray Bridge, 76m 96.840-96.911km

11 Dowds Hill 95m, 116.342-116.437km

9 Spiral 2 (Up line) 53m, 455.034-455.087km


6 Illawarra Range 2 (S) 629m, 102.555-103.184km


8 Rock Fall Shelter (S) 136m, 99.947-99.083km

Location of Tunnels SA/WA

Example: Wollar Gap (S) 376m , 408.894 – 409.270km

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General Information

Route Standards


Goobang Junc

Werris Creek

Gap

Muswellbrook

Casino

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

North Star

Camurra

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Binnaway

Narromine

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Unanderra

Moss Vale

Goulburn

Yass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra

Junee Nth Junc

Oaklands

Benalla

Junee

The Rock

Albury

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Portland

Wolseley

ADELAIDE



Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Peterborough

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

VIC

SA

NT

Port Augusta

Ulan

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Mount Gambier

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Mittagong

Taree

Gunnedah

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Serviceton

Kundaburg

Telarah

Lawrence Road

Kaniva

Nhill

1 Running Creek 2 (S) 208m, 881.555-881.763km


3 Border (S) 1161m, 875.481–876.642km

4 Spiral 2 (S) 177m, 872.661-872.838km

5 Spiral 1 (S) 192m, 871.947-872.139km

6 Red Hill 5 (S) 274m, 618.599-618.873km

7 Red Hill 4 (S) 121m, 618.094-618.215km

8 Red Hill 3 (S) 261m,617.569-617.830km

9 Red Hill 2 (S) 208m, 616.953-617.161km

10 Red Hill 1 (S) 92m, 615.397-615.489km

11 Repton (S)110m, 588.577-586.687km

12 Kerewong (S) 65m, 447.750-447.815km

13 Bulliac (S) 222m, 321.456-321.678km

15 Wallarobba Range (S) 303m, 228.280-228.593km

14 Monkerai Range (S) 755m, 254.694-255.449km

1 Sleeps Hill, 740m 12.070-12.810km

2 Shepherds Hill, 160m 14.900-15.060km

3 National Park, 190m 24.630-24.820km

4 Long Gully, 190m 27.040-27.230km

5 Upper Sturt, 220m 29.410-29.630km

6 Ambleside, 170m 39.850-40.020km

7 Murray Bridge, 76m 96.840-96.911km

8 Bunbury Street, 415m 4.875-5.290km



1 Picton (D) 183m, 87.688-87.851km

3Yerrinbool (D) 247m, 120.656-120.903km

4 Alymerton (D) 950m, 122.315-123.265km

5 The Gib (D) 516m, 134.625-135.141km




Location of Tunnels


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NT

Location of Tunnels VIC


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General Information

Route Standards


Goobang Junc

Werris Creek

Gap

Muswellbrook

North Star

Camurra

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

NarromineDubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Moss Vale

Goulburn

Yass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra


Benalla

Junee

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Portland

WolseleyADELAIDE



Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Cockburn

Parkes

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

Broken HillNSW

SA

NT

Port Augusta

Ulan

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Mount Gambier

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Mittagong

Taree

Gunnedah

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Serviceton

Kundaburg

Telarah

Kaniva

Nhill



3 Border (S) 1161m, 875.481–876.642km

4 Spiral 2 (S) 177m, 872.661-872.838km

5 Spiral 1 (S) 192m, 871.947-872.139km

6 Red Hill 5 (S) 274m, 618.599-618.873km

7 Red Hill 4 (S) 121m, 618.094-618.215km

8 Red Hill 3 (S) 261m,617.569-617.830km

9 Red Hill 2 (S) 208m, 616.953-617.161km

10 Red Hill 1 (S) 92m, 615.397-615.489km

11 Repton (S)110m, 588.577-586.687km

12 Kerewong (S) 65m, 447.750-447.815km

13 Bulliac (S) 222m, 321.456-321.678km

15 Wallarobba Range (S) 303m, 228.280-228.593km

14 Monkerai Range (S) 755m, 254.694-255.449km

5 Ardglen (S) 487m, 362.330-362.817km

4 Wollar Gap (S) 376m, 408.894-409.270km

3 Bylong (S) 1975m, 375.107-377.062km

2 Cox’s Gap 2 (S) 410m, 368.335-368.745km

1 Cox’s Gap 1 (S) 761m, 366.468-367.229km

1 Sleeps Hill, 740m 12.070-12.810km2 Shepherds Hill, 160m 14.900-15.060km3 National Park, 190m 24.630-24.820km4 Long Gully, 190m 27.040-27.230km5 Upper Sturt, 220m 29.410-29.630km

6 Ambleside, 170m 39.850-40.020km7 Murray Bridge, 76m 96.840-96.911km

11 Dowds Hill 95m, 116.342-116.437km

8 Bunbury Street, 415m 4.875-5.290km

1 Picton (D) 183m, 87.688-87.851km

3Yerrinbool (D) 247m, 120.656-120.903km

4 Alymerton (D) 950m, 122.315-123.265km

5 The Gib (D) 516m, 134.625-135.141km


Location of Tunnels


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Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

Casino

Lawrence Road

Albury

The Rock

Binnaway


General Information

Route Standards


2.9 Wayside Monitoring Devices

Several rolling stock wayside monitoring devices are installed on the ARTC Network. These

devices have been implemented to provide a variety of performance statistics and where

necessary, operational alarms.

Table 2.9.1 – Rolling Stock Wayside Monitoring Devices

DEVICE DESCRIPTION

DED DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTORS

Used to identify and report on vehicles with protrusions below the vehicle at

or near the height of the rail head, typically a dragging brake hose or chain.

HBD HOT BEARING DETECTORS.

These devices accurately measure the temperature of bearings as they pass

over this device under normal operating conditions. Hot bearings are

traditionally referred to as “hot boxes”

HWD HOT WHEEL DETECTORS.

These devices accurately measure the temperature of wheels as they pass

over this device under normal operating conditions.

OOG OUT OF GAUGE DETECTOR

Specifically monitors the height of intermodal traffic to ensure adequate

bridge clearance, typically where double container stacking is practised.

WEIGHBRIDGES Used to verify the declared weights of vehicles operating on the ARTC

network, both for safety and billing purposes.

WCM WHEEL CONDITION MONITOR

Used to measure in KN terms the effect of wheel impacts on the rail surface

under dynamic conditions.

WHEEL PROFILE WHEEL PROFILES MONITOR.

This system records wheel profile information but does not notify alarms to

the network controller or train transit manager.

RAILBAM RAILWAY BEARING ACOUSTIC MONITOR.

Used to detect trending rail wheel bearing faults and emergency withdrawals

from service. This system does not notify alarms to the network controller or

train transit manager.

RAILSQAD RAILWAY SQUEAL ACOUSTIC DETECTION SYSTEM.

Tracks trending individual wheels sets making excessive noise. Statistics

are analysed against operating parameters, rolling stock conditions and

environmental conditions. This system does not notify alarms to the network

controller or train transit manager.


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Route Standards


TBOGI TRUCK BOGIE OPTICAL GEOMETRY INSPECTION HUNTING

DETECTOR (TBOGI-HD)

Records wheelset angle-of attack and tracking position parameters to

evaluate the wheel-rail-interface, bogie performance and to detect hunting.

VISION

MONITORING

SYSTEM

VISION MONITORING SYSTEM

Train imaging and inspection system consists of multiple scan cameras that

provide images of the train and analyse against algorithms for specific rolling

stock components. System is currently private.

Note: Specific limits for WCM are set out in the following tables 2.9.2.

Table 2.9.2 – Wheel Condition Monitor Limits

RESPONSE TO WCM IMPACT LOADS – EXETER/WEST CORRIDOR & NORTH/SOUTH (PORT GERMEIN,

LARA, PARKESTON, COCKBURN, METFORD MAIN)

WHEEL IMPACT LOAD REQUIRED ACTION

UNTAGGED

≥325KN TO 400KN

(NORMALISED)

Train slowed to the speed as advised in the email notification until the

vehicle can be safely inspected by the train crew. If defect confirmed,

vehicle to be detached at next suitable location. If there is no defect,

then at the discretion of ARTC operations instruct the driver to

recommence operations to track speed when it is established that the

train can safely continue in service. Operator is notified and TCR is

raised.

HIGH LEVEL

≥400KN TO 500KN

(NORMALISED)







raised.

EXTREME LEVEL

≥500KN

(NORMALISED)

Rain slowed to 60 km/h until the vehicle can be safely inspected by the

train crew. If defect confirmed, vehicle to be detached at next suitable

location. If there is no defect, then at the discretion of ARTC operations

instruct the driver to recommence operations to track speed when it is

established that the train can safely continue in service. Operator is

notified and TCR is raised.


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Route Standards


RESPONSE TO WCM IMPACT LOADS – HUNTER VALLEY COAL (METFORD COAL)

WHEEL IMPACT LOAD REQUIRED ACTION

UNTAGGED

≥325KN – 400KN

(NORMALISED)







raised.

HIGH LEVEL

≥400KN

(NORMALISED)







raised.

Note: Normalised refers to the process of normalising vehicle impacts by using 120kN normalisation offset as a

fixed value.

• Untagged alarms: Wayside equipment scans tagged vehicles for registration and tracking purposes. An alarm is

raised if an un-tagged vehicle appears in a train consist.

• When defects are confirmed the required remedial action must be initiated by the train operator in conjunction

with the Network Controller.

Table 2.9.3 – Wheel Profile Monitors

RESPONSE TO AUTOMATIC KLD WHEEL PROFILE MONITOR LEVELS – EXETER AND PORT GERMEIN

PROFILE OPTIMAL WARNING CONDEMN EXTREME

Flange Thickness ≤24mm,

>21mm

≤21mm,

>18.75mm

≤18.75mm,

>17mm

≤17mm,

Flange Height ≥33mm,


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Table 2.9.4 – Hot Bearing Detector Alarms

HOT BEARING DETECTOR ALARMS

TEMPERATURE ALARMS REQUIRED ACTION

HOT ALARM

SST SITE 100⁰C

The temperature has passed the critical level and there is a possibility of

bearing damage. Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle

inspected. Operator notified and TCR is raised.

WARM ALARM

SST SITE 93⁰C AT 20⁰C

AMBIENT VARIED BY 50%

OF AMBIENT

TEMPERATURE.

The temperature is higher than normal, and the bearing may need

attention. Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle inspected.

Operator notified and TCR is raised.

Table 2.9.5 – Hot Wheel Detector Alarms

HOT WHEEL DETECTOR ALARMS

TEMPERATURE ALARMS REQUIRED ACTION

HOT ALARM

SST 300⁰C

The temperature has passed the critical level and there is a possibility of

brake issues and wheel damage. Train to be stopped immediately and

vehicle inspected. Operator notified and TCR is raised

WARM ALARM

SST 270⁰C

The temperature is higher than normal and the brakes and wheel may

need attention. Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle inspected.

Operator notified and TCR is raised.

Table 2.9.6 – Dragging Equipment Detector Alarms

DRAGGING EQUIPMENT DETECTOR ALARMS

ALARMS REQUIRED ACTION

DRAGGING EQUIPMENT

DETECTED

Train to be stopped immediately and vehicle inspected. Operator

notified and TCR is raised.

Table 2.9.7 – Dragging Equipment Detector Alarms

TBOGI-HD ALARMS

HUNTING REQUIRED ACTION

Extreme

>30mm

Train speed restricted (110km/h to 80km/h and 80km/h to 60km/h) until

the vehicle can be safely inspected at a maintenance facility. TTM to

prepare a TCR and incorporate any inspection outcome/details into the

report if available


General Information

Route Standards


Figure 2.9.1 – Wayside Monitoring Devices on the ARTC Network

Goobang Junc

Gap

Muswellbrook

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

NarromineDubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Moss Vale

GoulburnYass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra


Benalla

Junee

The Rock

Albury

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Maroona

Portland

ADELAIDE

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Cook

Broken Hill

VIC

NSW

SA

QLD

Port Augusta

Ulan

Ararat

Geelong

Wagga

Taree

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Serviceton

Kundaburg

Telarah

Kaniva

Nhill

WA

WM

Parkeston1772.724km

Cockburn

345.600km

BWM

Gunnedah 481.170km

Brezza 437.330km

Colley Creek 379.860kmWingen 331.430km

Coggan Crk

Bylong Bi-Directional 387.930km

Kerrabee

Sandy Hollow

Denman Bi-Directional 314.490km

HWHB D

HB HW

HWHB D HB HW

R

HWHB D

R

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Binnaway

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195.726kmD

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Metford Up/Down Coal & Main

Maitland Up Coal 192.040km

185.990km

185.990km

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Relief 222.030km

Grasstree Up

Main 280.610km

Branxton 215.900km (Private)V W

HWHB D

HWHB D

Werris Creek

Coffs Harbour

Casino

Camurra

North Star

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Islington Junc

166.029km Arrival Rd Port Waratah

166.063km Storage Rd Port Waratah

170.750km Hunter

River Arrival Rd

W

Port WaratahKoorgang Island

W

W

W

173.023km Koorgang Island

Arrival Rd

Burradoo Down Main

138.020km

Menangle Up Main

67.250km

HWHB

HWHB D

99.129km

99.490km

123.400km

104.400km

F

F

E

E

Unanderra

Exeter Up Main 155.350km

K WM

230.295km

450.210km O

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Heathfield 32.800km

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Wolseley

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S

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O

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Location of Wayside Devices

SA/WA

Murray Bridge

F Embankment Rock Fall Detector

G Ground Fault Detector

HB Hot Bearing Detector

HD Truck Bogie Optical Geometry Inspection Hunting Detector (TBOGI-HD)

HW Hot Wheel Detector

WM Wheel Condition Monitor (WCM)

K Wheel Profile Monitor

O Out of Gauge Detector

R Rainfall Monitor

S Rail Squeal Acoustic Detector (RailSQAD)

W Weighbridge

V Vision Monitoring System (private)

A Angle of Attack

B Rail bearing Acoustic Monitor (RAILBAM)

D Dragging Equipment Detector

E Embankment Slip Detector


General Information

Route Standards


Goobang Junc

Gap

Muswellbrook

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

NarromineDubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Moss Vale

Goulburn

Yass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra


Benalla

Junee

The Rock

Albury

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Maroona

Portland

ADELAIDE

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Cook

Broken Hill

VIC

NSW

SA

QLD

Port Augusta

Ulan

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Geelong

Wagga

Taree

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Serviceton

Kundaburg

Telarah

Kaniva

Nhill

WA

WMParkeston

1772.724km

Cockburn

345.600km

BWM

Gunnedah 481.170km

Brezza 437.330km

Colley Creek 379.860kmWingen 331.430km

Coggan Crk


Kerrabee

Sandy Hollow


HWHB D

HB HW

HWHB DHB HW

R

HWHB D

R

R

HB HW

Binnaway

Wauchope 455.508km

195.726kmD

D

HWHB

B

WM


Metford Up/Down Coal & Main


185.990km

185.990km

Belford Up Main & Up Relief

222.030km

Grasstree Up Main

280.610km


HWHB D

HWHB D

Werris Creek

Coffs Harbour

Casino

Camurra

North Star

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Islington Junc



170.750km Hunter River

Arrival Rd

W

Port WaratahKoorgang Island

W

W

W


Arrival Rd

Burradoo Down Main

138.020km

Menangle Up Main

67.250km

HWHB

HWHB D

99.129km

99.490km

123.400km

104.400km

F

F

E

E

Unanderra

450.210kmO

Lara 53.800km

BWM

Laverton

Heathfield 32.800km

Monarto South 82.175km

Wolseley

HD

S

Outer Harbour

O

Port Germein 31.700kmB HD

AKWM


VIC

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R Rainfall Monitor


W Weighbridge



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Route Standards


Goobang Junc

Gap

Acacia RidgeBRISBANE

Dubbo

Stockinbingal


Junee

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Maroona

Portland

ADELAIDEDry

Creek

Crystal

BrookWhyalla

Tarcool

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Spencer

Junction

Northga

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Pimba

Yunta

Peterbor

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ParkesSnowto

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Dimboola

Cook

VIC

NSW

SA

NT

QLD

Port

August

a Ulan

Murray

Bridge

Ararat

Geelong

SYDNEY

Aldgate

CraigieburnTooli

Serviceton

Telarah

Kaniva

Nhill

WA

W

M

Parkeston1772.724

km

Cockburn

345.600km

BW

M

Gunnedah 481.170km

Brezza 437.330km

Colley Creek 379.860km

Wingen

331.430km

Coggan Crk


Kerrabee

Sandy Hollow


HB DHW

HB HW

HB DHW HB HW

R

HB D

R

R

HW

HB HW

Wauchope 455.508km

195.726kmD

D

HWHB

B

WM


Metford Up/Down Coal &

Main


185.990km

185.990km

Belford Up Main & Up

Relief 222.030km

Grasstree Up Main

280.610km


HB DHW

HB DHW

Werris Creek

Coffs Harbour

Casino

North StarCamurraMoree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

Islington Junc



170.750km Hunter River Arrival Rd

W

Koorgang Island

W

W

W


Arrival Rd

Burradoo Down Main 138.020km

Menangle Up Main 67.250kmHWHB

HB DHW

99.129km

99.490km

123.400km

104.400km

F

F

E

E

Exeter Up Main 155.350km

B K WM

230.295km

D

450.210km O

Lara

53.800km

BW

M

Laverton

Heathfield

32.800km

Monarto South

82.175km

Wolseley

HD

S

Outer

Harbour

O

Port Germein

31.700kmB HD

AKW

M


A Angle of Attack












R Rainfall Monitor


W Weighbridge



NSW/QLD

Port Waratah


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2.10 Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather (High Temperature Speed Restrictions)

During hot weather conditions, some tracks may be susceptible to lateral instability that could lead to a

track buckle. To reduce this risk, ARTC may need to implement High Temperature Speed Restrictions

and other control measures, consistent with its Track Stability Management requirements: ETM-06-08

and ETM-06-09

2.10.1 DIRN – HHN - IN New South Wales

Note: This section shall be read in conjunction with ANGE 210. Speed restrictions may be imposed when prescribed threshold temperatures are reached. When speed restrictions are imposed rail traffic must travel no faster than:

o the speeds advised by ARTC Maintenance Personnel as communicated by the Network

Controller, or

o as per Table 2.10.1.1

Table 2.10.1.1 – New South Wales Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather

TRAIN TYPE RULING TRAIN

SPEED1

(KM/H)

SPEED RESTRICTIONS

DURING HOT WEATHER

(KM/H)

Passenger trains (all types) and light

locomotives.

100 or more

95

90

85

80

75

70 or less

90

85

80

75

70

65

Allowable track speed but not

exceeding 60 km/h

Freight trains containing all loaded

vehicles

or

Freight trains containing one or more

empty platform, all of which must

have allowable, empty speed

exceeding 80 km/h2.

90 or more

85

80

75

70 or less

80

75

70

65


exceeding 60 km/h

Freight trains containing one or more

empty platform, which are restricted

to an allowable, empty vehicle speed

of 80 km/h or lower2.

80


exceeding 50 km/h

Note:

• 1 The ruling train speed shall be the allowable track speed or the allowable vehicle speed, as specified in the Section Pages,

whichever is less.

• 2 For the purpose of this rule, a loaded platform is one with a loaded GVM of 30 tonnes or more.


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2.10.2 DIRN - IN Victoria

Note: This section shall be read in conjunction with TA20 ARTC Code of Practice for the Victorian main line network, Section 30 – Operating Procedures Infrastructure Works. Speed restrictions during hot weather are managed by imposing temporary speed restrictions. Speed restrictions may be imposed when prescribed threshold temperatures are reached.

Table 2.10.2.1 – Victorian Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather

DIRN INTERSTATE NETWORK

TRAIN TYPE SPEED RESTRICTIONS

DURING HOT WEATHER

(KM/H)

Passenger trains (all types) and light locomotives 90

Super freighters 80

Goods 65

All freight trains consisting of empty vehicles 50

IN NETWORK I1 MAROONA – PORTLAND. SPEED RESTRICTIONS DURING HOT WEATHER

FREIGHT PASSENGER

Maroona - Portland 50 90

IN NETWORK I2 BENALLA – OAKLAND. SPEED RESTRICTIONS DURING HOT WEATHER

FREIGHT PASSENGER

Benalla - Yarrawonga 30 *30

Yarrawonga - Oaklands 30 *30

IN NETWORK I3 ALBION – JACANA (Broad Gauge. SPEED RESTRICTIONS DURING HOT

WEATHER

FREIGHT PASSENGER

Albion - Jacana 20 N/A

Note: *Operational Restrictions: The Benalla to Oaklands route is a designated freight line and as such no heritage and/or

passenger services are permitted to operate on this line without prior permission from the ARTC Interstate Business

Unit General Manager Operations Services.

2.10.3 DIRN South Australia and Western Australia

Note: This section shall be read in conjunction with the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network, Volume 3 - Operations and Safe Working, Part 1, Rules, 3.14.1 – Temporary Speed Restrictions. Speed restrictions during hot weather are managed by imposing temporary speed restrictions.


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2.11 ARTC Safeworking Systems

The Network Controller oversees the day-to-day operational control of safeworking systems. Network

Controllers operate from Network Control Centres located at Mile End, Broadmeadow and Junee.

Figure 2.11.1 – ARTC Safeworking Systems

Goobang Junc

Werris Creek

Gap

Muswellbrook

Casino

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

North Star

Camurra

Moree

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

BinnawayNarromine

Dubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Unanderra

Moss Vale

Goulburn

Yass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra


Benalla

Junee

Albury

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Wolseley

ADELAIDE

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Cockburn

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

Broken Hill

VIC

NSW

SA

NT

Port Augusta

Ulan

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Mittagong

Taree

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Kundaburg

Telarah

Lawrence Road

RVD

RVD

RVD

RVD

RVD

TOW T

TOWP

Local

RVD

TOWP

Auto

RVD

Gulgong

Turrawan

Local

RVD

RVD

Thornton Junc

S&T

RVD

RVD

RVD

RVD

YW

TOWP

TOW T

CTC

CTC

CTC

ATMS

TOWM

TOW

M

TOW

CTC

CTC

ABS

ABS

P

TOW

CTC

RVD

TOWM SA

Tarcoola Kalgoorlie

Tarcoola Northgate BP

Wolseley TarcoolaCTC

WhyallaATMSSpencer Junction

Outer HarbourCTCDry Creek

Broken HillCrystal Brook ABS

Safeworking Systems SA/WA

TOW

RVD

CTC

YW

Train Order Working

Rail Vehicle Detection

Centralised Traffic Control

Yard Working

PTOS (Phoneix Train Order System)

TMACS (Train Management and Control System)

Manual Victoria Train Order System

SA

Vic

ABS Automatic Block Signalling

S&T Staff & Ticket

Local

Auto

Locally controlled signalling system

Remote controlled signalling system from Network Control

ATMS Advanced Train Management System

SA / WA

SA SA

M

MT

P

Manual South Australia Train Order System

TOWM SA

Murray Bridge

Outer Harbour


General Information

Route Standards


Goobang Junc

Werris Creek

Gap

Muswellbrook

Casino

Narrabri

Narrabri Junc

BinnawayNarromine

Dubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Unanderra

Moss Vale

Goulburn

Yass

Stockinbingal

West Cootamundra

Cootamundra

Oaklands

Benalla Albury

MELBOURNE

Somerton

Laverton

Maroona

Portland

ADELAIDE



Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Pimba

Peterborough

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

VIC

SA

Port Augusta

Ulan

Ararat

Geelong

Seymour

Wagga

Mittagong

Taree

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

CraigieburnTooli

Kundaburg

Telarah

Lawrence Road

Nhill

RVD

RVD

RVD

RVD

TOW T

TOWP

Local

RVD

TOWP

Auto

RVD

Gulgong

Turrawan

Local

RVD

RVD

Thornton Junc

S&T

RVD

RVD

RVD

TOWP

TOW T

CTC

CTC

CTC

ATMS

TOW M SA

TOW M SA

M TOWVic

CTC

CTC

CTC

ABS

ABS

P

TOW

CTC

RVD

Laverton WolseleyCTC

Maroona PortlandTOW

VicM

SomertonLaverton

Melbourne

ABS

Benalla OaklandsTOW

P

AlburySomerton

CTC

VIC

NT

Safeworking Systems VIC

TOW

RVD

CTC

YW

Train Order Working



Yard Working




SA

Vic


S&T Staff & Ticket

Local

Auto




M

MT

P



General Information

Route Standards


Goobang Junc

Werris CreekGap

Muswellbrook

Casino

Acacia Ridge

BRISBANE

North Star

Camurra

Moree

NarrabriNarrabri Junc

BinnawayNarromine

Dubbo

Merrygoen

Bogan Gate

Moss Vale

GoulburnYass

Stockinbingal



Junee

Albury

WolseleyADELAIDE

Outer Harbour

Dry Creek


Tarcoola

Spencer Junction

Northgate

Pimba

Yunta

Peterborough

Cockburn

Parkes

Matakana

Snowtown

Dimboola

Coffs Harbour

Cook

Broken Hill

NSW

SA

Port Augusta

Ulan

Murray Bridge

Ararat

Wagga

Mittagong

Taree

SYDNEY

Aldgate

Ivanhoe

Serviceton

Telarah

Lawrence Road

Nhill

RVD

RVD

RVD

RVD

RVD

TOW T

TOWP

Local

RVD

TOWP

Auto

RVD

Gulgong

Turrawan

Local

RVD

RVD

Thornton Junc

S&T

RVD

RVD

RVD

RVD

YW

TOWP

TOW T

ABS

CTC

CTC

CTC

ATMS

TOW M SA

TOW M SA

CTC

CTC

ABS

P

TOW

CTC

RVD

Albury Port BotanyRVD

CootamundraRVD

Goobang Junction /

(Parkes)Stockinbingal

TOW

T

Moss Vale UnanderraRVD

Islington

Junction

Acacia

Ridge

RVD

TOW

TGoobang Junction /

(Parkes)

Broken Hill

Thornton

JunctionBloomfield

S&T

Maitland TurrawanRVD

Muswellbrook GulgongRVD

MerrygoenGulgongTOW

P

Goobang

Junction

GapTOW

P

North StarTurrawanTOW

P

Camurra

WestCamurra

TOW

P

NSW / QLD

NT

Safeworking Systems

NSW/QLD

TOW

RVD

CTC

YW

Train Order Working



Yard Working




SA

Vic


S&T Staff & Ticket

Local

Auto




M

MT

P


Unanderra

Kundaburg


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2.11.1 Broadmeadow Network Control Centre

Table 2.11.1.1 Safeworking Systems Operated from Broadmeadow Network Control Centre

Area of Control Safeworking System

ISLINGTON (inclusive) – THORNTON (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

BLOOMFIELD branch line Staff and Ticket (S+T)

THORNTON (exclusive) – SINGLETON (inclusive) and TELARAH

MT THORLEY – BULGA – WAMBO branch lines

Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

SINGLETON (exclusive) – MANGOOLA (exclusive) and ABERDEEN (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

ABERDEEN (inclusive) – WERRIS CREEK (inclusive) and BREEZA (exclusive)

MANGOOLA (inclusive) – GULGONG (exclusive) (including balloon loops)


WERRIS CREEK (Gap) (inclusive) – TURRAWAN (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

TELARAH (exclusive) – KEMPSEY (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

KEMPSEY (inclusive) – ACACIA RIDGE (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

DUBBO / TROY JUNCTION (exclusive) – MERRYGOEN (inclusive) Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)

DUBBO / TROY JUNCTION Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

MERRYGOEN (inclusive) – GULGONG (exclusive) Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)

PORT WARATAH and KOORAGANG Terminal Areas

KOORAGANG Terminal Area

Rail Vehicle Detection, Yard

working (RVD)

TURRAWAN (exclusive) - MOREE Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)

GOOBANG JUNCTION (PARKES) (exclusive) – NARROMINE (exclusive) -

DUBBO (exclusive)

Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)

NARROMINE Rail Vehicle Detection, Yard

working (RVD)

MERRYGOEN (inclusive) – WERRIS CREEK (Gap)(exclusive) Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)

MOREE – NORTH STAR Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)

CAMURRA – CAMURRA WEST Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)


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2.11.2 Junee Network Control Centre

Table 2.11.2.1 – Safeworking Systems Operated from Junee Network Control Centre


MACARTHUR (exclusive) – GOULBURN/ JOPPA JUNCTION (exclusive)

MOSS VALE (inclusive) – UNANDERRA (exclusive)


COOTAMUNDRA (exclusive) – ALBURY (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

COOTAMUNDRA (inclusive) – STOCKINBINGAL (inclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

MACARTHUR - SEFTON JUNCTION - PORT BOTANY Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

ALBURY (inclusive) – SOMERTON (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control

(CTC)

JOPPA JUNCTION (exclusive) – JUNEE (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

JUNEE (inclusive) – ALBURY (exclusive) Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

BENALLA (inclusive) – OAKLANDS (inclusive) Phoenix Train Order System

(PTOS)

2.11.3 Mile End Network Control Centre

Table 2.11.3.1 Safe Working Systems Operated from Mile End Network Control Centre


TOTTENHAM (exclusive) – NEWPORT (dual gauge)

(BROOKLYN – NEWPORT, broad gauge, controlled by V-Line)

Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)

NEWPORT (standard gauge) – LAVERTON LOOP (inclusive) Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)

GHERINGHAP (exclusive) – MAROONA (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

MAROONA – PYRENEES (inclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

MOONEE PONDS (ARTC interface) & APPLETON / SWANSTON DOCKS -

SIMS ST JUNCTION - WEST FOOTSCRAY JUNCTION – TOTTENHAM

Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)

TOTTENHAM – SOMERTON (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

TARCOOLA (exclusive) – COOK – WEST KALGOORLIE (exclusive) Train Order Working (TOW Manual

SA) (ARTC Code of Practise)

SPENCER JUNCTION (exclusive) – TARCOOLA Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

TARCOOLA - NORTHGATE Train Order Working (TOW Manual

SA) (ARTC Code of Practice)

DRY CREEK NORTH JUNCTION – CRYSTAL BROOK Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

CRYSTAL BROOK (exclusive) – COONAMIA Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

COONAMIA – STIRLING NORTH (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

STIRLING NORTH – SPENCER JUNCTION Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

SPENCER JUNCTION - WHYALLA Advanced Train Management

System (ATMS) (ARTC Code of

Practise)

CRYSTAL BROOK – BROKEN HILL (exclusive) Automatic Block Signalling (ABS)

MILE END – DRY CREEK NORTH Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)


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DRY CREEK JUNCTION – PELICAN POINT

WOLSELEY – MILE END (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

MAROONA – PYRENEES LOOP (exclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

PYRENEES LOOP – DIMBOOLA LOOP (inclusive) Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

DIMBOOLA LOOP (exclusive) - WOLSELEY Centralised Traffic Control (CTC)

BROKEN HILL YARD Rail Vehicle Detection (RVD)

BROKEN HILL (exclusive) – GOOBANG JUNCTION (exclusive)

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