Codes and Standards
If you aspire to operate Heritage Vehicles on the National Network here are the codes and standards which you must adhere to:
If any group is considering restoration of a heritage vehicle for National Network use you need to engage one of our Certifying Engineers, contact us, and provide a ‘Pre Registration Plan’ BEFORE you start work on the project.
Fall from Train Risk
All rail operators must be aware of the risk of passengers falling from rail vehicles, in particular young children. FRONZ has published examples of how to mitigate this type of risk, which you can view here.
Timeframe for HTC service delivery to members.
This document outlines the step-by step processes for:
New vehicle registrations/Section 28 notice removals.
Change management requests (non CPEng level).
Change management requests (CPENg level).
Towing of unregistered vehicles
If you aspire to move an unregistered vehicle on the National Network you must follow the process outlined in Bulletin 582.
In addition to any KiwiRail commercial argrangemts for your unregistered tow, you must also contact engineering Access Provision Provider, Karen Binnie, 027 293 7450, karen.binnie@kiwirail.co.nz
Our committee does not have a formal role within the Bulletin 582 process, but if the applicant is a Heritage Network Signatory, the Access Provider and the Regulator may contact us as part of their assessment processes as per notes 2 and 3 below:
If you are intending on using FRONZ PL insurances for an unregistered tow this step of the process is essential.
(2). Waka Kotahi – consider if the requestor is competent to assess mechanical fitness.
(3) Vehicle Provider – Gain Fit for Travel Certificate from an Approved Assessor for the mechanical standard being applied.
A. Fronz Assessor
B. KiwiRail Assessor
Bulletin 582 . 29 July 2011.
Communications Channels
Fleetio National Heritage Vehicle Database
Resources
Risky Business.; How to Build a Risk Matrix. Chris Allen, 2013.
Risk Management in Rail: Managing your rail operations risks. Waka Kotahi. 2020
Review of Incident Report: Ab 663 Axle Failure. Randall Prestidge. February 2021
Standards Library
HTC purchases NZ Standards for reference use by our sector. They are single issue copies which are loaned to operators for reference.
If you require access to a Standard, or want to request a purchase, please email: HTCChair@fronz.org.nz
31000:2018 Risk Management - on loan.
4503:2005 Hand Operated Firefighting Equipment - on loan.