Clarifying the instructions on GPS positioning in the trackwork permission process

Centralised traffic control did not check that GPS positioning was used before granting a trackwork permission. In the instructions of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, the use of the GPS positioning feature has not been specified as mandatory for centralised traffic control. The accuracy of GPS positioning is enough to locate the trackwork in the right area on sections of line.

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency orders the use of GPS positioning to be mandatory in locating trackwork

Centralised traffic control must always check the location of the trackwork team with GPS positioning before granting a trackwork permission.

Centralised traffic control did not check that GPS positioning was used before granting a trackwork permission. In the instructions of the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, the use of the GPS positioning feature has not been specified as mandatory for centralised traffic control. The accuracy of GPS positioning is enough to locate the trackwork in the right area on sections of line.