BRIDGES

Question 1

In relation to an underline bridge strike, what is a light vehicle dispensation?

Answer 1

Where shown in the SBSI:

You may authorise normal movements over the underline bridge before it has been examined, regardless of its classification, providing you can establish beyond reasonable doubt that only a light vehicle has been involved in the bridge strike.

Question 2

What counts as a light vehicle?

Answer 2

-Car
-Motorcycle
-Transit Van or smaller

and that the vehicle is not on fire!

Question 3

Regardless of colour classification, under which circumstances would stop all movement of trains after an underline bridge strike?

Answer 3

-A rough ride within a ½ mile of a bridge or track damage or debris on the line

• Vehicle on fire under bridge
• Vehicle wedged under bridge and any of the following apply:

• Vehicle carries hazardous goods

• Person/s trapped in the vehicle

• BSN or BSE tells you the vehicle is substantial, and it is not possible to examine the bridge until the vehicle is removed

• A substantial vehicle is being removed