GMRT2043 Iss 1

Braking System and Performance for Freight Trains

Synopsis

This document defines the performance requirements of the braking systems of freight trains together with the principal features that shall be incorporated to enable safe operation and interworking to take place.

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Railway Group Standard

Issued:: 01/04/1998
Published:: 01/04/1998
In Force:: 06/06/1998
Withdrawn:: 03/09/2011

Details

Consultation Status	Closed
Vehicle Assessment	No
Supersedes	GMTT0171 Iss 1
Superseded By	GMRT2043 Iss 2
Lead Committee	Rolling Stock - RST
Supporting Committee	Plant - PLT
Briefing Notes	11 BN07
Impact Assessments Registered	11 IA04
Deviations Registered	05-129-DGN Braking system and performance of freight trains 04-167-DGN Braking performance 03-286-DGN Braking performance 01-145-DGN Holding Power of Handbrake 09-195-DGN Exemption from Braking Slip Tests for Plasser Machines 09-CM DR76801, VM80 DR76701 and VM80-TRS DR76710. 06-148-TNC Performance of parking brake 05-113-TNC Braking System & Performance for Freight Trains 00-197-TNC LUL Long Welded Rail Wagons 01-063-TNC Handbrakes in laden condition 01-215-TNC Parking Brakes 01-239-TNC Parking Brakes 02-219-TNC Parking Brakes 02-220-TNC Parking Brakes 00-003-TNC Operator assessment and re-assessment 10-134-DGN Stopping Distance Braking Performance – Demonstration of compliance, avoiding the need for slip brake tests. 10-141-DGN Stopping Distance Braking Performance – Demonstration of compliance, avoiding the need for slip brake tests.