The terms and conditions upon which access is granted to the ARTC network are specified in an Access Agreement negotiated between ARTC and the Operator.
Operators seeking to operate on our network also require accreditation in accordance with the Rail Safety Act for each State in which operation is intended.
The Route Access Standard (RAS) contains interface requirements for access to the ARTC Network and has been published for use by current and potential Operators for the development of their operating plans. This standard contains important infrastructure and operational information about our network.
Registration of track operated maintenance vehicles is via Aquipa in accordance with EPP-32-01 Track Maintenance Vehicle Registration and Operation
Access legacy documents via links: Train Operating Conditions (TOC) Manual and TA02 Network Interface Coordination Plan
Transition information for TOC Manual to RAS, or other ARTC documentation can be found in the TOC Manual Transition Index
Route Access Standard
| Title | Contents | Last Updated | Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction | The layout of the documents in the suite of Standards known as the RAS | Aug 2025 | 2.4 |
| ERG-38-01 Route Access and Operations Standards Glossary | Glossary of Terms applicable to ARTC Route Access Standard and Operations Standards | Aug 2025 | 1.0 |
| General Information | ARTC Infrastructure Limits, Safeworking, planning, marshalling and inspection | May 2026 | 3.1 |
| 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 | Mar 2026 | 1.5 |
| – Out of Gauge Application | Specialised load movement request | ||
| RAS Appendix B – Train Numbering | Detailed information on Train Numbering | Nov 2023 | 1.4 |
| RAS Appendix C – Rolling Stock Data | Detailed Information on Rolling Stock Data | May 2026 | 1.1 |
| RAS Appendix D – Defective Vehicles and Disabled Train Requirements | Detailed Information on Defective Vehicles and Disabled Train Requirements | May 2026 | 1.1 |
| RAS Appendix E – Guidelines for Operations | Detailed Information on Guidelines for Operations | May 2026 | 1.1 |
Section Pages
The section pages are the individual documents for segments of the ARTC Network that detail below rail elements such as route capacity tables (axle loadings and speeds), special access conditions and permanent speeds for that particular section.
Green = Defined Interstate Rail Network (DIRN)
Blue = Intrastate Network (IN)
Slate = Heavy Haul Network (HHN)
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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. 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 ERP-31-02 Route Access Condition Notices.
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, National Notice, etc).
The RAS amendment register publishes all changes to the RAS and should always be viewed in line with the current version of the document.
View Route Access Condition Notices
| Title | Last Updated | Version |
|---|---|---|
| ERP-31-02 Route Access Condition Notices | 22 Apr 2026 | 1.1 |
| ERP3102F-01 RACN indemnity Form | 12 Mar 2026 | 1.0 |
ARTC Rolling Stock Profiles
The profiles below are provided as supplementary information to RAS Appendix A. These are the static profiles and kinematic (rolling stock dynamic and track translation) profiles. Appendix A remains the master source of information on rolling stock outlines and loading requirements.
| Title | 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 |