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Northern Ireland Railways Network Statement 2019 For Working Timetable December 2018 - December 2019 30/03/18
Northern Ireland Railways
Infrastructure Manager
Network Statement
Northern Ireland Railways
Network Statement 2019
for
Working Timetable
December 2018 - December 2019
Published: 30th March 2018
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Northern Ireland Railways Network Statement
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Document Control
Network Statement Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 General Information .............................................................................................. 5
Revision Date DocumentStatus
Control Changes 1 General
1.1 Information
Introduction .............................................................................................. 5
...................................................................................................................
1.2
1.1 Objective
Introduction .......................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... 5
0.A December 2017 Working draft -
1.3
1.2 Legal Framework
Objective .......................................................................................................... 5
.......................................................................................................................
Revision
0.B Date
March 2018 Status
Incorporating ORR comments Changes
- 1.4 Legal Status
1.3 Framework .......................................................................................................... 6
.................................................................................................................. 5
1.0
0.A March 2018
December 2017 Incorporating
Working
Published NIR feedback
draft - 1.5
1.4 Structure
Legal Status of Network Statement ................................................................................... 7
.................................................................................................................. 6
0.B March 2018 Incorporating ORR comments - 1.6
1.5 Validity
Structure andof Updating
Network StatementProcess ......................................................................................
................................................................................... 7
1.0 March 2018 Incorporating NIR feedback - 1.7
1.6 Publishing
Validity and.....................................................................................................................
Updating Process ...................................................................................... 7
1.8
1.7 Contacts
Publishing.......................................................................................................................
..................................................................................................................... 7
1.9
1.8 Rail Freight
Contacts Corridors.................................................................................................... 8
....................................................................................................................... 7
1.10
1.9 RailNetEurope – International Cooperation Between Infrastructure Managers ............ 8
Rail Freight Corridors....................................................................................................
1.11
1.10 Definitions
RailNetEurope .....................................................................................................................
– International Cooperation Between Infrastructure Managers ............ 8
2
1.11 Access Conditions
Definitions ................................................................................................ 9
..................................................................................................................... 8
2 Access
2.1 Conditions
Introduction ................................................................................................ 9
...................................................................................................................
2.2
2.1 General
IntroductionAccess Requirements ..................................................................................... 9
...................................................................................................................
2.3
2.2 General Business/Commercial Conditions ................................................................. 10
Access Requirements ..................................................................................... 9
2.4
2.3 Operational Rules .......................................................................................................
General Business/Commercial Conditions ................................................................. 10
2.5
2.4 Exceptional
Operational Transports ............................................................................................... 11
Rules ....................................................................................................... 10
2.6
2.5 Dangerous
ExceptionalGoods Transports ......................................................................................................
............................................................................................... 11
2.7
2.6 Rolling
Dangerous Stock Acceptance
Goods Process Guidelines ........................................................... 11
......................................................................................................
2.8
2.7 Staff
RollingAcceptance
Stock AcceptanceProcess Process..........................................................................................
Guidelines ........................................................... 12 11
3
2.8 Infrastructure
Staff Acceptance .......................................................................................................
Process .......................................................................................... 13 12
3 Infrastructure
3.1 ....................................................................................................... 13
Introduction .................................................................................................................
3.2
3.1 Extent of Network
Introduction ....................................................................................................... 13
.................................................................................................................
3.3
3.2 Network
Extent ofDescription ................................................................................................... 14
Network ....................................................................................................... 13
3.4
3.3 Traffic
Network Restrictions
Description ......................................................................................................
................................................................................................... 16
14
3.5
3.4 Availability of the Infrastructure
Traffic Restrictions .................................................................................. 17
...................................................................................................... 16
3.6
3.5 Service Facilities
Availability of the .........................................................................................................
Infrastructure .................................................................................. 18 17
3.7
3.6 Infrastructure
Service Facilities Development ........................................................................................ 19
......................................................................................................... 18
4
3.7 Capacity Allocation
Infrastructure .............................................................................................
Development ........................................................................................ 22
19
4 Capacity
4.1 IntroductionAllocation ............................................................................................. 22
.................................................................................................................
4.2
4.1 Description
Introduction of Process ................................................................................................ 22
.................................................................................................................
4.3
4.2 Schedule
Description forofPath Requests
Process and Allocation Process ................................................. 22
................................................................................................
4.4
4.3 Allocation
Schedule for Process ......................................................................................................
Path Requests and Allocation Process ................................................. 23 22
4.5
4.4 Allocation of Capacity
Process for Maintenance, Renewal and Enhancements ...................... 25
...................................................................................................... 23
4.6
4.5 Non-Usage
Allocation of/ Capacity
Cancellation Renewal and Enhancements ...................... 25
Rules ................................................................................
for Maintenance,
4.7
4.6 Exceptional Transports and Dangerous Goods .......................................................... 26
Non-Usage / Cancellation Rules ................................................................................ 25
4.8
4.7 Special
ExceptionalMeasures
Transportsto be and taken in the Event
Dangerous Goodsof Disturbance ........................................ 26
..........................................................
4.9
4.8 Allocation of Capacity
Special Measures to be fortaken
Servicein theFacilities
Event ................................................................
of Disturbance ........................................ 26
5
4.9 Services
Allocation..............................................................................................................
of Capacity for Service Facilities ................................................................ 27 26
5 Services
5.1 ..............................................................................................................
Introduction ................................................................................................................. 27
5.2
5.1 Minimum
Introduction Access Package ......................................................................................... 27
.................................................................................................................
5.3
5.2 Track
Minimum Access
Access to Services
PackageFacilities and Supply of Services ...................................... 27
.........................................................................................
5.4
5.3 Additional
Track Access Services .....................................................................................................
to Services Facilities and Supply of Services ...................................... 29 27
5.5
5.4 Ancillary
AdditionalServices
Services.......................................................................................................
..................................................................................................... 29
6
5.5 Charges
Ancillary..............................................................................................................
Services ....................................................................................................... 31 29
6 Charges
6.1 Charging ..............................................................................................................
Principles .................................................................................................... 31
6.2
6.1 Charging System
Principles ........................................................................................................
.................................................................................................... 32
31
6.3
6.2 Tariffs
Charging..........................................................................................................................
System ........................................................................................................ 33 32
6.4
6.3 Performance Scheme ................................................................................................. 33
Tariffs ..........................................................................................................................
6.5
6.4 Non-Usage
PerformanceCharges Scheme...................................................................................................
................................................................................................. 34
33
6.6
6.5 Changes
Non-Usage to Charges ................................................................................................... 34
6.7
6.6 Billing
Changes Arrangements .................................................................................................. 34
to Charges ...................................................................................................
6.7 Billing Arrangements .................................................................................................. 34
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Network Statement 2019
Northern Ireland Railways Northern Ireland Railways
Infrastructure Manager Infrastructure Manager
Network Statement Network Statement
Appendices 1 General Information
Appendix 1 Glossary of NIR Terms and Abbreviations 35
Appendix 2 Overview Map of the NIR Network and main Nodes 36 1.1 Introduction
Appendix 3 Details of Stations and Halts 37 Northern Ireland Railways Company Limited (NIR) operates, maintains and develops the
Appendix 4 Passenger Rolling Stock currently authorised for use on NIR 39 main railway network in Northern Ireland. The network consists of approximately 300
Appendix 5 Technical Facilities 40 route-km of railway including single and double-track, stations, halts, signalling and
telecoms systems, and structures such as bridges, cuttings, embankments, sea-
defences, tunnels and viaducts.
NIR (Infrastructure Manager) is part of NIR which is itself a subsidiary of the Northern
Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) and is part of the Translink Group. The
Northern Ireland Transport Holding Company (NITHC) is a Public Corporation created by
primary legislation.
Translink is the brand name of the integrated public transport operation of Northern
Ireland Railways, Citybus (Metro) and Ulsterbus. Translink is one of Northern Ireland's
largest employers with approximately 3,600 employees and a turnover in excess of
£200m.
Over 14 million passenger journeys are made on Northern Ireland Railways each year.
1.2 Objective
The objective of this Network Statement is to supply potential Applicants with the
essential information needed to apply to gain access to, and to use the railway
infrastructure that is managed by NIR (Infrastructure Manager).
NIR (Infrastructure Manager) has produced this Network Statement in response to
Regulation 13 of the Railways Infrastructure (Access, Management and Licensing of
Railway Undertakings) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (SRNI 2016/420).
1.3 Legal Framework
The wider legal framework for the Northern Ireland rail sector is governed by a range of
legislation, some of which applies to both Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and some
which applies solely to Northern Ireland. Table 1 below summarises the main legislative
documentation which is currently applicable.
(N.B. The following table is intended only to provide an overview and should not be considered
as a comprehensive list).
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Infrastructure Manager Infrastructure Manager
Network Statement Network Statement
Term Topic Reference Applicable Legislation in NI 1.4.3 Appeals Procedure
Primary Transport 1967 Chapter 37 Transport Act (Northern Ireland) In the event of an Applicant wishing to appeal against any action or decision taken by
Legislation 1967 NIR, including the content of this document, please contact the ORR at
Transport 2011 Chapter 11 Transport Act (Northern Ireland) track.access@orr.gsi.gov.uk. (See also SRNI 2016/420 Regulation 31.)
2011
Railway Safety 2002 Chapter 8 Railway Safety Act (Northern 1.5 Structure of Network Statement
Ireland) 2002
Statutory Health and Safety SRNI-1978/1039 Health and Safety at Work (Northern The Network Statement has been developed using the template and guidance provided
Instrument at work. as amended Ireland) Order 1978 by RailNetEurope (RNE) and follows the applicable guidance set-out in that document.
Working Time SRNI-2008/315 The Cross-border Railway Services This Network Statement applied the RNE NS Common Structure so that all Applicants
(Working Time) Regulations can access similar documents in different countries, finding the same information at the
(Northern Ireland) 2008 same place in each one. The template and guidance document can be found at the
First • Access SRNI-2016/420 The Railways Infrastructure following web page:
Railway • Management (Access, Management and
Package • Licensing of Licensing of Railway Undertakings) http://www.rne.eu/organisation/network-statements/. The version dated 7 February 2017
RUs Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 has been used in compiling this version of the NIR Network Statement.
Second • Safety SRNI-2006/237 The Railways (Safety Management)
Railway • Interoperability Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 1.6 Validity and Updating Process
Package SRNI-2007/47 The Railway Safety Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2007 1.6.1 Validity Period
SRNI-2011/261 The Railways (Safety Management) This version of the Network Statement is valid from the date of publication and throughout
(Amendment) Regulations (Northern the period of the Working Timetable coming into force at 23:59hrs on Saturday 8th
Ireland) 2011 December 2018. This Network Statement is valid for the 2018/19 Working Timetable, or
UKSI-2011/3066 The Railways (Interoperability) until replaced with an updated version.
Regulations 2011
Third • Train Driving SRNI-2010/132 The Train Driving Licences and 1.6.2 Updating Process
Railway Licences Certificates Regulations (Northern
Package Ireland) 2010
NIR does not anticipate any major operational or timetabling changes during the period
• Passenger
SRNI-2011/134 Rail Passenger Rights and for which this Network Statement is valid.
Rights
Obligations (Exemptions) In the event that any other significant changes occur relating to the information held in the
Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 Network Statement, NIR will revise the document or provide supplementary information
Table 1 and publish as appropriate. A suitable indication or commentary will be provided to
highlight the changes.
NIR is the Infrastructure Manager (IM) for the main railway network in Northern Ireland, NIR have published the 2019 Network Statement in line with the timescales required for
regulated by the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and holds the necessary IM Safety consultation for applications for Capacity for the Working Timetable (for December 2018
Authorisation as issued by the Safety Authority (DfI). – December 2019).
1.4 Legal Status 1.7 Publishing
The Network Statement will be published electronically, in English, on the Translink
1.4.1 General Remarks website.
This Network Statement is intended as a source of information for potential Applicants for
capacity and has no contractual force. In the event of any material differences between No paper copies will normally be published, however, a paper copy can be provided upon
this Network Statement and the applicable legislation, the legislation takes precedence. request, subject to a fee to cover the cost of printing and postage - please submit
requests to NIR Access Enquiries, contact details are provided below.
1.4.2 Liability
NIR applies all reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided within this 1.8 Contacts
Network Statement is correct at the time of print and that it will be maintained up-to-date, Department for Infrastructure
however the onus is upon Applicants to gain assurances on critical information before Translink Sponsor Unit
entering into any formal agreement with NIR. NIR accepts no responsibility for any Clarence Court
damages, directly or indirectly incurred, for information contained within this Network Adelaide Street
Statement. Belfast
NIR accepts no responsibility for information owned or supplied by Third Parties which BT2 8GB
may be referred to or utilised in the compilation of this Network Statement. Email: ptddso@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
Telephone: +44 (0) 28 9054 0077
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The Network
Northern Ireland Railways Statement will be published electronically, in English, on the Translink
website.
Network Statement 2019
No paper copies will normally be published, however, a paper copy can be provided upon
request, subject to a fee to cover the cost of printing and postage - please submit Northern Ireland Railways
Infrastructure Manager
requests to NIR Access Enquiries, contact details are provided below. Network Statement
1.8 Contacts Northern Ireland Railways
Infrastructure Manager
Department for Infrastructure Network Statement 2 Access Conditions
Translink Sponsor Unit
Clarence
Northern Court
Ireland Railways Company Limited 2.1 Introduction
Adelaide Street
NIR Access Enquiries This section sets out the requirements for obtaining access to operate on the network.
Belfast
3 Milewater Road
BT2 8GB
Belfast Access to the rail network is principally governed by the Transport Acts (Northern Ireland)
Email:
BT3 9BG ptddso@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk (1967 and 2011) and SRNI 2016/420.
Telephone:
Email: +44 (0) 28 9054 0077
niraccessenquiries@translink.co.uk In order to operate on any part of the NIR’s rail network, any entity must first negotiate
Telephone: +44 (0) 28 9035 1201 access agreements with the relevant party or parties (e.g. the Facility Owner).
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Network Statement
1 Kemble Street
London 2.2.1 Requirements to Apply for a Train Path
Northern WC2B 4AN Railways Company Limited
Ireland In order to apply for a train path, Applicants must, at the time of application:
Email: contact.cct@orr.gsi.gov.uk
NIR Access Enquiries
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7282Ireland
2000Railways • be a Railway Undertaking (RU), or an international grouping of Railway
3 Milewater Road Northern
Undertakings for the purposes of operating an International Passenger Train
Belfast Infrastructure Manager
Network Statement Service or freight train;
BT3 9BG
1.9 Rail Freight
Email: Corridors
niraccessenquiries@translink.co.uk
• be licensed in accordance with the provisions of Directive 2012/34/EU and in
Northern Ireland
Telephone: Railways
There are currently no+44 (0) 28Company
designated9035
Rail1201 Limited
Freight Corridors on the network. accordance with SRNI 2016/420 (i.e. hold a ‘European Licence);
NIR Access Enquiries
1.10Office ofMilewater
3 Rail andRoad
RailNetEurope Road
– International Cooperation Between • hold valid Safety Certificates for the part(s) of the network over which the path(s)
1Belfast
Kemble Street
Infrastructure
BT3 9BG Managers
London
will run.
Information
Email:
WC2B on4AN
RailNetEurope (RNE) can be found on the RNE website:
niraccessenquiries@translink.co.uk
NIR will not accept applications from third parties for train paths on behalf of RUs.
http://www.rne.eu/organisation/rne-approach-structure/.
Telephone:
Email: +44 (0) 28 9035 1201
contact.cct@orr.gsi.gov.uk (NB NIR is not currently a
member of RailNetEurope)
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7282 2000 Once a train path has been allocated to a RU, it cannot be transferred to, or traded with,
Office of Rail and Road any other RU.
1.11 Definitions
1 Kemble Street Applications must be accompanied, as appropriate, by:
1.9 Rail Freight
London
RNE provide Corridors
a Glossary of terms used in Network Statements at the following web page:
WC2B 4AN 1.) the Application Fee and the Reservation Charge (see section 6 for details), and
http://www.rne.eu/rneinhalt/uploads/RNE_NetworkStatementGlossary__V8_2016_web.p
There are currently no designated Rail Freight Corridors on the network.
df Email: contact.cct@orr.gsi.gov.uk 2.) proof of the items listed above.
Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7282 2000
1.10 RailNetEurope – International
A summary of any additional Cooperation
abbreviations and terms usedBetween
in this Network Statement is Applicants must have executed all necessary access agreements with the relevant party,
Infrastructure
provided in Appendix Managers
1. such as a Facility Owner(s), which is to provide the required access (e.g. track, stations
or depots) prior to using any allocated Capacity.
1.9 Information
Rail Freight Corridors (RNE) can be found on the RNE website:
on RailNetEurope
http://www.rne.eu/organisation/rne-approach-structure/.
There are currently no designated Rail Freight Corridors(NB NIRnetwork.
on the is not currently a
member of RailNetEurope)
2.2.2 Freight Train Operations
1.10 RailNetEurope – International Cooperation Between There are currently no freight train operations on the network. Applicants wishing to carry
1.11 Definitions
Infrastructure Managers out freight operations must, at the time of application, be licensed to carry out freight
RNE provide a Glossary of terms used in Network Statements at the following web page:
Information on RailNetEurope (RNE) can be found on the RNE website: operations.
http://www.rne.eu/rneinhalt/uploads/RNE_NetworkStatementGlossary__V8_2016_web.p
http://www.rne.eu/organisation/rne-approach-structure/. (NB NIR is not currently a
df
member of RailNetEurope)
2.2.3 Licences
A summary of any additional abbreviations and terms used in this Network Statement is DfI is responsible for issuing European Licences, in accordance with SRNI 2016/420
1.11provided in Appendix 1.
Definitions which sets out a number of qualifications to be fulfilled in order to be granted a European
Licence. Railway Undertakings must demonstrate:
RNE provide a Glossary of terms used in Network Statements at the following web page:
http://www.rne.eu/rneinhalt/uploads/RNE_NetworkStatementGlossary__V8_2016_web.p • Good repute
df • Financial fitness
• Professional competence
A summary of any additional abbreviations and terms used in this Network Statement is
• Insurance cover.
provided in Appendix 1.
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Northern Ireland Railways
2.4.1 NI Railway Standards and the Rule Book
Network Statement 2019
There are a number of technical standards and operating procedures contributing to safe
Northern
Northern Ireland
Ireland Railways
Railways
railway system operation and interworking, compliance with which is mandatory. These
Infrastructure
Infrastructure Manager
Manager documents can be accessed by contacting NIR Access Enquiries, see Section 1.8 for
Network Statement
Statement
Network contact details.
Northern Ireland Railways
The documents include the Rule Infrastructure
Book, Technical
Manager Specifications for Interoperability,
2.2.4 Safety
2.2.4 Safety Certificates
Certificates Notified National Technical Rules and National
Network Safety Rules. The Rule Book is a
Statement
Applicants seeking
Applicants seeking toto operate
operate a a train
train in
in NI
NI will
will be
be required
required to
to establish
establish and
and maintain
maintain an
an document that includes procedures and specific working instructions in relation to general
appropriate Safety Management System. Safety Certificates are issued by
appropriate Safety Management System. Safety Certificates are issued by the DfI, seethe DfI, see safety responsibilities; signals; degraded working; level crossings; train working and
Section
Section 1.8
1.8 for
for contact
contact details,
details, or
or refer
refer to
to the
the website
website at:
at: https://www.infrastructure-
https://www.infrastructure- station duties; shunting; mishaps; working by pilotman; on-track: Network
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ni.gov.uk/articles/railway-transport-eu-issues. speeds; track and signalling work; train signalling regulations and signalling general
2.2.5 instructions. All documents are updated as appropriate.
2.2.5 Cover
Cover of
of Liabilities
Liabilities
NIR
NIR maintain
maintain insurance
insurance cover cover for
for Third
Third Party
Party Public
Public Liability
Liability at
at aa financial
financial limit
limit which
which 2.4.2 Other Operational Rules
takes
takes into account the risk exposure of the Organisation. This limit is based on
into account the risk exposure of the Organisation. This limit is based on NIR's
NIR's All operations are conducted in the English language.
estimated MPL
estimated MPL (Maximum
(Maximum PossiblePossible Loss).
Loss). NIRNIR take
take all
all reasonable
reasonable steps
steps to
to identify
identify those
those
risks which should be insured. The level of cover and exclusions are part of the Translink Other operational rules may apply for specific issues. Information can be obtained from
risks which should be insured. The level of cover and exclusions are part of the Translink
Group’s NIR Access Enquiries, see Section 1.8 for contact details.
Group’s commercial
commercial insurance
insurance portfolio
portfolio andand as
as such
such is
is approved
approved by by the
the Board,
Board, having
having
regard to industry practice and similar transport
regard to industry practice and similar transport operations. operations. There are currently no designated Rail Freight Corridors within Northern Ireland Railways
RUs network.
RUs must
must maintain
maintain adequate
adequate insurance
insurance cover,
cover, or
or have
have made
made arrangements
arrangements having having
equivalent
equivalent effect, covering its liabilities in any event resulting in damage
effect, covering its liabilities in any event resulting in damage or or injury
injury to
to
passengers,
passengers, luggage,
luggage, freight,
freight, mail
mail and
and third parties. Insurance
third parties. Insurance cover
cover shall
shall be
be considered
considered 2.5 Exceptional Transports
to
to be
be adequate
adequate if if it
it has
has been
been approved
approved by by the
the DfI,
DfI, see
see Section
Section 1.8
1.8 for
for contact
contact details.
details. At the time of writing there are no facilities for exceptional transports on NIR. Facilities do
RUs exist to accommodate test trains which are in the process of the Rolling Stock
RUs must
must also
also maintain
maintain adequate
adequate insurance
insurance cover,
cover, or
or have
have made
made arrangements
arrangements having
having
equivalent Acceptance Process (see Section 2.7). Please contact NIR Access Enquiries if you have
equivalent effect for any other areas detailed in any Access Agreements entered
effect for any other areas detailed in any Access Agreements entered intointo by
by
the RU. a requirement in this area (see Section 1.8 for contact details).
the RU.
2.3
2.3 General
General Business/Commercial
Business/Commercial Conditions
Conditions 2.6 Dangerous Goods
Dangerous Goods (defined as those goods which are capable of posing a risk to health,
2.3.1
2.3.1 Framework
Framework Agreements
Agreements safety, property and the environment during carriage by rail and are classified according
A
A Framework
Framework Agreement
Agreement for
for the
the purposes
purposes of
of SRNI
SRNI 2016/420
2016/420 specifies
specifies the
the characteristics
characteristics to the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail)
of the
of the infrastructure
infrastructure capacity
capacity allocated
allocated to
to an
an Applicant
Applicant for
for capacity
capacity over
over a a period
period of
of time
time are not permitted anywhere on the network.
exceeding the
exceeding the duration
duration of
of a
a single
single Working
Working Timetable
Timetable period.
period. It
It does
does not
not specify
specify train
train
paths
paths inin detail
detail but
but provides
provides an
an assurance
assurance that
that suitable
suitable access
access rights
rights will
will be
be available
available toto 2.7 Rolling Stock Acceptance Process Guidelines
meet the commercial needs of the Applicant.
meet the commercial needs of the Applicant. Rolling Stock to be used on the NIR network must be approved and registered on the
For further
For further information,
information, please
please contact
contact NIR
NIR Access
Access Enquiries
Enquiries (see
(see Section 1.8 for
Section 1.8 for contact
contact National Vehicle Register (NVR). For further information on the NVR please contact the
details).
details). DfI, see Section 1.8 for details.
2.3.2
2.3.2 Access
Access Contracts
Contracts Any Party wishing to introduce a new vehicle onto the main rail network or make a
Eligible change to the operation or engineering of an existing vehicle must consider the effect of
Eligible Applicants
Applicants seeking
seeking access
access toto the
the network
network must
must enter
enter into
into an
an Agreement
Agreement withwith NIR
NIR this on all other RUs and on the IM. To aid RUs in the discharge of this, NIR engages in
to cover the full scope of the intended operations, including track access
to cover the full scope of the intended operations, including track access and any other and any other
services, before
before those
those operations
operations may
may begin.
begin. RUs
RUs seeking
seeking access
access to facilities or
to facilities or services
services compatibility consultation processes with all stakeholders which provides a structured
services, mechanism for assessing and agreeing any capacity, safety, regulatory and commercial
such as
such as stations
stations or or maintenance
maintenance depots
depots that
that they
they do
do not
not operate
operate themselves
themselves will will need
need to
to
enter into
into separate
separate agreements
agreements withwith the
the relevant
relevant party
party (e.g.
(e.g. Facility
Facility Owner)
Owner) or or request
request issues that exist between the RU and the IM. This is carried out as part of the Projects /
enter Change Management Process.
that it
that it is
is included
included in in the
the Track
Track Access
Access Agreement.
Agreement.
For further
further information,
information, please
please contact
contact NIR
NIR Access
Access Enquiries
Enquiries (see
(see Section
Section 1.8 for contact
1.8 for contact Consultation is required for:
For
details).
details). a) introduction of new rail vehicles
b) extension of route(s) for existing vehicles, and/or
2.4 Operational
Operational Rules
Rules c) substantial alterations to vehicles.
2.4
An important consideration for the introduction of new rolling stock is its dynamic fit within
2.4.1
2.4.1 NI
NI Railway
Railway Standards
Standards and
and the
the Rule
Rule Book
Book the loading gauge of the network – that is the physical space provided above rail level by
There
There are
are a
a number
number of technical standards
of technical standards and
and operating
operating procedures
procedures contributing
contributing to
to safe
safe structures such as tunnels, bridges and platforms. Information regarding loading gauge
railway system operation and interworking, compliance with which is mandatory.
railway system operation and interworking, compliance with which is mandatory. These These is available in engineering standards. However, owing to the complexity of the subject,
documents
documents cancan be
be accessed
accessed by by contacting
contacting NIR
NIR Access
Access Enquiries,
Enquiries, see
see Section
Section 1.8
1.8 for
for any party considering introducing new (including modified) vehicles is advised not to rely
contact details.
contact details. solely on written sources to guide their design. It is essential that they make early contact
The to discuss their plans and seek guidance from NIR Access Enquiries, see Section 1.8 for
The documents
documents include
include the
the Rule
Rule Book,
Book, Technical
Technical Specifications
Specifications for
for Interoperability,
Interoperability,
Notified contact details.
Notified National Technical Rules and National Safety Rules. The Rule
National Technical Rules and National Safety Rules. The Rule Book
Book is
is a
a
document
document that includes procedures and specific working instructions in relation to
that includes procedures and specific working instructions in relation to general
general
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2.8 Staff Acceptance Process
3 Infrastructure
RUs are responsible for ensuring that their staff who are involved with or affect the
movement of trains possess the necessary skills and competencies to perform their
duties.
3.1 Introduction
A description of Northern Ireland Railways’ infrastructure is provided in this section. It
For further information please contact the DfI, see Section 1.8 for contact details. provides a technical overview of the railway network managed by NIR at a level of detail
Train Driving Licences and Certificates to facilitate potential Applicants to apply for capacity on the network. Information is
provided on a ‘by exception’ basis – i.e. where a statement applies generally to the
The European Commission Directive 2014/82/EC (on the certification of Train Drivers) network only exceptions are mentioned specifically. However, owing to the nature of the
establishes a licensing and certification system for Train Drivers on the European Union infrastructure, Applicants are advised not to rely solely on written sources to guide their
rail network. It is aimed not only at drivers but also at other train crew who participate application. It is essential that they make early contact to discuss their plans and seek
directly or indirectly in driving and whose professional qualifications therefore contribute guidance from NIR Access Enquiries, see Section 1.8 for contact details.
to transport safety. This Directive was transposed in domestic legislation in Northern
Ireland by the Train Driving Licences and Certificates Regulations 2010 (TDLCR).
3.2 Extent of Network
All train crew who participate directly or indirectly in driving and whose professional
qualifications therefore contribute to transport safety must therefore be appropriately 3.2.1 Limits
licensed. The geographic extent of the network is illustrated in Appendix 2. The lines connect as
follows:
For further information on:
1. Belfast – Border (connection to Irish Rail network)
• Train Driving Licences please contact DfI, 2. Belfast – Bangor
3. Belfast – Larne
• Train Driving Certificates please contact NIR Access Enquiries. 4. Belfast – Derry~Londonderry
Please see Section 1.8 for contact details. 5. Coleraine – Portrush
6. Antrim – Knockmore.
N.B. At the time of writing the railway line between Antrim and Knockmore is not
normally available for passenger service. It is available as an emergency alternate route
and for special train movements only.
3.2.2 Connected Railway Networks
The NIR network is connected to one other network, Irish Rail. The only international
border crossing with Irish Rail is 54 miles from Belfast Central at the 59.5 milepost.
There are some connections to private sidings at Whitehead and Cultra.
Appendix 2 provides an overview of the NIR Network.
3.2.3 Further Information
Further information on the infrastructure may be obtained by contacting NIR Access
Enquiries (see Section 1.8 for contact details).
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Railways
Ireland Railways
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Manager Manager Northern Ireland Railways
Network Statement
Network Statement Infrastructure Manager
Network Statement
3.3 Network
3.3 Network
Description
Description 3.3.2.2 Weight Limits
NIR can provide details on weight limits for particular line sections. As a guide for
3.3.1 Geographic
3.3.1 Geographic
Identification
Identification potential Applicants, Appendix 4 provides a list of all types of rolling stock that are
currently accepted for operation on NIR. Further information can be obtained from NIR
3.3.1.1 3.3.1.1
Track Typologies
Track Typologies Access Enquiries, see Section 1.8 for contact details.
The location
The of
location
single-track
of single-track
and double-track
and double-track
is illustrated
is illustrated
in Appendix
in Appendix
2. 2.
The tableThe
below
table
provides
below provides
details ondetails
lengthsonoflengths
single,ofdouble
single,and
double
multiple-track.
and multiple-track. 3.3.2.3 Line Gradients
The steepest sections on the network reach a gradient of 1:65.
Location Location
(Milepost)(Milepost)
Total Total
Total Total
Type Type Line Line (Route- (Route-
(Route- (Route- 3.3.2.4 Line Speeds
Start Start
Finish Finish
Miles) km)
Miles) km)
Single Single
Antrim-Knockmore
Antrim-Knockmore 103.5 103.5105 1051.50 1.50
2.4 2.4 Speed limits are cited in miles-per-hour (mph) on all documentation and lineside
Track Track 103.5/0 103.5/0
18.5 18.5
18.50 18.50
29.8 29.8 signage.
Lagan Junction
Lagan -Junction
Yorkgate- Yorkgate114.0 114.0
114.75 114.75 0.75 0.75
1.2 1.2 Maximum line speed on the network is 90mph (~148km/h), on sections of the Dublin
Larne LineLarne Line 18.5 18.5 Line, and between Monkstown Junction and Templepatrick, and some sections between
12.75 12.75
24.25 24.25
11.50 11.50
(Kilroot-Larne)
(Kilroot-Larne) Coleraine and Derry~Londonderry on the Derry~Londonderry Line. Other lines are
Derry~Londonderry
Derry~Londonderry
Line Line 8.5 8.595.5 95.587.0 87.0
140.0 140.0 maximum 70mph (~112km/h).
Portrush Line
Portrush Line 61.75 61.75
67.75 67.756.00 6.009.7 9.7
Sub-totalSub-total
124.75 124.75
201.6 201.6 Temporary Speed Restrictions (TSRs) are communicated via the Weekly Operating
Double- Double-
Border-Bangor
Border-Bangor 59.50 59.50
126.00 126.00 66.5 66.5
107.0 107.0 Notice (WON).
Track Track
Yorkgate Yorkgate
– York Road – York Road 114.75 114.75115.0/0.0 115.0/0.0
0.25 0.250.4 0.4
York RoadYork
- Kilroot
Road - Kilroot 0 012.75 12.75
12.75 12.75
20.5 20.5 3.3.2.5 Maximum Train Lengths
BleachGreen
BleachGreen
- Monkstown- Monkstown 7.25 7.258.5 8.51.25 1.252.0 2.0 Due to track and platform length, the maximum train length currently permitted on any
Sub-totalSub-total
80.75 80.75
129.9 129.9 part of the network for normal passenger service is 207m. Longer trains, including
Multiple Multiple
Great Victoria
GreatStreet
Victoria Street freight trains, can possibly be accommodated and are considered on a case by case
- - ~1.0 ~1.0 ~1.0 ~1.0
~1.6 ~1.6
Track Track basis, but may need to be operated with Special Instructions.
Sub-totalSub-total
~1.0 ~1.0
~1.6 ~1.6
TOTAL TOTAL 206.5 206.5
~333.1 ~333.1 The maximum train lengths that can be accommodated at particular locations
(e.g. stations and halts) are detailed in the NIR Route Maps.
Table 2 Table 2
3.3.1.2 3.3.1.2
Track Gauges
Track Gauges 3.3.2.6 Power Supply
No part of the network is electrified.
The nominal
The track
nominal
gauge
track
is gauge
1600mmis 1600mm
over the over
entirethe
network.
entire network.
3.3.3 Traffic Control and Communication Systems
3.3.1.3 3.3.1.3
StationsStations
and Nodes
and Nodes
An overviewAn overview
of stationsof and
stations
nodesandis nodes
providedis provided
in the NIR in Route
the NIRMaps.
Route Maps. 3.3.3.1 Signalling Systems
Copies ofCopies
the NIRof Route
the NIRMaps
RoutecanMaps
be obtained
can be obtained
by request by from
request
NIRfrom
AccessNIREnquiries,
Access Enquiries, The majority of the routes are controlled via two, three and 4 aspect colour-light
see Sectionsee 1.8
Section
for contact
1.8 fordetails.
contact details. signalling.
The stations
The and
stations
haltsand
on the
halts
network
on the are
network
listedarein Appendix
listed in Appendix
3. The list
3. also
The provides
list also provides
an an Class B train protection systems are fitted on the network. All main route signals are
overviewoverview
of their main
of their
characteristics.
main characteristics. fitted with Automatic Warning System (AWS). Some signals have been fitted
The European Register Register
The European of Infrastructure refers to refers
of Infrastructure Articleto 49Article
of Directive (EU) 2016/797
49 of Directive and
(EU) 2016/797 and additionally with Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) for increased protection
provides provides
transparency concerning
transparency the main the
concerning features of the European
main features Railway infrastructure.
of the European The
Railway infrastructure. The from SPADs (Signals Passed At Danger without authority).
RINF Decision obliges each
RINF Decision Member
obliges State to set
each Member up to
State and
setmaintain a registera of
up and maintain infrastructure.
register of infrastructure. All signalling interlockings are of the Route Relay type (RRI).
The NIR The(IM) NIR
register
(IM)can be found
register can beonline
foundat:online at: Signal Cabins are situated in Belfast Central, Portadown and Coleraine and consist of
https://rinf.era.europa.eu/RINF/?Status=LoggedOut
https://rinf.era.europa.eu/RINF/?Status=LoggedOut Westronic and Entry / Exit panels.
Automatic Train Detection, where provided, is via DC (Direct Current) track circuits.
3.3.2 Capabilities
3.3.2 Capabilities There is an additional Mechanical Interlocking Signal Cabin at Portrush which can be
opened to facilitate additional train services on the Coleraine-Portrush line at certain
3.3.2.1 3.3.2.1
LoadingLoading
Gauge Gauge times of the year or for particular events where there is increased demand for rail traffic.
The NIR The
loading
NIRgauge
loadingis gauge
definedisindefined
the NIRin Company
the NIR Company
StandardStandard
“Requirements
“Requirements
for for There is no automatic route setting anywhere on the network.
Defining Defining
and Maintaining
and Maintaining
the Size the
of Railway
Size of Vehicles”,
Railway Vehicles”,
(Ref.: I/STR/RGS/2149).
(Ref.: I/STR/RGS/2149).
A A Indications on the status of track circuits, level-crossing equipment, points and signals
copy of this
copyNIR
of Company
this NIR Company
StandardStandard
is available
is available
upon request
upon from
request
NIRfromAccess
NIR Access are displayed for Signallers on the Westronic and Entry / Exit panels.
Enquiries,
Enquiries,
see Section
see 1.8
Section
for contact
1.8 fordetails.
contact details. There are 45 Automatic Half Barrier (AHB) Public Road Level Crossings operated by
automatic Train Detection with treadle back-up.
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There are 16 Manually Controlled Public Road Barriers, 3 locally controlled and 13 with
Closed-Circuit Television (MCB CCTV), controlled from the 3 main Signal cabins. 3.4.4 Tunnel Restrictions
There are 10 MSL (Miniature Stop Lights) throughout the NI Railways network with 101 There are currently no additional technical or operational restrictions for tunnels on the
User Worked Crossings. network. RUs may require the application of operating restrictions for their Rolling Stock
in tunnels, for example turning engines off if stationary in a tunnel.
3.3.3.2 Traffic Control Systems
3.4.5 Bridge Restrictions
Information on the progress of trains against timetable is obtained from the Train
There are currently no additional technical or operational restrictions for bridges on the
Describer which gets information from the signalling system. The Train Describer
network. However, restrictions may be applied to specific types of rolling stock as part of
information is provided on display screens for Traffic Managers, Traffic Controllers and
the vehicle acceptance process.
platform staff.
The information from the Train Describer is used to provide audible announcements at The Bann Bridge, on the Derry~Londonderry Line between Coleraine and Castlerock
stations and halts and also to provide visual displays at main stations. crosses a navigable waterway. Current protocol requires the lifting-span on the bridge to
be opened to give priority to shipping. Trains may be required to wait until the ship has
Train despatch is facilitated by station staff or Conductors and, at some locations, via
passed.
‘OFF’ indicators and ‘Ready-to-Start’ information (RTS Buttons).
There are currently no Driver-Only Operation (Passenger), DOO(P), facilities at any 3.4.6 Other Restrictions
location. At City of Derry Airport (CoDA) on the Derry~Londonderry Line there are signalling
protection arrangements due to the proximity of the runway to the railway. Priority is
3.3.3.3 Communication Systems normally given to trains, however in some circumstances trains may be required to wait
All stop signals are fitted with Signal-Post Telephones to facilitate direct communication whilst an aircraft lands.
between the Train Driver and the relevant Signal Cabin.
The train radio system is a Class B open channel analogue system. It gives radio 3.5 Availability of the Infrastructure
coverage to 98% of the network outside of tunnels and cuttings. Chapter 4.5 describes the process for allocation of the infrastructure in relation to
There are five distinct radio channels across the network. Radio channel-change maintenance, renewals or upgrades.
boards are mounted trackside to indicate to the Train Driver when channels need to be At the time of writing it is NIR’s intention that the network is normally unavailable to RUs
changed. as follows (due to infrastructure engineering activities):
A radio check is required to be performed before each train leaves the depot each
morning. This is recorded electronically. Saturday 00:20 to Saturday 05:30
Sunday 00:20 to Sunday 08:00
Portable radios are available for emergency use for vehicles which are not permanently
Sunday 23:30 to Monday 05:30
fitted with a compatible radio.
Weekly Tuesday 00:20 to Tuesday 05:30
Wednesday 00:20 to Wednesday 05:30
3.3.3.4 ATC Systems
Thursday 00:20 to Thursday 05:30
NIR does not currently provide any Automatic Train Control (ATC) Systems. Friday 00:20 to Friday 05:30
Public Holidays Normally 00:20 to 05:30
3.4 Traffic Restrictions 25th and 26th December Network closed
3.4.1 Specialised Infrastructure Table 3
There is no specialised infrastructure on the network.
PlannedAtadditional
the timeclosures
of writing, there are no engineering
for infrastructure closures orworks
restrictions whichbelow:
are detailed have
3.4.2 Environmental Restrictions been formally authorised.
Location Dates
There are some environmental restrictions relating to railways in Northern Ireland. For From To From To
example, noise restrictions for rolling stock are defined in the Rolling Stock Technical
Lurgan Area Lurgan Area 26/07/2019 24/08/2019
Specification for Interoperability. There may also be additional operational restrictions on
*Coleraine Derry~Londonderry 11/01/2019 14/01/2019
noise at some locations on the network and at certain times of the day. Further details
*Coleraine Derry~Londonderry 25/01/2019 28/01/2019
can be obtained by request from NIR Access Enquiries, see Section 1.8 for contact
*Coleraine Derry~Londonderry 22/02/2019 25/02/2019
details.
*Coleraine Derry~Londonderry 27/04/2019 08/05/2019
3.4.3 Dangerous Goods Table 4
Dangerous Goods (defined as those goods which are capable of posing a risk to health,
safety, property and the environment during carriage by rail and are classified according *NB occasional one train working will be in operation between Coleraine and L/Derry 30/04/2018
to the Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail) to 26/04/2019
are not permitted anywhere on the network.
*Dates may be subject to some change
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3.7 Infrastructure Development
Northern Ireland Railways
Network StatementThe2019table below provides Northern
an outline of the main items relating to development of the
Northern
IrelandIreland Railways
Railways
Infrastructure. The activities areInfrastructure
categorised
Infrastructure Manager
as ‘Ongoing and immediate future’ and
Manager Northern IrelandIreland
Northern Railways
Railways
‘Longer-term: 2016/2017+’, and an indication
Network is provided as to whether the primary
Statement Infrastructure Manager
Infrastructure Manager
Network Statement
Network Statement
Network Statement
purpose is to enhance Safety or Capacity
3.6 3.6 Service
Service Facilities
Facilities * Note: thesethese
* Note: are cumulative lengths
are cumulative of storage
lengths sidings
of storage at each
sidings location.
at each For details
location. of of
For details
Further
Further information
information on service
on the the service facilities
facilities maymay be obtained
be obtained by contacting
by contacting NIR NIR Access
Access maximum lengths
maximum of trains
lengths or individual
of trains units units
or individual whichwhich
can be
canaccommodated
be accommodated or fororany
for any
Enquiries,
Enquiries, (see(see Section
Section 1.8contact
1.8 for for contact details).
details). otherother
information you may
information require
you may please
require contact
please NIR Access
contact Enquiries
NIR Access (see (see
Enquiries Section 1.8 1.8
Section
for contact details).
for contact details).
3.6.53.6.5
Maintenance Facilities
Maintenance Facilities
3.6.1
3.6.1 Passenger
Passenger Terminals
Terminals (Stations)
(Stations)
TrainTrain
maintenance facilities
maintenance are available
facilities as follows:
are available as follows:
A listAoflistpassenger
of passenger terminals
terminals (stations
(stations and and halts)
halts) is provided
is provided in Appendix
in Appendix 3. The
3. The
information provided includes:
information provided includes: Location
Location Maintenance Facilities
Maintenance Facilities
York York
RoadRoad
Yard Yard Normal ‘running’
Normal maintenance
‘running’ maintenance
• • Platform
Platform Accessibility
Accessibility for persons
for persons of reduced
of reduced mobility
mobility York York
RoadRoad
Workshops Maintenance
Workshops Maintenance
• • Passenger
Passenger Facilities
Facilities suchsuch
as: as: York York
RoadRoad
Diesel ShedShed Wheel Turning
Diesel Wheel Turning
o o Ticket
Ticket Offices
Offices Fortwilliam Maintenance
Fortwilliam Depot
Maintenance Depot TrainTrain
Cleaning
Cleaning
o o Toilet(s)
Toilet(s) Adelaide Maintenance
Adelaide Depot
Maintenance Depot Normal ‘running’
Normal maintenance.
‘running’ maintenance.
o o Waiting
Waiting Room(s).
Room(s).
TableTable
7 7
3.6.2
3.6.2 Freight
Freight Terminals
Terminals To obtain further
To obtain information
further please
information contact
please NIR Access
contact Enquiries
NIR Access (see (see
Enquiries Section 1.8 for
Section 1.8 for
There
There are currently
are currently no freight
no freight terminals
terminals on network.
on the the network.
If you If you require
require suchsuch facilities
facilities contact details).
contact details).
please submit a capacity request to NIR Access Enquiries (see Section
please submit a capacity request to NIR Access Enquiries (see Section 1.8 for contact 1.8 for contact
details)
details) and and the NIR
the NIR capacity
capacity enhancement
enhancement process
process will willinitiated.
be
: Network be initiated.
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Technical Facilities
Technical Facilities
3.6.3 Train Formation Yards
Information on Technical
Information facilities
on Technical and the
facilities andlocations at which
the locations they they
at which are available is is
are available
Trains
Trains of lengths
of the the lengths indicated
indicated can can currently
currently be formed
be formed at following
at the the following locations:
locations: provided in Appendix
provided 5. 5.
in Appendix
Location
Location Max.Max. Train
Train Length
Length To obtain further
To obtain information
further please
information contact
please NIR Access
contact Enquiries
NIR Access (see (see
Enquiries Section 1.8 for
Section 1.8 for
YorkYork
Road Road Engineering
Engineering Depot
Depot 207m207m contact details).
contact details).
Fortwilliam
Fortwilliam Maintenance
Maintenance Depot
Depot 138m138m
Adelaide Maintenance
Adelaide Maintenance Depot Depot 138m138m
3.6.73.6.7
Maritime and and
Maritime Inland PortPort
Inland Facilities
Facilities
Table
Table 5 5
ThereThere
are no
aremartime or inland
no martime port facilities
or inland on the
port facilities onNetwork.
the Network.
It is possible
It is possible that that longer
longer trains
trains couldcould be accommodated
be accommodated at these
at these locations
locations under
under certain
certain
conditions.
conditions. Please
Please contact
contact NIR NIR Access
Access Enquiries
Enquiries if you
if you havehave a specific
a specific requirement
requirement 3.6.83.6.8
Relief Facilities
Relief Facilities
which which exceeds
exceeds the lengths
the lengths indicated
indicated above,
above, see see Section
Section 1.8contact
1.8 for for contact details.
details. If youIfrequire further
you require information
further on relief
information facilities
on relief available,
facilities please
available, contact
please NIR Access
contact NIR Access
3.6.4 Storage Sidings Enquiries (see (see
Enquiries Section 1.8 for
Section 1.8contact details).
for contact details).
3.6.4 Storage Sidings
Storage
Storage sidings
sidings are available
are available at following
at the the following locations
locations (total(total lengths
lengths of sidings
of sidings at each
at each 3.6.93.6.9
Refuelling Facilities
Refuelling Facilities
location*):
location*): Refuelling facilities
Refuelling are available
facilities at Adelaide,
are available Fortwilliam
at Adelaide, and York
Fortwilliam RoadRoad
and York Depots. To To
Depots.
Location
Location No. No. of RoadsCumulative
of Roads Cumulative Length
Length obtain further information, please contact NIR Access Enquiries (see Section 1.8 for
obtain further information, please contact NIR Access Enquiries (see Section 1.8 for
Portrush contact details).
contact details).
Portrush 1 1 300m300m
Antrim
Antrim 2 2 600m600m 3.6.10
3.6.10 Other Facilities
Other Facilities
Coleraine
Coleraine 2 2 400m400m
At theAttime of writing
the time therethere
of writing are no
areother NIR facilities
no other available
NIR facilities to Applicants.
available ThereThere
to Applicants. are, are,
Derry~Londonderry
Derry~Londonderry 1 1 300m300m
however, somesome
however, locations where
locations otherother
where Organisations havehave
Organisations private sidings
private that can
sidings thatbe
can be
Ballymena
Ballymena 4 4 600m600m accessed from from
the NIR
accessed the network.
NIR network.
LarneLarne Harbour
Harbour 2 2 400m400m
Fortwilliam Depot If youIfrequire further
you require information
further or require
information otherother
or require facilities, please
facilities, contact
please NIR Access
contact NIR Access
Fortwilliam Depot 4 4 600m600m
Enquiries (see (see
Enquiries Section 1.8 for
Section 1.8contact details)
for contact and aand
details) process will be
a process willinitiated to consider
be initiated to consider
York
York Road Road 5/6 5/6 2000m
2000m
the request and provide
the request a response.
and provide a response.
Central
Central Station
Station 2 2 400m400m
Bangor
Bangor 1 1 300m300m
Adelaide
Adelaide Depot Depot 6 6 2000m
2000m
3.7 3.7
Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure Development
Lislea
Lislea DriveDrive 1 1 500m500m The table belowbelow
The table provides an outline
provides of theofmain
an outline itemsitems
the main relating to development
relating of theof the
to development
Lisburn
Lisburn 3 3 400m400m Infrastructure. The activities
Infrastructure. are categorised
The activities as ‘Ongoing
are categorised and immediate
as ‘Ongoing future’
and immediate and and
future’
Portadown
Portadown YardYard 3 3 600m600m ‘Longer-term: 2020+’, and an indication is provided as to whether the primary purpose
‘Longer-term: 2020+’, and an indication is provided as to whether the primary purpose is is
Portadown
Portadown SidingsSidings 2 2 400m400m to enhance Safety
to enhance or Capacity.
Safety or Capacity.
Table
Table 6 6
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