Road rail Interface
Traffic Management Plan (TMP) Review
Level Crossing: TMP Review Requirements
- Draft TMP Review: KiwiRail must review all draft Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) within 100 meters of a level crossing. This review is to ensure that the proposed TMPs do not adversely affect the safe operation of the level crossing.
- Approval and Submission of TMP: Following the initial review by KiwiRail and subsequent approval by roading corridor managers, the final approved TMP must be submitted to KiwiRail. This step is crucial to confirm that all safety considerations have been addressed and validated.
Send Traffic Management Plans for proposed works to: Corridor Access Team
Permit Requirements: (TMP)
Examples where a permit might be required:
- When work is within 5 metres of the rail
- Plant / personnel are within 5 metres of the rail
- It is deemed necessary for safety or operational reasons
Exceptions to this will be at the discretion of the Corridor Access Team, KiwiRail may request additional evidence to identify how you are planning to manage traffic flows.
Rail Protection Officer (RPO):
- In scenarios where traffic management could lead to vehicles being trapped at level crossings, particularly those with barrier arms, KiwiRail may assign an RPO to ensure safety.
- The decision to assign an RPO will be based on the evidence provided during the TMP review process.
Working Adjacent to Rail Corridor - TMP
Requirements
- You are required to notify KiwiRail of all work activity, and any associated temporary traffic management plans (TMPs) within 10 metres, adjacent to the track. If the work or personnel is within the rail corridor a Permit to Enter is required.
Send Traffic Management Plans for proposed works to: Corridor Access Team
Best practice guidance:
1. WorkSafe guidance for road workers working near the rail corridor
2. Traffic management considerations (decision chart)
