STANDING TN466 of 07/08/2024 is AMENDED (ASSETT IDs) & RE-ISSUED:
(STANDING TN466/2024 IS CANCELLED, REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING)
APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING ROUTE:
South Dynon Junction to Appleton Dock Sidings
Port of Melbourne Swanson Dock Link Line
Update to Rail Operations on the Swanson Dock Link Line
Train Notice 466/2024 is cancelled, and the following will now apply for the operation of rail movements on the Swanson Dock Link Line.
The Swanson Dock Link Line is available for rail traffic requiring to operate between the Appleton Dock Sidings and the Swanson Dock Sidings.
The Swanson Dock link line consists of Points 5D located on the Appleton Dock lead, Points 5U located on the Swanson Dock Lead, and two gauge transfer points machines Points 5BU and 5BD.
Points 5U, gauge transfer points 5BU and 5BD, and points 5D are interlocked into the Appleton Dock Signalling, the selector lever on the point machines being normally set in the motor operating position and the points being indicated on the Network Control signal control system.
Placing points 5U into the hand operating position will disable the operation of home signals APD42 and APD44 for a movement into the Swanson Dock Sidings.
Placing points 5D into the hand operating position will disable the operation of dwarf signal APD28 for a movement into the Appleton Dock Sidings.
Points 5D are secured by a point clip when not in use, the point clip and the point machine selector lever and hand throw lever are secured by independent padlocks, held by the Swanson Dock Safeworker.
Points 5U and Gauge Transfer Point Machines Points 5BU and 5BD Hand Throw Point and selector Levers are secured by independent padlocks held by the Swanson Dock Safeworker.
1. RAIL MOVEMENT ARRIVING AT APPLETON DOCK THEN PROCEEDING TO SWANSON DOCK
The Swanson Dock Safeworker and an ARTC TFPC1 will be on duty for the train’s arrival.
The Swanson Dock Safeworker must:
- Establish the gauge of the rail movement from the Network Controller.
Once the rail movement has arrived clear onto No.4 or No.5 track at Appleton Dock, the Swanson Dock Safeworker must:
- Confirm with the Driver of the rail movement if East Swanson Dock (Patrick’s) have been advised and that the gate leading into East Swanson Dock Siding has been opened, and
- When confirmed that East Swanson Dock had been advised and the gate is open, advise the TFPC1 to stand at points 3D and display a Red Hand Signal, and
- Obtain permission from the ARTC Network Controller to place points 5U, 5BU, 5BD and 5D into the hand operating position and set the route for the rail movement.
Provided there are no planned rail movements, the ARTC Network Controller must:
- Set points 21 for No. 1 Track (reverse) and apply a blocking command,
- Apply a blocking command on No.3 points release, and
- Grant permission to the Swanson Dock Safeworker to place points 5U, 5BU, 5BD and 5D into the hand operating position and set the route for the rail movement.
The Swanson Dock Safeworker must:
- Request the TFPC to display a Red Hand Signal at points 5D,
- Place Points 5D and 5U in the hand operating position and set them to reverse, and place points 5BU and 5BD in the hand operating position and set them for the correct gauge of the rail movement
- Attend Intermodal Way Level Crossing and confirm that the gate into East Swanson Dock siding is open,
- Set Points 53 and 55 for the required track the rail movement is to enter,
- Operate the Intermodal Way Level Crossing for the rail movement;
- Advise the Driver that the route is correctly set, the level crossing is operating, and the rail movement may set back, and
- Request the TFPC to lower the Red Hand Signal.
When setting back, a qualified worker must precede the rail movement along the Swanson Dock Link Line and into the East Swanson Dock Siding.
Upon the rail movement clearing into East Swanson Dock siding the Swanson Dock Safeworker must:
- Restore all points 5U, 5BU, 5BD and 5D back to the normal position and place the selector lever back to the motor operating position,
- Restore and lock the points clip on points 5D, and
- Advise the ARTC Network Controller when this has been completed.
2. RAIL MOVEMENT PROCEEDING FROM SWANSON DOCK TO APPLETON DOCK
The Swanson Dock Safeworker must:
- Establish the gauge of the rail movement from the train driver, and
- Obtain permission from the ARTC Network Controller to place points 5U, 5BU, 5BD and 5D into the hand operating position and set the route for the rail movement.
Provided there are no planned rail movements, the ARTC Network Controller must:
- Set points 21 for No.1 Track (reverse) and apply a blocking command,
- Apply a blocking command to No.3 points release, and
- Grant permission to the Swanson Dock Safeworker to place points 5U, 5BU, 5BD and 5D into the hand operating position and set the route for the rail movement.
The Swanson Dock Safeworker must:
- Request the TFPC to display a Red Hand Signal at points 5D,
- Place Points 5D and 5U in the hand operating position and set them to reverse, and place points 5BU and 5BD in the hand operating position and set them for the correct gauge of the rail movement,
- Attend Intermodal Way Level Crossing and confirm that the gate at East Swanson Dock siding is open,
- Set Points 53 and 55 for the required track the rail movement is to depart,
- Operate the Intermodal way level crossing for the rail movement;
- Advise the Driver that the route is correctly set, the level crossing is operating, and the rail movement may proceed.
- Request the TFPC to lower the Red Hand Signal once the locomotive is in sight on the Swanson Dock Link Line.
Upon the rail movement clearing into Appleton Dock the Swanson Dock Safeworker must:
- Restore all points 5U, 5BU, 5BD and 5D back to the normal position and place the selector levers back to the motor operating position,
- Restore and lock the points clip on points 5D, and
- Advise the ARTC Network Controller when this has been completed.
3. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT TO USE THE SWANSON DOCK LINK LINE
Rail operators requiring to use the Swanson Dock Link Line must provide 7 days’ notice to Rail Operations and Safeworking as detailed in the Port of Melbourne Operating procedures to ensure a Safeworker is on duty for the train operations.
4. PORT OF MELBOURNE OPERATING PROCEDURES
The above process will be included in the updated Port of Melbourne Operating Procedures.
SAFEWORKING MANAGEMENT: Paul Jerman (0408 828 520)
Authorised by: Operations Interface SA/Vic, Interstate Network NCCW
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