Route Access Condition Notices

Route Access Condition Notices (RACNs) outline the conditions by which a temporary deviation from the access conditions outlined in the Route Access Standard (RAS) is permitted on the ARTC Network.

Step 1 – Notes to consider when reading Route Access Condition Notices

• RACNs detail approved temporary deviations from the access conditions outlined in the RAS
• All current RACNs listed here must be read in conjunction with the RAS.

Step 2 – Not clear for you, please contact:

1. Not understanding RACNs in relation to your work: OpStandards@artc.com.au
2. Webpage (including links): ras@artc.com.au

step 3 – Route access condition notices

Current RACNs

Number	Title	Effective Period
23-001	Guidance for determining trailing load limits	12/09/23 – 12/09/24
23-002	Trial operation of mid-consist WDP operating with 82 wagons to Stratford Coal	02/03/23 – 02/03/24
23-010	Restricted Operation of AQHY on the ARTC Network	19/06/23 – 19/06/24
23-011	Trial Operation of Aurizon’s WDP Coal Train to NCIG	15/06/23 – 15/06/24
23-012	Trial of distributed power Coal train between Tahmoor to Unanderra	15/06/23 – 15/06/24
23-013	Trial Operation of Aurizon’s WDP Coal Train Tahmoor to SSFL	15/06/23 – 15/06/24
23-015	Operation of CPL Class between Benalla to Oaklands	07/08/23 – 28/02/24
23-016	Operation of EV120 on the ARTC Broad Gauge Network	28/09/23 – Until Published
23-017	Weighbridge Commissioning for Peabody Wilpinjong Mine	27/09/23 – 31/12/23
23-018	Restricted Operation of ADGY Crew Wagon on the ARTC Network	28/08/23 – 28/08/24
23-020	Interim Route Capacity 23TAL operations Auscott Siding to Moree 666km (extension to RACN 23-005)	10/10/23 – 10/10/24
23-021	Empty Coal staging operations for DP trains	9/10/23 – 9/10/24
23-022	Operation of 21TAL wagons at 60km/h on Central and North West Routes (extension to RACN 23-008)	02/12/23 – 02/06/24