The Railways and Other Transport Systems (Approval of Works, Plant and Equipment) Regulations 1994

Regulation 3

SCHEDULE 1 PRESCRIBED MODES OF GUIDED TRANSPORT

PART I THE MODES

1.  Magnetic levitation

2.  Monorail

3.  Road-based with cable guidance

4.  Road-based with rail guidance

5.  Road-based with side guidance

6.  Track-based with side guidance

PART II INTERPRETATION

1.  In this Schedule—

“magnetic levitation” means a mode in which the vehicles are supported and guided by means of magnetic force;

“monorail” means a mode in which the vehicles are supported and guided wholly or mainly by means of a single rail or beam;

“road-based with cable guidance” means a mode in which the vehicles are—

(a)

capable of operating on a road; and

(b)

guided wholly or mainly by means of a cable, wire or other device which is not in direct physical contact with the vehicles;

“road-based with rail guidance” means a mode in which the vehicles are—

(a)

capable of operating on a road; and

(b)

guided wholly or mainly by means of a single rail or slot;

“road-based with side guidance” means a mode in which the vehicles are—

(a)

capable of operating on a road; and

(b)

guided wholly or mainly by means of wheels bearing outwards against fixed apparatus; and

“track-based with side guidance” means a mode in which the vehicles are—

(a)

supported by means of a track or other structure not being a road; and

(b)

guided wholly or mainly by means of wheels bearing outwards against fixed apparatus.

2.  In this Schedule, references to “mode” are to be construed as a mode of guided transport which employs vehicles used wholly or mainly for the carriage of passengers and “road” has the same meaning as in the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984(1).

Regulations 5(1) and 6(2)

SCHEDULE 2 DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

PART I — WORKS

Applications for approval of works shall be accompanied by—

(a) a written description of the proposed works;

(b) an outline of the specifications to which the proposed works are to be constructed;

(c) a statement of the level of safety provided by the proposal;

(d) a location plan;

(e) site plans;

(f) sections and elevations;

(g) general arrangement drawings of any structures or buildings.

PART II— FIXED PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

A.  All applications for approval of fixed plant and (or) equipment shall be accompanied by:

(a) a written description of the proposed plant and (or) equipment;

(b) an outline of the specifications to which the proposed plant and (or) equipment is to be constructed;

(c) a statement of the level of safety provided by the proposal;

(d) a location plan;

(e) layout plans;

(f) general arrangement drawings.

B.  Applications for approval of signalling plant and (or) equipment shall additionally be accompanied by:

(a) layout plans which shall include—

(i) positions of signals and vehicle detection equipment;

(ii) locations of stations, tunnels, level crossings, signal boxes and equipment rooms;

(iii) details of line speeds and gradients;

(b) interlocking control tables;

(c) details of any non-standard features;

(d) a statement of validation of the software incorporated into any computer system;

(e) any undertaking in respect of single line control;

(f) where a relevant transport system is installed along a street, details of traffic signs, light signals and road markings.

C.  Applications for approval of all plant and (or) equipment employing electric traction shall additionally be accompanied by:

(a) a line diagram showing the lines, the location of stations, bridges and level crossings, and the position of signals;

(b) diagrams showing the traction supply arrangements including the location of outside supply points, bare feeders, the arrangement of substations, remote and local control and isolating switches, and neutral sections or conductor rail gaps;

(c) a schedule of locations of proposed warning notices;

(d) details of fencing where access is to be limited to any structure housing equipment for the supply and (or) control of electrical power.

D.  Applications for approval of schemes employing an overhead line system shall additionally be accompanied by documents setting out details of the following:

(a) overbridges indicating the height and protection of bridge parapets;

(b) reduced electrical clearances, with reasons for them;

(c) wire heights along any street and at all level crossings;

(d) protective guards and screens.

E.  Applications for approval of schemes employing a conductor-rail system shall additionally be accompanied by:

(a) plans showing fencing and proposed fencing improvement;

(b) plans showing the position of the conductor rail or rails, conductor rail boarding and cattle-cum-trespass guards where applicable, and the location of signal-post telephones which are adjacent to a conductor rail and the protection proposed.

PART III— MOVEABLE PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Applications for the approval of moveable plant and (or) equipment shall be accompanied by:

(a) a written description of the proposed plant and (or) equipment;

(b) an outline of the specifications to which the proposed plant and (or) equipment is to be constructed;

(c) a statement of the level of safety provided by the proposal;

(d) written details of the proposed use and method of operation;

(e) general arrangement drawings including interior layouts as appropriate;

(f) written details of the loading limits and forces imposed upon the supporting structure;

(g) written details of the measures incorporated in the plant and (or) equipment to minimise risk of damage and injury in an accident.

PART IV— ALTERED WORKS, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

All applications for approval of alterations to works, plant or equipment shall be accompanied by:

(a) a written description of the works, plant and (or) equipment which are the subject of the proposed alteration in their unaltered state;

(b) particulars of all previous approvals of the works, plant and (or) equipment which are the subject of alteration;

(c) in the case of works and fixed plant or equipment, a location plan;

(d) a written description of the proposed alterations;

(e) an outline of the specification to which the proposed alterations are to be constructed;

(f) a statement of the level of safety provided by the works, plant and (or) equipment as proposed to be altered;

(g) such of the documents specified in Parts I to III of this Schedule as are appropriate to an application for approval of the works, plant and (or) equipment as proposed to be altered.

Regulation 7

SCHEDULE 3 FORM OF CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR PLANT OR EQUIPMENT

THE RAILWAYS AND OTHER TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (APPROVAL OF WORKS, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT) REGULATIONS 1994CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY FOR PLANT OR EQUIPMENT

FIRST SCHEDULE

(Description and indentification no. of [plant][equipment] which is the subject of the certificate)

SECOND SCHEDULE

(Relevant operational limitations on the use for which the prototype was approved)

(1)

1984 c. 27.