GIRT7073 Iss 1
Requirements for the Position of Infrastructure and for Defining and Maintaining Clearances
Synopsis
This document mandates requirements for positioning infrastructure, and maintaining the position of track relative to infrastructure to achieve gauge compatibility with rolling stock.
Summary Of Changes
Supersedes GCRT5212 Iss 1 to exclude requirements out of scope, replace lower sector structure gauge with lower sector infrastructure gauge, and to clarify requirements for new infrastructure, alterations to reduce stepping distances at platforms and cross-winds.
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Registered
Withdrawn
Railway Group Standard
- Issued:
- 05/12/2015
- Published:
- 05/12/2015
- In Force:
- 05/03/2016
- Withdrawn:
- 01/09/2018
Details
Consultation Status | Closed |
Vehicle Assessment | No |
Supersedes | GCRT5212 Iss 1 |
Superseded By | GIRT7073 Iss 2 |
Lead Committee | Infrastructure - INS |
Supporting Committee | Energy - ENE; Plant - PLT; Rolling Stock - RST |
Briefing Notes | 15 BN21; 18 BN15 |
Impact Assessments
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15 IA19; 18 IA17 |
Supporting Documents | GEGN8573 Iss 4 |
Deviations
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16-121-DEV
Permanent use of Platform gap fillers (PGFs) on Heathrow Central Terminal Area and various platforms
16-122-DEV
New platform at Parkgate station - WME Down Up Parkgate Tram Transfer Line.
18-044-DEV
Goring Station Platform 4 (MLN1 44m 60c Up Relief).
18-058-DEV
Isolated Overhead Line Portal Mast number BG14/02
18-024-DEV
Exeter St. Davids Station Platform 5 Gauge Clearance and coper realignment |