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Reference Number (refnum)

Each ESR has a reference number. It is constructed as follows;

XXXX nnn{a}.yy

XXXX = Route specific prefix (AICC = Anglia, etc)

nnn = Annual sequence number, starts over at 001 each year on 1st January

yy = two digit year, e.g. 24

a = the amendment (if any), A, B, C, etc

AICC 123B.24 is the 123rd restriction of 2024 on the Anglia route and has been amended twice.

Top Level Information

  • Engineers Line Reference (ELR) – Select from the available list (type the ELR code to filter). We do not limit the selection of ELR based on the Route. Be careful to choose the correct ELR!

  • Line of Route – select the LOR from the options that relate to the ELR

  • Location or-- Betweensee Locations – type in the Location, there is no validation or limitationsbelow

  • Reason – select appropriate reason code

  • Speed – use the standard format and select MPH or KPH – e.g. “40/60” or “50”

Location

The "Location" gives the driver a familiar place for the start of the restriction. We offer a set of standard Location based on the selected ELR. In some cases the noteable locations might be quite far apart so choose the "between" option.

If there's a Location you wish to add please email us at help@nrsdb.uk - we will need the ELR, LOR and Mileage.

Reference Fields

These fields can be changed later without needing to issue an amendment since they are internal Network Rail properties.

  • Delivery Unit (required) – select from the available list, each Controller is associated with a specific Route so the options here are particular to that Route
  • Fault# (required) – FMS or MyIM reference. Can enter multiple references separated by space
  • CCIL (required) – seven numeric characters - must be completed
  • TDA
  • TSR – reference to a TSR when it is converted to ESR
  • WO
  • Defect No
  • TRUST Code

  • Owner

Line Cards

Primary Line

The Primary Line MUST contain the Commencement Board!

  • ELR – this is inserted automatically based on the ELR selected in the top section. It cannot be changed
  • Track ID – 4 digits, for example 1100 = “Up Main” …. the impacted ELR is now highlighted on the map
  • Line – we automatically apply the standard description based on the Track ID given. You are allowed to change this but we suggest otherwise
  • Direction of Travel – select from Up Direction and Down Direction. This affects the sorting order of Boards!

  • Add Boards with their mileage

NOTE: after adding a board it will appear on the map – if the mileage is valid for the ELR and Track ID

You can disable the Map to allow mileages that the system rejects. Since the Map will not work, you must upload your own track diagram.

Additional Line Cards

If you have boards that is not on the Primary Line (ELR or TrackID), you must add an Additional Line

Click on the button labelled “+ Add Additional Line” if there are boards placed on a different ELR or Track ID (direction). This is common where the restriction comes into effect near the end of an ELR, also for bi-directional track.

This section is essentially the same as the Primary, except here you can choose the appropriate ELR.

Remarks Section

There are two fields for adding comments.

"Notes to Drivers" will appear on the Notice that is used by Operating companies. 

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