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Standards

These standards play a vital role in the Red Zone Green Zone initiative, enabling Metrolinx to enhance the safety of planning and executing projects requiring corridor access. 

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    NETWORK ACCESS PLANNING STANDARD - This standard defines the requirements and timescales for Metrolinx Corridor Access.

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    HIERARCHY OF CONTROL - This standard defines Methods of control under green zone and the methodology behind each control.

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    AUTOMATIC TRAIN WARNING SYSTEM - This standard defines the criteria and practices for ATWS systems to be used on the Metrolinx Corridor.

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    ADJACENT TRACK OPEN - This standard defines what controls are to be used when working close to an Adjacent Track that is open to rail traffic.

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    GENERAL ENGINEERING INSTRUCTIONS - A document issued annually by Metrolinx detailing the Disruptive Access Calendar and the Rules of the Route.

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