GMRT2045 Iss 4
Compatibility Requirements for Braking Systems of Rail Vehicles
Synopsis
This document defines the compatibility and performance requirements for the braking systems of rail vehicles for operation in trains on the mainline railway. This document replaces a suite of documents to be withdrawn and also incorporates guidance from GMGN2615 Iss 1 (G 2.1.83 to G 2.1.132 inclusive) and GMGN2688 Iss 2 (G 2.15.3, G 2.16 to G 2.19 inclusive and G 3.2.31).
Summary Of Changes
The braking requirements relating to the braking systems of all types of rail vehicles for operation on the GB mainline railway, in addition to the requirements set out in the revised TSIs, have been transferred from a suite of documents to be withdrawn, and incorporated into GMRT2045 Issue 4.
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Railway Group Standard
- Issued:
- 05/03/2016
- Published:
- 05/03/2016
- In Force:
- 04/06/2016
- Last Review:
- 05/03/2022
- Next Review:
- 05/03/2027
Details
Consultation Status | Closed |
Vehicle Assessment | Yes |
Supersedes | GMRT2040 Iss 1, GMRT2041 Iss 2, GMRT2042 Iss 2, GMRT2043 Iss 2, GMRT2044 Iss 4, GMRT2045 Iss 3, GMRT2046 Iss 1 |
Lead Committee | Rolling Stock - RST |
Supporting Committee | Control Command and Signalling - CCS; Plant - PLT |
Briefing Notes | 16 BN02 |
Impact Assessments
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16 IA01 |
Amendments
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2045 Iss 4 AM004; 2045 Iss 4 AM003; 2045 Iss 4 AM002; 2045 Iss 4 AM001 |
Deviations
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18-037-DEV
Class 717 Enhanced Emergency Brake Rate
18-064-DEV
Class 221 Parking Brakes Isolation Switch |