Network access

RailCorp has developed an information pack to assist organisations wishing to apply for and purchase access to the NSW rail network. The pack contains a comprehensive range of material to help access seekers evaluate whether they wish to apply for access.

The box to the right of this page contains the components of the pack. Click the links to view individual manuals, reports etc.

Some components of the pack are available by request only.

Information forming part of RailCorp's network interface and co-ordination plan, as well as RailCorp's operating schedules can change frequently, and may not be immediately reflected in information provided on the website. If you require more information please contact the people below.

Information pack contents

1. Regulatory framework
The NSW rail access undertaking (PDF, 4.2mb)
IPART final report 1999 (PDF, 355kb)
Booz Allen & Hamilton report May 2001 (ZIP, 2.3mb)
IPART report June 2001 (PDF, 50kb)
Correspondence from Minister to RAC (PDF, 219kb)
 Operation of the unders and overs account (PDF, 44kb)

2. Applying for access
Standard access agreement (PDF, 471kb)

3. Operational documents
Operations protocol (PDF, 383kb)
This Protocol has been reviewed and updated. From 1 May 2008 the Operations Protocol version 3.0 will be implemented
Operations protocol (version 3.0) (PDF, 232kb)
Capacity map (currently under review)
Train operating conditions manual
Minimum operating standards for rollingstock
Network rules and network procedures
Emergency preparedness

4. Network characteristics
Curve and gradient diagrams (ZIP, 30mb)

5. Financial information
RIC credit policy (currently under review)
Financial information (currently under review)

6. Previous arbitrations and determinations
Previous arbitrations and determinations (PDF, 21kb)