VRIOGS 012.7.13 RevA - Point Mechanisms - Public Transport Victoria

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2 VRIOGS 012.7.13 Revision A SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS Terminology used and/or applied in this Standard is defined as follows:- Terminology Accredited Rail Operator (ARO) Application for Variation of Accreditation Definition Accredited Rail Operator A Rail Infrastructure Manager or Rolling Stock Operator who is accredited under Part 5 of the Rail Safety Act 2006. An application to the Safety Director by an accredited rail operator for variation of its accreditation due to the accredited rail operator proposing to make change to or to the manner of carrying out, accredited rail operations that may reasonably be expected:- • To change the nature, character and scope of the accredited rail operator; or • To not be within the competence and capacity for which the accredited rail operator is accredited. AREMA American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association AS Facing Point Lock (FPL) Point Machine Points Purchaser Type Approval VRIOG VRIOGS Australian Standard A method of locking the points using a plunger to engage a lock rod. Electric FPL point machines utilise external operating and detection rods with an internal lockbox and FPL. An encased type of point operating mechanism by which points, derailers, swing nose crossings, etc., are moved by power and in which may be included a means for locking and detecting the points. A pair of point switches installed in a turnout. Person or organisation to which the point operating mechanism is supplied or being supplied. Note: They may not be a direct representative of the ARO. Consideration of form, fit and function under specified conditions to approve equipment suitability for use within VRIOG infrastructure. (Refer to VRIOG “Standard for Signalling Design and Documentation” VRIOGS 012.1 – 2007, Clause 4.2) The Victorian Rail Industry Operators’ Group comprising the following members:- • VicTrack • V/Line Passenger • Metro Trains Melbourne • Yarra Trams • Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) • Public Transport Division of the Department of Transport (PTD) Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards. Table 1 - Terminology NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website. Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.
VRIOGS 012.7.13 Revision A 3 SECTION 3.0 SCOPE AND GENERAL 3.1 Scope This Standard provides the minimum acceptance criteria for the design, manufacture and supply of point machine equipment for the operation of points within the Victorian Railway Network. 3.2 Application Unless otherwise specified, point machine equipment shall be Type Approved by the ARO and shall comply with the requirements of British Standard specification BS581:1950 (Electrically driven point operating machines for railways) or the AREMA Communications & Signals Manual 2008, Section 12. The manufacturer shall be accredited to the appropriate Australian Quality Standards or recognised international equivalent if the manufacturer is based overseas. It is considered that the following are appropriate Australian Quality Standards:- - AS/ISO 9001 - Quality Management Systems – Requirements - AS/ISO 9004 - Quality Management Systems – Guidelines for Performances 3.3 Quality Assurance Documentation Quality assurance documentation shall be in accordance with the requirements of Australian Quality Standard “Quality Management and Quality Assurance Standards” AS/ISO 9000.2 or recognised international equivalent if the manufacturer is based overseas. 3.4 Maintenance Manual The maintenance manual shall be in accordance with the requirements of VRIOG Standard “Specification for Signalling Supply, Construction and Installation” VRIOGS 012.2, Section 25. 3.5 Advisory Bulletins The Purchaser shall check and act upon any related manufacturer and ARO issued product bulletins in order to ensure that they are aware of and action any safety related concerns regarding the point machine equipment. 3.6 Occupational Health and Safety The manufacturer shall comply with the Victorian “Rail Safety Act 2006”, the “Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004” and the “Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007”. The weight of the equipment shall be considered with regards to the current “Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 & Codes of Practice” with regards to safe handling by persons and with respect to the installation and maintenance requirements. The manufacturer shall comply with a recognised international equivalent if the manufacturer is based overseas. NOTE: This document is controlled only when viewed on the DOT Engineering Standards website. Any other copy of this document is uncontrolled, and the content may be inaccurate.
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