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GKRT0075 Iss 5

Requirements for Minimum Signalling Braking and Deceleration Distances

Synopsis

This document specifies the Minimum Signalling Braking Distance (MSBD) and Minimum Deceleration Distance (MDD) for lineside signal spacings and the signing of permissible speed changes. MSBD and MDD are parameters that support technical compatibility between the lineside signalling systems and rail vehicles.

Summary Of Changes

This is a revised document containing the material from GKRT0075 issue four and GKGN0675 issue four that is within scope of Railway Group Standards, with two additional requirements setting out methodology for determining MSBD and MDD on steep falling gradients.

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Railway Group Standard
Issued:
01/12/2018
Published:
01/12/2018
In Force:
02/03/2019
Last Review:
19/12/2019
Next Review:
01/12/2025

Details

Consultation Status Closed
Vehicle Assessment No
Supersedes GKRT0075 Iss 4, GKGN0675 Iss 4
Lead Committee Control Command and Signalling - CCS
Supporting Committee Rolling Stock - RST; Traffic Operation and Management - TOM
Briefing Notes 18 BN32
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