Route Access Standard (RAS)

The RAS has been produced as replacement for the:

TOC Manual that is applied to the ARTC lease network in NSW, QLD and;
TA02 Network Interface Plan that is applied to SA, VIC and WA.

Route Access Standard

Title	Contents	Last Updated	Version
Introduction	The layout of the documents in the suite of Standards known as the RAS and a glossary of terms	Aug 2021	2.3
General Information	The ARTC Infrastructure Limits, Safeworking, planning, marshalling and inspection	Sep 2022	2.5
Section Pages Introduction	Explanation of speed and axle load framework and permanent speeds contained in each corridor section page	Apr 2021	1.9
RAS Appendix A – Rolling Stock Outlines and Loading Requirements	Detailed information pertinent to outlines and loading	Aug 2021	1.3
– Out of Gauge Application	Specialised load movement request
RAS Appendix B – Train Numbering	Detailed information on Train Numbering	Nov 2023	1.4

Section Pages

The section pages are the individual line diagrams detailing below rail elements such as axle loadings and permanent speeds for that particular section of the ARTC Network.

Green = Defined Interstate Rail Network (DIRN)

Blue = Intrastate Network (IN)

Slate = Heavy Haul Network (HHN)

RAS Interactive Map

The RAS Section Pages are now accessible via this interactive map. Importantly, the map will work on mobile devices too such as phones and tablets. Click anywhere on the ARTC network to open the relevant ARTC Section Page.

Route Access Standard Amendments and Deviations

Permanent alterations to the network are updated in the RAS. To report an issue or request an update to the RAS, please email ras@artc.com.au providing details of the nature of the amendment, the specific RAS reference and version, the location subject to the change or route of operation, the date the update is required by, and include any supporting documentation (e.g. Drivers Diagram, NAN, SAFE Notice, etc). Alternatively, the RAS Enquiry Form OGP3001F-01 may be used for this purpose and emailed to ras@artc.com.au along with any supporting documentation.

The RAS amendment register publishes all changes to the RAS and should always be viewed in line with the current version of the document.

RAS Amendment Register

Mar 2024

Approved temporary deviations from the access conditions outlined in the RAS are provided in the form of a Route Access Condition Notice (RACN) in accordance with OGP-30-01 Route Access Condition Notices. To request an RACN, please provide relevant details in accordance with OGP-30-01 Route Access Condition Notices to ras@artc.com.au.

View current Route Access Condition Notices

Title	Last Updated	Version
OGP-30-01 Route Access Condition Notices	19 Jan 2023	2.1
OGP3001F-01 RAS Enquiry Form	2 Mar 2022	2.0

ARTC Rolling Stock Profiles

The profiles below are provided as supplementary information to RAS Appendix A. These are the static profiles and kinematic (outer) profiles. Appendix A remains the master source of information on rolling stock outlines and loading requirements.

Title	PDF	CAD	Version
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile A	Profile A	Profile A	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile B	Profile B	Profile B	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile C	Profile C	Profile C	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile CZ	Profile CZ	Profile CZ	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile CY4150	Profile CY4150	Profile CY4150	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile D	Profile D	Profile D	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile DS	Profile DS	Profile DS	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile E1	Profile E1	Profile E1	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile F1	Profile F1	Profile F1	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile F2	Profile F2	Profile F2	2.2
ARTC Rolling Stock Profile H	Profile H	Profile H	2.2
ARTC NSW Narrow Non Electric Rolling Stock Profile NNE	Profile NNE	Profile NNE	2.2
ARTC NSW Narrow Square Rolling Stock Profile NS	Profile NS	Profile NS	2.2
ARTC NSW Narrow Container Rolling Stock Profile NC	Profile NC	Profile NC	2.2
ARTC NSW Narrow Hopper Rolling Stock Profile NH	Profile NH	Profile NH	2.2
ARTC NSW Intersystem Rolling Stock Profile IS	Profile IS	Profile IS	2.2