L1-CHE-INS-060 Use of Guard Rails

MTM DESIGN PRACTICE NOTE
USE OF GUARD RAILS

L1-CHE-INS-060 Version: 1 Effective from: 24th August 2016
Approval
Amendment Record
Approval Date Version Description

24/08/2016 1 Initial issue
Approving Manager: Chief Engineer Approval Date: 24/08/2016 Next Review Date: 24/08/2018
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose ............................................................................................................... 3
2. Scope .................................................................................................................. 3
3. Background ........................................................................................................ 3
4. The Issue............................................................................................................. 3
5. Reference Documents ....................................................................................... 3
6. Functional Requirements .................................................................................. 4

6.1 General Requirements .......................................................................................... 4
6.2 Technical Requirements ........................................................................................ 5
6.2.1 Guard Rail Assembly ............................................................................................... 5
6.2.2 Positioning of Guard Rails ....................................................................................... 6
6.2.3 Signalling and Electrical Requirements ................................................................... 6
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this Design Practice Note (DPN) is to outline MTM requirements for
the design and installation of guard rails, in accordance with AS 7640 ‘Rail
Infrastructure – Rail Management’.
2. Scope
The DPN applies to all new infrastructure intended to be managed by MTM, where a
risk assessment has identified the need to provide close containment of a derailed
vehicle on a plain line track section.
3. Background
Due to the tendency to construct new track alignments offline to the side of an
existing corridor or above existing ground level, the operating railway is sometimes
moved into closer proximity to existing public, residential and commercial areas. MTM
has identified a need to consider the provision of derailment containment devices on
some new track alignments in order to minimise the likelihood of a derailed vehicle
damaging lineside infrastructure or falling from a structure.
4. The Issue
Existing MTM requirements detailed in L1-CHE-INS-026 specifies the use of
derailment kerbs or deflection barriers on underbridges. There may be a requirement
for additional close containment at other locations such as on embankments, bridge
approaches, or adjacent to high-risk infrastructure.
The RISSB document AS 7640 ‘Rail Infrastructure – Rail Management’ outlines the
high-level function and requirements for guard rails. MTM currently has no guidelines
for the application of AS 7640 with regards to the use of guardrails for new
installations.
5. Reference Documents
The following standards and documents have been referenced in the development of
this DPN.
AS 7640 Rail Infrastructure – Rail Management
AS 1085.1 Railway Track Materials Part 1: Steel Rails
L0-SQE-PRO-031 Enterprise Risk Management Procedure
L1-CHE-INS-026 Design Practice Note: Derailment Control on Underbridges
MTPR 033000-08 Welded Track Management Manual Chapter 8 – Laying Rail –
Bolted, Welded and LWR
NIST-2650 Use and Laying of Rail
TA 0125 MTM Type Approval: Austral Full Depth Guardrail Sleeper and
Guardrail Assembly
In the event of an inconsistency between this DPN and the referenced material, the
designer shall seek clarification from the MTM Chief Engineer.
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6. Functional Requirements
The design and installation of guard rails shall be in accordance with the
requirements listed in this DPN.
For new track construction, the requirement to install guard rails shall be determined
through a risk assessment process. The location of the new track alignment in
relation to an identified hazard shall be assessed to determine if there is adequate
restraint of a derailed vehicle, so far as is reasonably practicable, when using existing
control measures and considering similar occurrences on the MTM network. Guard
rails may be selected to provide further containment if deemed necessary.
Examples of where/how this may occur include:
• Constructing the railway on a raised structure immediately adjacent to residential
or commercial properties, areas used by the public, etc. where there is a risk of a
vehicle falling from height at a near-vertical angle;
• Transitioning between different track forms, where there may be uneven
settlement; or
• Tracks adjacent to high-risk assets such as pipelines and other services.
The use of guard rails shall be limited to the extent of the hazard plus the necessary
approach lengths outlined in section 6.2.2. Excessive use of guard rails must be
avoided in order to minimise impacts on future maintenance and renewal activities.
Guard rails must not be used in lieu of collision or anti-snag protection requirements
for existing or new structures.
Guard rails are not required for existing or reconstructed track which is generally
unchanged from its established alignment, unless a specific risk has been identified
and installation has been deemed necessary by the Office of the Chief Engineer.
Any existing guard rail assemblies are not subject to the requirements of this
document. During track reconstruction, existing assemblies should be upgraded to
comply with this DPN, where reasonably practical.
6.1 General Requirements

The design shall demonstrate that all controls have been adopted, so far as is
reasonably practicable, to ensure the use of guard rails as the primary derailment
control device, or as part of the derailment control system, meets the following
primary requirements:
• Keeps derailed or derailing bogies/wheels tracking parallel and in close proximity
to the running rails, with the axles parallel to the plane of the running rails;
• Increase the likelihood that a derailed train will be kept upright and within gauge of
the track it was travelling on; and
• Limits potential damage to rolling stock and lineside infrastructure.
Guard rails may be considered for use on underbridges, in addition to derailment
kerbs or deflection barriers, to form part of the derailment control system. Guard rails
must not be used as the only derailment control device on underbridges.
In other locations, including on approach to underbridges, guard rails may be used as
the only form of derailment control if deemed sufficient.
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Guard rails shall only be used in conjunction with type approved concrete sleepers, or
a form of direct fix track.
Guard rails must be suitably insulated to suit the requirements of the signalling and
electrical infrastructure in which they are located.
Alternative systems which can provide the same functionality and performance as
guard rails but are more suitable to a certain track system (such as a concrete kerb in
conjunction with direct fix track), may be suitable subject to acceptance by MTM
Head of Engineering – Track and Structures.
6.2 Technical Requirements

The designer shall provide design drawings to detail the installation extents and set-
out requirements to provide sufficient protection of the identified hazard. The Design
shall be accepted by MTM Engineering prior to installation.
6.2.1 Guard Rail Assembly

New guard rail assemblies shall use type approved equipment and the design shall
demonstrate compliance with the following requirements:
• Each guard rail assembly shall consist of a guard rail nose set connected to two
guard rails located between the running rails. A single guard rail is not deemed
adequate;
• For bi-directional train running, a guard rail nose set shall be installed at each end
of the guard rail installation. For uni-directional train running, a guard rail nose set
shall be installed on the approach side of the guard rail installation;
• Guard rail shall be new rail manufactured to AS 1085.1, or recycled rail subject to
testing and prior acceptance by the MTM Head of Engineering – Track and
Structures;
• Guard rail section shall be the same as the running rail, or no greater than one
section size less;
• The top of the guard rail shall be no higher than the adjacent running rail and no
more than 50mm below the running rail;
• The minimum clear width between the guard rail and the running rail (face to face)
shall be 380mm (+20/-0), measured 16mm below the top of rail;
• Guard rail size shall be consistent throughout the length of any installation;
• Guard rail section shall be secured at each sleeper (or equivalent spacing on
direct fix track forms);
• The guard rail nose shall be splayed at 30 degrees to the track centreline and
form a point at the centreline of the track which would not act to obstruct a
derailed wheel, but guide it towards the running rail;
• Guard rails shall be fastened using a type approved assembly. If pandrol e-clip
fastenings are adopted, left and right hand clips shall be alternated longitudinally
to reduce the risk of a derailed train dislodging consecutive clips, and
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• Guard rails shall be connected by bolted joints consisting of 4 hole fishplates as a

minimum. They shall be installed in accordance with the bolted rail requirements
detailed in MTPR 033000-08 ‘Welded Track Management Manual Chapter 8 –
Laying Rail – Bolted, Welded and LWR’, subject to the following specific
amendments:
o 4 hole joints are considered sufficient for use on all guard rail sizes;
o The diameter of the holes in the rail shall be increased from 30mm to
31mm. Fishplate hole sizes are to remain to standard, and
o The heads of all bolts within a joint shall be to the outside of the guard rail
(nearest to the running rail), to reduce the risk of damage by a derailed
train;
6.2.2 Positioning of Guard Rails

The design of the guard rail position must provide adequate protection for the extent
of the identified hazard. Guard rails shall extend for the full length of the hazard they
are intended to protect and beyond the hazard by a minimum distance of 20 metres.
On uni-directional and bi-directional tracks, they shall extend in front of the hazard
they are protecting, by the greater value of:
• The distance a train can travel in 2.5 seconds at maximum line speed, or
• 20 metres.
Guard rail nose assemblies may be installed on curved track with a radius of 800m or
greater. If the radius is less than 800m, guard rails must be extended into tangent
track, unless otherwise agreed by the MTM Head of Engineering – Track and
Structures
Guard rail nose assemblies must not be located on or within the following:
• Cant transitions;
• Level / Pedestrian crossings;
• Hi-rail access pads, and
• Turnouts and crossing work.
6.2.3 Signalling and Electrical Requirements

The design must provide details for the insulation requirements identified by the
signalling and electrical engineers.
As a minimum, where any part of the guard rail is in a track circuited area or adjacent
to a TPWS aerial, a single insulated joint shall be installed between the guard rail
nose assembly and at least one of the adjacent guard rails.
Where required, insulated joints shall be type approved assemblies. Where it is
necessary to install an insulated joint, it must not replace a bolted joint that is required
for expansion.

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MTM DESIGN PRACTICE NOTE

USE OF GUARD RAILS

Approval Date Version Description

5. Reference Documents ....................................................................................... 3

6. Functional Requirements .................................................................................. 4

6.1 General Requirements

6.2 Technical Requirements

6.2.1 Guard Rail Assembly

• Guard rails shall be connected by bolted joints consisting of 4 hole fishplates as a

6.2.2 Positioning of Guard Rails

6.2.3 Signalling and Electrical Requirements

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