Dangerous Substances (Explosives) Regulation 2004
118Explosives held in rail yards or sidings
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118 Explosives held in rail yards or sidings If a rail vehicle containing explosives is held at a rail yard or siding— (a) the maximum amount of explosive of any hazard division, except hazard division 1.4, per vehicle must not exceed 40 000kg; and (b) the explosives must not be kept in the rail yard or siding for longer than— (i) 48 hours over 2 consecutive business days; or (ii) if there is a weekend or public holiday within 48 hours after the explosives are first kept in the rail yard or siding— 4 days.
Rail carrying conditions Division 2.6.6