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GMRT2142 Iss 1

Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Roll-over in Gales

Synopsis

This document prescribes design and maintenance requirements for railway vehicles to ensure acceptable resistance against overturning in extreme wind conditions. Safety criteria are related to vehicle aerodynamic shape, weight and mass distributions, suspension characteristics, train speed, routes of operation, and wind speed probabilities.
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Registered
Withdrawn
Railway Group Standard
Issued:
01/06/1994
Published:
01/06/1994
In Force:
01/10/1994
Withdrawn:
02/12/2000

Details

Consultation Status Closed
Vehicle Assessment No
Superseded By GMRT2142 Iss 2
Lead Committee Rolling Stock - RST
Briefing Notes 00 BN17