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Withdrawn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- Withdrawn: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Superseded By | GMRT2142 Iss 2 |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 |