VRIOGS 012.2.1 - Public Transport Victoria

44 VRIOGS 012.2.1 REVISION A
15.5 Station Buildings, Platform Signals and Indicators
a) Cabling to platform signals and indicators shall be run in pipes buried in the
platforms or in conduits or cable ducts in or on station buildings or other structures
subject to specific approval. Exposed conduits or cable ducts shall be made as
unobtrusive as possible and painted to blend with the supporting structure. (Note:
On some stations, which are heritage listed, posts that more closely match the
period architecture of the station may be required.
15.6 Boom Barriers and Level Crossing
a) The signalling and civil works shall be carried out as per current VRIOGS standard
plans and agreed site layout plans.
15.7 Pedestrian Gates
a) The signalling and civil works shall be carried out as per current VRIOGS standard
plans and agreed site layout plans
15.8 Train Stabling Gates
a) The signalling and civil works shall be carried out as per current VRIOGS standard
plans and agreed site layout plans
15.9 Signal Post Mounted Telephones (SPT)
a) Signal Post Telephone’s are installed at identified signals and signal gantries; for
train driver’s use in case of emergency or during delays or interruptions to railway
traffic.
b) A suitably drained, graded and level surface shall be provided for persons using the
telephone. Where the telephone is immediately adjacent to the danger zone, a
galvanised steel conduit railing shall be provided between the telephone and the
danger zone.
c) The Constructor is to provide pedestrian access to the SPT, to enable train crew to
alight from the cab of a train stopped within 20 metres of the post phone and walk
safely to/from and use the SPT.
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