Based on draft minutes
Traffic Operation and Management Standards Committee (TOM SC)
05 April 2016
Record of Decisions
Minute No.
Section and topic
General
16/TOM/04/079
Minutes of Previous Meetings
The approval of the draft minutes of the meeting held on 02 February 2016 were
approved without amendment.
A
16/TOM/04/080
The approval of the draft minutes of the meeting held on 01 March 2016 were
approved without amendment
A
Applications approved by Chairman outside Standards Committee
16/TOM/04/081
None.
Deviations against Railway Group Standards: New applications
16/TOM/04/082
16-005-DEV Continuation of the trial on the London North Eastern (LNE) route with
Leeds and Newcastle Delivery Unit, and for further trials in London North Western
(LNW) and Wales and Anglia Routes
D
[GERT8000-TS1, General signalling regulations]
Lead Standards Committee: Traffic Operation and Management
TOM SC deferred the decision on 16-005-DEV until their next meeting on 10 May 2016,
when the applicant would return to present the application and supporting
documentation.
16/TOM/04/083
16-006-DEV Continuation of the trial on the London North Eastern (LNE) route with
Leeds and Newcastle Delivery Unit, and for further trials in London North Western
(LNW) and Wales and Anglia Routes
D
[GERT8000-HB6, General duties of an individual working alone (IWA)]
Lead Standards Committee: Traffic Operation and Management
TOM SC deferred the decision on 16-006 until their next meeting on 10 May 2016,
when the applicant would return to present the application and supporting
documentation.
For further information, please contact
[Kirstie.smith@rssb.co.uk]
Key:
Approved / supported*
A
Approved / supported* (subject to conditions)
AC
Deferred
D
Rejected
R
For noting
N
Withdrawn (by submitter)
W
*An ‘s’ suffix is applied when acting as a supporting committee
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Based on draft / approved minutes
Minute No.
Section and topic
16/TOM/04/084
16-007-DEV Continuation of the trial on the London North Eastern (LNE) route with
Leeds and Newcastle Delivery Unit, and for further trials in London North Western
(LNW) and Wales and Anglia Routes
D
[GERT/000-HB7, General duties of a controller of site safety (COSS)]
Lead Standards Committee: Traffic Operation and Management
TOM SC deferred the decision on 16-007 until their next meeting on 10 May 2016,
when the applicant would return to present the application and supporting
documentation.
16/TOM/04/085
16-014-DEV Compliance to GMRT2131 issue 1
As
[GMRT2131, Audibility and Visibility of Trains]
Lead Standards Committee: Rolling Stock
TOM SC supported deviation application 16-014-DEV.
16/TOM/04/086
16-019-DEV Centre Door Footstep Oversail
[GMRT2713, Requirements for the Size of Vehicles and Position Equipment]
As
Lead Standards Committee: Rolling Stock
TOM SC supported deviation application 16-019-DEV.
16/TOM/04/087
16-021-DEV Isolation Switch Design
As
[GMRT2185, Train Safety Systems]
Lead Standards Committee: Rolling Stock
TOM SC supported application 16-021-DEV.
16/TOM/04/088
16-022-DEV Loss of Door Interlock Response
[GMRT2473 Power Operated External Doors on Passenger Carrying Rail Vehicles]
As
Lead Standards Committee: Rolling Stock
TOM SC supported 16-022-DEV, Loss of Door Interlock Response.
16/TOM/04/089
16-023-DEV Emergency Brake Application Deterrent
[GMRT2044 Braking System Requirements and Performance for Multiple Units]
As
Lead Standards Committee: Rolling Stock
TOM SC supported 16-023-DEV Emergency Brake Application Deterrent.
16/TOM/04/090
16-024-DEV Fire Extinguisher Position
As
[GMRT2100 Requirements for Rail Vehicle Structures]
Lead Standards Committee: Rolling Stock
TOM SC supported 16-024-DEV Fire Extinguisher Position.
16/TOM/04/091
16-026-DEV Signal Buzzer Functionality and Texture
[GMRT2473 Power Operated External Doors on Passenger Carrying Rail Vehicles]
Lead Standards Committee: Rolling Stock
TOM SC supported 16-026-DEV.
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As
Based on draft / approved minutes
Minute No.
Section and topic
16/TOM/04/092
16-027-DEV Provision of platform stop markers for:
a) Class 800 ‘Super Express Train’ (SET) and all its sub-classes;
As
b) Class 365 ‘Electrical Multiple Units’ (EMU) and all its sub-classes;
c) Class 387 ‘Electrical Multiple Units’ (EMU) and all its sub-classes
[GIRT7033 Lineside Signs]
Lead Standards Committee: Control Command and Signalling
TOM SC supported 16-027-DEV in principle, but raised concerns about how further
applications could impact on the variety of car stop markers installed across the
network.
Supporting Deviations and Proposals Not Included in the Pack
16/TOM/04/093
TOM SC noted the supporting deviations and proposals not included in the pack.
N
Changes to Standards
New Proposals to Review, Revise or Withdraw Standards
16/TOM/04/094
16-012 Application of the ‘Rule Management Tool’ to all Railway Group Standards
(RGSs) containing National Safety Rules (NSRs)
TOM SC noted the paper on project 16-012 regarding the application of the Rule
Management Tool to all Railway Group Standards containing National Safety Rules
(NSRs).
N
Updates on Projects, Project Plans and Impact Assessments
16/TOM/04/095
15-021 Change to the Guards requirements during train dispatch
TOM SC approved the recommendation that proposal 15-021 be placed on hold until
the proposed PTI working group has completed its review following the RAIB report of
29 February 2016
A
16/TOM/04/096
15-034 Revise GKRT0094 Issue 1 to incorporate requirement changes
TOM SC noted the project update on 15-034
N
16/TOM/04/097
16-010 Review of requirements relating to the requirements that need to take place
when an unauthorised evacuation takes place
TOM SC approved the work on project 16-010 to continue and approved the revised
wording (subject to the word ‘immediately’ being added) for publication in the PON.
A
16/TOM/04/098
15-014 Revision of the 2.75 metre rule including 16-001 (sub project of 15-014) Revise
module AC following the Sutton Weaver accident regarding leaving the driving cab to
inspect damage to the overhead line
TOM SC approved continuation of work on project 16-001 and for its continued work to
form a sub-project of 15-014. They approved continuation of work in relation to the
recommended changes referred to in the cover paper which were to be included within
the scope of project 15-014.
TOM SC approved the project plan for 15-014.
A
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Minute No.
Section and topic
16/TOM/04/099
15-020 – Rule Book Module TW5
TOM SC approved the proposed revision of TW5 delivered the intentions of the
proposal for change and approved the proposed revision of TW5 to be consulted on by
industry.
A
16/TOM/04/100
15-032 Inclusion of splitting distant signals and aspect sequences into document RS521
TOM SC agreed that the proposed revision delivered the intention of the proposal for
change.
TOM SC approved the proposed revised to RS-521 issue four draft 1d for industry
consultation.
A
Documents for Consultation
None.
Comments Received Following Consultation
None.
Documents for Approval and Review of RSSB’s Responses to the Comments Received
16/TOM/04/101
15-023 GO/RT3208 issue three Arrangements Concerning the Non operation of Track
Circuits During the Leaf Fall Contamination Period
TOM SC agreed to carry out consultation of the revised RGS, RIS-3708-TOM issue one,
by the TOM SC members and within the TOM SC meeting.
TOM SC approved RIS-3708-TOM issue one for authorisation to publish and to
supersede GORT3208 issue three
As
Schedule Standards Review
Progress Report
16/TOM/04/102
TOM SC noted the noted the progress reports.
N
Review of Standards Change
List of Submissions
16/TOM/04/104
TOM SC noted the list of submissions.
N
TOM SC noted the list of consultations.
N
TOM SC noted the European issues, including updates on Train Driver Licensing
Directive, CER, EIM and OPE TSI BGB Implementation Plan Working Group.
N
List of Consultations
16/TOM/04/105
European Issues
16/TOM/04/106
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Minute No.
Section and topic
16/TOM/04/107
OPE TSI – Clarification of Scope – Exceptional Loads
TOM SC agreed the paper amended paper relating to 16/TOM/03/042 Clarification of
scope of OPE TSI – Exceptional Loads should be endorsed in correspondence.
A
Recommendations from the West Wickham investigation and creation of TOM SC PTI
WG
TOM SC supported the proposal that the PTIS WG should be responsible for overseeing
any activities relating to the West Wickham accident including recommendation two.
TOM SC noted the interdependency of the PTI WG with project 15-021.
As
Accidents and Incidents
16/TOM/04/108
Members’ Reports on Safety Significant Incidents
Safety Significant Incidents
16/TOM/04/109
TOM SC noted the report on Safety Significant Issues.
N
GSM-R Failures Working Group
TOM SC agreed that the proposed new and revised documents delivered the intentions
of the proposals for change approved that the proposed new and revised documents on
GSM-R failures are consulted on by industry
A
TOM SC Sub-Groups
16/TOM/04/110
Driver Selection Governance Group
There was no update and the group is not due to meet again until October 2016.
Any Other Business
16/TOM/04/111
Future Rules Review Group
TOM SC noted the report from the Future Rules Review Group.
N
16/TOM/04/112
Record of Decisions
TOM SC noted ENE SC, PLT SC, RST SC, INS SC and CCS SC Records of Decisions.
N
16/TOM/04/114
Digital Rule Book
TOM SC noted the next steps of project, agreed to continue as the client group. The
Committee agreed to endorse the requirements within ten working days of 08 April
2016, agreed to provide members for a Digital Rule Book Advisory Group and agreed to
request contacts for testing as and when required.
N
16/TOM/04/115
Standards Strategy: Application of Rule Management Tool for GERT8217 Introduction
and use of Axle Counters – Managing the Risk, issue 3
TOM SC supported the recommendation to withdraw GERT8217 and for its content to
be retained in a new RIS.
As
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Section and topic
16/TOM/04/116
Standards Strategy: Application of Rule Management Tool for GO/RT3350
Communication of Urgent Operating Advice, issue 5
TOM SC supported the recommendation to withdraw GO/RT3350 and for its content to
be retained in a new RIS.
As
16/TOM/04/117
Possession Collision Working Group
TOM SC noted the Terms of Reference and agreed that there was no need for regular
reports from the group to be presented to TOM SC, as the scope of the group’s remit is
broader than RGSs and it should therefore continue to report into TORG. It was agreed
to close the related action to the Possession Collison Working Group and remove this
item from the agenda until any proposals for change are submitted.
N
16/TOM/04/118
Night Time Working at Level Crossings
TOM SC noted the presentation on Night Time Working at Level Crossings.
N
Date of Next Meeting: 10 May 2016
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