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
24-001	Trial Operation of Aurizon’s WDP Coal Train to NCIG (Withdrawn – refer RAS General Information)	N/A
24-002	Trial of distributed power Coal train between Tahmoor to Unanderra	06/03/24 – 06/03/25
24-003	Trial Operation of Aurizon’s WDP Coal Train Tahmoor to SSFL (Withdrawn – refer RAS General Information)	N/A
24-004	Guidance for determining trailing load limits (extension to RACN 23-001)	12/09/24 – 12/09/25
24-006	Restricted Operation of Passenger Vehicles X’trapolis 2.0	07/12/24 – 07/12/25
24-009	Operation of QUBE steel train	20/06/24 – 20/12/24
24-010	Verification of Hunter Valley Weighbridges	15/10/24 – 30/06/25
24-012	Restricted Operation of ADGY Crew Wagon on the ARTC Network (extension to RACN 23-018)	28/08/24 – 28/08/25
24-013	SSR ECP trial on the Unanderra to Moss Vale line (UP)	23/08/24 – 21/02/25
24-016	Restricted Operation of AQHY on the ARTC Network (extension to RACN 23-010)	24/09/24 – 24/09/25
24-019	Northern NSW Long Grain Train Trial	09/10/24 – 09/10/25
24-020	Interim Route Capacity for operations between Narrabri Coal Interface and Moree (replaces RACNs 24-014 & 24-018)	11/10/24 – 13/09/25
24-021	Trial of a 102 wagon WDP Consist on the Hunter Coal Route(s)	29/10/24 – 29/10/25