Type Approvals: Signalling

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Signalling type approvals are categorised by detail code which groups particular infrastructure elements together.

The New Equipment & System Approval Register is available on the main Type Approvals page.

Grandfather Rights back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved

08-08-10-065

 Grandfather Rights Network Wide 08 Oct 2007

Equipment with no know prior approval that:

  • May be used, maintained and renewed in its current location; but
  • May not be used in new works or upgraded installations without further ARTC type approval

Predecessor Rights back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved

08-08-10-066

 Predecessor Rights Network wide 02 Nov 2019
NSW Type Approval Register   02 Nov 2019
Victoria Type Approval Register   29 Jan 2024

Predecessor authority equipment approvals fall into three categories:

  • Listed as approved , but details unknown;
  • Approval document held; or
  • Approval document plus supporting information held

For all three categories, it is proposed that equipment with Predecessor Approval:

  • May be used and maintained in its current location;
  • May be used in applications equivalent to an existing installation

An ARTC type approval will supersede any predecessor approval. However, Equipment may continue to be used in accordance with the Predecessor Approval even where such use conflicts with the conditions of the ARTC Type Approval.

Legacy Approvals back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
  Legacy approvals Network wide 04 Apr 2017
  • May continue to be used in current installations
  • Can be replaced with the same item of equipment during maintenance or renewal activities
  • Shall not be used in new installations
S-02-1202-120A 'Siemens' S-60 Highway Grade Crossing Gate Network Wide 05 April 2017
S-02-1705-030A 'Siemens' PSO III Network Wide 25 May 2017
S-02-07-061 ‘Vossloh Cogifer’ Point Motor – MCEM 91-24 Network wide 30 May 2019
S-05-2815-RE-171 'Railway Equipment Co' – Cragg Railcharger Network Wide 03 Apr 2020
S-08-08-10-009 'Frauscher' Axle Counter System Network wide 13 Sep 2021
S-02-1212-138 'Frauscher' FADC Axle Counter System Network wide 13 Sep 2021
NESA-S017 ‘VAE’ Unistar Points Machine Inland Rail N2NS (excluding Moree), 111 and 128 Kooragang 06 Jun 2023
S 05-09-05-089 ‘Enatel’ RW300-RW700 Series Wall Mount Rectifier Network Wide 21 Oct 2024

General back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-014 ‘Weidmüller' Wiring Conductor Crimping Tool Network wide 14 Nov 2005
08-08-10-036 ‘Siemens’ PEGA 1211 Test Set Network wide 06 Dec 2006
08-08-10-051 ‘ERICO’ Track Bonding Components Network wide 02 Feb 2007
08-08-10-052 ‘ERICO’ Rail Drilling and Bonding Tools Network wide 02 Feb 2007

Level Crossings back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-026 'Fastron' P971211 DC Current Transducer Network wide 08 Feb 2006
08-08-10-086 ‘Safetran’ Electronic Highway Crossing Bell Network wide 24 Dec 2007
08-08-10-091 ‘Safetran’ GEO and GCP4000 Development System Software (GCS and DT) Network wide 11 Apr 2008
S-02-1214-163 'Western Cullen Hayes' 3590-131-MI and 3593-131-MI Level Crossing Equipment Network Wide 18 Nov 2015
S-05-1608-PB190 'Potter & Brumfield' – KUMP Series Panel Plug-In Relay Network Wide 18 Oct 2016
S-05-1602-185 'Australian Rail Technology (ART)' – Battery Voltage Monitor (BVM) Network wide 19 Sep 2016
S-02-1705-211 'Aldridge' RK503FL-1 Level Crossing LED Network Wide 04 Jan 2018
S-02-1510-EL183A

'Securitron' SAMB Shear Aligning Magnalock & Surface Mount Strike Housing SMSS

 Network Wide 06 Jun 2018
S-01-1802-AL227 ‘'ElectroLogIXS' XP4 Level Crossing Predictor Upgrade Network Wide 12 Jul 2018
S-02-1707-219 ‘Siemens’ LX Flashing Warning Light LED Housing – HC200 Network Wide 12 Sep 2018
TAC-08-08-10-100 ‘Elf Electronics’ Cerberus Level Crossing Monitor – V4 26 sites on the Portland Line, Victoria 23 Nov 2018
NESA-S064 ‘Elsema’ Remote Activation of Level Crossing by Radio Control Telarah to Acacia Ridge Corridor only 05 Jul 2021
NESA-S091 ‘Brodersen RTU32N Network Wide 20 Dec 2024
NESA-S099 'Siemens' Grade Crossing Predictor (GCP) 4000 Network wide 19 Jul 2024

Signals back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-021 ‘Westinghouse' Signals Australia’ RM4 range of LED Signal Light Units Network Wide 06 Dec 2005
08-08-10-042 ‘Westinghouse' Rail Systems Australia’ LED Banner Repeater Signal Units Victoria 30 Nov 2006
S-02-10-106 ‘Invensys' Rail’ RM4 Type 92 LED Signal Network wide 08 Nov 2010
S-02-1008-117A ‘Aldridge’ LED Signal Lamp Case Network Wide 12 Sep 2018
TAS-02-1208-IR126 ‘Invensys’ 5518/12XRR92 LED Signal Network Wide 05 Oct 2012
TAS-02-1306-IR136 'Siemens' 140mm Subsidiary LED Network Wide 26 Sep 2013
TAS 02-1510-UGL177 'UGL Limited'’ LED Signals (12V DC & 120V AC) Network Wide 31 Oct 2015
S-02-1511-181 'UGL Limited' – FL-03 LED Signal Network Wide 28 Apr 2016
NESA-S004 'Metwest' Tilting Signal Network Wide 23 May 2019
NESA-S097 'Aldridge' LED Modules for Railway Signals Network Wide 22 May 2023
NESA-S098 'ART' Lamp Proving Modules (LPM) Network Wide 14 Feb 2023
NESA-S112 'UGL Limited' LED Signal Light Units Network Wide 18 Oct 2024

Interlockings, CBI Field Equipment back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-035 'Alstom' VPI II Interlocking System Parkes to Broken Hill train order working only 08 May 2006
08-08-10-059 ‘Siemens’ SIMATIC (SICAS 7) Interlocking System Syd – Melb Passing Lanes project – trial only 10 Apr 2007
08-08-10-058 ‘Safetran’ Geographic Signalling System (GEO) Network wide 07 May 2007
S-01-10-096 ‘Invensys Rail’ Westrace Computer Based Interlocking System Network wide 13 Sep 2010
S-03-10-108 ‘Invensys Rail’ Westrace Protocol Convertor CNA1000 Network wide 11 Oct 2010
S-01-1204-130B 'Siemens' Westrace MkII Computer Based Interlocking System Network Wide 04 Jan 2018
S-03-0213-140 'Siemens' Protocol Converter CNA2000 Network Wide 15 Dec 2014
S-03-1422-158 'Siemens' Control System Gateway Network Wide 28 Jan 2015
S-01-1405-165 'Siemens' Westlock Computer Based Interlocking Network Wide 28 Jan 2015
S-01-1511-198A 'Ansaldo' Microlok ll Dual Seamless Changeover (MDSC) Network Wide 03 Apr 2017
S-01-0912-100 'GETS' EC5 Computer Based Interlocking Network Wide 17 Jul 2017
NESA-S035 'Alstom' ElectrologIXS CBI Network Wide 10 Feb 2020
NESA-S048 'Hitachi Rail' Microlok II Interlocking System Network Wide 18 Aug 2022
NESA-S053 'HIMA' HIMatrix CBI Network Wide 23 Nov 2021
NESA-S107 'Hitachi Rail' Microlok Vipro CPU Network Wide 06 Mar 2024

Points, Release Switches back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-033 ‘Westinghouse Signals Australia’ Points Machine 84M Network wide 06 Dec 2006
08-08-10-034 ‘Westinghouse Signals Australia’ Points Machine M3A Network wide 06 Dec 2006
08-08-10-056 ‘Westinghouse Rail Systems Australia’ ClawLock Points Mechanism Network wide 06 Mar 2007
08-08-10-062 ‘Fortress’ Lever lock & Release Switch Network wide 10 Apr 2007
08-08-10-076 'Siemens' Points Machine S700K Network wide 08 Oct 2007
08-08-10-087 ‘Siemens’ Point Blades Detector (ELP-319) Network wide 11 Apr 2008
S-02-1205-123 'Siemens' S700V In Bearer Point Machine Network Wide 07 May 2013
S-02-1511-179A Siemens Points Machine M23A Network Wide 20 Mar 2017
S-02-1512-184 ‘Siemens’ Switchguard HLM MkII Point Lock and Detector Variants and HM MkII Point Detector Variants Network Wide 06 Jun 2018
NESA-S022 ‘Vossloh Cogifer’ Point Motor - MCEM91-27 Network Wide 30 May 2019
NESA-S026 ‘Siemens’ M23A Mklll Points Machine Network Wide 23 Sep 2024
NESA-S052 ‘Siemens’ Switchguard Surelock Point Machine and Linear Backdrive Sandgate 181B, Hunter Valley – Trial Only 04 Feb 2020
NESA-S068 ‘Voestalpine’ SpheroLock Points Mechanism Network Wide 07 Jul 2021

Derailers back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
S 02-0611-035b 'Siemens' D150 Derailer & C150 Crowder MkI Network Wide 03 Mar 2014
S 02-1314-143 'Siemens' D150 Derailer & C150 Crowder MkII Network Wide 11 Mar 2014
S 02-1103-111 'McLeod’ FFD001 Fixed Train Derailer Network Wide 01 May 2014
S 02-1402-148 ‘W.C.Hayes’ HBR-WCX & HBL-WCX Derail/Crowder Network wide 19 Jun 2014
S-02-1402-147 'ALDON' Hinged Derailer - Type 4014-01 and 4014-02 Network Wide 30 Mar 2015

Field: Track Circuits & Trackside Equipment back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-012 ‘Wago' Wiring Terminals and Fuse Holders Network wide 14 Nov 2005
08-08-10-013 'Phoenix' ' Wiring Terminals and Fuse Holders Network wide 14 Nov 2005
08-08-10-015 ‘Weidmüller' Wiring Conductor and Cable Markers Network wide 14 Nov 2005
08-08-10-019 ‘Critchley' Wiring Conductor and Cable Markers Network wide 14 Nov 2005
08-08-10-008 Thermal Timer Replacement Network wide 03 May 2006
08-08-10-078 ‘MRD Rail Technologies’ Earth Leakage Detector Network wide 24 Sep 2007
S-02-10-095 ‘Fortress Interlocks’ Duplex Lock Network wide 09 Aug 2010
S 09-1330-134 ‘MRD’ RelayPro Automated Relay Tester Network wide 12 May 2014
S 02-14-27-159 'NOSPARC' Arc Suppressor Network wide 13 Jan 2015
S-02-1107-118B 'Precision Timer Co' Series 606 & 646 Recycle Timers Network Wide 14 Dec 2018
S-08-1307-137 ‘Pivot Electronics’ DATT Fliptop Disconnect and Test Terminal Network wide 27 May 2015
S-02-1508-177 'TMAC' – Rail Bonding Clamps Network Wide 06 Apr 2016
S-02-1508-LF174 Lock Focus Type EOL Network Wide 11 Oct 2016
S 05-1508-173 'MRD' Rail Technologies - EarthLogger Network Wide 30 Mar 2016
TAC-05-1508-169 'Exectronics' - Schottky Diode Block Network Wide 29 Feb 2016
S-09-1609-194 'MRD' RelayDoc Network Wide 20 Jan 2017
NESA-S009 'Phoenix Contact' Terminal Range Network Wide 18 Feb 2019
NESA-S110 ‘Weidmüller' Wiring Terminals and Fuse Holders Network wide 25 Jul 2024

Vital/Non-Vital Relays back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-044 ‘Crompton Greaves’ Miniature Plug-in Relays (Q Type)
- also refer to supplementary approval 08-08-10-075 		Network wide 02 Feb 2007
08-08-10-055 ‘Idec-Izumi’ Non-vital Plug-in ‘octal’ Relays Network wide 06 Mar 2007
08-08-10-060 'Omron' Non-vital Plug-in 'octal' Relays Network wide 26 Apr 2007
08-08-10-061 'Fuji' Non-vital Plug-in 'octal' Relays Network wide 26 Apr 2007
08-08-10-075 ‘Crompton Greaves’ QBCA1 12v Miniature Plug-In Relays Network wide 24 Dec 2007
S-02-10-107 ‘Invensys Rail’ Lamp Proving Relay QECX20 Network wide 11 Oct 2010
S-01-1701-MS203 'Mors Smitt' - SEC1 (QEC1) Vital Relay Network Wide 12 Jan 2017
NESA-S069 'Mors Smitt' – BR930 Spec 'Q' Relays Network Wide 08 Apr 2021
NESA-S082 ‘Siemens’ (Q Type) Vital Relays Network wide 17 Jan 2022
NESA-S086 'Alstom' Micronome Slow to Operate Timer Relays Network Wide 04 Apr 2022

Train Detection back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
S-01-10-109 'Frauscher' Axle Counter – IMC006 Evaluation Board Network Wide 21 Feb 2011
S-02-1224-127 ‘Bombardier’ ML TI21 Digital Transmitter Network Wide 30 Jan 2013
S-02-12-121 ‘Invensys’ PSO 4000 AF Overlay Track Circuit Network Wide 30 Jan 2013
S-02-1104-112 ‘Bombardier’ ML T121 Digital Receiver Network Wide 19 Apr 2013
TAC-02-1608-189 'Sagem' Cautor Mechanical Treadle Network Wide 10 Aug 2016
NESA-S054 ‘MW Engineers’ Axle Counter Reset Box Network Wide 28 Jul 2020
NESA-S081 'Frauscher' FAdC R2 Axle Counter Network Wide 18 Nov 2022
NESA-S090 'Frauscher' Wheel Sensor RSR123 with associated Rail Claw Between Mile End and Salisbury, South Australia only 27 Jun 2022
NESA-S111 ‘Aldridge’ Axle Counter Reset Box Network Wide 17 June 2024

Surge Protection Equipment back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-016 ‘Weidmüller' DKU 48Vuc Overvoltage Protection Unit Network Wide 14 Nov 2005
08-08-10-017 ‘U.S.&S.' Lightning Arresters (E-Zvue) Network Wide 14 Nov 2005
08-08-10-077 ‘Elsafe’ Transient Protection equipment Network Wide 24 Sep 2007
TAC-02-1401-DE145 ‘‘DEHN’ SDS 1 Voltage Limiting Device Network Wide 30 Apr 2014
S-01-1405-156 'Novaris' SL68/Surge Arrestor Network Wide 12 Mar 2015
S-01-1205-122b ‘GE’ Motion Detector Surge Arrestor Network Wide 16 Mar 2015
S-08-1708-PE191 'Pivot' Electronics 'RTU Barrier Unit' Network Wide 09 Sep 2016
S-02-1402-146 'DEHN' Surge Protection Equipment Network Wide 19 Sep 2016
08-08-10-077a 'Elsafe' 555716 Transient Protection Cassette Network Wide 18 Oct 2016
S-09-1512-182 'Erico' - Digital Surge Counter DSCL2 Network Wide 21 Apr 2017
S-08-1709-222 'Transient Controls Australia' TC-RC Surge Arrestor Network Wide 26 Oct 2018
NESA-S050 'Pivot Electronics' Dual Redundancy Surge Reduction Filter Network Wide 10 Feb 2020
NESA-S085 'Critec' Rail Transient Current Barrier Products Network Wide 17 Jan 2022
NESA-S103 ‘Exectronics’ Inductor Varistor Arrestor Panel (IVAP) Network Wide 14 Sep 2023
NESA-S104 'Safetrack Australasia' Transient Protection Equipment Network Wide 20 Oct 2023

ATMS, Train Protection Systems and Train Authority Systems back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
S-01-1110-125 'Ansaldo STS' - Phoenix Train Order System Network Wide 20 Aug 2012
S-02-1402-150 ‘KABA’ Questor Electronic Safe Lock for Master Key Release Network Wide 10 Jun 2014
NESA-S038 'Advanced Train Management System (ATMS)' – IS1.1 SA (specific sections between Spencer Junction and Whyalla) – Operational services of ATMS IS1.1 24 May 2024
NESA-S058 ‘Hitachi Rail’ Phoenix Train Order System Broadmeadow Train Control, NSW 24 May 2022
NESA-S063 ‘SENCITY’ Rail MIMO Antenna with Dual band GNSS/LNA Trial locations only 22 Feb 2021
NESA-S083 ‘Thales' Train Protection and Warning System (TPWS) ARTC Victorian North East Line Only 11 May 2022
NESA-S093 ‘'Siemens' Intelligent Processor Island Track Circuit (IPITC) Network Wide 13 Dec 2022

Power Supply Equipment back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-088 ‘Exectronics’ Emergency Changeover Contactor Panel (ECO) Network Wide 11 Apr 2008
08-08-10-040 ‘Exmode’ DC Track Circuit battery charger Network Wide 11 Apr 2008
S-05-09-097 'CCI' Battery Charger SLX-678 Network Wide 11 Oct 2010
S-05-11-042 'Exectronics' Store 170 Track Feed Network Wide 02 May 2011
S-09-06-39 ADC5000 DC Power Supply Network Wide 05 Oct 2012
S-05-1214-WR132 ‘Weidmuller’ Pro M Switch-mode DC Power Supply Network Wide 12 May 2014
S 05-14-20-152 'Exmode' DC/DC Converter Range Network Wide 04 Dec 2014
TAC-05-0915-170 'Schneider Electric' – UPS Auto Bypass Network Wide 06 Apr 2016
S-05-1206-172 'Eltek' – Uninterruptable Power Supply Network Wide 28 Apr 2016
S-05-2703-207A 'Powerbox' PBIH DC/DC Converters Network Wide 12 Sep 2018
S-05-1808-237 ‘Phoenix Contact‘ Quint UPS / 1AC / 1AC / 500VA with Lithium Ion Batteries Network Wide 23 Nov 2018
NESA-S003 'Off-Grid Energy Australia' Solar Power System 94.240km in the Tallarook to Seymour section of the ARTC Network 22 Jan 2019
NESA-S020 'Eltek' UPS with Rectiverter Park Ville and Pangella, Hunter Valley – trial only 03 Feb 2020
NESA-S021 'Aldridge' Cragg DTC-G Railcharger Network Wide 03 Apr 2020
NESA-S024 'Phoenix Contact' Quint 4 - Power Supplies (AC Input to DC Output) Network Wide 10 Oct 2022
NESA-S034 'FG Wilson' 7.5kVA Generator Network Wide 16 Aug 2019
NESA-S045 'Phoenix Contact' Low Voltage DC Power Supplies Network Wide 10 Feb 2020
NESA-S046 'Phoenix Contact' Trio 24v DC UPS Network Wide 10 Feb 2020
NESA-S049 'CE&T Power' Flexa Modular AC UPS System Network Wide 27 Oct 2020
NESA-S056 'Pivot Electronics' Atlas Modular Switch Mode Battery Charger / Power Supply Network Wide 25 Jun 2021
NESA-S059 'Victron Energy' SmartSolar Charge Controller and Smart Charger Network Wide 14 Dec 2020
NESA-S061 'Schaefer' Power Supply Equipment Network Wide 30 Oct 2023
NESA-S062 'LG' Neon 2 Solar Panel 350/355/360N1C-N5 Network Wide 14 Dec 2020
NESA-S087 'SunPower' Solar Panels Network Wide 22 Apr 2022
NESA-S088 'Eltek' Power Supply and Solar Power Equipment Network Wide 14 Nov 2023
NESA-S092 'Alpha Power Systems' - CFRTU61XX and HTU UPS Network Wide 18 Nov 2022
NESA-S106 ‘Eaton’ UPS 9SX Series Network Wide 29 Apr 2024
NESA-S114 'Alpha Power Systems' - Manual/Automatic Transfer Switch MATS002R Network Wide 27 Sep 2024

Batteries back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-080 ‘CEGASA’ Air Depolarised Alkaline Primary Cells Network Wide 09 Oct 2007
S 05-2814-144 ‘SAFT’ 7.5-1660 Ni-Cad SBLE Battery Range Network Wide 07 Apr 2014
S 05-1427-154 'SAFT' 45AH - 1110AH Ni-Cad Sunica Battery Range Network Wide 25 Nov 2014
S-05-2714-SN162 'Sonnenschein' A400 Battery Range Network Wide 11 Oct 2016
NESA-S027 'Enersys' – SuperSafe SBS EON, Genesis and Odyssey Battery Ranges Network Side 02 July 2019
S-05-2606-223 'Eaton' 12V 540W Battery Network Wide 18 Oct 2017
TAC-05-1802-CB236 Lifeline Batteries GPL31T Network Wide 17 Aug 2018
NESA-S039 'Sonnenschein' A600 Battery Range Network Wide 02 Nov 2019
NESA-S067 ‘Vision Group’ CT12-100X-HTB – Lead acid battery Hunter Valley - Trial Only 28 Apr 2021
NESA-S089 'GenZ' Lithium Ion Battery System Network Wide 08 Jun 2022
NESA-S100 'Battery Energy' – SunGEL, EnerGEL and PowerLYTE Battery Range Network Wide 23 May 2023

Communications for Signalling back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
S-07-10-094 ‘Optical Systems Design’ OSD 1250 Fibre Optic Modem Network Wide 13 Sep 2010
S-01-10-110 'RuggedCom' RS400 Server – Ethernet Switch Network Wide 21 Feb 2011
S-01-1204-124A 'Tranzeo' TR-902 Radio for Vital Signalling Network Wide 12 Apr 2017
S-07-1327-WE139 ‘Westermo’ TD36 (485) LV Modem Network Wide 11 Mar 2014
S-01-0313-141 ‘RuggedCom’ RX1500 Switch and Router Network Wide 10 Jun 2014
S-03-2203-206 AMP Control - IMAC Telemetry System Network Wide 18 Apr 2017
NESA-S029 ‘Westermo’ Industrial ‘Switch’ Range Network Wide 25 Nov 2024
NESA-S040 ‘Telstra’ Iterra IP Satellite Modem Network Wide 04 Aug 2023
NESA-S060 ‘Westermo’ MRD-455-AU Industrial Cellular Router and ODW-700 series Fibre Optic Modem Network Wide 26 Aug 2020
NESA-S076 ‘Westermo’ RT320 WLAN Network Wide 05 Oct 2021
NESA-S095 'RuggedCom' RS900G – Ethernet Switch Network Wide 20 Mar 2023
NESA-S101 'Peak Fibre' Wall Mount Fibre Enclosure Network Wide 19 Jul 2023
NESA-S102 'Kingfisher' Telemetry Equipment Network Wide 26 Sep 2023

Cable & Line Route back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
08-08-10-039 ‘Linpac’ Cable Route Pits and Troughing Network Wide 06 Dec 2006
TAS-02-1612-MW202 'Metwest Engineering' - Pre-Cast Concrete Pits and GLT Network Wide 20 Feb 2017
NESA-S001 ‘Cubis Systems’ STAKKAbox™ Fortress Pits - Class B Load rated Network Wide 17 Dec 2018
NESA-S023 ‘Cubis Systems’ Pre-Cast Concrete Pits and Access Covers Network Wide 24 May 2019
NESA-S071 ‘TufDuct’ - Cable Route Management System Network Wide 10 May 2021

Enclosures back to top

Number Title Applicability Approved
S-03-10-092 ‘Garard Moulded Pre-cast’ Pre-cast Concrete Equipment Housing Network Wide 09 Aug 2010
S-07-1707-218 ‘AFL Australia’ Fiber Patch Panel Enclosure Kit Network Wide 12 Sep 2018