DEDICATED FREIGHT CORRIDOR CORPORATION OF INDIA LIMITED ‘a08 ie "p01 Or Med Tinie“ Bvis edhe Frelgte Corer Corporation td ae settee cree py SY TEP IE Geceeat felghtSorier Easter sori DREW ARRACHIGIA™ SEW SHAUPUR-SECTION, CONTRACT FXG 201 wm [METHOD STATEMENT FOR SKELTON TRACK LATING ECG /aOH/MSpOTTRLIREY 08 Teateatons (Purposeet sue) Tame hed Fee Sibrison 1 ioay 2a Woties Vinay Viney Woaad as per PRICcminents | Vinay) Vinay — Wectaas pet FC comments | Viney | En commas (view [TGSie “OF Roaiads fe zieContents 1 troduction 7 2 Purpose and scope. 3 TrAchSt ti enn 4 DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION nen 5 Peemanent Tack work Materials 6 Oras 7 Plant and Equipment. 8 Spreading, Lying & Regulation of Ballast. 9 AUTOMATED TRACKLAYING sown 30 MANUAL TRACK LAYING sn 121 SUPERVISION AND LABOUR... 12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 15 TRAINING. - 16 JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS, 7 Appendix Pa. se Appendix 3:Time Schedles ‘Appendix Progress Report Performa 7 ‘Appendix: Performs fr Weld joint of panels... ‘Appendix 9: Track Laying Machine Check is. al a4 20 an a oy 35Abbreviations: frumine rhermic weld [Aimanualinethat of welding rats end to end by using mote te produce trough te fo be as per manu er A welding few lontinous Wola Ral LR sings having bean weed together t form 8 continuous elses ck ow Jesh tunweis-anavtomaced method of singrats endo enc wing electrically generate] lest fmation [me top uyer ofthe eathwors foundation ine of Subbatast (lnk) on wich aor bulacis laa The stleton tacks uid over th bast bed. we long welied nat~ Leng ofall made up by Rash But welding umber of shor ras en] end ta orm ovr 260 sng fal Shr rls tobe welded an vary rm 3 to 87m] fo term 207263 ma sna Inewra Temperature [merangeot ral temperatures at which he ali consdeed tobe ina stuesifee tate rack aver [continues acton machin er ayig new vack in selFoating desig ht places espe lnto the termation han trod al ono the seepers and has the capebity pug 260 [at parla attached rater rin. fatness |ne tease ge ofthe stteton rack, far faa Rat vence ‘aenomat inate at trmau poli ae sat or the Wag rough econ Inert als 1273 mrad length of standard UC Ska al, eng an bea ng 87 single rece ‘Stleton Track Ira ia enseepers placed onthe frmaton/basted bed clpped or undpped pie to (acemen of further ara shoulder bast snd Authority [An Author bed by the Taf Control lowing Tan or Track Machine to proceed Irom thespeie point to another within Tain Control Tet horas Tria | combiration of Loco / UT's nd wagons forming a materal rah, used fr transporting [00 aipanelsané Concrete Sleepers tothe raeda ‘The second phase of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor consists of 388.143 Route km of dosbleline electrified track with 2x25 kV AC, 50 Hz. overhead catenary system capable of operating at 2 maximum train speed of 100km/h from ‘Mughalsraitofanpur. The alignment inthis sections mostly paalelt the existing Indian Railway Tracks except in congested area, where detour are provided. Introduction Formation and sridge structures are planned for 32.5 tone sale load and the track structure for 25 tone axle lad. For execution of track work we wil establish two main Depots one zt Pahara for 201 package & other at Ramva for 202 package. These depots will be equipped with Sleeper & Rail leading gantry. ‘Track laying wil be completely Mechanised and shall be executed by New Track Layer Machine LASSER TRACK LAYER MACHINE Method Statement Mechanised Skelton Track LayingPurpose and scope 21 Purpose The purpose oF this document sto spety procedures for mechanized Skelton Trac ayn, 22 Scape ‘This procedure covers the acthities and processes associated with lying of skeleton ‘track on compacted 200mm ballast bed as per contract requirement ofthe project including loading and delvery of Works Trans, operation of TRACK LAYER, clipping of tall and to detall the records compiled. ‘Track Structure Following technical Parametersin eapect of tech structure corresponding to 26 ane lod shall be adopted for tack instalation, SH] Ween Pramater “Vale Se coe ree | eC eater Caraers05 Tic eg piers TecarerTt ‘pecientone conforming 9S: Fa 2009) Ral fr ain Une and Pints and Cosine Fan case a8, ORR, Eloy requ symmetric curved tick we ‘tener wit wade CS | Cotng on SC Sleepers yout Mai Ure andruning oops nina [sm ‘EC ase avr S00 Wino am DRCE Fata Coders ‘anna dpi tac Tor whe Monge Won alee aan ‘RE Eee Cordor S05 Talla Gaston blow th oto ofthe wesper athe aa Naiatne [Se inion poner eouemant Tope Ses [zanna Employers regiment Pi Mone-boc ike wih w | Enpionersrequrement 74 cantor therat eat (heral_ | ROSO approves roning =) | seatof Pc sleeper wit sleto Ke é Steepes{ie to ign nd ital Seco by proving tae fers "Heer Deny ube fap parE) Manne nd Comeangine [550 Enpbyersrequrement —| Toop Une & Sage 3 pyar requirement Ferman width BeperDEBecwad Enpine7 sequent REFERENCE, ‘Manual of Instruction on Long Welded alls (Revised 2006) with ‘Addendum & Cortigendum Slip 14 & 15 of une 2012. Specifications for Track Ballast IRS-GE-1 June 2008 Correction Slip no. 3 6t.05.1.08 ‘Manual for Flesh Butt Welding of Ralls (Revised January 2012) with Correction Sip no.2 Fusion Welding of Ralls by Alumino-Thermic Process revised 2012 ‘Manual for Ultrasonic Testing of Ralls and Welds -2012 (New Manual Revised 2012) Guidelines for handling of rails (November 2006) Employer requirement Indian Ralway Standard Specification for Fat Gottom Ralls IS-T-2-2009 and ‘addendum and Corigendum 3 dated lune 27 2012 Indian Railways Permanent Way Manual (PWN) [Second Reprint 2004, advance correction lip No.134 dated July 18" 2013) Method statement for Gallet supply & stacking Method statement for Seeper supply & stacking. Method statement fr Rai supply & stacking Method statement fr Top blasting &Temping. Method statement fr Turnout instalation Method statement fr Destressng CWR.DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATION Sa Drawings Al detailed construction drawings, inchiding detaiing of track geometry, will be provided by JV to PMC and after approval from PMC/Employer track will be constructed asper approved GFC drawings. 52 Specification ‘This method statement complies with Contract Specification for Track & following codal provision wil be followed. Approval ofall track material shall be obtained from PMC alls UIC 60 Kg 80 UTS BS Taz STD re sresed concrete sleepers for 251 ale load for 8. 0107-7008 wast-39 ‘Lomm Thick Composite Goaved Rubber Sole Plate n0s0/7-7010 ROSOTMBCTRE 4200/2007 Glass Filed yon = nslated Nher RST. Gls Filed yon ~ Insulated ner TRSTa8 Elsi Fastening Cp "MARK ADSO/T5819 STE 0 KGUIC in 1224360, 08044 ymmetic curved ick wed utes th ‘eleabe CMS Cresings on PSC Sleepers. layout As per approved Design 2 Deawing PSC Sleeps Yor UIC BOG Pot and ‘sper approved Ins (7-45 (4 Xg UIC Dealing Switch 140, 08OHH ral. asec curved hick weoutehat ‘As per approved Design 2 Drawing PSC Sleepers for UIC 60 Kg Dering Switch 7s pe approved Desi & Drawing wires | Switch Expansion Jat (SE) DSO/T5902 PSC Sleeper for Swich xpandion Joint ROSO/RT-aRz4 HS 77-45 PSC Sleepers for 6g (UIC) running as and 60kg (UIC) guard ail for 25t ale load foe 86 1676mm on Bridge Rosoyrs228 wns t.39 SC Sleepers for 25t ale lead for 5G 60g (UC) running ai 60k (UIC) guard all on bridge approaches. ROSOVT-8229 to 8237 inst.39 SC Sleepers fr level rosing Tor 60 Ke unig ral 52g Check ai noso/r-8225 5/739 Fish Pate long Geooved with Game TOGO] FESO SHB mera wo] TRS = GEOL ‘Method Statement Mechanised Skelton TrackPermanent Track work Marerials AIL permanent tack werk material will be procured from approved vendors conforming to approved drawing & specification. PMC approval shall be taken forall “Track materials to be use 61 Rail New UIC 60kg/m 90 UTS ralls 60m long, as per appendic il of IRS 7-12, 2008 manufactured by 1SPt, shall be used for main line. These Rall panels will be transported from ISPL plant at Raigarh to our track depots established at Pahara & Rama in special rakes of JSPL Loading & Unloading of 260 m Ral panels shall be by 21 railgantries, which wl be installed in each depot 13M long Rails required for yard lop / siding nes wil be transported directly to each Station on Trailers and willbe Unleaded and stacked in ayers a5 per approved method statement. Free 23m Rail will be Flash Gutt welded into strings 260 M long, once installed in track or before threacing on sleepers. Ralls approved by Engineer shall only be installed in rack 62 Concrete Sleepers Pre stressed concrete sleepers approved by Engincer shall only be installed in track {ll PSC sleeper installed wil conform to dimension a specified in RDSO developed / approved drawing. To meet the total requirement of project two sleeper manufacturing plant shall be installed, one at each depot. Part supply shal also be ‘taken from ROSO approved sleeper factories. All sleepers shall be stacked in depots as per approved method and for its loading / unloading & handling 10T mobile gantries shall be installed in each depot St sleeper as per draning HUSU / 1-/0U8 shall be used for mainline & Link line Sleepers for special locations wil azo be manufactured in depot plant. 63 Fastenings Supply of all smal fitings fr the projec wl be taken a depot from PMC approved vendors and willbe stored property in depot to avold damage. Required figs day work wil be transported ta ste by road or intrack avg train, ( Fastening system shall comprise of ERC Mark V, Composite Grooved Rubber sole | and Glass filled Nylon Liner as per ROSO drawingand specication. —64 — Guard Rails ‘Guard ai willbe provided for the trac onal the Major Bridges Important Oridges, Rail Flyovers, RUB: ond forthe track: under ROB: 6s Ballast, ‘According othe Standard IRS-GE-O1 (edited June 2008), ballast will behard durable and as far as possible angular along edges/comers, fre from weathered portions of parent roc, organicimpurties and inorganic residues. “The ballast particle shape wil be cubical in shape as far as possible. Individual pleces vill not be flaky and wllhave generally lat faces with not more than tws rounded/sub: rounded faces Ballast will be machine rushed and comply with the specifications set out in RS GE 1. June 2004 and procured frem the quarries approved by the Engineer. Necessary sampling as provided in Method statement for supply & Stacking of Ballast shall be carried out by the Engineer before acceptance of baat. Method Statement Mechanised Skelton Track ayOrganisation Typical organization charts are given below. Overall organization chart with contact aumbers will be provided before actual execution work start 7.1 Organssation Chart for Management = ee ee ‘Organization Chart for Tracktayer Operator Operter Each operator has been assigned duties and responsibilities aimed towa ‘operating the machine safely and efficiently. total of four (4 to six (6) operat may be required to operate the Track Layer. Number of e may chang SA eas Method Statement Mechanised Skelton Track Laying (Rev 4)BEM each day. Clip applicator and correction team superior | | aay Operstor Rail loading team Method Statement Mechenised Skelton Treck toying (Rev 4)Sleeper loading team Survey, Quality & HSECAR 8 Plant and Equipment For eicient execution of track work, under mentioned heavy machines are proposed to be deployed, This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change as per site requirement. Mobile Flash butt Welding machine Now Track Layer Self-propelled with Sleeper Gantry Crane ‘ractor/ Dozer /Loader for puling Rail Pane! ip applicator mounted on Track Sleeper Loading Gantry Crane Fixed Ral Gantry Crane 21 X27 Rail Profile Grinder Flat Wagons for Rall & Sleeper transport Hopper wagons for ballast training out. Wheel Loader racer Vibratory Role (87) Hydra Crane Mobile Crane 25 Tonne capacity Loco / UTV Unimat tamping machine for plain track and tumout. Duomatic Tamping machine for plain track Ballast dstrbuting and profiling machine DGS 62 N Dynamic track stabilizer. ‘Welding Toe! (nciudes) '¢ Gascutter Single phase Welding m/c ‘+ Industrial tool kt set Rail Gripperand allied tools ‘+ Small Tools and plants + Rail Rollers In addition to shove, following small Track Machinery shall also be deployed as per requirement, Abrasive rail saw Rail iting machine Rail ead grinding machine Rail web grinding machine Rail tensor Motor tolley Motorized dip lories Push rolley Ultrasonic rail tester ‘Method Statement Mechanised Skelton Track Layin&Lifling equipment € Rall hole chamfering Kit Miscellaneous tack tools Above machines will be deployed in sufficient number commensurate with the sequirement to achieve desired progress ofthe work. ‘Spreading, Laying & Regulation of Ballast 9.1 Balastrequirement Ballast requirement fr the entice stretch canbe divided in two groups; 1. Pre Ballasting over Blanket Layer 50% 2. Ballast supplementation for Tamping & profiling 50% Ballast for item 1 above willbe directly unloaded on formation and for item 2 will be siock pled at various preidemiied locations and from there i willbe trained out as pet site requizement through Hopper wagons of through manual mean if stacked on cess, ‘The percentage given above is tentative and may change as per site requirement. 52 Pre alosung over Blanket Layer ‘Track alignment shall be marked by a surveyor as per designed centerline ‘of the horizonial alignment at 20m (For straight) & 10m (for curved) Intervals. per approved wack co-ordinates by Total Staton. A string line will be pulled between the centerine marks and a painv/Lime line marked along the string ine and edges of Ballast shall be marke. Prior tothe commencement of intial Ballast lying, an spproved RFI from [PMC will be ensured thatthe formation is complete and accepted as per construction dawvngs, Technical specifications and lolerances, Ballast bed shall be lid directly on to the prepared formation & support sructure like Bridge deck slab for full width of Ballast profile a per ‘approved plan, Only ballast, which has been inspected and passed by Engineer, would be used fr track consiruetion with the approval of Engineer. Already tesed and approved ballast from selected quamies stacked at ‘nominated locations all along the proposed track or stacked on formation ill be distributed by dumpers/ tippers nd laid on completed formation in ‘equired quantities wit the help of Grader in two compacted layers of 100 Initial ayer of Ballast will be compacted with vibratory road roller (8 Ton) capacity giving minimum 4 passes foreach layer. Method statement Mechanised Skelton Track Laying (Rev 4)a Ballast laid is fre from contamination of earth — Yes /No INITIAL BALLASTING WITH CENTRE LINE MARKED Boring, Dressing & regulation of Ballast >> Before any tamping is undertaken suicint quantity of approved balast stacked ner loop lines! main ines! in yard dept wl be loaded ita bullast Hopper wagons and wil be unloaded on already lai ack as per si fequlement to ensure tna este profi canbe provoesater Tempng ‘These Hopper wagon wil be hauled by a Loco / UUiy ties 1 (Cas) Method Statement Mechanised Skelton Track Laying (Rev-4) eage12 abe ploughed of by Ballast regulator, at leas to hal the rll eight, 0 that tamping machine clamps can grip the rai, and so thatthe tamper operator can identity steeper positons. tis important hat enough ballast remains after surfacing, otherwise slacks may develop prematurely. In hoter months, 2 ful balas! profle after tamping is essential for track lateral stably Detailed Methodology for Top ballasting, Tamping & Lining se covered in separate Method statementGAR 10_ AUTOMATED TRACKLAYING 10.1 Prerequisite for Track caving Prior to the commencement of automated Track laying, an approved RFI from PMC will be ensured that the inital lying of Ballast is complete and accepted 2s per {echnical specifications and Methodology. Detaled Methodology for Top ballasting, “Tamping & Lining are covered in separate Method statement. 102 intial eet out for Track-laying purpocet ‘The contractor shall develop ‘Survey track analysis spread sheet on EXCEL 2s per Employers roquirement [Clause 17.2 page 213 of contract agreement). This shall be ‘submitted tothe Engineer for acceptance prior tothe commencement of track Laying, ‘Stacking of alignment for track laying shall be marked by 2 surveyor as per designed centerline of the horizontal algnment at 20m (For straight) & 10m (for curved) Intervals 2 per approvec track co-ordinates. 104 Loading of works Trainin Depot Rail panels and Sleepers shall be stacked in depot adjacent toa track as per approved rowing and methodology. The storage area will be provided with gatres, which will span the storage area plus the loading track. Fixed gantres willbe stalled for rai panel loading and 2 gantries for sleeper loading. Prior to day oftracklaying production, Works Tain wil be loaded at the Construction depot ‘+ LWR strings of 260m long will be loaded in palrs on deck of modified flat BLCA type wagons of works train using a series of synchronized overhead gantries. Rail viopers will be provided on works train to avoid shifting of rails during transit, Sleeper loading gantry which wil rn on auxiliary track wil place sleepers in layers: with wooden battens (SOmm X SOmm) in between each layer creating pallets oF sleeper. leeperloading Gantry wil ift sleepers and place them onthe works train. Concrete sleepers willbe loaded on works train using Sleeper loacing gantry. . 104 Inspecion of Works Train Before connecting works train to Track Layer, inspection of works tran is carried out In following manner: + underamefitngs ncading broke gea, raw and bung ger, and run ge ‘to be examined. s fi ‘+ Wheels to be tapped to detect loose/cracked wheel ‘Method statement Mechanised Skelton Track Laying (Rev 4Brake pipes should be connected on both ends and the valves should be open. Check {or any air leakages near coupling or valves. Check for defective brake operation or for Aistributor valves, isolated brake cylinders or leaksetc. Attend to the parts of air brake system components ike dstibutor valve load sensing device, double check valve and pressure reducing valve, brake cinder, centrifugal dirt collector, cut off angle cocks, and auxilary cylinder. General condition of undertrame, hoeles with load sensing device, side bearer assembly ete. should be examined. lnopect hand brake system for proper functioning Inspection ofall springs (side bearer and suspension) and visual inspection of wheel profiles. Visual inspection of elastomeric pads for any defects tke crack bond failure, perished rubber, etc Check for worn out brake blocks “The material rakes should be securely connected to adjacent rakes with bridges and locking pins securely in place for safe movement of sleeper gantris. All all bearing rollers on the superstructures should be in pace 195 Connec: Works Train to Tratk Lave ‘The sleepers and tw shall be transported tothe Rallhead on the Works Train. The loaded Worke Train hall be hauled by Diesel Loco / UV. “The Works Train shal travel to ratheadin accordance withthe Travel Authority issued by the train controller and shall stop at defined location marked in rear of rail head. From this point to rail head worktran shall be piloted by safety supervisor at site and will arrange coupling of works train with Track Layer. {After coupling the Works Train fo the Track Layer safety supervisor will ensure that ‘coupling connection is sound and wil hand over the train to Track Layer Supervisor, ‘The Track Layer Supervisor shall check and ensure that Red Flag has been removed Prior to allowing Track Laying crew members to start tack Laying. ‘The bridge calls betwen the wagons will thenbe installed, inspected and verified safe for operation by the Track Laying crew.GAR ‘movement of rain, including safe movement at Level crossings and route setting in depot yard for placement of work train, 106 inital Set-up ‘The Tack Layer willbe transported to the position where tack layingis program ned ‘to commence and set up on the correct alignment. A pair of LWR will be threaded Into the TRACK LAYER in preparation for track layin. This procedure wil only be repeated when moving toa new track laying location. 10.7 TRACK LAYER Calibration Calration of conveyor system as well as sleeper drop sll be ensured pior to start of Track assemb. 108 toad Sleeper on to Track Layer Sleepers are transferred to Track Layer from Works Train by two mobile gantres ‘capable to run over the wagons of works train. Two gantry cranes shall operate ‘together. The ist gantry providesthe primary feed of sleepers tothe Track Layer. The ‘second gantry supplies sleepers from the rear ofthe Works Train tothe frst gantry. 109 Construct Skeleton Track ‘The Track Layer uses sleepers and rll from the Works Train to lay skeleton track in & continuous process, allowing for progressive advancement of the Track Layer and. wagons together without any damage to formation/ballast bed or sleepers. fail Pulling Before slepers are lad by Track Layer on compacted ballast bed, TwoRall panels are pulled from works :rain using Rall puller provided at rear of Track Layer machine transition wagon, Fall panels one on each side passes through seres of designed rollers fellowing 2 path up to front end of Track Layer machine. Enis of both are attached withfrcticn based rll Joints with EYE having a mechanism to hold the rail web and tighten the grip as ral is pulled, These specially designed jants do not sip. land provide an eye which can be attached to arrangement fixed in rear of Tractor. Tractor srs plingrallpanelsto bring them on ground. Rall rollers are placed below rallat sufficient spacing . Ether two panels are pulled ata time or next two panels {are attached with panels already being pulled using Web based rail friction joints. Succezzhe panel wil be attached so as to pull out atleast sx rll panes in one go. Rail pana shall be pulled on Rollersto protect the underside ofthe ralland ballast bed from danage. Method Statement Mechanised skelton Track Laying (Rev-Track assembly Sleepers pass through a sleeper laying mechanism which places the sleepers in correct alignment, which is achleved by hydraulialy controling the non-powered crawler Under the front of the truss beam in reference to a previously [aid center line to Indeate the path of new track. Sleepers ae placed directly ontop of te ballast bed, “The ballast bed below sleeper shall be fatto eliminate center binding, End of both side penel (already unloaded) will be threaded through machine and Joined with previous day linked track. There after machine move forward and while ‘moving forward wil unload & place sleepers one by one on to the ballast bed. Simultaneously two people will place GRSP on the sleepers. Following this, machine place rallson sleeper and fastened them tothe sleeper using clip ériving machine, tt will be ensured that minimum every 8 sleeper is fastened. ‘Once the portion of track has been assembled, 2 other Rail Panels ae unloaded. This process is repeated tl day's work complete, ‘The Track Layer Foreman shall record the start and fnish chainage of track laying and ‘the number of sleepers used. From the number of sleeper lad, per Kloneter sleepers ‘an be calculated to determine that sleeper spacing is within the Speciied limits. Sleepers shall be laid @ 1660.Nos. per KM ‘The Track Layer Foreman and Supervisor will eary out spot checks throvghout the day to vail cceet sleeper sparing and alignment 4010 Discarnect works Train (On completion of day's wor, Track Layer i disconnected from works tran and empty works train goes back to track depot for reloading of track materials for next day working. Track team safety Supervisor shall ensure that all personnel ae clear of the Track Layer and Works Tran, before detaching works train from Track Layer. Any ‘emaining rails onthe Works Train shall be securely fastened, prior tothe Works Train, departure. Prior to disconnecting Works Train from the Track Layer, Track laying Supervisor or ‘rack Layer Foreman shall record the number of rails and sleepers left on the train Including sleepers lft onthe Track Layer conveyors. 10.11 Welding of Rail Stings er ste tck tbe dou edge wl sa wed proctor FEW pant ov i wilbpcedon he bac wetngra ong eS fa wave vers ped une o oo fae nde mereng EDO ss ae rigor tg (at) SdGAR with a calibrated straightedge. Flash Butt Welding of these joints willbe done as per Flash Butt Welding manual Ifit isnot possible to use the mobile flash butt welding process for any reason, fish plating and clamping ef jlnt call be done and welding of theze joints willbe Gone: later using FAW plant on RRV. Following alignment, the welding head shall be lowered from the back of the Container and placed over the rll final check shal be done onthe rail alignment. and the welding cycle initiated. The welding cyl shal include for shearing of the: ‘excess metal produced after the weld had been completed. After shearing, the: ‘welding head shall be removed from the weld and rroved to the next weld. The: finished weld wil be profile ground using manual petl grinders to tolerances a, noted in the Specification. The process shall be contirued until all required welds have been completed, ‘The ral will be continuously welded either in front of tie Track Layer or after Track: Layer and wil be cut and uncipped to de-stress the track [At the completion of track laying forthe day creep peg shal be placed either atthe: last sleeper clipped or just behind the Track Laying match wagon. The rail shall be ‘marked so that any movement ofthe rallthat occurs overnight canbe monitored and ‘make allowance for ths in determining the starting poirt forthe resumption of track Jaying ifthe track layer is fed with a new string atthe start ofthe day. 1012 Correction ta skeleton track ‘After dspatch of empty works train from railhead, clipping and correction trackteam shall stat checking and correcting spacing, squaring, replacing of damaged sleepers. This ctv shal be folowed by track fstening team which ill ensure prowsion of 100% fittings. 10.13 Track patemeters achieved on skeleton track & permitted speed [Minimum thickness of ballast bed: 200mm Sleeper density: 1660 Nos. & 1540 Nos. per km on main line & loop line respectively (para 45.1.h part 2 vol of CA) Sleeper Spacing: +- 20mm ot ort pc St PHT el Thon 104-4 tba asi ‘Aignment :4/-15mm (To be measured at 20m ¢/cin stra ene GLiOmONCUve\Ts Le! Prism + Cross Level :4/-20mm (tobe chechedpt ever 10¥sleepe) or ‘+ Permitted speed: 10 kmph “Track gauge, squaring and spacing of sleepers tobe corrected to\Ck 17.9.3 Part.2 Volum before raising the speed to 45 kph, Method Statement Mechanised Skelton Track LayProforma tobe attached with Rl: SN | Chainage checked | Gross Spacing | Sleper From [ise | Density Total. ofseepers checked 10.14 Balasting, Taping and Consolidation after tamnine: Refer to separate Method statement fr this actwty 11S Destressing Refer to separate Method statement fr this activity ‘Method Stetement Mechanised Skelton TackGk MANUAL TRACK LAYING "Where tis impractical forthe TRACK LAYER to operate, such as sidings, busy level ‘erossing, and ballasted deck bridges with ballast shoulder wall and crossover ‘connections Track laying shall be dane Manually / Semi mechanized method. “The Track laying Supervisor shall arrange for rll and sleepers to be delivered to the ‘work site and distributed on the formation. Tack-laying Supervisor shall establish 2 reference line for placing the sleepers on the pre ballasted formation Using either the ‘centerline marks or offset marks to the centerline. Crane and 2 sleeper cradle shall be used to lift 8 to10 sleepers at atime for placing sleepers a the required postion “The Tracklaying Supervisor shall ensure thatthe correct sleeper spacings maintained _and the sleepers are square tothe centerline. “The rail shat! men be threaded on to the sleepers and temporary joined using ‘ishplates and clamps. Portable clipping machine or manval applicators shall be used ‘to fasten dips. Method Statement Mechanised Skelton Track Laying12___ SUPERVISION AND LABOUR, Experienced supervisors shall co-ordinate the Track-laying process to ensure that the -workis undertaken to the required tolerances and ina safe manne. Itis expected that resources and responsiilis shalltypialy include the folowing: Chief surveyor ‘Tradeloying Supervisor TRACK LAYER Operator ‘Track loving Engineer Safe working Supervisor Depot Manager Method Statement Mech ‘Set out of centertine marks at prescribed intervals for track layne Responsible for field compliance with the specification, undertake required inspection and testing and completion of Checlists and Forms ‘Operation of TRACK LAYER, completion of forms, and check TRACK LAYER alignment against offset pegs, and establish creep pegs at the completion ‘of each days track laying, Compile, complete, check and verify quality records sign off handover of formation Controls coupling, uncoupling and shunting of the ‘work train to the TRACK LAYER Loading of Ra Sleepers, Ballast onto the Works “Trains prior to track laying shi,ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The purpose of the Enviounental Management process Isto ensure: ‘+ Works are planned, carried out and controled which contbutes to the long term protection of the Region and Local Environment ‘Comply with the televant acts, contractual and legal requirements. Continually improve the environmental performance. Correct disposal of dangerous substance. Method Statement Mechanised Skelton TrackTRAINING All relevant personnel shall be trained and deemed competent in the use of the equipment and tools used forthe Track-laying Process. ‘Adéitignal on jb taining, will be given by supervisors, where necessary. ‘Specific training sessions wil be conducted for identified high risk activities e.g, ‘working at elght, working alongside lve track. Records of training sessions shall be collected and displayed in @ Mati form,aaa JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS 15.1 Risk Assessment Safety Induction courses and taining shal be given to all relevant staff and workers prior to commencement of track works at worksite. ‘At the commencement ofthe respective task all Track laying works Personnel shall be taken through the Pre Work Briefing by the Supervisor and shall sign ‘the acknowledgement form confirming that such instruction as necessary has taken place. The key risks are as follows: Manual handling, Coupling and uncoupling materials train from TRACK LAYER ‘Mechanically moving pats (arms, linkages) Workingin heat, Wind or Oust, Materials leading and unloading, GGantries moving ontop ofthe materials trai, Failure of iting, locking & dragging equipment ‘Traffic management/protection at level crossing Precaution during ral panel handling to avoid injury Emergency response plan General Safety 1 pers wl wer sandal parol protective eupmen whichat# a mae Lihat eooecanl aoe esear woee Spee tes te end rare spine) ptee operat lot Grund and ved rnigin re wn Pree ts be gen spec rk od eae no ete Xovewor be sal coed utey te superior portothe start ech ee ee a ele ee TRaschcmuen moved orca th ye tes be caer wor engl eae ith aaterdes sore he steiner ea. Coed foresee veel tte ey depotmer ong nd ut uo Wet Tootoe tas sal be contd bythe sper ad pesmel ere ae ci cea noes cae eene Ted te PC The sre hese merges oath ad ae) truce and ayer woreda at pero yw ae Is aa a rca ben eater or det coop fre toberaed othe depron or ing ani guenh robe eros work out-side of normal hours, and night work, shall be carried out 95 the proton requtescr eter epertona esos, Bes Katong ale mate teem ce vt seman tad sits hag te eo Mothed Statement Machaniced Skelton Track layin