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 links on the right of this page contain 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
NSW rail access undertaking (4.2MB PDF)
IPART final report 1999 (355KB PDF)
Booz Allen & Hamilton report May 2001 (2.3MB ZIP)
IPART report June 2001 (50KB PDF)
Correspondence from Minister to RAC (219KB PDF)
 Operation of the unders and overs account (44KB PDF)

2. Applying for access
Standard access agreement (471KB PDF)

3. Operational documents
Operations protocol (version 3.0) (232KB PDF)
Capacity map (currently under review)
Train operating conditions manual
Minimum operating standards for rolling stock
Network rules and network procedures
Emergency preparedness

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

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

6. Previous arbitrations and determinations
Previous arbitrations and determinations (21KB PDF)