An other publication of the Asset Standards Authority (ASA), an independent unit established within Transport for NSW of Australia.

This manual provides guidelines for the identification of rail surface defects during track inspections. The manual is part of RailCorp’s engineering standards and procedures publications. More specifically, it is part of the Civil Engineering suite that comprises standards, installation and maintenance manuals and specifications. Manuals contain requirements, process and guidelines for the management of civil assets and for carrying out examination, construction, installation and maintenance activities.