Application to use an Alternative Requirement (In accordance with the Railway Group Standards Code and Standards Manual)

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1 Application to use an Alternative Requirement (In accordance with the Railway Group Standards Code and Standards Manual) Some guidance is provided here to help with the completion of this application form All images and tables should be clearly referenced in the text and sent as attachments to RSSB with your application. 1. Problem statement: Reference Number: (RSSB to complete) Liverpool Lime St Station is to be extensively remodelled and re-signalled, with the control area transferring to the Liverpool Workstation within the Manchester Rail Operating Centre (MROC). As part of the construction of the remodelling scheme works there will be two full blockades of Liverpool Lime Street Station. During the blockades, train services usually entering Liverpool Lime Street will be required to terminate at Liverpool South Parkway station. In order to accommodate the turn back of 11 x Car Class 390 (Virgin Trains) services at Liverpool South Parkway during the blockades, Liverpool South Parkway Platform 4 will be extended towards London using a temporary scaffold solution. The temporary extension of Platform 4 will be built to extend the operational length from 137m to 268m. This platform extension will be used for a total of 12 weeks over two separate blockades of 8 and 4 weeks. 2. Title Liverpool South Parkway Station; Platform 4 Temporary Extension: Isolated columns on platforms. 3. What is the requirement you can t comply with? ( Requirement number Document number GI/RT7016 Issue number 5 Issue date 3/1/2013 Title of document Interface between Station Platforms, Track and Trains "6.5.3 Where particular site constraints prevent compliance with clause of this document, isolated columns for new lighting, signs or other equipment (for example, stop markers) or alterations (as defined) to such items shall be located not less than 2000 mm from the platform edge.". Other documents referenced in the text: For ease of reference, please provide the requirement, document number, issue number, issue date and title of any other documents or requirements being referenced within your application. Requirement number Document number Issue number Issue date Title of document Insert the text of the requirement as set out in the document. 4. Why can t you comply with the existing requirement? [See deviation guidance: section 2, A.1.] Liverpool Lime St Station is to be extensively remodelled and re-signalled, with the control area transferring Page 1 of 6 PP257_F1 Issue 5: December 2016

2 to the Liverpool Workstation within the Manchester Rail Operating Centre (MROC). As part of the construction of the remodelling scheme works there will be two full blockades of Liverpool Lime Street Station. During the blockades, train services usually entering Liverpool Lime Street will be required to terminate at Liverpool South Parkway station. In order to accommodate the turn back of 11 x Car Class 390 (Virgin Trains) services at Liverpool South Parkway during the blockades, Liverpool South Parkway Platform 4 will be extended towards London using a temporary scaffold solution. The temporary extension of Platform 4 will be built to extend the operational length from 137m to 268m. This platform extension will be used for a total of 12 weeks over two separate blockades of 8 and 4 weeks. There are three existing OLE stanchions (L187/38, L187/36 & L187/35) which will protrude through the temporary platform extension, these stanchions will be located less than 2000mm from the platform edge. 5. Where can t you comply with the requirement? [See deviation guidance: section 2, B.2.] Liverpool South Parkway Station; Platform 4 Temporary Extension: Isolated columns on platforms. 6. What are you proposing to do instead of the existing requirement? [See deviation guidance: section 2, B.3.] During the Hazard Identification and Risk Workshop, with representatives from the Network Rail Project Team, Civil Engineering Designers, Principal Contractor, Merseyrail (Station Operator), and the affected TOCs, a number of mitigations to reduce risk to ALARP were identified: " Signal Sighting Committee to be convened to define correct stopping points for all rolling stock that will use the platform extension (class 390/0 and class 390/1). " Virgin Trains to use manually propelled service trolleys or carry out double-loading of trolleys at Euston station. " Provision of yellow hatching on the extended platform surface between each stanchion and the platform edge. " Provision of conspicuous (yellow and black striped) marking to each stanchion. " Widen the temporary platform around the rear of each stanchion in order to provide at least 2.5m width. " Existing platform edge tactile surface to be continued along the platform extension. " Provision of safety signage for the reduced clearance areas. " Provision of warning signage to each stanchion. " Anti-climb guards to be fitted to each stanchion. " Compliant lighting to be installed along the full length of the platform extension. " Network Rail Built Environment Accessibility Panel (BEAP) to be consulted regarding the adequacy of the mitigations. " A "PED flow" assessment has been carried out for the extended platform, which confirms no congestion issues. Page 2 of 6

3 " Implementation of a passenger management plan at Liverpool South Parkway during the two blockade periods, which will involve passengers waiting in the lounge until a train has arrived. " CCTV and PA to be extended along the full length of the platform extension. " Station staff briefings to be carried out prior to each blockade. " Protective "Rhino barrier" to be installed behind the platform extension adjacent to the station car park. " End of platform extension to be fenced off in accordance with standards and warning signage to be fitted. " Liverpool South Parkway evacuation plan to be updated to cover the blockade situations. " Platform 4 to be used exclusively by Virgin Trains Class 390s during the blockades. " Platform extension will be fenced off (with security gate and trespass guard) outside the times of the blockades. All the above mitigations will be actioned prior to the Platform 4 temporary extension being placed into service. Please refer to: Liverpool Lime Street Remodelling and Edge Hill Recontrol Project - Liverpool South Parkway Platform 4 Temporary Extension Risk Assessment Report, Reference /HAZMIN/190517, Issue 1.0. Attached to this Tracker Application. 7. How long would you like the deviation to last and is there anything that would affect the length of the deviation? [This question may not be applicable if seeking to deviate from a requirement in a RIS] [See deviation guidance: section 2, B.4.] (Temporary Variation) If applicable, please specify the dates you wish your deviation certificate to start and end. Start: 17/04/2017End: 30/07/2018 If the deviation is time limited, state how your company / organisation plans to become compliant with the requirement. Please also indicate if this deviation is requested: - To allow time to comply with the requirement at a future date. 8. Demonstrate that what you are proposing to do instead is reasonable: [See deviation guidance: section 2, C.6.] Demonstrate what you are proposing to do is reasonable. Explain the effects of implementing what you are proposing to do on: - The safety of the railway system. - The compatibility of the railway system now and in the future. - Costs and service performance, including reliability and availability. - If relevant, other essential requirements such as environmental protection and health. Clearly set out the risk assessment approach that was followed. Any assessment should consider both the activities of your company / organisation and those of affected parties. This explanation should be Page 3 of 6

4 supported by any relevant documents such as: - Company / organisation procedures, processes and instructions. - Risk assessments undertaken. - Specific explanatory drawings, illustrations and diagrams. Please refer to: Liverpool Lime Street Remodelling and Edge Hill Recontrol Project - Liverpool South Parkway Platform 4 Temporary Extension Risk Assessment Report, Reference /HAZMIN/190517, Issue 1.0. Attached to this Tracker Application. 9. Demonstrate consultation with all affected parties has been carried out and their agreed support: [See deviation guidance: section 2, C.5.] [Note for further guidance on consulting with affected parties and providing evidence of support, please visit the deviations page of the RSSB website] Virgin West Coast Trains Limited and Merseyrail (Station Operator) verbally gave their support to the proposed content of this TNC during the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Workshop held on 19th May Formal letters of support have been requested from Virgin West Coast Trains Limited and Merseyrail and will be supplied as soon as available. 10. What alternative options have been rejected and the rationale? Explain what alternative options have been rejected and the reasons for not choosing them. 11. What supporting documents / information are you providing? Please list any supporting documents / information you have to support your application. If you are not content for the supporting documentation to be published, please tick this box. 12. Is the application for a project requiring authorisation for placing in service? [This question may not be applicable if seeking to deviate from a requirement in a RIS] Please indicate whether the application is for a project requiring authorisation for placing in service under the Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2011? The DfT Interoperability help note on 'Dispensations from Notified National Technical Rules' sets out how an industry process can be used by projects to obtain deviations from a national rule. The process for obtaining deviations from requirements in accordance with the RGS Code is recognised as an established industry process in this context. 13. Applicant details and status: Please provide your name, position (job title), the company / organisation you work for, your full address, contact details, and reference number (if applicable). Please make use of the additional contact details if there is more than one applicant. For seven or more applicants, please attach their contact details within the and we will ensure they are added to the certificate. Applicant details: Job title: Additional contact #1: Job title: Route/Project Contact Page 4 of 6

5 Company / Organisation: Network Rail Phone: Additional contact #2: Job title: Technical Contact Company / Organisation: Network Rail Phone: TEL NUMBER Additional contact #4: Name: Job title: Company / Organisation: Phone: Company / Organisation: Network Rail Phone: Additional contact #3: Job title: Standards & Controls Specialist Company / Organisation: Network Rail The Quadrant :MK Desk MIK-03-B-16 Elder Gate, Milton Keynes, MK9 1EN. ADDRESS Phone: TEL NUMBER Additional contact #5: Name: Job title: Company / Organisation: Phone: Please indicate whether you are applying as: The party who must currently comply, or may reasonably be expected to have to comply in future, with the requirement. A third party acting on behalf of, and with the support of, any party who must currently comply, or may reasonably be expected to have to comply in future, with the requirement. Please provide their details and attach evidence of their support for this application. Regardless of which party submitted the application, a deviation from a requirement shall be granted only to one or more specified parties who must currently comply, or may reasonably be expected to have to comply in future, with the requirement. Your reference number: Applicant s signature: NAME Head of Civil Engineering Date: 27/07/2017 Use of alternative requirements in Rail Industry Standards (RIS) You do not require approval from the Lead Standards Committees to use an alternative requirement to that provided in a RIS. If you wish to adopt an alternative requirement than what is in a RIS, you would be using this form to seek observations and comments from the relevant Committee. Although a deviation certificate will be issued, it only documents the Committee s observations and comments regarding your intended approach, which will be highlighted on the certificate and other referenced documents such as relevant Committees minutes. In case of a RIS the Committee s approval and RSSB s authorisation are associated with the observation text provided by the Committee as opposed to approval and authorisation of the alternative requirements or the deviation application content. It is important to note that when deviating from requirements, ultimately assuring yourself of the applicability and suitability of any alternative Page 5 of 6

6 requirements to address your legal and other obligations as well as any changes which you decide to make as a result of the Committee s observations, remain your responsibility. Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited will use the information you provide on this form (including any supporting documents) for the purpose of processing your deviation application. We will share the information with appropriate Standards Committees and may publish the information with the Deviation Certificate on the RSSB website. Page 6 of 6