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GMRT2173 Iss 3

Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment

Synopsis

This standard sets out the methods of determining the swept envelope of rail vehicles. It includes specific gauge requirements for the lower sector and specific items of equipment on the rolling stock, and minimum requirements for the recording of vehicle gauging data.

Summary Of Changes

Changes to GMRT2173 issue three includes the addition of section 3.5 'pantograph encroachment' based on guidance in GEGN8573. The title and synopsis have also been updated to reflect current style rules. Clause 3.2.1 amended by replacing 'stepping distance' with 'step position relative to the target platform'. The note to Clause 3.2.1 has been amended. Clause 3.3.1 has been amended to reflect changes to CCS requirements. Appendix A has been updated to align with the footstep position from the GB specific case in the PRM TSI.

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Railway Group Standard
Issued:
07/12/2019
Published:
07/12/2019
In Force:
07/03/2020
Withdrawn:
03/09/2022
Next Review:
01/12/2020

Details

Consultation Status Closed
Vehicle Assessment Yes
Supersedes GMRT2173 Iss 2
Superseded By GMRT2173 Iss 4
Lead Committee Rolling Stock - RST
Supporting Committee Energy - ENE; Infrastructure - INS; Plant - PLT
Briefing Notes 19 BN24 Revised
Impact Assessments
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Deviations
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21-033-DEV

Class 756 Vehicle Overhang

21-032-DEV

Class 231 Vehicle Overhang

21-020-DEV

Class 80X Footstep compliance - unable to meet the minimum 160 m radius curves

22-054-DEV

Class 230 'Battery Fast Charge Trial' Shoe gear deployment when charging.