Northern Ireland Statutory Rule SI 1998/131 United Kingdom

Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail Regulation (Northern Ireland) 1998

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Status
In Force
Penalty ceiling
Regulated

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Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Operator12 Data Controller1 Any Person1

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What it requires

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s.004 Duties in relation to the approved documents (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure compliance with approved documents for dangerous goods carried by railData Controller
s.005 Carriage in bulk in wagons and large containers (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure conditions are met before carrying dangerous goods in bulk by railOperator
s.006 Carriage in small containers (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Meet Schedule 3 requirements before carrying dangerous goods in small containersOperator
s.007 Carriage in tanks (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Do not carry dangerous goods in tanks unless approved, pressure-safe and properly markedOperator
s.010 Classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous goods (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure dangerous goods are properly classified, packaged and labelled before carriageOperator
s.011 Carriage Information to be provided by consignors (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide carriage information to the rail operator before transporting dangerous goodsAny Person
s.012 Carriage Information to be provided to operators and infrastructure controllers (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Provide Carriage Information to operators and infrastructure controllersOperator
s.013 Keeping of information by operators (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Keep records of Carriage Information for dangerous goods journeysOperator
s.014 Information to be displayed on containers, tank containers, tank wagons and wagons (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Display and maintain correct hazard information on dangerous goods containersOperator
s.015 Information, instruction and training for train crews and other persons connected with the carriage of dangerous goods (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Train operator must train crew on dangerous goods and keep recordsOperator
s.017 Prohibitions on mixed loading and segregation of certain dangerous goods (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure dangerous goods consignments are segregated on your trainOperator
s.018 Loading, stowage, unloading and cleaning of containers, tank containers, tank wagons and wagons (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Ensure safe loading, stowage, unloading and cleaning of dangerous goods containers and wagonsOperator
s.019 Openings, valves and caps of tank containers and tank wagons to be securely closed (opens in a new tab) Regulated
  • Securely close tank openings, valves and caps before and during carriageOperator
14 other provisions — procedural and definitional
s.001 Citation, commencement and interpretation (opens in a new tab)
s.002 Application (opens in a new tab)
s.003 Meaning of the Approved Carriage List and other approved documents (opens in a new tab)
s.008 Suitability of containers, packages, tank containers, tank wagons and wagons (opens in a new tab)
s.009 Examination, testing and certification of tanks (opens in a new tab)
s.016 Prohibition on overfilling tank containers and tank wagons (opens in a new tab)
s.020 Marshalling and formation of trains (opens in a new tab)
s.021 Safe carriage and security (opens in a new tab)
s.022 Prevention of fire, explosion and leakage (opens in a new tab)
s.023 Emergency arrangements (opens in a new tab)
s.024 Prohibition on carriage of temperature controlled substances (opens in a new tab)
s.025 Exemption certificates (opens in a new tab)
s.026 Defence (opens in a new tab)
s.027 International provisions (opens in a new tab)
Schedules

Schedules

1 of 51 shown
s.sch001 Keeping of documents Regulated
  • Keep valid certificates and documents at your Northern Ireland control addressOperator
50 other schedules
s.sch001 Testing, examination and maintenance of tank containers and tank wagons
s.sch001 Certification of testing, examination and maintenance of tank containers and tank wagons
s.sch002 Flammable solids (classification code 4.1)
s.sch002 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion (classification code 4.2)
s.sch002 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (classification code 4.3)
s.sch002 Oxidizing substances (classification code 5.1)
s.sch002 Toxic substances (classification code 6.1)
s.sch002 Infectious substances (classification code 6.2)
s.sch002 Corrosive substances (classification code 8)
s.sch002 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles (classification code 9)
s.sch003 Gases: Compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure (classification code 2)
s.sch003 Corrosive substances (classification code 8)
s.sch003 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles (classification code 9)
s.sch003 Flammable liquids (classification code 3)
s.sch003 Flammable solids (classification code 4.1)
s.sch003 Substances liable to spontaneous combustion (classification code 4.2)
s.sch003 Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases (classification code 4.3)
s.sch003 Oxidizing substances (classification code 5.1)
s.sch003 Organic Peroxides (classification code 5.1)
s.sch003 Toxic substances (classification code 6.1)
s.sch003 Infectious substances (classification code 6.2)
s.sch004 On the making of an application under regulation 9 to...
s.sch004 On receipt of the application referred to in paragraph 1...
s.sch004 On determination of the application referred to in paragraph 1...
s.sch004 If the cost so stated in accordance with paragraph 3...
s.sch004 In estimating or stating the cost of carrying out any...
s.sch004 Following a surveillance inspection of an approved person in accordance...
s.sch005 Information
s.sch005 Panels
s.sch005 Tank containers and tank wagons carrying dangerous goods
s.sch005 Containers and wagons carrying dangerous goods in bulk
s.sch005 Containers and wagons carrying dangerous goods in packages
s.sch005 Piggyback transport
s.sch005 Exceptions
s.sch005 Where dangerous goods are being carried in a tank container...
s.sch005 Paragraph 6 shall not apply where the road vehicle being...
s.sch006 A package bearing a danger sign with a classification code...
s.sch006 A small container bearing a danger sign with a classification...
s.sch007 General requirements
s.sch007 Flammable solids (classification code 4.1)
s.sch007 Toxic substances (classification code 6.1)
s.sch007 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles (classification code 9)
s.sch007 Gases: compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure (classification code 2)
s.sch007 Flammable solids (classification code 4.1)
s.sch007 Oxidizing substances (classification code 5.1)
s.sch007 Organic peroxides (classification code 5.2)
s.sch007 Toxic substances (classification code 6.1)
s.sch007 Infectious substances (classification code 6.2)
s.sch007 Corrosive substances (classification code 8)
s.sch007 Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles (classification code 9)

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