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Structure Gauge Envelopes - Minimum
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Clearances for Infrastructure Adjacent to
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the Railway
Revision: Revision B
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Issue Date: 04/06/12
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VRIOGS 001 Structure Gauge Envelopes - Minimum Clearances for Infrastructure Adjacent to the
Railway
Revision B
Issue Date: 04/06/2012
APPROVAL STATUS
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VRIOG Steering
Committee
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Accredited Rail Operators
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Interstate Train
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The use of the Standard is not prescribed by law but, if adopted, it is expected that users of this
Standard will conform with the provisions of the Standard so that the purpose of the Standard can be
achieved.
DISCLAIMER
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The Standard is published by the Public Transport Victoria for information purposes only and does not
amount to any kind of advice.
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Each person is responsible for making his or her own assessment of all such information and for
verifying such information. The content of this publication is not a substitute for professional advice.
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Public Transport Victoria and VRIOG accept no liability for any loss or damage to any person,
howsoever caused, for information contained in this publication, or any purported reliance thereon.
HISTORY
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This Standard supersedes VRIOGS 001-2005, issued on the 26/03/2007.
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COPYRIGHT STATEMENT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1.0 CONVENTIONS.......................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2.0 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................. 2
SECTION 3.0 SCOPE AND GENERAL ............................................................................. 7
3.1 Scope ............................................................................................................ 7
3.2 Applications ................................................................................................... 7
3.3 Background .................................................................................................... 7
SECTION 4.0 NOTES APPLICABLE TO ALL FIGURES ................................................... 8
4.1 General Notes ................................................................................................ 8
4.2 Curved Track ............................................................................................... 10
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SECTION 5.0 DEVIATIONS AND CRITICAL CLEARANCES TO INFRASTRUCTURE... 11
5.1 Deviations from the Minimum Clearances to Infrastructure .......................... 11
5.2 Critical Clearances to Infrastructure ............................................................. 11
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SECTION 6.0 STRUCTURE GAUGE ENVELOPES FOR EXTERNAL DEVELOPERS –
FOR NEW INFRASTRUCTURE ADJACENT TO, OR IN THE AIR SPACE OVER TRACK.. 12
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SECTION 7.0 STRUCTURE GAUGE ENVELOPES FOR THE PTV OR ACCREDITED
RAIL OPERATOR – FOR NEW, OR ALTERED INFRASTRUCTURE ADJACENT TO, OR IN
THE AIR SPACE OVER TRACK.......................................................................................... 15
SECTION 8.0 STRUCTURE GAUGE ENVELOPES FOR THE PTV OR ACCREDITED
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RAIL OPERATORS – FOR INFRASTRUCTURE INTENDED TO BE ADJACENT TO, OR IN
THE AIR SPACE ABOVE THE TRACK. .............................................................................. 18
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SECTION 9.0 STRUCTURE GAUGE ENVELOPES – FOR EXISTING
INFRASTRUCTURE ADJACENT TO, OR IN THE AIR SPACE OVER TRACK, EXCLUDING
TRACKS OPERATED BY ARTC. ........................................................................................ 21
SECTION 10.0 STRUCTURE GAUGE ENVELOPES – FOR NEW OR EXISTING
INFRASTRUCTURE ADJACENT TO, OR IN THE AIR SPACE OVER TRAM TRACKS AND
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for External Developers – for new
Infrastructure adjacent to, or in the Air Space over track........................................ 14
Figure 2 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for the PTV and Accredited Rail Operators –
for new or altered Infrastructure adjacent to, or in the Air Space over track. ...... 17
Figure 3 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for PTV and Accredited Rail Operators – for
Infrastructure adjacent to tracks. ................................................................................ 20
Figure 4 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for Existing Infrastructure adjacent to or in the
Air Space over track...................................................................................................... 22
Figure 5 Static Rolling Stock Outline dimension for RISSB Reference Vehicle 1. ..... 27
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1. Words or phrases that appear capitalised out of context are defined within the Definitions
section of this VRIOG Standard.
2. The word “Shall” is to be understood as mandatory.
3. The word “Should” is to be understood as non-mandatory i.e. advisory or recommended.
4. Uncontrolled Standards may not be referenced within the VRIOG Standards. These include
former Public Transport Corporation Standards, Franchisee Standards, Franchisee
Subcontractor Standards and Infrastructure Lessee Standards.
5. Controlled Standards, including Australian Standards and other VRIOG Standards, may be
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referenced but only if:
• The referenced item cannot be adequately explained with an amount of text that could
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not reasonably be inserted into the body of the Standard
• The reader is not referenced to another Controlled Standard necessary for the item to
be adequately explained i.e. one document link only
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• The referenced document is a figure or table and could not reasonably be included in
the appendices of the Standard.
6. The format employed in the VRIOG Standards is compatible with Australian Standards, and
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will be used from this point on.
7. The VRIOG Standards contain engineering information necessary to operate a safe railway.
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VRIOG Standards will not contain any information that can be construed as a work instruction,
procedure, process or protocol. This information forms the basis of each individual entity’s
Safety Accreditation Certification, and, as such, is outside the scope of VRIOG Standards.
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Alterations Is a change to Infrastructure, be it track-side or track
(pertaining to Infrastructure, which is significant enough to change the
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existing physical attributes or the position of that Infrastructure.
Infrastructure)
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Air Space The region that exists vertically above the railway and
bounded by the horizontal extremities of the railway.
Broad Gauge Track where the inside running edge of the two rail heads are
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separated by 1600mm. Typically, this configuration exists for
the Victoria’s Suburban and Country passenger networks and
the majority of the freight networks
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Cant The vertical distance that the outer rail is raised above the
inner or grade rail at a curve. Also known as superelevation.
Centre Line A vertical plane of equal distance to the running edge on the
two adjacent rail heads on a section of track. On dual gauge
track there are two track centre lines one for each gauge of
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Centre Throw The curve throw of the vehicle body towards the inside of a
horizontal curve at the vehicle centre. The body centre is the
position of maximum inwards curve throw for a symmetrical
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vehicle.
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Critical Clearance Any clearance which is less than, or at, those specified in the
structure gauge envelope for existing structures.
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RISSB Glossary of Railway Terminology Guideline
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Clearances, Figure 7.6 Rolling Stock outline F.
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Track gauge (1435mm) and Broad gauge (1600mm) widths utilising
a common rail.
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End Throw The curve throw towards the outside of a horizontal curve at
the vehicle end which is the position of maximum outwards
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curve throw for a uniform vehicle.
Engineering
Change Control
Procedure
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A document that sets out the procedure for initiating,
developing, approving, implementing and auditing changes to
the configuration, maintenance and technical standards of
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Rolling Stock and Infrastructure
Developers agreement with the PTV and is not incorporated within PTV
that endeavours to construct Infrastructure adjacent to and/or
in the air space above the railway corridor.
Grain Spout A conduit for the loading of grain into rail freight vehicles.
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Where Ea = Applied Cant (Superelevation)
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Additional horizontal clearances to allow for any Cant effect
and Centre and End throw is added as outlined in Section 4.2
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and Section 11.
Identified Any Infrastructure that has a Critical Clearance, for example
Structure situated within the Structure Gauge Envelope for existing
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Infrastructure Any building or permanent installation located within or
borders the railway corridor.
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Kinematic A two dimensional cross-section of the shape of a rail vehicle
Envelope that consists of the static outline plus the maximum permitted
allowance for vertical and lateral movements. It also includes
any cant and curve affect associated with curved track and
dynamic movements in response to track irregularity.
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Rail Level A horizontal plane formed by the rail heads, at right angles to
the centre line, of a section of tangent track. Where the track
has a cant the plane is assumed to be horizontal to the higher
of the two rail heads.
Rolling Stock Any train, track machine, piece of equipment, or lading, which
is expected to be on a track, guided by the rails, outside of a
worksite.
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Certification Executive Officer of Public Transport Victoria that ensures
that, amongst other things, it has a robust Safety
Management System.
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Standard Gauge Track where the inside running edge of the two rail heads are
separated by 1435mm. Typically, this configuration exists for
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Interstate lines and branch lines off interstate lines and the
Melbourne tram network.
track.
Track Centres The horizontal distance between the centrelines of tracks
Uncontrolled A Standard that is not currently protected by a system that
Standards ensures that the integrity of its contents cannot be
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Vertical The minimum vertical distance from the top of the running
Clearance rails to the underside of a structure.
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3.1 Scope
The purpose of the structure gauge envelope is to create an adequate area that separates rolling
stock from rolling stock and rolling stock from track side Infrastructure. This Standard mandates the
minimum and absolute allowable dimensions (the Structure Gauge Envelope) that shall separate any
new or altered trackside Infrastructure from the track centre line and the rail level. It also mandates the
minimum and absolute allowable horizontal dimension that shall separate the centre line of any track.
For existing Infrastructure this standard specifies the minimum structure gauge and the controls to be
established for any deviations to these standards.
The Victorian rail industry consists of a number of accredited rail operators which makes use of
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several disparate configurations of track and rolling stock. As such, the situation may arise where the
structure gauge envelope will alter subject to the configurations of rolling stock and track
Infrastructure.
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3.2 Applications
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This standard is applicable to all Infrastructure (excluding stabling sidings – refer to VRIOG 004.13)
that is situated adjacent to, or in the Air Space over a railway. Standards applicable to light rail are
outlined in Section 10 only.
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The Structure Gauge Diagrams are categorised according to ownership of the incumbent
Infrastructure, such as:
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Figure 1 Structure Gauge Envelopes for External Developers, is to be used for new
Infrastructure adjacent to, or in the Air Space over track.
Figure 2 Structure Gauge Envelopes for the PTV and Accredited Rail Operators, is to be used
for new, or altered, Infrastructure adjacent to, or in the Air Space over track.
Figure 3 Structure Gauge Envelopes for the PTV and Accredited Rail Operators, for
Infrastructure intended to be adjacent to, or in the Air Space above the track. This
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Early efforts to establish a Structure Gauge Envelope primarily involved separating the kinematic
envelopes of rolling stock from trackside Infrastructure, by a minimum nominal distance of 200mm.
Typically the minimum horizontal clearance of 2400 mm (at signal posts only - Section 7, Envelope I)
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allows sufficient room, deemed to be 600mm to allow rail workers, under emergency situations, to
safely take refuge while trains pass. A number of different increments of this horizontal clearance
exist up to a maximum of 6000 mm, which allows for vehicles to travel parallel to the track.
Some of these assets may have been designed with less rigorous clearances than currently specified
and, unless being altered, need only comply with Structure Gauge Envelopes for Existing
Infrastructure represented in Figure 4.
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rail level (Vertical clearance axis)
b) All horizontal distances are measured from the track centre line. The vertical datum line in
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each of the drawings represents the track centre line of the two outer most tracks, where
multiple tracks exist.
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c) All Structure Gauge Envelope measurements are applicable to broad, standard and dual
gauge track. On dual gauge track, the standard gauge centreline shall be used on the
common rail side and the broad gauge centreline shall be used on the dual gauge rail
side.
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d) All Infrastructure design shall incorporate provisions for long term corridor strategies.
Long term clearance forecast planning is the responsibility of Public Transport Victoria
(PTV). Consultation shall be made with the Strategic Planning and Development Division
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and the Technical Services Division within PTV in the design phase of any project to
determine what long term clearance allowances shall be made within the project design.
e) Infrastructure adjacent and/or in the air space over track that has been identified to be
used for freight purposes, as a default should be built to the Vertical, Horizontal and the
Horizontal track centre to centre Clearances to allow for interstate freight and/or double
stacked container operations as stipulated in this Standard. The only exception to this is
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where approval has been given by the Strategic Planning and Development Division and
the Technical Services Division within PTV, to build to a reduced vertical clearance that
does not provide for double stacked containers. The Structure Gauge for the ‘Passenger
and Freight services (excluding interstate and double stacked container operations)’
should be used in these circumstances;
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f) The Track Centres of tracks running in parallel straight lines shall be separated by the
following minimum Horizontal Clearances:
i. If one or both tracks are utilised for interstate freight or for the transport of
double-stacked containers: 4.5m
ii. If both tracks are utilised only for passenger services or for freight services
that are exempt from interstate/double-stacked freight requirements: 4.0m
iii. For dual gauge track the horizontal clearance between track centres shall
be measured from the track centre closest to the adjacent track.
iv. Where standard signal structures are located between tracks the vertical
clearances outlined in Figure 2, Envelope I shall be adhered to.
Note these clearances are calculated from the outermost of any signal
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structure.
v. Where overhead structures, lighting structures and/or signal gantries are
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located between tracks the vertical clearances outlined in Figure 2,
Envelope H shall be adhered to.
Note these clearances are calculated from the outermost of any structure or
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gantry.
vi. The track Centreline spacing of tracks on curved tracks to allow for Cant
and Centre and End throw, are nominated in Section 4.2 of this document
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Where bridge piers are situated between tracks, the tracks centre line
spacing shall be a minimum of 3.0m to the nearest face of the pier.
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For existing Infrastructure the horizontal clearances outlined in item f) may be
unachievable. In these cases reference should be made to Section 5.1 Substandard
Clearances.
g) For any new Infrastructure be it a retaining wall, bridge pier or any other structure
(excluding bridges where AS5100 or the relevant ARO standards shall apply), where the
structure is longer than 20 metres and is within 3.7m of the track centre-line a ‘safe area’
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i. Height: 2000mm
ii. Width: 1500mm
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j) Alterations to existing Infrastructure or to the existing track alignment shall not result in a
reduction of the horizontal or vertical clearances in situations where the clearances do not
met the minimum clearances set out in this document. Alterations shall be offset with an
alteration in the new or existing Infrastructure or track alignment to ensure that the pre
alteration clearances are maintained.
k) Any Structure placed above or adjacent to overhead traction wires shall comply with the
Electrical Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009.
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stock.
Where track (current or future) are utilised for interstate freight and/or for double stacked containers
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freight, the structure gauge envelopes outlined in Figures 1 to 4 and the horizontal clearances outlined
in Section 4.1 item f) shall be altered based on the following conditions of curve radius:
a) ≤1300 metres or ≥300 metres: Add 700mm to the horizontal clearances on the inside of
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the curve and add 100mm to horizontal clearances on the outside of the curve. Note
these figures are based on a 150mm and 0mm Cant to provide for clearances on the
inside and outside rail on curved track respectively.
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b) ≤300 metres or ≥100 metres: Add 1100mm to the horizontal clearances on the inside of
the curve and add 400mm to horizontal clearances on the outside of the curve. Note
these figures are based on a 150mm and 0mm Cant to provide for clearances on the
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inside and outside rail on curved track respectively.
Where track is utilised for passenger services and has no future requirement to be utilised for
interstate freight and/or for double stacked containers, the structure gauge envelope outlined in
Figures 1 to 4 and the horizontal clearances outlined in Section 4 item f) shall be altered based on
the following conditions of curve radius:
c) 1200m: Add 60mm to the horizontal clearance on the inside of the curve and add 30mm
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h) 700m: Add 200mm to the horizontal clearance on the inside of the curve and add 55mm
to the horizontal clearance on the outside of the curve
i) 600m: Add 240mm to the horizontal clearance on the inside of the curve and add 65mm
to the horizontal clearance on the outside of the curve
j) 500m: Add 290mm to the horizontal clearance on the inside of the curve and add 80mm
to the horizontal clearance on the outside of the curve
k) 400m: Add 330mm to the horizontal clearance on the inside of the curve and add 100mm
to the horizontal clearance on the outside of the curve
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l) 300m: Add 390mm to the horizontal clearance on the inside of the curve and add 135mm
to the horizontal clearance on the outside of the curve
m) 200m: Add 480mm to the horizontal clearance on the inside of the curve and add 200mm
to the horizontal clearance on the outside of the curve
Note these figures are based on a 100mm and 0mm Cant to provide for clearances on the inside and
outside rail on curved track respectively. Where a curve radius value falls between the curve radius
as given in points c) to m), the tighter curve radius shall be used.
Alterations to the structure gauge envelope on curved track that provide allowance for Cant elevation
and rolling stock Centre and End throw may also be derived by the use of the principles outlined in the
Section 11.
If these principles are used it shall be demonstrated to the Public Transport Victoria, Technical
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Services Division and to the ARO on how the allowances for curved tracks have been derived.
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SECTION 5.0 Deviations and Critical Clearances to Infrastructure
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5.1 Deviations from the Minimum Clearances to Infrastructure
Clearances less than the minimum stipulated in this Standard are only permissible on works where
there are alterations to existing track geometry, the installation of additional tracks within an existing
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rail environment or where significant physical constraints exist that prohibit complying with the
dimensions outlined in this Standard. No deviations to the minimum clearances outlined in this
document shall be employed in a particular situation if more clearance can be provided. In
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cases where existing Infrastructure does not conform to these conditions, refer to section 5.2 for the
absolute limits.
Any deviations to this Standard shall be received prior to the construction/modification of the
Infrastructure. Where deviations are proposed, an ARO shall apply its Engineering Change/Waiver
process to determine if the deviations are acceptable. In the event that an Engineering Change/Waiver
process is approved the absolute minimum conditions as outlined in Section 9 shall be met.
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manageable. It may incorporate site specific track and rolling stock tolerances and may require
conditions to be placed on the location or rolling stock such as a reduction in train speeds or an
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increase in inspection or maintenance. Infrastructure that has been identified with a critical clearance
shall be defined as an Identified Structure which is held and updated by the ARO responsible for that
particular railway.
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Due to the reduced clearances and the increased risk associated with these it is essential that:
a) The ARO is to conduct a post construction clearance survey to verify that the dimensions
are not less than those specified in the Engineering Change/Waiver process.
b) The actual track design position shall be tied into a monitoring mark/s to enable manual
checking by a track inspector at regular intervals and allow checking after any maintenance
work has been carried out.
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SECTION 6.0 Structure Gauge Envelopes for External Developers – for New
Infrastructure adjacent to, or in the Air Space over Track.
This section applies to any new Infrastructure constructed or installed by external developers adjacent
to or in the air space above the railway. These requirements are applicable only to tangent track and
are to apply to the Centre Line of the two outermost tracks
For curved track adjustments refer to Section 4.2. Notes applicable to Figure 1
ENVELOPE A
Envelope A applies to the placement of new Infrastructure adjacent to and/or in the air space
above the track where track access for road vehicles is required.
H1 The minimum Horizontal Clearance shall be 6.0m for all Air Space developments
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adjacent to the track where track access for road vehicles is required.
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V1 The minimum Vertical Clearance shall be 7.1m for Air Space above the track where
the track has been identified to be used for interstate freight and/or double stacked
containers operations.
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Note for a grain gantry over a siding the Vertical Clearance can be reduced to 5.26m
subject to approval of PTV.
V2 For track that is or is to be utilised for passenger and/or freight services and has no
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future interstate freight and/or double stacked containers operation requirements, the
Vertical Clearance may be reduced to a minimum of 5.75m, subject to approval being
granted to alter the height of existing overhead traction power wiring if required.
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ENVELOPE B
Envelope B applies to the placement of new Infrastructure adjacent to and/or in the airspace
above the track where track access for road vehicles is not required.
H2 The minimum Horizontal Clearance shall be 4.0m for all Air Space developments
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where track access is not required for road vehicles parallel to track, subject to the
approval of PTV.
V1 The minimum Vertical Clearance shall be 7.1m for the Air Space above the track
where the track has been identified to be used for interstate freight and/or double
stacked containers operation requirements.
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Note for a grain gantry over a siding the Vertical Clearance can be reduced to 5.26m
subject to approval of PTV.
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V2 For track that is or is to be utilised for passenger and/or freight services and has no
future interstate freight and/or double stacked containers operation requirements, the
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ENVELOPE C
Envelope C applies to the placement of new Infrastructure adjacent to and/or in the air space
above the track where track access for road vehicles is not required and the track uses
concrete sleepers or slab track.
H3 The minimum Horizontal Clearance for all Air Space developments shall be 3.0m
where track access is not required for road vehicles parallel to track and where the
track uses concrete sleepers or slab track, subject to the approval of PTV.
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V1 The minimum Vertical Clearance shall be 7.1m for the Air Space above the track
where the track has been identified to be used for interstate freight and/or double
stacked containers operation requirements.
Note for a grain gantry over a siding the Vertical Clearance can be reduced to 5.26m
subject to approval of PTV.
V2 For track that is or is to be utilised for passenger and/or freight services and has no
future interstate freight and/or double stacked containers operation requirements, the
Vertical Clearance may be reduced to a minimum of 5.75m, subject to approval being
granted to alter the height of existing overhead traction power wiring if required.
ENVELOPE D1
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Envelope D1 applies to the placement of temporary structures by developers of new
Infrastructure adjacent to and/or in the air space above track that is being utilised by
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passenger and freight services excluding freight services that are to transport double stacked
containers. For freight that is to transport doubled stacked containers refer to envelope D2.
For electrified passenger services the vertical height shall be increased to 6.48m as
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represented by the dotted line on D1.
The minimum vertical and horizontal dimensions are displayed in Envelope D1 and are
subject to the approval of PTV.
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Envelope D2 applies to the placement of temporary structures by developers of new
Infrastructure adjacent to and/or in the air space above track that is being utilised for freight
services that are to transport double stacked containers. The minimum vertical and horizontal
dimensions are displayed in Envelope D2 and are subject to the approval of PTV.
Checks shall also be made also with the rail operator and Infrastructure owner to ensure that
the transit space for any oversize vehicles approved to operate on the line is not infringed
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upon
ENVELOPE E
Envelope E applies to the placement of any structural foundations beneath the track.
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V3 The minimum vertical distance beneath the rail head to be free from any structural
foundations (except platforms) shall be 1.0m.
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H3 The minimum horizontal distance, measured from the centre line of the track, to be free
from any structural foundations (except platforms) shall be 3.0m.
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Figure 1 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for External Developers – for new Infrastructure adjacent to, or in the Air Space over track
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For Tangent
Interstate Freight and/or Double Track Only
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Stacked Containers Operations Passenger and Freight Services
(excluding Interstate Freight and Double
0.79m Stacked Container Operations)
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1.525m
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1.525m
V1 = 7.100m
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2.5m 2.135m
V2 = 5.750m
A B C
6.80m
3.66m
4.88m
6.48m
D2 D1
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1.55m
1.08m
1.08m
1.70m 1.70m
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1.345m
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V3 = 1.00m
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H3 = 3.00 m H3
H2 = 4.00 m H2
H1 = 6.00 m H1
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SECTION 7.0 Structure Gauge Envelopes for the PTV or Accredited Rail
Operator – for new, or altered Infrastructure adjacent to, or in
the Air Space over Track
This section applies to any new, or alterations to existing Infrastructure constructed or installed by or
on behalf of the PTV or accredited Infrastructure managers. These requirements are applicable only to
tangent track. For curved track adjustments, refer to Section 4.2. Notes applicable to Figure 2:
ENVELOPE F
Envelope F applies to the placement of bridges, retaining walls (excluding platforms), bridge
piers and structures adjacent to and/or in the airspace above the track.
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V4 The minimum Vertical Clearance shall be 7.1m for new bridges and/or structures
above track that has been identified to be used for interstate freight and/or for double
stacked containers operations.
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Note for a grain gantry over a siding the Vertical Clearance can be reduced to 5.26m
subject to approval of PTV.
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V5 For track that is or is to be utilised for passenger and/or freight services and has no
interstate freight or double stacked containers operation requirements, the Vertical
Clearance may be reduced to a minimum of 5.75m subject to approval being
granted to alter the height of existing overhead traction power wiring if required.
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The minimum Horizontal Clearance shall be 6.0m for bridge piers, bridge abutments
and retaining walls (excluding platforms), where track access is required for road
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vehicles parallel to track.
H5 The minimum Horizontal Clearance shall be 4.0m for bridge piers, bridge abutments
and retaining walls (excluding platforms), where track access is not required for road
vehicles parallel to track, subject to the approval of PTV.
H6 The minimum Horizontal Clearance shall be 3.0m for bridge piers, bridge abutments
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and retaining walls (excluding platforms), where track access is not required for road
vehicles parallel to track and where the track uses concrete sleepers or slab track,
subject to the approval of PTV.
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ENVELOPE G
Envelope G applies to the placement of verandah eaves adjacent to the track.
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V7 There shall be a minimum Vertical Clearance of 7.1m for verandah eaves above
track that has been identified to be used for interstate freight and/or for double
stacked containers operations.
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V8 For track that is utilised for passenger and/or freight services and has no future
interstate freight and/or double stacked containers operation requirements, the
Vertical Clearance may be reduced to a minimum of 5.26m for verandah eaves.
H9 There shall be a minimum Horizontal Clearance of 3m for verandah eaves where the
track has been identified to be used for freight operations. Note in certain
circumstances a reduced clearance of no less than 2.5m may be accepted subject
to approval of PTV and the ARO.
H10 For track that is utilised for passenger services only and has no future freight
requirements the minimum Horizontal Clearance may be reduced to 2.4m for
verandah eaves.
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ENVELOPE H
Envelope H applies to the placement of overhead electrification structures, lighting structures
and signal gantries adjacent to and/or in the air space above track.
V7 The minimum Vertical Clearance shall be 7.1m for lighting structures and signal
gantries above track that has been identified to be used for interstate freight and/or
for double stacked containers operations.
For track that is utilised for passenger and/or freight services and has no future
V8 interstate freight and/or double stacked containers operation requirements, the
Vertical Clearance may be reduced to a minimum of 5.26m for overhead
electrification structures, lighting structures and signal gantries.
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H8 The minimum Horizontal Clearance shall be 3.0m for overhead electrification and
lighting structures, and signal gantries.
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ENVELOPE I
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Envelope I applies to the placement of standard signal structures adjacent to and/or in the air
space above track. Standard signal structures include items such as signal masts, relay boxes,
signal equipment on stands or similar. The requirements for signal gantries are outlined in
Envelope H.
V7
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There shall be a minimum Vertical Clearance of 7.1m for standard signal structures
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above track that has been identified to be used for interstate freight and/or for double
stacked containers operations.
V8 For track that is utilised for passenger services and has no future interstate freight
and/or double stacked containers operation requirements, the Vertical Clearance may
be reduced to a minimum of 5.26m for standard signal structures.
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H9, There shall be a minimum Horizontal Clearance of 3m for signal structures where the
track has been identified to be used for freight operations. Note in certain circumstances
a reduced clearance of no less than 2.5m may be accepted subject to approval of PTV
and the ARO
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H10 For track that is utilised for passenger services only and has no future freight
requirements the minimum Horizontal Clearance shall be 3m for signal structures. Note
in certain circumstances a reduced clearance of no less than 2.4m may be accepted
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ENVELOPE J
Envelope J applies to the placement of any structural foundations (except platforms) beneath the
track.
V6 The minimum vertical distance shall be 1.0m beneath the rail head which is to be free
from any structural foundations (except platforms).
H7 The minimum horizontal distance shall be 3.0m, measured from the centre line of the
track, which is to be free from any structural foundations (except platforms).
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Figure 2 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for the PTV and Accredited Rail Operators – for new or altered Infrastructure adjacent to, or in the Air
Space over track.
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Interstate Freight and/or Double For Tangent
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Track Only
Stacked Containers Operations Passenger and Freight Services
(excluding Interstate Freight and Double
Stacked Container operations)
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1.50 m
3.00 m
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V4, V7 = 7.10m
V5 = 5.75m
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1.55 m
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V8 = 5.26m
6.50m
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3.80m
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3.80m
F F F
3.66m
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H6,H7,H8=3.00 m H6, H7, H8
H5= 4.00 m H5
H4 = 6.00 m H4
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SECTION 8.0 Structure Gauge Envelopes for the PTV or Accredited Rail
Operators – for Infrastructure intended to be adjacent to, or in
the Air Space above the track.
These requirements are applicable only to tangent track. For curved track adjustments, refer to
Section 4.2. Notes applicable to Figure 3:
ENVELOPE K and K*
Envelope K and K* applies to the placement of platforms adjacent to the track.
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a) 1.7m with a construction tolerance of +10mm, - 0mm (H11)
The Horizontal Clearance to the platform coping shall be
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b) 1.55m with a construction tolerance of +10mm, - 0mm (H12), (for
example 150mm overhang).
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(K*) Platforms adjacent to standard gauge track identified to be used for interstate freight
H13 and/or double stacked containers operation, shall have a Horizontal Clearance of 1.7m
with a construction tolerance of +10mm, - 0mm to the platform coping.
For additional information on platform dimensions and minimum clearances at
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platforms refer to VRIOGS 002.1.
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ENVELOPE L
Envelope L applies to the placement of signal trunking and train stops (in there lowered position)
adjacent to the track. It applies to track that is utilised for the electrified network only.
V12 Signal trunking and train stops shall have a maximum Vertical Clearance of 102mm
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H14 Signal trunking and train stops shall have a minimum Horizontal Clearance of 1067mm
V13 The sloping vertical extent of the placement of signalling trucking adjacent to the
platform edge shall be a maximum of 230mm
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V14 The sloping vertical extent of the placement of signalling trunking adjacent to
structures other than the platform edge shall be a maximum of 158mm
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H15 The sloping Horizontal Clearance of the placement of signal trunking shall be a
minimum of 1220mm
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ENVELOPE M
Envelope M applies to the placement of services adjacent to the track in the area beneath the
platform overhang and is for the use of PTV or ARO’s only. It exists in the area beneath the
platform coping overhang.
H12 The minimum Horizontal Clearance for the placement of services shall be 1.55m.
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ENVELOPE N
Envelope N applies on track that is used for passenger and freight operations and is for the
placement of signalling equipment (excluding signalling masts and gantries) and approved
structures only, and is typically situated between parallel running tracks. The signalling
equipment outlined above includes such items as signal trunking, small track units and dwarf
signals. On track that is only used for freight operations see Envelope N*.
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ENVELOPE N*
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Envelope N* applies only where track has been identified to be used for interstate freight
operations to prevent fouling of rolling stock. Envelope N* is for the placement of signalling
equipment (excluding signalling masts and gantries) and approved structures only, and is
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typically situated between parallel running tracks. The signalling equipment outlined above
includes such items as signal trunking, small track units and dwarf signals.
V16 The maximum Vertical Clearance of this cut out shall be 1.043m
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H16 The minimum Horizontal Clearance of this cut out shall be 1.911m
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ENVELOPE O
Envelope O applies to Broad or Standard gauge track and is for the placement of guard rails. The
guard rail arrangements may exist for V and K crossings on the regional rail network. This
Envelope is represented on the platform edge side but applies to both platform edge and non-
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platform edge. The Vertical and Horizontal Clearances outlined below also applies to figures 1 and
2.
V17 The maximum Vertical Clearance for the placement of guard rails is 25mm.
H17 The Horizontal Clearance for the placement of guard rails is
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1. On Broad gauge track between 580mm and 680mm from the track centre line
2. On Standard gauge track between 660mm and 760mm from the track centre
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line.
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ENVELOPE P
Envelope P applies to any track category be it Broad or Standard gauge and is for the placement
of Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (TGSI’s) located on pedestrian level crossings. This
Envelope is represented on the platform edge side but applies to both platform edge and non-
platform edge. The Vertical Clearance outlined below also applies to figures 1 and 2.
V18 The maximum Vertical Clearance for the placement of TGSI’s is 25mm.
The Horizontal Clearance for the placement of TGSI’s excluding placement on the top of
rail and across flange gap is to be as per VRIOGS 003.2.
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Figure 3 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for PTV and Accredited Rail Operators – for Infrastructure adjacent to tracks.
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For additional information on minimum For Tangent
clearances at platforms refer to
VRIOGS 002.1
Track Only
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Non - Platform Edge
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Platform Edge
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H16 = 1.911m
0.150 m
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N*
V15 = 1.500m
0.150 m H13 = 1.70 m
tolerance of +/- 0,10mm
1.080m with a construction
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H17
0.760 m
0.660 m
0.680 m
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V13 = 0.230 m L P L
0.580 m V14 = 0.151 m
V12 = 0.102m 0.102 m
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Design Rail Level
V17 = 0.025m V18 = 0.025m
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a) 3.556m between track centrelines
b) Where existing lighting structures and signals and electrification structures are located
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between tracks the minimum horizontal clearance to closest edge of the structure shall be
2.007m
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c) For curved tracks, track centreline spacing’s as nominated in Section 4.2 of this document
In cases where existing Infrastructure does not conform to the structure gauge envelope outlined in
Figure 4, refer to Section 5.2 Critical Clearances.
Note: The above absolute minimum clearances and those outlined in Figure 4 only apply to
rolling stock that meet the rolling stock outline diagram – static condition outlined in Standard
Drawing STD_ R0009. These absolute minimum clearances do not apply to rolling stock that
does not meet this static rolling stock envelope.
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The Structure Gauge Envelope for existing Infrastructure over track that is not used by Electric
Motor Units shall comply with Envelope R. Note that:
a) The minimum horizontal clearances outlined in Envelope R applies to existing bridge piers,
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retaining walls, lighting structures, verandah eaves and signals and electrification structures;
b) The minimum vertical clearances outlined in Envelope R applies to existing bridges, standard signal
structures, Verandah Eaves and lighting structures.
Note: The above absolute minimum clearances and those outlined in Figure 4 only apply to
rolling stock that meet the static envelope outlined in Appendix A, Figure 5. These absolute
minimum clearances do not apply to rolling stock that does not meet this static rolling stock
envelope.
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Figure 4 – Structure Gauge Envelopes for Existing Infrastructure adjacent to or in the Air Space over track.
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For Tangent
Track Only
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Non - Electrified Electrified
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0.762 m
4.873 m
1.429 m
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1.168 m
4.420 m
1.702m 1.702 m
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4.125 m
4.153 m
2.007 m 2.007 m
3.989 m
3.708 m R Q
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3.100 m 1.525 m 1.561 m
3.505 m
1.220 m 1.316 m
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1.070 m 1.067m 1.067 m
1.043 m
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curved track is located on standard drawing STD_T0306 Revision B. If this is not used then the
additional distance needs to be calculated and approved by the ARO.
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SECTION 11.0 Rolling Stock Centre and End Throw and Cant Effect
For curved track with a radius of less than 1300 metres, allowance shall be made for the effect of track
Cant and of rolling stock Centre and End Throw to determine the structure gauge envelope outline on
a curved track.
On an inside of a curved track the Centre Throw (Ct) and the Cant Effect shall be added to the
minimum horizontal clearances outlined in this document. On the outside of a curved track the End
Throw (Et) shall be added to, and the Cant Effect subtracted from, the minimum horizontal clearances
outlined in this document. Note that the horizontal clearances outlined in this document are the
minimum that shall apply. Any figure that may be calculated below this shall not apply.
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11.1 Rolling Stock Centre and End Throw
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The equations outlined below can be used to determine the additional rolling stock centre and end
throw on curved track that is to be applied to the minimum structure gauge envelope.
Centre and end throw of vehicles may be calculated as follows:
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Equation 1 Ct = Bc /8R
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Equation 2 Et = (L - Bc )/8R
Where:
Ct = Centre throw of nominated vehicle in mm
Et = End throw of nominated vehicle in mm
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Bc = Bogie centres of nominated vehicle in mm
R = Radius of curve in mm
L = Length of nominated vehicle in mm
For passenger and freight networks (excluding Defined Interstate Rail Networks) a ‘Bc’ value of
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For the Defined Interstate Rail Network a ‘L’ value of 25900mm shall be used.6
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RISSB AS7507.1 Railway Rolling Stock – Rolling Stock Outlines
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Standard Drawing, STD_R0009 ‘Maximum Rolling Stock outline Kinematic Diagram – Type 1 Single Deck Cars’
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ARTC Track and Civil Code of Practice SA/WA & Vic, Section 7 Clearances, figure 7.6 Rolling Stock outline F.
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11.2.1 Passenger and Freight services (excluding defined interstate rail traffic) of a track
gauge of 1600mm
The addition horizontal clearance that is to be applied to the minimum structure gauge for passenger
and freight services on a track gauge of 1600mm due to the cant effect is outlined in table 1. Note that
the additional horizontal clearance required shall be added to the inside of the curve.
CANT (mm)
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10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140
Additional
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Horizontal 22 44 66 88 111 132 154 176 198 220 242 264 286 308
Clearance
required
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Table 1 Cant Effect on Minimum Structure Gauge
The additional horizontal clearance is able to also be calculated using Equation 3. Equation 3 is to be
used to determine the additional horizontal clearance that is to be applied to the inside of a curve on
cant effect:
Equation 4 Cant effect = (Ea x Z)/1435
Where Z = the vertical height above design rail height (mm)
Ea = Applied Cant (Superelevation) (mm)
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Notes:
1. For unrestricted interchange of rolling stock on all Standard and Broad gauge lines this profile
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unless adequate allowance is made by a reduction in width to compensate for the increased
centre and end throw on a curve of 100 metre radius.
3. The bottom of side hung doors which swing outwards shall have a minimum height above rail
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