GEGN8540 Iss 2
Guidance on Low Adhesion between the Wheel and the Rail - Managing the Risk
Synopsis
This document gives guidance on the application of Railway Group Standard GERT8040, which requires duty holders to work together in a process of co-operation to create site specific action plans to eliminate, or reduce the risks from low adhesion. Issue two of GEGN8540 includes additional guidance concerning driving in poor railhead conditions on an ERTMS Signalled Railway.
Summary Of Changes
An amendment to this document was published on 02/06/2018. This document is currently under review.
Optional reading and resources:
Read full standard
Registered
Withdrawn
Guidance Note
- Issued:
- 06/06/2015
- Published:
- 06/06/2015
- In Force:
- 05/09/2015
- Withdrawn:
- 04/06/2022
- Last Review:
- 01/03/2020
- Next Review:
- 04/04/2025
Details
| Consultation Status | Closed |
| Vehicle Assessment | No |
| Supersedes | GEGN8540 Iss 1 |
| Superseded By | RIS-8040-TOM Iss 2 |
| Lead Committee | Traffic Operation and Management - TOM |
| Supporting Committee | Control Command and Signalling - CCS; Infrastructure - INS; Plant - PLT; Rolling Stock - RST |
| Briefing Notes | 15 BN05 |
|
Amendments
Registered |
8540 Iss 2 AM001 |
| Supporting Documents | GERT8040 Iss 2 |