Common use of Network Control Clause in Contracts

Network Control. Queensland Rail will provide, and has exclusive responsibility for, Network Control in respect of the Network. Queensland Rail may exercise Network Control by issuing Network Control Directions to the Operator and the Operator’s Associates. In exercising Network Control, Queensland Rail may, subject to the Network Management Principles: delay, alter, add, cancel, re-route or re-schedule a Train Service; and alter the Scheduled Times for Train Services in the Train Schedule. The Operator must: comply with Network Control Directions; ensure that: Train drivers are contactable by the Network Controller to receive Network Control Directions using communications systems which comply with the Operating Requirements Manual; and all of the Operator’s Trains are equipped with means of communication to permit the Operator’s Associates to comply with this agreement; notify the Network Controller as soon as the Operator becomes aware that it is not possible for the Operator (or the Operator’s Associates) to comply with a Network Control Direction or the Operator (or the Operator’s Associates) has not complied with a Network Control Direction; and notify the Network Controller as soon as the Operator becomes aware of any changes or delays in Train Services or any circumstances which have affected or may affect Network Control including the ability of any Train Service to conform to its Scheduled Times.