Guides: Electrical Trades & Electronics: Rail Signalling

References for Induction Course

ARTC - Signalling Standards Induction and Assessment Contains documents that are provided to support the applications of the signalling standards/procedures and work instructions. These may be applicable to design, construction, maintenance, training or materials.
Australia’s climate change strategies A list of policies and programs to help Australia respond to climate change.
Bureau of Meteorology The Bureau of Meteorology is Australia's national weather, climate and water agency. Its expertise and services assist Australians in dealing with the harsh realities of their natural environment, including drought, floods, fires, storms, tsunami and tropical cyclones
Court victory for two Waterfall policemen TWO former policemen who rescued survivors of the Waterfall train disaster have won a significant High Court victory as they battle for compensation.
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s central piece of environmental legislation. It provides a legal framework to protect and manage nationally and internationally important flora, fauna, ecological communities and heritage places
Generating Electricity Electricity is generated using sources of energy. A great deal of the electricity in the UK is generated by using an energy source to heat water. The energy source can be fossil fuels, biomass or the sun. This type of powerstation is called a thermal power station.
Hazelwood power station closure After 50 years supplying Victoria with cheap, brown coal-fired electricity, the Hazelwood power station and mine are closing down.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The IPCC provides regular assessments of the scientific basis of climate change, its impacts and future risks, and options for adaptation and mitigation.
National Rail Safety Guideline – Fatigue Risk Management Guideline This national guideline is one of a series of six containing guidance for rail safety regulators, industry stakeholders and other parties about aspects of rail safety legislation.
Network Rail Video - Dangers of Railways and Electricity Shocking footage shows dangers of railways and electricity.
Physiological effect of electric current Physiologically, the difference between a normal burn and a burn caused by electricity is that electricity has the ability to burn tissue beneath the skin, even burning internal organs without apparent external evidence of it.
Recycling Electrical Equipment Electronic waste (or e-waste) is a significant issue in Australia and a national waste priority. The volume of e-waste is growing three times faster than other waste stream. Used electronic equipment contains valuable resources such as precious metals and can be toxic to the environment if placed in landfill.
Review of the model WHS laws Safe Work Australia appointed independent reviewer, Ms Marie Boland, to conduct the Review. The Review of the model WHS laws: Final report was provided to WHS ministers in December 2018 and published by Safe Work Australia on 25 February 2019.
Step and Touch Instrument For Transmission Line Crew Safety Awareness of step and touch potential, caused by ground potential rise, is important for anyone working on high-voltage power transmission systems.

ARTC Procedure RSK-PR-001 Risk Management The purpose of this procedure is to inform stakeholders of the ARTC process for the management of risks and define the associated systems and tools available to assist in this process.
Australian Energy Update 2020 This edition contains data to 2018–19 for Australian energy consumption, production and trade, and calendar year 2019 for electricity generation.
Investigation into the Clapham Junction Railway accident Report from Department of Transport 1989
State of the climate 2018 This fifth, biennial State of the Climate report draws on the latest monitoring, science and projection information to describe variability and changes in Australia’s climate. Observations and climate modelling paint a consistent picture of ongoing, long‑term climate change interacting with underlying natural variability.
UEE11 Electrotechnology Training Package The Electrotechnology industry is responsible for harnessing electricity to meet a huge variety of businesses and individual applications; ranging from traditional light and power to hardware platforms, networking automation, virtual enterprise, the internet and fibreoptics.

References for Assemble and Wire Internal Rail Signalling Equipment

A Comprehensive guide to Good Crimping Practice This guide has been produced to help you achieve a perfectly crimped terminal or splice every time. The following pages illustrate the 'Do's' and 'Dont's' of using matched terminals and tooling from the extensive Cablecraft-CTT product ranges, coupled with advice on correct wire preparation and sizing.
Common Signals and Control Systems Equipment Requirements From Transport Asset Standards Authority (T HR SC 01000 SP). This document is one of a set of standards developed solely and specifically for use on Transport Assets (as defined in the Asset Standards Authority Charter). It is not suitable for any other purpose.
Find Out About Asbestos From the Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. Accessed 27th March, 2016. Australian Government Asbestos Safety and Eradication Agency. – Asbestos Information.
Inspection and Testing of Signalling – Plans, Programs, Documentation and Packages ESC-21-02 From the Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd
Installation of Equipment Racks and Termination of Cables and Wiring SPG 0707 Version 1.5
Inspection and Testing of Signalling – Standard Forms ESC-21-04 ESC2104F-03 Inspection and Testing of Signalling – Standard Forms
Key Changes in VRIOGS 007.2 RevA - Amendment 1 Read free for 30 days.
Power Cable Accessories for Rail Electrification Company History - ETS (Portsmouth) Limited (trading as ETS Cable Components) was incorporated in 1988, when the company was based in Hilsea, Portsmouth. The original objective was to set up a business dedicated to providing excellent levels of stock and service for a defined range of power cable accessories.
Premier Victorian Rail Resource Rail - Infrastructure - Locations - Morwell. Photos - Chris Gordon 2004 (from the Premier Victorian Rail Resource - this website aims to provide information on the current operations of Railways in Victoria).
PV-250 2-Element AC Vane Relay SM4574B PV-250 2-Element AC Vane Relay 25Hz Part Number N322555-002 Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Ansaldo STS USA, Inc. 2013.
Q-Style BR930 Signalling Relays Brochure (PDF) Mors Smitt Railway Technology Q-style BR930 signalling relays - V3.0 Feb 2022
Quality Crimping Handbook (Order No. 63800-0029) INTRODUCTION TO CRIMP TECHNOLOGY - Developed to replace the need to solder terminations, crimping technology provides a high quality connection between a terminal and a wire at a relatively low applied cost. The methods for applying crimp terminations depend on the application and volume, and range from hand-held devices to fully automated systems. Molex, 2009 Quality Crimping Handbook Order Number TM 638000029 Revision D Release date 04/09/2003, Revision date 23/12/09
Technical Note - TN 012: 2017 Clarification of design requirements for signalling plans, track insulation plans and ETCS design documentation. Railcorp, 2013 SPG0703 Signalling Documentation and Drawings Version 1.11.
Technical Note - TN 029:2017 Update to SPG 0705 Construction of Cable Routes and Signalling Civil Works, version 1.17. SPG 0705 Construction of Cable Routes and Signalling Civil Works Version 1.17 Issued 8 February 2013. Railcorp Transport for NSW.
TMG G1520 - Signalling Equipment Temperature Control Guidelines Engineering Guideline Signals Version 2.0 Issued September 2021 Reconfirmed 02 July 2019
VRIOGS 012.1 - Standard for Signalling Design and Documentation VRIOGS 012.1 – Rev B - Public Transport Victoria. Standard for Signalling Design and Documentation

References for Train Detection Systems

Amplitude Modulation From academo - An interactive demo which enables you to both see and hear the result of multiplying a sine wave with a cosine amplitude envelope.
Ansaldo SM-6470B Coded Track Circuit SM 6470B Microtrax Coded Track Circuit Installation, Operation and Troubleshooting Revision 1 April 2008. Union Switch and Signal.
Ansaldo STS Microlok II Startup, Troubleshooting, And Maintenance Integrated Vital Interlocking, Coded Track Circuit, and Non-vital Code Line Controller. SM-6800C - September 2000
Axle Counting system ACS2000 Using open and universal hardware interfaces allows integration of the ACS2000 simply and reliably into a wide range of different applications, including interlockings, level crossings, signalling systems etc. D10012-02-1.1 Part II Systems Description of the Axle counter system ACS2000 Frauscher GmbH 20/2/2008.
Axle Counters vs Track Circuits – Safety in Track Vacancy Detection and Broken Rail Detection. Axle counter systems and track circuit systems both provide for track vacancy detection (also referred to as train detection), but function in significantly different ways. Blake A. Kozol and David F. Thurston.
Bombardier EBI Track 200 TI21 Audio Frequency Track Circuit Technical Manual EBI Track 200 TI21 Audio Frequency Track Circuit. Technical Manual M125401A4. Scope: This manual covers non-electrified and double rail traction return applications. Single rail traction return applications are covered separately. Issue 4: October 2011.
D1413-2e Application Guide for Wheel Sensor Type RSR180 D1413-2e Application Guide for wheel sensor type RSR180 Frauscher GmbH Sensortechnik 7/12/2006
D1414-3 Mounting and Commissioning of Wheel Sensor Type (RSR180) From Frauscher GmbH Sensortechnik 7/12/2006
DC Track Circuits (aka NR/PS/SIG/11755) The contents of this Product Specification apply to both new and existing d.c. track circuit installations, and shall be read in conjunction with RT/E/S/11752. The following types of track circuit are included. Publication Date: 1 December 2000
EBI Track 200 TI21 Audio Frequency Track Circuit EBI Track 200 TI21 Audio Frequency Track Circuit Technical Manual M125401A4 Scope: This manual covers non-electrified and double rail traction return applications. Single rail traction return applications are covered separately. Issue 4: October 2011
Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC Thanks to the software interface, the axle counter FAdC can be optimally integrated into higher-level systems. This provides the highest flexibility in design. Both system integrators and railway operators benefit equally from significant advantages.
Future Challenges to Wheel Detection and Axle Counting Future challenges to wheel detection and axle counting Martin Rosenberger Axle counting systems with inductive wheel sensors have established themselves with many railway operators worldwide as reliable and cost effective track vacancy detection systems. Martin Rosenberger
General Information on Track Circuits GKRC0752 Issue 1 - General information to ensure that the integrity of Track Circuits is maintained at all times. Published by Safety & Standard Directorate Railtrack. Superseded By: GKRC0752 Issue 2
Installation & Instruction - Phase Shift Overlay III (PSOIII) September 2002, Reviewed September 2014 DOCUMENT NO. SIG-00-00-19 VERSION A
Mechanical Linkage Between the Point Mechanism and the Treadle From Wongm's Rail Gallery - Kuranda Scenic Railway. Photographs of trains and railway infrastructure from around Victoria.
Microlok II System Description - Ansaldo STS SM-6800A - September 2000. this manual provides the following information on the Microlok II system: System-level application and operational descriptions Application and design technical specifications System-specific configurations System level and component specifications
Microtrax Coded Track Circuits - ESM-07-03 From Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd. Version 1.3 Date: 13 August 2010 This procedure defines the tests to be followed when carrying out routine maintenance, fault finding and attending to failures on Microtrax coded track circuits.
PSO 4000 - Phase Shift Overlay (PSO) Track Circuit (Rail Automation) the Phase Shift Overlay (PSO) track circuit is used to provide track occupancy information for a train detection system. The PSO is a reliable and secure, microprocessor based, vital system for use in a variety of complex installations.
SDG 002 Circuit Design Standards Obsolete Signalling Circuits SDG 002 Circuit Design Standards Obsolete Signalling Circuits - Version 1.9 1 February 2011. Engineering Specification Signals
SPG 1602 - High Voltage Impulse Track Circuits Engineering Specification Signals - Equipment Specification Version 1.1 Issued May 2010 Reconfirmed 02 July 2019 This Specification provides for the manufacture, supply and delivery of railway track circuit equipment specifically designed to maintain train shunt over points, sidings and yards in general.
Table 1: Application Areas of Track Circuits and Axle Counters Benefits of modern train detection systems, Sommergruber, RAMS Pages 2-3
TMG 1350 - DC Track circuits Set Up, Test and Certification Railcorp Engineering Manual Version 1.1 Issued March 2013
Train Detection Principles Tony Godber Presented at the IRSE Australasia Technical Meeting held in Perth, Western Australian 23rd July 2010. The paper was presented on basic signalling principles for the benefit of students attending the conference. Tony told the conference how a signalling system needed timely information on the position of trains to perform its safety critical functions of preventing collisions and derailments.
Treadle (railway) From Wikipedia - In railway signalling, a treadle is a mechanical or electrical device that detects that a train wheel has passed a particular location. They are used where a track circuit requires reinforcing with additional information about a train's location, such as around an automatic level crossing, or in an annunciator circuit, which sounds a warning that a train has passed an exact point. They also serve as a critical backup in the case of track circuit failure. The important difference between a treadle and a track circuit is that while a track circuit detects a train over a distance as long as several kilometres, a treadle provides detection at a single fixed location.
WABCO Service Manual 6078 Audio Frequency Overlay Vs. DC Track Circuit WABCO Service Manual 6078 Audio Frequency Overlay Vs DC Track Circuit Application Information March 1978 Westinghouse Air Brake Company Union Switch & Signal Division.

References for Power-Operated Point Actuating Devices

CRN-CM-202 V1.1 This technical direction is issued by the Asset Management Branch (AMB) to establish the principles for the management of operational and maintenance Standards applicable to the Country Rail Network (CRN).
Engineering Manual - RailCorp Engineering This manual provides requirements, processes and guidelines for the maintenance of track geometry and stability.
Facing Point Lock and Detection Testing The purpose of this standard is to provide a consistent approach and guidance to the testing of point operating mechanism facing point locks and detection systems throughout the ARTC rail network Australia-wide
IRSE Minor Railways Section Library Publishes a series of guidelines aimed at minor railways which are available from the list below
MCEM91 Point Machine The electromechanical point machine provides the electrical drive of the switch, its locking, and detection in end positions.
Paulve Switch Position Dectector The traffic detector is a safety product. It monitors the closing and opening of the locks and movable point frogs of points and crossings.
Schwihag Railway Products Products and descriptions sold by Schwihag
SDS25 Signalling Circuit Design Standards Signalling circuit design standards.
Siemens Relay Style QBCA1 Heavy Duty DC Biased Contractor Relay Datasheet Identical to the QBA1 except that the four standard contacts in the ‘C’ stack are replaced by two heavy duty contacts and the four contacts in the ‘B’ stack are replaced by magnetic blowouts for the heavy duty contacts.
Siemens Relay Style QL1 DC Magnetically-Latched Line Relay Datasheet Designed for use where a self latching relay with a separate release winding is required.
Siemens Switchguard M3A and M23A Electric Point Machines Internally-locked point machines for non-trailable applications.
SMS06 ARTC Engineering Standard - The Claw and Lock Mechanism Engineering standard - NSW
SMS08 ARTC Engineering Standard - The Claw and Lock Mechanism - Installation of Turnouts Engineering Standard - NSW
Stub Switch Definition Definition of a stub switch
T HR SC 10000 ST Signalling Design Principle Set of standards developed for use on Transport Assets.
VCC - Clamp Lock The VCC is a safety product. Associed with its dedicated clamp lock detector, it is a locking and switch monitoring device.

References for Trackside Signal and Train Protection Equipment

ARTC - ANSG 600 Running Signals This document describes the types of running signals used in the Australian Rail Track Corporation NSW Network.
ARTC - ATMS Concept of Operations To prescribe the rules for using the Electronic Authority, Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) of safeworking in the ARTC Network to maintain safe separation between rail traffic.
ARTC - Infrastructure Engineering Manual - Glossary of Signalling Terms This glossary is a collection of common railway signalling terms and their meanings according to historical usage by signalling engineers in the NSW railways.
ARTC - Signal Sighting and Position This standard provides guidelines to facilitate the positioning of all new and altered signals, point indicators, Train Authority indicators and nominated signs so that they afford train drivers adequate advance sighting and convey a clear and unambiguous message.
Maintenance and Sighting of Semaphore Signals and Train Authority Indicators Signals shall be inspected by Signalling Maintainers as part of their normal duties when visiting sites or walking through the section on regular maintenance visits.
Rail Safe - Rail Industry Safety Induction Handbook This handbook has been produced to create an awareness of the hazards and risks faced when working in the rail industry and to familiarise users with the infrastructure and common terminology.
RISSB - Glossary of Terms Glossary from the Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board.
Siemens - Lamp Proving Relay. Style QSR3 Designed for use in Colour Light Signal lamp proving circuits
Siemens - Relay Style QECX1 AC Slow Release Lamp Proving Relay Designed as a main signal lamp proving relay, this relay de-energises when both filaments (main and auxiliary) of a SL35 or SL34 lamp are blown.
SPG 1274 - Electro - Pneumatic Trainstops This Specification describes the general requirements for Electro-Pneumatic Trainstops to be manufactured and supplied to RailCorp or contractors to RailCorp.
SPG 1356 Hydraulic Trainstop This Specification defines the requirements for trainstops operated by an electrohydraulic power unit.
SPG 1571 Specification Light Signals Railcorp This specification defines the requirements for the manufacture of LED type railway light signals.

References for Vital Relay Interlocking Systems

ARTC - Inspection and Testing of Signalling Principles This Standard sets out the principles required for the planning, implementation and evaluation of the inspection, testing and certification of signalling works.
ARTC - Solid State Interlocking This Standard defines the procedures and tests to be followed when carrying out maintenance on Solid State Interlocking.
ARTC - Vital Signalling Relays This standard defines the procedures to be followed when it is necessary to carry out installation or maintenance of vital signalling relays.
Rail Technologies Manufacture: RelayPro 110V RelayPro is a portable automatic relay tester that performs rapid testing and analysis of a relay's condition based on the manufacturer's specification.
The Signal Box- Everything About British Railway Signalling This website is all about British railway signalling history.

References for Introductory Principles

Australian Railway Historical Society On 19th May 1933, six enthusiasts met in Sydney and formed the Great Railway Circle of Australia. In May 1936 the name was changed to Australian Railway and Locomotive Historical Society and further changed to Australian Railway Historical Society in 1951. Membership grew steadily and in 1945 a Division was formed in Victoria. Other Divisions were subsequently formed in the South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland, Western Australia and ACT.
Bluebell Railway Preservation Society The volunteer-run Bluebell Railway was the UK’s first preserved standard gauge passenger railway, re-opening part of the Lewes to East Grinstead line of the old London Brighton & South Coast Railway in 1960. Since then it has developed into one of the largest tourist attractions in Sussex, yet it still remains true to its objectives of the preservation for posterity of a country branch line, its steam locomotives, coaches and goods stock, signaling systems, stations and operating practices.
Cogload Junction Photography - Cameron Walker Welcome to my photographic site. Most photos captured now originate from the North West of England following a move from Somerset to Lancashire in 2015. Please feel free to browse through my pictures, and also check out the links page, to see work by the other folks that I have met in this hobby.
Flemington Station (Photo) Flemington Car Sidings signal box shows the array of pistol grips to control the complex sidings and main line.
Indian Railway Service of Signal Engineers An introduction to railway signalling.
The Invention of the Track Circuit (eBook) The Project Gutenberg EBook of The Invention of the Track Circuit (eBook) - This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org
Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters' Association The Isle of Man Steam Railway Supporters’ Association was formed in 1966, the year that the Isle of Man Railway was closed for 'essential track maintenance work', although the reality was due to dwindling receipts, mounting operating losses and no funds to replace or repair the worn out track, other infrastructure and locomotives.
Jan Ford's World (Blog) Railway Signalling in Britain: Part 4 - Semaphore Signal Aspects by Night.
NSW Railways Infrastructure and Operations (Blog) Photos of the Newcastle signal box.
Rail Semaphore Signal - Dave F (Photo) A British lower-quadrant semaphore stop signal with subsidiary arm below
Relays A relay is a device used to switch larger currents or to create isolation. However basically a simple device, it requires some measures to utilize it properly.
Somersault Signal, Portrush Station (Photo) Portrush up starting signal at the end of the platform on the right in C8540 : Portrush station. The signal is in the “off” position. The line is worked on the “one engine in steam” principle with the cabin C8540 : Portrush signal cabin switched out.
Stub Switch A stub switch is a railroad track switch that lacks the tapered point rails of a conventional switch. Instead, both the movable rails and the ends of the rails of the diverging routes have their ends cut off square. The switch mechanism aligns the movable rails with the rails of one of the diverging routes.
Vintage Metal Storage Tins & Trays - Scaramanga UK Shop vintage tins, metal storage tins and vintage trays online at Scaramanga. We stock a range of unique vintage pieces that will add that extra touch to your home.
Warwickshire Railways This site is created for the railway enthusiast, local historian and railway modeller by fellow enthusiasts. It is dedicated to the research, study and recording of the history of Warwickshire's railways from 1837 to circa 1970 and to publish and disseminate all such information through this website.

Legislation and Acts

Rail Safety National Law (WA) Regulations 2015
Rail Safety National Law (WA) Act 2015
Western Australian Legislation Click on the link above to search for WA legislation.
Work Health and Safety Laws Information about WA’s new work health and safety (WHS) laws.
Work Health and Safety Act 2020 This Act provides for the promotion, co-ordination, administration and enforcement of occupational safety and health in Western Australia.
Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 These regulations set the minimum requirements for specific hazards, work and administrative practices in relation to work safety and health.
Health and Safety Legislation in Australia Video length 4:38 minutes.
Work Safe Australia - Law and Regulation Safe Work Australia is a national policy body responsible for the development and evaluation of the model WHS laws

Australian Standards Online

Standards Australia Online > NMT This link opens in a new window A complete listing of all the Australian and New Zealand Standards that you require for your work and study.

Australian Standards for Assemble and Wire Internal Rail Signalling Equipment

Australian Standards

AS 2700 Colour Standards
AS 2373.1 Multi-core Control Cables
AS 1125 Conductors in Insulated Electric Cables and Flexible Cords
AS 1768 Lightning Protection
AS 3100 Approval and Test Specification – General Requirements for Electrical Equipment
AS 5000 Electric Cables – Polymeric Insulated for Voltages up to and Including 0.6/1KV
AS/ACIF S009 Installation Requirements for Customer Cabling
AS/ANZ 3000 Electrical Installations
AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009 – Risk Management – Principles and Guidelines

RISSB References - NMTAFE Certificate IV in Rail Signalling A list of the RISSB Standards relating to all the Cert IV Rail Signalling Course.

References for Install and Maintain Track Circuit Leads and Bonds

Cembre Products. Accessed 9th December, 2018.
Milwaukee Tools. Accessed 9th December, 2018.
Safety Data Sheet Valvoline HP 2 Stroke Motor Oil. Reference VAL000303 Version 2.0 Issued 20/10/2017
SGS 01 Infrastructure Engineering Manual Glossary of Signalling Terms Issue 1 - Revision 2 ARTC 2005.
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References for Jointed Track Circuit

Axle Counters vs. Track Circuits – Safety in Track Vacancy Detection and Broken Rail Detection The term “axle counters” refers to subsystems which are utilized for track vacancy detection on fixed-guide way transport systems such as railways. Authors: Blake A. Kozol & David F. Thurston
DC Track Circuits This Line Specification states the minimum requirements for d.c. track circuits. It includes life-cycle requirements from design, safety and environmental through to installation, testing and maintenance. NR/PS/SIG/11755 Issue 1 December 2000. DC Track Circuits. Network Rail.
General Information on Track Circuits - GK/RC 0752 Code of Practice Issue One - August1994 This Approved code of Practice gives details of best practice in respect of track circuits in general, in order to receive the requirements of GKIRT 0251. GK/RC 0752 Code of Practice Issue One August 1994.
Mechanical Linkage Between the Point Mechanism and the Treadle From Wongm's Rail Gallery - Kuranda Scenic Railway. Photographs of trains and railway infrastructure from around Victoria.
Rail Head Contamination and Track Circuit Reliability. Conference: AusRAIL PLUS December 2007, Sydney, NSW, Australia Abstract The issue of track circuit reliability in circumstances of infrequent rail traffic has been of concern for some time, due to the potential for increasing rail head contamination to impact on the operation of track circuits. This is particularly the case when considering active level crossing protection in infrequent traffic areas, where the correct operation of the approach track circuit is critical to the initiation of the crossing protection and in providing the required duration of warning to road traffic.
SDG 002 - Circuit Design Standards Obsolete Signalling Circuits Version 1.9 Issued 1 February 2011 These circuit standards are not to be used for new works. However, where there are alterations to existing installations, these documents may assist in establishing circuit principles that apply for that installation. Where there is not doubt as to the standard to be used consult the chief engineer signals for advice.
SPG 1602 - High Voltage Impulse Track Circuits Engineering Specification Signals - this Specification provides for the manufacture, supply and delivery of railway track circuit equipment specifically designed to maintain train shunt over points, sidings and yards in general. Version 1.1 Issued May 2010 Reconfirmed 02 July 2019
TMG 1350 - DC Track Circuits Set Up, Test and Certification RailCorp Engineering Manual — Signals. set to Work Manual, This instruction describes step-by-step procedures for the commissioning of DC track circuits, in typical RailCorp installations. The procedure covers commissioning of standard DC track circuits, and also DC tracks using the BRB style TR17 track feed set. The commissioning of AC Immune DC track circuits is described in a separate procedure. Version 1.1 Issued March 2013
TMG 1352 - Jeumont Schneider Impulse Track circuits Set Up and Adjustment Procedure (Version 1.2) Version 1.2 - Issued May 2013. his procedure describes the activities involved in commissioning and certifying Jeumont Schneider high-voltage impulse track circuits, in a typical RailCorp installation.
TMG E1360 - Jeumont Schneider Track circuits engineering Manual Signals - RailCorp. This manual provides the information required by field staff for the purpose of installation, maintenance and fault finding on Jeumont Schneider pulse type track circuits. These track circuits are used on sections of line where the correct shunting of the track circuit can be at risk due to rust, scale, coal dust or sand contaminating the rail surface. Version 1.1 Issued May 2010
Train Detection Principles Tony Godber Presented at the IRSE Australasia Technical Meeting held in Perth, Western Australian 23rd July 2010. The paper was presented on basic signalling principles for the benefit of students attending the conference. Tony told the conference how a signalling system needed timely information on the position of trains to perform its safety critical functions of preventing collisions and derailments.

References for Active Level Crossing Equipment

4000 Series Grade Crossing Predictor Field Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Guide This handbook is intended to provide guidance to maintenance personnel.
ANGE 216 Level Crossings Prescribes the rules for using level crossings in the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) NSW Network.
ANPR 715 Protecting Type F Level Crossings Type F level crossings have roadside advance warning signs and flashing warning lights.
ARTC - Level Crossing Predictor Design Certification and Test The purpose of this standard is to provide the minimum requirements when designing an active level crossing that utilises a level crossing predictor system.
Cerberus Level Crossing Monitor Equipment Manual The following RailCorp Signal Engineering Specifications provide additional information to this document.
GCP 3000 Plus Series - Grade Crossing Predictor Siemens GCP 3000 Plus is an electronic, microprocessor based modular system designed to reliably detect the motion of an approaching train and start the crossing warning system.
Hand Operated Level Crossing (2 Minutes) See a hand operated level crossing in action.
Level Crossing Design ESD-03-01 ARTC This standard specifies minimum requirements for design of active level crossing and pedestrian level crossing on the ARTC network.
Model 10 Signals Equipped With 3590 Series Gate Mechanism This manual is designed to provide instructions on the installation and use of all Model 10 Signals with 3590 Series Gate Mechanisms.
Railway Crossing Control in Western Australia Policy and Guidelines The purpose of this document is to detail the policies and guidelines for railway crossing control in Western Australia.
Railway Level Crossings - NSW Government Railway Level Crossings (RLC) involve both public and private railways and public and private roads that cross at the same grade.
S-40 Exit Railroad Highway Crossing Gate Safetran's Model S-40EXIT Railroad Highway Crossing Gate is a "default up" mechanism for use in four-quadrant gate applications.
S-60 Highway Grade Crossing Gate - Installation and Maintenance The S-60 gate mechanism utilises many of the same field-proven components used in previous S-20 and S-40 units including the cast cover/housing, main shaft, bearings, gearing, contacts & cams.
SDS 25 ARTC Signalling Circuit Design Standards Signalling circuit design standards.
Siemens - Timer Style QTD4 Safety Critical Slow-Release Timer The QTD4 timer is a safety-critical, slow-release electronic timer that directly drives an external slave relay.
Siemens - Timer Style QTD5 Safety Critical Slow-Release Timer The relay will pick and remain up after the expiration of the user selectable time.
SPG 1025 - Power Supply Units for Signalling Equipment Battery Chargers This Specification describes the specific requirements for Power Supply Units/Battery Chargers to be manufactured and supplied to RailCorp or contractors to RailCorp for signalling power supplies.
TMG E1280 Road Level Crossing Protection Equipment This manual covers only the maintenance and installation of the various types of Type F flashing lights and Type F flashing light and (half) boom barrier installations.
Western Cullen Hayes Model 10 Signals 3590 Series Gate Mechanism This manual is designed to provide instructions on the installation and use of all Model 10 Signals with 3590 Series Gate Mechanisms.

References for Test and Repair Rail Signalling Cables

ARTC - Cables for Railway Signalling Applications - General Requirements This standard sets the cable requirements and configurations permitted for signalling applications on the ARTC network.
ARTC - Construction of Cable Route and Associated Civil Works This document describes the construction of cable route and associated civil works used by the ARTC.
ARTC - Specification for Cable Jointing Material The purpose of this specification is to describe the requirements of cable jointing material.
Bambach Cable Manufacturing Brief description of the cable manufacturing process.
Dial Before you Dig - Best Practice Guide Best practice guidelines.
Polymer Insulated Power Cable Chapter describing polymer insulated power cables.
Service Locating - Geelong Cable Locations Used to locate underground utilities.

References for Non-Vital Telemetry Systems

ARTC - Kingfisher Telemetry Service Schedule The purpose of this work instruction is to consolidate multiple individual Signals Service Schedules (Ellipse Standard Jobs) into one document.
Kingfisher PLUS+ Hardware Manual, Semaphore The Kingfisher Plus+ RTU is an advanced automation technology platform for SCADA applications
Metering and Information Information about different types of electricity meters.
Phoenix Contact - Solutions for Railway Technology Information including products about the services Phoenix Contact provides
Railway Crossing Control in Western Australia Policy and Guidlines The purpose of this document is to detail the policies and guidelines for railway crossing control in Western Australia.