MTM Community Access Permit - General Terms and Conditions
All persons operating under a Station Activity Permit and therefore engaging in station activity on the Metro network must comply with specific safety and performance related requirements as outlined below. These terms and conditions cover matters specific to stations on the Metro rail network where a rail industry card is not required.
General
1. You must obtain express permission from Metro Trains Melbourne before accessing Metro premises
2. Activity conducted on Metro premises must not adversely affect Metro’s ability to operate scheduled train services or impede passenger traffic.
3. Metro reserves the right to withhold or revoke approval of access at any time if:
a) the third party fails to comply with any Metro policy or procedure applicable to
their agreed activity
b) the third party is negligent or causes or contributes to a safety incident or
property damage during the activity
c) the third party fails to protect Metro or third party assets or infrastructure during
the activity
d) the activity is no longer safe or appropriate to conduct due to a change in the
station/network environment
4. The following is prohibited on the Metro rail network:
a) activity that disrupts or creates inconvenience for Metro passengers, staff, tenants, neighbours or the general public
b) activity in the air space directly above the train including filming and photography that involves aircraft and helicopters
c) activity that requires excavation work. use of pyrotechnics, dangerous or flammable substances and weapons (including spear guns, firearms and explosives)
On Arrival
5. All third parties with permission to engage in station activities must check in prior to set up and also on departure:
- at staffed stations by presenting at the relevant Station Masters office to sign in, or;
- at unstaffed stations by pressing the red emergency button and speaking to a member of staff
6. You must present your permit to any MTM staff member on arrival and on request at any time
7. Take care not to block driveways or public access ways with vehicles, equipment or materials
At the station
8. You must take reasonable care of yourself and others, and follow Metro instructions including those delivered to the station via the PA system while on site.
9. If on the platform, always stay behind the yellow line when a train is approaching and remain behind the yellow line until the train has come to a complete stop.
10. Red, yellow or green clothing or objects are not permitted as these are the train signal colours and pose a safety risk with driver communication
11. Be mindful of keeping noise to a minimum as it can affect the public, neighbours or regular train operations
12. Helium balloons are not permitted for station activities
13. No artificial lighting can be used unless specified on the approved permit
Leaving and post activity
14. The site must be left in a neat and tidy condition
15. Ensure all waste is properly disposed of and public bins are not left overflowing
16. Ensure no contaminants reach the storm water system
17. Consider preservation of the flora and fauna, and any heritage restrictions in the area. If in doubt, you must seek clarification from Metro staff
18. (For Community activities and events) Upon request, applicant must provide Metro with photos of the activity and/or an indication of the number of people who participated in the activity.
MTM Drug and alcohol policy
19. Third parties accessing MTM sites must not be affected by drugs or alcohol and are required to have a zero blood alcohol level and be free from the effects of drugs.
20. Third parties may be subject to random, targeted/post incident drug and alcohol testing.
21. A person who tests non-negative/confirmed positive to alcohol or drugs or who refuses a drug or alcohol test must be removed from the site immediately and may forfeit permission to conduct activities on MTM sites in future.
22. No smoking is allowed on any Metro station platform
Incident management
23. You must consider any risks to yourself, other activity participants, Metro employees or passengers. If you have any concerns, you must seek immediate assistance.
24. Make sure any marquees, tables, banners and other larger items are adequately and appropriately secured.
25. Check that no equipment or activity is blocking entryways and exits, including emergency exits.
26. Alert staff if any equipment falls onto the tracks, do not attempt to retrieve it
27. You must report all rail and OHS incidents/occurrences to Metro as soon as possible
Security and emergency management
28. On arrival at the station you should make yourself familiar with the Emergency Evacuation Procedure located at the station
29. You can press the red button located on all Metro station platforms to speak to Metro’s control room officer at any time of emergency
30. You must always follow any emergency or specific evacuation instructions delivered to the station via the PA system, MTM staff or emergency services
Filming and photography
31. You must submit to Metro a filming or photography brief for approval before a permit can be issued.
32. The following is not allowed:
a) filming or photography including MTM employees without written consent
b) the use of tripods unless specified on the approved permit
c) production of film or photography with subject matter that is likely to be considered sensitive or offensive (this includes nudity, offensive language, violence, drug use, anti-social behaviour or political or racial content)
d) production of film or photography that may diminish the reputation of public transport or the public transport system in Victoria
e) production of film or photography to be used to promote a political party, parties or a political cause
f) production of film or photography that promotes or relates to alcohol or gambling