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Section 34
Local Operating Procedures
13 – South Kensington
Rev 20.01
7th April 2020
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DOCUMENT CONTROL
Document ID: 34 – 13
South Kensington
Created: 13th December 2013
Document History
Date Status By Reviewed
13.12.13
Rev 1 - New Procedure to replace existing
Procedure 34 – 13A
• Updated local procedures following RRL Lines to South
Kensington coming into use.
• New procedures for operation of Axle Counters on West Tower
Line
• Procedures for Defective Signals at interface with Metro
Signalling at South Kensington
• Incorporating existing instructions for the use of Gate 12A as
issued on SW.0035/2013.
• Updated to new format
D Kerry
23.12.13 Issued on SW.0250/2013
20.04.14 Updated to
• Updated Axle Counter Reset procedures for West Tower Line D Kerry
05.05.14 Issued SW.0081/2014 D Kerry
17.11.14
Updated to Rev 14.02 a/c RRL Occo 50B – SW.0218/2014
• Transfer of Control Areas
• Update for Axle Counter Resets between South Kensington and
Footscray and the West Tower Line
D Kerry
03.12.14 Issued on SW.0229/2014 D Kerry
24.03.20 Draft 20A – Updated to reflect Transfer of control room for South
Kensington D.Kerry D.Baker
05.04.20 Draft 20B D.Kerry L.Camilleri
07.04.20 Issued – SW.0058/2020 L.Camilleri
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CONTENTS
13 - SOUTH KENSINGTON - GOODS LINES AND RRL LINES .................. 4
1. LOCATION DESCRIPTION – ................................................................... 4
2. RRL LINES ................................................................................................... 4
3. RRL LINES SIGNAL BLOCKING AND
AXLE COUNTER RESETS ........................................................................ 5
4. WEST TOWER LINE .................................................................................. 6
5. GOODS LINES ............................................................................................. 6
6. SIGNALLING ............................................................................................... 7
7. PASSENGER RUN AROUND MOVEMENTS......................................... 8
8. TRAIN MOVEMENTS TO THROUGH GOODS LINE ......................... 8
9. FAILURE OF SIGNALS ............................................................................. 9
10. POSITIVE DETECTION UNAVAILABLE ON POINTS ..................... 10
11. SIGNAL FAILURES BETWEEN SUBURBAN AND RRL LINES .... 10
12. GATE 12A.................................................................................................... 12
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13 - SOUTH KENSINGTON - GOODS LINES AND RRL LINES
1. LOCATION DESCRIPTION –
The Up and Down RRL Lines run parallel to the Main Suburban Lines between
Southern Cross, South Kensington and Sunshine
All Signalling at South Kensington on the RRL Lines, West Tower Line and the
Through Goods Lines is operated by the Melbourne Yard Signaller at Centrol
Crossovers are in place between the Up and Down RRL Lines and the Up and
Down Through Suburban Lines allowing for parallel movements between the
Suburban Platforms and RRL Lines towards Southern Cross Station.
A Single Crossover is provided between the Up RRL Line and the Through
Suburban Lines
This allows movements on the Through Suburban Lines to and from North
Melbourne towards the RRL Lines and the Through Goods Line towards North
Dynon.
For the movements between the RRL Lines and the Through Suburban Lines, cross
boarder releases are operated by the MTM and Melbourne Yard Signallers
The Signalling of a Train between the Through Suburban Lines and the RRL Lines
requires the Melbourne Yard Signaller and the MTM Signaller to operate their
respective points forming the crossover.
With both sets of points detected in the Reverse position the applicable fixed Signal
can be operated.
2. RRL LINES
The Signalling between Spion Kop Junction and South Kensington for the Up RRL
Line from Signal SKN972 and Down RRL Line to a point opposite Signal
SKN972 is operated by the Melbourne Yard Signaller at Centrol.
The Signalling and Train Control responsibilities for the Up and Down RRL Lines
between South Kensington and Sunshine are undertaken by the RRL Signaller at
Centrol.
Train Detection Down RRL Lines from a point opposite Down Home Signal
SKN972 at South Kensington through to Sunshine is provided by Axle Counter
equipment.
Train Detection on the Up RRL Line between from Sunshine through to Home
Signal SKN972 at South Kensington through to Sunshine is provided by Axle
Counter equipment.
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3. RRL LINES SIGNAL BLOCKING AND AXLE COUNTER RESETS
a. Abolsute Occupations and Track Warrants
The issue of Absolute Occupations and Track Warrants applicable to the Up and
Down RRL Lines between South Kensington and Sunshine will be undertaken by
the RRL Signaller and will apply from Home Signal SKN967.
Prior the issue of an Occupation or Track Warrant applicable to the Down RRL
Line the RRL Signaller must ensure the Melbourne Yard Signaller has applied
Blocking Commands to Home Signal SKN967.
Home Signal SKN967 will remain secured until advised by the RRL Signaller.
b. Axle Counter Resets
Axle Counter Resets on this section to be undertaken in accordance with Section 36
Rule 6 clauses h, i and j by the RRL Signaller.
The first Axle Counter Track Section is 869T on the Down side of Track Circuit
867T from Home Signal SKN967 across Points 867.
When required to undertake an Axle Counter Reset for the Down Line the RRL
Signaller must ensure the Melbourne Yard Signaller has applied Blocking
Commands to Home Signal SKN967 prior to undertaking the resetting of an Axle
Counter Track Section.
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4. WEST TOWER LINE
The West Tower Line is a Single Line between the Down end of the Arrivals yard
and South Kensington parallel to the Up and Down RRL Lines and is signalled for
bi - directional running
The fixed Signals leading to the West Tower from the Melbourne Yard Arrivals
Roads and the Through Freight Siding are operated by the Melbourne yard Signaller
Train Detection on the West Tower Line between Home Signal MYD762 and Home
Signal SKN781 is provided by Axle Counters
Axle Counter Resets on this section will be in accordance with Section 36 Rules 6.9.
On the West Tower Line, the “Infrastructure Works” command will not be available.
5. GOODS LINES
The Up and Down Through Goods Lines form a connection between the West
Tower Line and the Up and Down RRL Lines at South Kensington and the Through
Goods Line between North Dynon and Sims Street Junction.
Access at the Up End is via a Single Track Connection operated by the Melbourne
Yard Signaller at Centrol.
Access at the Down end is via a Single Track Connection operated by the Brooklyn
Loop Train Controller at Centrol.
The Down Through Goods Line is Signalled for Two way Running at the Up end to
allow for Down Empty Passenger Services to terminate to form Up Empty
Passenger Services.
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6. SIGNALLING
The following three position Home Signals are provided at South Kensington
Post
No
Type Applicable Routes Signal Aspects
SKN
967
Down
Home
Down RRL line to
Down RRL Line -
Through Goods line –Signal
DYN88
TPWS.
Normal, Medium
and Low Speeds
Route Indicator
‘G’ = Through Goods line
‘R’ = RRL Line.
SKN
968
Up
Home
Up RRL Line to
Up RRL Line - Signal MYD958
Up Through Suburban line -
Signal SKN668
TPWS.
Normal, Medium
and Low Speeds
Route Indicator
M - Suburban line
R - RRL Line.
SKN
781
Down
Home
West Tower Line to
Through Goods line – Signal
DYN88.
Medium and Low Speeds
SKN
784
Up
Home
Down Through Goods Line to
West Tower line – Home Signal
MYD762
Up RRL Line – Home Signal
SKN968
Medium and Low Speeds
Route Indicator
G - West Tower line
R - RRL Line.
SKN
782
Up
Home
Up Through Goods line to
West Tower line –Signal
MYD762
Up RRL Line – Home Signal
SKN968
Medium and Low Speeds
Route Indicator
G - West Tower line
R - RRL Line
SKN
972
Up
Home
Up RRL Line to
Up RRL Line - Signal SKN 968
TPWS
Normal, Medium
and Low Speeds
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7. EMPTY PASSENGER TRAIN RUN AROUND MOVEMENTS
Whenever a run around or reverse movement of empty passenger cars or a
Sprinter/Vlocity is to be performed on the Down Through Goods Line at South
Kensington; the Brooklyn Loop Train Controller must ensure Home Signal
DYN112 is secured at the ‘Stop’ position until:
• the movement has been completed and the empty passenger cars or a
Sprinter/Vlocity movement have departed in an Up direction;
• or a movement to North Dynon Yard is required.
No Up Train is allowed to pass the empty passenger cars or Sprinter/Vlocity while
standing on the Down Through Goods Line.
Empty passenger cars, Sprinter or Vlocity train may enter the down through goods
line while a light engine is standing at Signal SKN782.
Movements to North Dynon yard
During the time that an empty passenger cars or Sprinter/Vlocity is on the Down
Through Goods line at South Kensington, Signals DYN112 and DYN96 can be
operated for movements towards North Dynon yard.
8. TRAIN MOVEMENTS TO THROUGH GOODS LINE
The Signalling Arrangements do not permit Up and Down Trains to arrive into the
Through Goods Line at the same time.
Down Movements
Prior to the RRL Signaller operating Signal SKN781 or SKN967 towards the
through Goods Line the Brooklyn Loop Train Controller is required to place 87
Points to the reverse position.
Up Movements
Prior to the Brooklyn Loop Train Controller operating Signal DYN96 for a Train
Movement towards the Through Goods Line the RRL Signaller is required to place
684 points to the reverse position.
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9. FAILURE OF SIGNALS
In the event of a failure of a Home Signal at South Kensington operated by the
Melbourne Yard Signaller, the following must be observed.
All Home Signals will require the issue of a Signallers Caution Order
Form No 2377.
The Driver must;
• Communicate with the Melbourne Yard Signaller.
• State their name and grade.
• The train number or locomotive number.
• The originating station and destination of the train.
The Melbourne Yard Signaller must:
• Observe the Visual Display Unit and ensure the relevant points are
detected in the required position and apply blocking commands.
The Melbourne Yard Signaller must then transmit the contents of the Caution Order
to the Driver.
It will not be necessary for the Driver to take down the details.
The Driver must repeat back:
1. The Caution Order number,
2. The number of the Signal concerned,
3. The line to which the authority applies (where applicable), and
4. The requirement for points to be manually operated (where applicable)
The Melbourne Yard Signaller and Driver must then exchange names.
Upon passing the defective Signal at the ‘Stop’ position, the Driver must proceed
cautiously, being prepared to stop short of any obstruction.
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10. POSITIVE DETECTION UNAVAILABLE ON POINTS
If positive detection is not available on the points ahead of the defective Signal and
the points are operated by a Dual Control Point Machine, the Melbourne Yard
Signaller must arrange for the Driver to place the dual control points into the
‘Hand’ operating position and to the required position.
The Driver must advise the Melbourne Yard Signaller when the points have been
manually operated to the required position.
The points may be left in the ‘Hand’ operating position after the train has departed.
In the event of a failure of points that are operated by an In-Bearer Point Machine
manual operation of these points will be carried out by a Signal Maintenance
Technician.
11. SIGNAL FAILURES BETWEEN SUBURBAN AND RRL LINES
Failure of Signalling
In the event of a failure of Signalling or Points affecting the cross-boundary
interface (border crossing) at South Kensington between Metrol and the
Melbourne Yard Signaller, the Signaller controlling the affected signal must
communicate with the Signaller receiving the train regarding the failed state.
Both Signallers will be responsible for ensuring the respective route is set and
secured prior to the Signaller receiving the train authorising the issue of the
Caution Order.
The Signaller controlling the affected signal may only issue a Caution Order after
receiving authority from the receiving Signaller.
Signal Failure – Complete Yellow Route Line Displayed. (Metrol only)
If a complete yellow route line is displayed at Metrol and the signal fails to clear
to a Proceed aspect, the route is considered to be locked and the receiving
Signaller may authorise the issue of a Caution Order by the Signaller controlling
the affected signal.
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Signal Failure – Route Line NOT Displayed. (Metrol only)
If a route line is not displayed at Metrol, the MTM Points in the route are considered to be unlocked and the following is to apply:
• Melbourne Yard Signaller – operate points to required position and applies
blocking facilities.
• MTM Signaller – operates points to the required position and applies blocking
facilities. In addition, the MTM Signaller must request that the Metrol Signal
Technician to apply a point disable command to all MTM controlled points in
the route.
• Both the MTM signaller and the Melbourne Yard Signaller must then
confirm that the correct route has been set and the necessary blocking
facilities have been applied.
• The receiving Signaller may then authorise the issue of a Caution Order
by the Signaller controlling the affected signal.
Failure of Points
In the event of a failure of Points, a Signal Maintenance Technician may
manually operate and secure the respective Points to the required position after
obtaining permission from both the Melbourne Yard and MTM Signallers.
The MTM Signaller must request the Metrol Signal Technician to apply a point
disable command to other MTM controlled Points in the route.
The Melbourne Yard Signaller must apply blocking facilities to V/Line controlled
Points in the route.
Once the Signal Maintenance Technician has confirmed the Points have been
placed and secured in the required position and the required blocking facilities
have been applied, the receiving Signaller may then authorise the issue of the
Caution Order by the controlling Signaller.
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12. GATE 12A
Gate 12A is an access crossing situated between Home Signal DYN88 and.
87 single ended Points situated at the Down end of the Up and Down Through
Goods Lines.
Road Access to Gate 12A is via Gate 12 leading from Dynon Road.
The purpose of the access crossing is to allow road vehicles and plant to gain direct
access between the eastern and western sides of the rail corridor.
Locked ground posts are provided on the western side of the access crossing.
When not in use, the posts are to be secured with independent pattern padlocks.
When in use by road vehicles and plant, the access crossing will be protected via
the application of signal blocking of Signals DYN88 & DYN96.
a. Use of Access Crossing
When the access crossing is required to be used, the Track Force Protection
Co-ordinator must:
1. Contact the Brooklyn Loop Controller on 9619 1061 to –
• request the use of the access crossing No 12A,
• advise of the time period required, and
• request that Home signals DYN88 and DYN96 be blocked.
2. On confirmation from the Train Controller of the agreed time period,
confirm with the Train Controller that Home Signals DYN88 and DYN96
have been blocked at the ‘Stop’ position.
3. Exchange names with the Train Controller and record access granted in
local log book.
4. The Train Controller must record the details on the Train Graph.
5. Unlock and remove the ground posts, and
6. Grant approval for the crossing to be used by road vehicles and plant.
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b. Use of Gate 12A Completed
When all road vehicle and plant movements have been completed, the Track Force
Protection Co-ordinator must:
1. Restore the ground posts across the access roadway and secure them
closed with the padlocks provided.
2. Advise the Train Controller that all use of the crossing has been
completed, and that the gates have been re secured in the closed road
position.
3. Exchange names with the Train Controller, and record the details.
c. Movement to North Dynon Yard
Should a train movement be required to pass over the access crossing or enter the
North Dynon Yard during the agreed time period, the Brooklyn Loop Train
Controller must contact the Track Force Protection Co-ordinator and advise of the
requirement.
(Note: The interlocking in the area requires that the access road be closed to allow
the blocking to be removed on Home Signal DYN96 for a train movement into
North Dynon Yard).
The Track Force Protection Co-ordinator must arrange for road traffic movements
over the access crossing to cease and the ground posts to be secured and locked.
When the access crossing is closed and locked, the Brooklyn Loop Train Controller
must be advised accordingly.
After being advised that the crossing is locked and clear of all road vehicles, the
Brooklyn Loop Train Controller may remove the blocking applied on
Home Signals DYN88 and DYN96 and signal the train movement as normal.
After the train movement has cleared Home Signals DYN88, DYN96 or into North
Dynon Yard and there are no other immediate rail movements, the above process
must be complied with for further access.