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ARTC SA / WA (CoP and ARTC Addendum) Network
ARTC National Safeworking Framework Phase 1 Introduction
Effective From: 10/05/2026 Time: 2330hrs Effective to: TBA
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Reference Documents:
Network Rules: The National Safeworking Framework Rules and Procedures applicable to Code of Practice (CoP Territory).
General Details / Operating Condition:
From 2330hrs (ACST) on 10th May 2026 and 2200hrs (AWST) on 10th May 2026, ARTC will introduce the National Safeworking Framework (NSF) and permanently withdraw:
- Code of Practice, Volume 3.1 Rules V3.0, and
- ARTC Addendum to the Code of Practice for the Defined Interstate Rail Network V5.2.
After this transition the National Safeworking Framework Rules and Procedures applicable to WA / SA / Western VIC Code of Practice (CoP) Territory will be available on the ARTC website in the current CoP rules information location.
The tables below show the changes to the CoP and ARTC Addendum as part of the NSF Phase 1.
Code of Practice, Volume 3.1 Rules V3.0 transition to the NSF:
1. Scope and Implementation is withdrawn
1.1 Introduction is withdrawn
1.2 Application Framework is withdrawn
2. Principles and Requirements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 550 Systems of Safeworking V1.0
2.1 Purpose is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 550 Systems of Safeworking V1.0
2.2 Safeworking Systems is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 550 Systems of Safeworking V1.0
2.3 Safeworking System - Authority Safety Management Process is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 550 Systems of Safeworking V1.0
2.4 Train Separation Requirements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 552 Train Separation Requirements V1.0
2.5 Track Occupancy Requirements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 554 Track Occupancy Requirements V1.0
2.6 Authorities is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 556 Authorities V1.0
2.7 Route Integrity Requirements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 558 Route Integrity Requirements V1.0
2.8 Road/Pedestrian Crossing Requirements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 266 Road Pedestrian Crossing Requirements V1.0
3. Interface Rules is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 604 Indicators and Signs V1.0
3.2 TSR Sign Arrangements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 604 Indicators and Signs V1.0; and
NSFP 713 Placing Temporary Speed Signs V1.0
3.3 Fixed Signals is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 656 Fixed Signals V1.0
3.3.3 Typical distribution, types and placement is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 656 Fixed Signals V1.0
3.3.4 Signal indications and their meaning is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 656 Fixed Signals V1.0
3.4 Passing Fixed Signals at STOP is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 658 Passing Signals at STOP V1.0
3.5 Detonating Signals is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 759 Detonating Signals V1.0
3.6 Electronic authority System (EAS) is withdrawn.
3.7 Communication Protocols is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 204 Network Communications V1.0
3.7.6 Standard Radio Terms is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 721 Spoken and Written Communication V1.0
3.8 Radio, Hand, Light and Flag Commands is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 252 Radio, Hand, Light and Flag Commands V1.0
3.9 Train Authority Protocols is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 562 Train Authority Protocols V1.0
3.10 Train Working Advice is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 560 Train Working Advice V1.0
3.11 Track Work Protocols is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
3.11.6 Local Possession (LP)- Closing the section is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 352 Local Possession V1.0
3.11.12 Track Occupancy Authority (TOA)- Access between train movements or diverting traffic to another track is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 354 Track Occupancy Authority (ex CoP) V1.0
3.11.16 Track Work Authority (TWA)- Traffic is stopped in the section before reaching the worksite is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 356 Track Work Authority V1.0
3.11.20 Train Running Information (TRI)- Advice and warning of approaching trains is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 358 Train Running Information V1.0
3.11.24 No Authority Required (NAR) is withdrawn
3.12 Report to Network Control before Network Entry is withdrawn
3.13 Report Train Progress, delays and consist changes is withdrawn
3.14 Unsafe Track or Infrastructure is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 450 Track out of Service or Unsafe Track V1.0
3.14.1 Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSR) is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
3.14.2 Track out of service is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 450 Track out of Service or Unsafe Track V1.0
3.14.3 Suspected unsafe track is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 450 Track out of Service or Unsafe Track V1.0
3.15 Limit of Authority Overrun is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 612 Overrun of Limit of Authority V1.0
3.15 e In the event that the overrun is a signal passed at stop in CTC or ABS, the following applies is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 658 Passing Signals at STOP V1.0
3.15 f Authority to continue if limit overrun and passed in TOW is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 612 Overrun of Limit of Authority V1.0
3.16 Trains Disabled in the Section is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 458 Rail Traffic Disabled in the Section V1.0
3.17 Train Assisting a Disabled Train in the Section is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 458 Rail Traffic Disabled in the Section V1.0
3.18 Train Dividing in the Section is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 458 Rail Traffic Disabled in the Section V1.0
3.19 Train Pushing Back on the Main Line is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 458 Rail Traffic Disabled in the Section V1.0
3.2 Work Train Working in a Section is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 362 Work Train in a Section V1.0
3.21 Trains Working or Stabling at Intermediate Sidings in a Section Governed by TOW is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 568 Trains Working or Stabling at intermediate sidings in a section governed by TOW V1.0
3.22 Trains Shunting at Unattended Locations is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 472 Shunting at Unattended Block Locations V1.0
3.22.2 EAS is withdrawn
3.22.3 CTC or ABS is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 472 Shunting at Unattended Block Locations V1.0
3.23 Single Line Working over Double or Multiple Lines is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 566 Single Line Working over Double or Multiple Lines V1.0
4 Train Controlling Rules is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 236 Responsibilities of Network Controllers V1.0
4.1 Train Controller Competency is withdrawn
4.2 General Responsibilities of the Train Controller is withdrawn
4.3 Vigilance is withdrawn
4.4 Train Controller Handover withdrawn
4.5 Interface Between Train Control Jurisdictions is withdrawn
4.6 Safeworking Form Identification is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 556 Authorities V1.0
4.7 Information Management is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 562 Train Authority Protocols V1.0
4.8 Decision Making is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 556 Authorities V1.0
4.9 Reporting Train Performance is withdrawn
4.10 Manual Recording Procedures is withdrawn
5 Train Driving Rules is withdrawn
5.1 Train Crew Competency is withdrawn
5.2 Train Crew and Locomotive Equipment is withdrawn
5.3 Locomotive Speedometer is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 482 Maximum Rail Traffic Speeds V1.0
5.4 Train Crew Vigilance is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 232 Responsibilities of Rail Traffic Crews V1.0
5.5 Locomotive Warning Device Operation is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 457 Locomotive Warning Device Operation V1.0
5.6 Locomotive Headlight Operation is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 456 Locomotive Headlight Operation V1.0
5.7 Train Crew Verifying Authorities and Other Information is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 656 Fixed Signals V1.0; and NSFS 562 Train Authorities V1.0; and NSFG 232 Responsibilities of Rail Traffic Crews V1.0
5.8 Train Crew Fatigue is withdrawn
5.9 Train Documentation and Other Instructions is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 212 Network Information Publications; and NSFG 232 Responsibilities of Rail Traffic Crew
5.10 Fire on Train is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 796 Fire on Train V1.0
5.11 Roll-by when Trains Pass or Cross on Single Lines is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 792 Crossing or Passing Procedures for ABS Territory; and NSFP 795 Crossing or Passing Procedures for TOW Territory; and NSFP 797 Crossing and Passing Procedures for CTC Territory
6 Track Working Rules is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
6.1 Track Worker Competency is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
6.2 Protection from Approaching Movements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
6.2.5 Use of Lookouts is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 761 Use of Lookouts V1.0
6.2.6 Positions of Safety is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 200 Walking in the Danger Zone V1.0
6.3 Work within Yard Limits is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
6.4 Track Vehicles and Machines is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 364 Track Vehicles and Machines V1.0
6.5 General Responsibilities of the Track Worker In charge of Safety is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
APPENDIX 1 - Example Train Authority Form is withdrawn and replaced with ARTC Form SW2 already found on the ARTC Website
APPENDIX 2 - Example Train Working Advice Form is withdrawn and replaced with ARTC Form SW3 already found on the ARTC Website
APPENDIX 3 - Example TOA Form is withdrawn and replaced with ARTC Form SW5 already found on the ARTC Website
APPENDIX 4 - Example Track Work Authority Advice Form is withdrawn and replaced with ARTC Form SW4 already found on the ARTC Website
APPENDIX 5 - TWA Protection Arrangements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 356 Track Work Authority V1.0
APPENDIX 6 - Example TWA Form is withdrawn and replaced with Withdrawn see Form SW6 already found on the ARTC website
APPENDIX 7 - TRI Worksite Protection Arrangements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 358 Train Running Information V1.0
APPENDIX 8 - Example TRI Form is withdrawn and replaced with Withdrawn see Form SW7 already on the ARTC website
APPENDIX 9 - Track or Infrastructure Out of Service Protection Arrangements is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 450 Track out of Service or Unsafe Track V1.0
ARTC Addendum to the Code of Practice transition to the NSF:
1 Document Review is withdrawn
2 Control and Issue of Safeworking Documents is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 212 Network Information Publications V1.0
3 Section Authority Working is withdrawn
4 Access Authority Working is withdrawn
5 Shunting Procedures is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 470 Shunting Procedures V1.0
5.9 Identification Markings on Vehicles is withdrawn
5.10 Hand Brakes is withdrawn
5.11 Rolling Stock Failure is withdrawn
5.12 Train Examination is withdrawn
5.13 Examination and Testing of Automatic Train Brakes on Engine-Hauled Trains is withdrawn
5.14 Brake Holding Test is withdrawn
5.15 Emergency Brake Application is withdrawn
6 Crossing and Passing Procedures is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 797 Crossing and Passing Procedures for CTC Territory V1.0
6.1 Trains Crossing or Passing on CTC Territory is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 797 Crossing and Passing Procedures for CTC Territory V1.0
6.2 Trains Crossing or Passing on ABS Territory is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 792 Crossing or Passing Procedures for ABS Territory V1.0
6.3 Trains Crossing or Passing on Train Order Territory is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 795 Crossing or Passing Procedures for TOW Territory V1.0
6.4 Reporting of Movements Stopping on ARTC Territory is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 476 Movements Stopping on the Network V1.0
6.5 Passing a Permissive Signal at Stop at the Entrance to a Crossing Location: Gladstone - Kanandah is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 658 Passing Signals at STOP V1.0
6.6 Trains Crossing or Passing at Locations on ABS Territory equipped with Self Restoring Points is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 792 Crossing or Passing Procedures for ABS Territory V1.0
6.7 Trains Crossing or Passing at Locations on ABS Territory with Manual Points (Yongala and Kanandah) is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 792 Crossing or Passing Procedures for ABS Territory V1.0
6.9 In Cab Activated Point System (ICAPS) and Self Restoring Points between Malbooma and Parkeston is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 793 ICAPS and Self Restoring Points V1.0
6.10 Trains Crossing or Passing at Locations on Train Order Territory with Manual Points is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 795 Crossing or Passing Procedures for CoP Territory V1.0
6.11 Reserved is withdrawn
7 Crossing Locations - Typical General Layout is withdrawn
8 Reporting Train Clear of Section at Attended Locations is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 787 Operation of a location as an Attended Location V1.0
9 Reporting Train Departure from Attended or Unattended Locations is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 787 Operation of a location as an Attended Location V1.0
10 Reporting Train Progress, Delay Reasons, Changes to Train Consist is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 232 Responsibilities of Rail Traffic Crews V1.0
11 Reporting Train Clear of Section at Block Posts is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 562 Train Authority Protocols V1.0
12 Point Indicators is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 604 Indicators and Signs V1.0
14 Light Indicators is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 604 Indicators and Signs V1.0
15 Light Indicator or Associated Points Failure is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 610 Passing Indicators at STOP V1.0
16 Points is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 791 Points V1.0
17 Communications is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 230 Communications Equipment V1.0
18 Rollingstock, including Track Vehicles or Machines, Stabling at an Unattended Location is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 794 Rollingstock Stabled at an Unattended Location V1.0
19 Maximum Train Speed for Particular Locations and Circumstances is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 482 Maximum Rail Traffic Speeds V1.0
20 Level Crossing Procedures is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 266 Road Pedestrian Crossing Requirements V1.0
22 Operation of Locations as an Attended Location is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 787 Operation of a location as an Attended Location V1.0
23 Track Force Working is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
23.2 Requirements for NAR Working is withdrawn
23.3 Movement of Track Machines as a Train is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 364 Track Vehicles and Machines V1.0
24 Train Order Working is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 562 Train Authority Protocols V1.0
25 Parallel Rail Lines is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
25.2 Train Failure and other Incidents is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 206 Reporting and Responding to a Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) V1.0
25.3 Location of Parallel Rail Lines ARTC Territory is withdrawn
25.4 TOA Limits is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 354 Track Occupancy Authority (ex CoP) V1.0
25.5 TOA Occupancy Rules is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 354 Track Occupancy Authority (ex CoP) V1.0
26 Shunting Unattended Locations - CTC ABS limit of SHA is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 470 Shunting Procedures V1.0
27 Driver Only Operation is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 484 Driver Only Operation V1.0
28 Limit of Authority Overrun is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 612 Overrun of Limit of Authority V1.0
28 b Limit of Authority Overrun is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 658 Passing Signals at STOP V1.0; and
NSFS 562 Train Authority Preparation V1.0
29 Emergency Responses is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 206 Reporting and Responding to a Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) V1.0
29.1 Emergency Management is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 206 Reporting and Responding to a Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) V1.0
30 Track Side Signs and their Meaning is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 604 Indicators and Signs V1.0
34 Resumption of Normal Speed is withdrawn and replaced with NSFO 482 Maximum Rail Traffic Speeds V1.0
35 Alcohol Controls on the ARTC Network is withdrawn
36 Detonating Signals in Victoria is withdrawn
37 Arrival Clearing Boards is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 604 Indicators and Signs V1.0
38 CTC or ABS Failures is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 564 CTC or ABS Failures V1.0
39 Fixed Signals is withdrawn and replaced with NSFR 656 Fixed Signals V1.0
40 Reporting and Responding to a Condition Affecting the Network is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 206 Reporting and Responding to a Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) V1.0
41 Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) Form is withdrawn and replaced with ANRF 004 Condition Affecting Network (CAN) V2.2
42 Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather is withdrawn and replaced with NSFG 210 Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather V1.0
43 Infrastructure Booking Advice (IBA) is withdrawn and replaced with NSFW 312 Infrastructure Booking Advice V1.0
44 Using Infrastructure Booking Advices is withdrawn and replaced with NSFP 704 Using Infrastructure Booking Advices V1.0
45 Infrastructure Booking Advice (IBA) Form is withdrawn and replaced with ANRF 003 Infrastructure Booking Advice V3.2
46 Centralised Traffic Control (CTC) Emergency Automatic Mode is withdrawn and replaced with NSFS 564 CTC or ABS Failures V1.0
Incorporation of existing Standing Train Notices:
NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0 has requirements of Standing Train Notice 2117 / 2024 incorporated
NSFW 354 Track Occupancy Authority (Ex CoP) V1.0 has requirements of Standing Train Notice 1521 / 2022 incorporation
NSFW 358 Train Running Information V1.0 has requirements of Standing Train Notice 427 / 2019 incorporated
NSFO 482 Maximum Rail Traffic Speeds V1.0 has requirements of Standing Train Notice 2265 / 2024incorporated
New Structure of the National Safeworking Framework Rules and Procedures applicable to CoP Territory (on the ARTC Website)
GENERAL
NSFT 100 National Safeworking Framework Glossary V1.0
NSFG 200 Walking in the Danger Zone V1.0
NSFG 252 Radio, Hand, Light and Flag Commands V1.0
NSFG 204 Network Communication V1.0
NSFG 206 Reporting and Responding to a Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) V1.0
NSFG 210 Speed Restrictions During Hot Weather V1.0
NSFG 212 Network Information Publications V1.0
NSFG 230 Communications Equipment V1.0
NSFG 266 Road Pedestrian Crossing Requirements V1.0
NSFG 230 Responsibilities of Rail Traffic Crews V1.0
NSFG 232 Responsibilities of Network Control Officers V1.0
NSFG 236 Responsibilities of Network Controllers V1.0
WORK ON TRACK
NSFW 350 Track Working Rules V1.0
NSFW 352 Local Possession V1.0
NSFW 354 Track Occupancy Authority (Ex CoP) V1.0
NSFW 356 Track Work Authority V1.0
NSFW 358 Train Running Information V1.0
NSFW 312 Infrastructure Booking Advice V1.0
NSFW 362 Work Train in a Section V1.0
NSFW 364 Track Vehicles and Machines V1.0
OPERATIONS
NSFO 450 Track out of Service or Unsafe Track V1.0
NSFO 456 Locomotive Headlight Operation V1.0
NSFO 457 Locomotive Warning Device Operation V1.0
NSFO 458 Rail Traffic Disabled in the Section V1.0
NSFO 470 Shunting Procedures V1.0
NSFO 472 Shunting at Unattended Block Locations V1.0
NSFO 476 Movements Stopping on the Network V1.0
NSFO 482 Maximum Rail Traffic Speeds V1.0
NSFO 484 Driver Only Operation V1.0
SYSTEMS OF SAFEWORKING
NSFO 428 ARTC National Notices V1.0
NFSO 432 Protection for In-Service Rail Traffic Inspections and Repairs V1.0
NSFS 550 Systems of Safeworking V1.0
NSFS 552 Train Separation Requirements V1.0
NSFS 554 Track Occupancy Requirements V1.0
NSFS 556 Authorities V1.0
NSFS 558 Route Integrity Requirements V1.0
NSFS 560 Train Working Advice V1.0
NSFS 562 Train Authority Protocols V1.0
NSFS 564 CTC or ABS Failures V1.0
NSFS 566 Single Line Working over Double or Multiple Lines V1.0
NSFS 568 Trains Working or Stabling at intermediate sidings in a section governed by TOW V1.0
ATMS Electronic Authority – Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) V1.1
SIGNALS AND SIGNS
NSFR 656 Fixed Signals V1.0
NSFR 604 Indicators and Signs V1.0
NSFR 658 Passing Signals at STOP V1.0
NSFR 610 Passing Indicators at STOP V1.0
NSFR 612 Overrun Limit of Authority V1.0
NSFR 614 Blocking Facilities V1.0
PROCEDURES
NSFP 704 Using Infrastructure Booking Advices V1.0
NSFP 759 Detonating Signals V1.0
NSFP 713 Placing Temporary Speed Signs V1.0
NSFP 721 Spoken and Written Communication V1.0
NSFP 750 Protecting in-service rail traffic and inspections V1.0
NSFP 761 Use of Lookouts V1.0
NSFP 787 Operation of a location as an Attended Location V1.0
NSFP 791 Points V1.0
NSFP 792 Crossing or Passing Procedures for ABS Territory V1.0
NSFP 793 ICAPS and Self Restoring Points V1.0
NSFP 794 Rollingstock Stabled at an Unattended Location V1.0
NSFP 795 Crossing or Passing Procedures for TOW Territory V1.0
NSFP 796 Fire on Trains V1.0
NSFP 797 Crossing or Passing Procedures for CTC Territory V1.0
SAFEWORKING FORMS
SW2 Drivers Train Authority Form V2.0
SW3 Train Working Advice Form V2.0
SW4 Track Work Authority Advice Form V2.0
SW5 Track Occupancy Authority Form V2.1
SW6 Track Work Authority Form V2.1
SW7 Train Running Information Form V2.0
SW8 ATMS Authority Form (EAS) V1.0
ANRF 003 Infrastructure Booking Advice (IBA) V1.1
ANRF 004 Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) V1.1
Safeworking Form Compilation Documents:
Infrastructure Booking Advice (IBA) form V3.2
Condition Affecting the Network (CAN) form V2.2
Competent Workers can access National Notices from the ARTC Website. RAMS can still be accessed for Daily or Standing Train Notices issued before 11 May 2026.
If you are unaware of the National Safeworking Framework, its training process or have any questions, please contact us at networkrules@artc.com.au
Safeworking Arrangements:
Recipients must ensure this Notice is circulated to and understood by all personnel affected by, or needing to know, its content.
This Notice must be issued to all affected Competent Workers.
Competent Workers who receive this Notice must follow the requirements.
Contact Details:
Contact: Safeworking Standardisation Lead Contact No. 0477753820
AUTHORISED BY: Operations Interface SA/VIC, Interstate Network.
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