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700 Introduction General

Vehicle typesVehicle identification

Authorisation of vehicles

710 On track vehiclesGeneral

711 Bogie/suspension componentsIntroductionWheels

AxlesWheel & axle assembly

Axle bearing assembliesBogie frames and associated componentryVehicle suspension

712 Brakes & pneumatic equipmentIntroductionBrake systemsParking brake

Automatic brakeBrake performanceBrake equipmentCoupling cocksCoupling hoses

713 Body & underframeRolling stock outlineCouplers and draftgearTowing fixtures, jacking and lifting pointsSteps and handrailsMarking and lettering

714 Safety equipmentDrivers safety systemSpeed indicationData logger/recorderPressure indicationDrivers emergency cock

Emergency equipmentCommunicationsHeadlights and marker lightsHorns

715 Vehicle performanceIntroductionTest requirement summaryMaximum speed

716 Track vehicles operating under the control of track signalsGeneral

AuthorisationRetesting

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720 Road/rail vehiclesGeneral

721 SuspensionIntroduction

722 BrakesIntroductionBrake systemsBrake performance

723 BodyRolling stock outline

724 Safety equipmentSpeed indicationHeadlights and warning lightsHornsEmergency equipment

725 Vehicle performanceIntroductionTest requirement summary

726 Ride performance testIntroductionWhen a ride performance test is requiredMeasurement of ride performanceBase ride performance criteriaVehicle test configurationTest track configurationTest procedure

727 Vehicle operationIntroduction

730 Trolleys, trailers, quadricycles and trikesGeneral

731 Flat top trolleysGeneral

732 TrailersGeneralBraked trailers

733 Quadricycles and trikesGeneralVehicle performance

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Introduction

[1] General

1.1 The 700 series of Rolling Stock Units contain specific interface requirements for track

maintenance vehicles operating on the Rail Infrastructure Corporation network.

1.2 Requirements that are common with other types of rolling stock are included in the 200

series of Rolling Stock Units.

1.3 Track maintenance vehicles must comply with the objectives of the Environment Protection

Licence No. 3142.

1.4 Track maintenance vehicles must comply with Environment Protection License No. 3142

with respect to maintenance of plant and equipment.

[2] Vehicle types

2.1 Track maintenance vehicles are used to carry out various work on or about the track. The

major types of vehicles are:-

Track repair machines. Refer to RSU 710

Overhead wiring vehicles. Refer to RSU 710

Road/rail vehicles. Refer to RSU 720

Flat top trolleys and trailers. Refer to RSU 730

Quadricycles and trikes. Refer to RSU 730

[3] Vehicle identification

3.1 All track maintenance vehicles shall have a discrete identification number.

3.2 The identification number shall be clearly visible on the vehicle from each side and where

practical on each end.

3.3 Road registered road/rail vehicles may use the vehicle road registration number. If the road

registration number is changed or the vehicle road registration is cancelled, the Rail

Infrastructure Corporation shall be immediately notified.

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[4] Authorisation of vehicles

4.1 For on-track maintenance vehicles, the vehicle information pack in Appendix A5 shall be

completed and submitted.

4.2 Vehicle testing requirements for on-track maintenance vehicles are summarised in RSU

715.

4.3 For road/rail vehicles, the vehicle information pack in Appendix A6 shall be completed and

submitted.

4.4 Vehicle testing requirements for road/rail vehicles are summarised in RSU 725.

4.5 For quadricycles and trikes, the vehicle information pack in Appendix A7 shall be

completed and submitted.

4.6 Vehicle testing requirements for road/rail vehicles are summarised in RSU 733.