Network Rail Standards
The Network Rail Standards online service is a vital online source of information for any organisation carrying out work in the railway environment. Designers, contractors and engineers alike can view essential Network Rail Standards in high resolution, within an easy-to-use electronic reference library. Search fields, which include document number, title and full text, combined with an advanced search engine, give instant desktop access to the exact standard you want.
Introduction
The following information outlines the purpose of Network Rail standards and provides you free access to the specific Network Rail standard NR/L2/AMG/STP001 which details the company’s standards management and control processes.
About Network Rail standards
Network Rail standards are mandatory documents. They describe the information; principles and business requirements that together help establish a consistent, safe and coherent set of working practices to be applied across the rail infrastructure. All new and replaced Network Rail standards are classified as Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3. These three levels – standard number format NR/L1/, NR/L2/, NR/L3/ - define the type of information that is found in each standard. This information - when used and implemented correctly - is key to achieving consistent,efficient, and safe systems of work operation across Network Rail’s infrastructure.
Standards Classification
| Level |
Scope |
Function of the Content |
| 1 |
Purpose |
Objectives, goals & policy |
| 2 |
Systems & Controls |
What to do |
| 3 |
Delivery |
How to do it |
Some current standards also exist in number formats not using the three levels definition, and frequently are of the format “RT/”. As these are up-issued or replaced the new numbering system is implemented.
The following Link will provide you access to Network Rail standard – NR/L2/AMG/STP001 titled “Network Rail Standards Management – Process Requirements”. This standard describes how all Network Rail standards are created, modifiedor withdrawn and how derogations from standards are managed.
The key sections are as follows:
| Clause |
Process explained |
Delivery method & management |
| 8 |
Programmed change |
Prioritised management of Standards projects to be delivered via the quarterly scheduled issue release |
| 9 |
Emergency change |
Letters of Instruction |
| 10 |
Management of non-compliance |
Application, review and authorisation of non-compliances with Network Rail standards |
Standards Service Information – Key Content:
- Standards at Level 1, (includes those standards previously known as company standards)
- Standards at Level 2 (includes specifications, standard procedures and technical instructions)
- Standards at Level 3
- Guidance Notes
- Standards Briefing Report
- Catalogues for standards and drawings
- Letters of Instruction
- Model Clauses
- Notice boards
- Special Inspection Notices (SINS)
- Some Former British Railways Board Documents
- Standards Engineering Drawings
- Civil Engineering Standard Designs and Details
- Historical Standards
- News & Updates – Rapid Response Standards; Amendments
Features and Benefits:
- Access to the complete set of Network Rail approved Network Rail standards information, regularly updated
- Powerful search software allows easy PDF retrieval – the image you see is 100% accurate
- Search on Document Number, Document Title, Full Text, and other key fields enabling easy and quick access to the information you need
- Make your own favourite groups to personalise your data searches
- Use wildcards to narrow or broaden your search criteria
- Accessible from anywhere, any time (subject to licensing and internet connection)
The Network Rail Standards online service is normally updated at quarterly intervals. To ensure subscribers are fully informed and kept right up-to-date of all current changes, every update details news and changes, since the previous issue.
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The Partnership
To help improve and enhance the user-friendly Network Rail Standards service, IHS works in partnership with Network Rail to continually review the content and functionality, based on subscribers feedback.