GMRT2173 Iss 3
Size of Vehicles and Position of Equipment
Synopsis
This standard sets out the methods of determining the swept envelope of rail vehicles. It includes specific gauge requirements for the lower ector and specific items of equipment on the rolling stock, and minimum requirements for the recording of vehicle gauging data.
Summary Of Changes
Changes to GMRT2173 issue three includes the addition of section 3.5 'pantograph encroachment' based on guidance in GEGN8573. The title and synopsis have also been updated to reflect current style rules. Clause 3.2.1 amended by replacing 'stepping distance' with 'step position relative to the target platform'. The note to Clause 3.2.1 has been amended. Clause 3.3.1 has been amended to reflect changes to CCS requirements. Appendix A has been updated to align with the footstep position from the GB specific case in the PRM TSI.
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Railway Group Standard
- Issued:
- 07/12/2019
- Published:
- 07/12/2019
- In Force:
- 07/03/2020
- Next Review:
- 01/12/2020
Details
Under Consultation | Closed |
Vehicle Assessment | Yes |
Supersedes | GMRT2173 Iss 2 |
Lead Committee | Rolling Stock - RST |
Supporting Committee | Energy - ENE; Infrastructure - INS; Plant - PLT |
Briefing Notes | 19 BN24 Revised |
Impact Assessments
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19 IA15 |