ESAPs – Elevated safe access platforms

This standard details the design and performance criteria, allowable configurations and acceptance standards for elevated safe access platforms (ESAPs). It has been developed through consultation across TfNSW divisions and agencies. ESAPs are intended to provide safe, secure and easy access to and from train crew compartments for persons at stabling yards and turn-back sidings in the Transport for NSW
(TfNSW) rail network. This new standard details requirements for a standardised approach for the design, manufacture and installation of ESAPs. This standard is a first issue.

Wollongong, New South Wales – The NSW Government commenced the More Trains More Services (MTMS) program with an objective to modernise the rail network, offering more frequent train services to reduce wait times and crowding. As part of the program, the NSW Government invested in new rolling stock which brought about the need to expand stabling yard facilities for storage and cleaning
of the additional trains. Treadwell was engaged by the project delivery contractor to design, fabricate and install non-conductive, non-slip and corrosion-resistant access platforms, known as ESAPs (Elevated Safe Access Platforms) to allow personnel safe and easy access to
the trains for cleaning and other maintenance requirements.