GMRT2100 Iss 6.1
Rail Vehicle Structures and Passive Safety
Synopsis
This document sets out National Technical Rules for the design and integrity of rail vehicle structures for both primary and secondary structures, including interior crashworthiness.
Summary Of Changes
Amendments and clarifications:
- Amended throughout to refer to NTSNs instead of TSIs;
- Updated references to BS EN 15227:2020 (throughout);
- New clause G A.8.8 providing guidance on application of ultimate loads to trim panels and interior glazing; subsequent clauses renumbered;
- Added reference to RIS-2730-RST in G A.10.1.3;
- Added cross-reference to new clause G A.8.8 in clause G A.10.2.4;
- New guidance clause G A.11.1.4;
- Amended guidance in clause G A.11.8.2;
- Amended guidance in clause G A 14.6
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Registered
Withdrawn
Railway Group Standard
- Issued:
- 05/06/2021
- Published:
- 05/06/2021
- In Force:
- 05/06/2021
- Withdrawn:
- 03/06/2023
- Next Review:
- 06/06/2026
Details
Consultation Status | Closed |
Vehicle Assessment | Yes |
Supersedes | GMRT2100 Iss 6 |
Superseded By | GMRT2100 Iss 6.2 |
Lead Committee | Rolling Stock - RST |
Supporting Committee | Plant - PLT |
Briefing Notes | 21 BN14; 20 BN06 |
Impact Assessments
![]() Registered |
20 IA05 |
Supporting Documents | RIS-2780-RST Iss 1.1 |