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GMRT2466 Iss 5

Railway Wheelsets

Synopsis

This document sets out requirements for the design, manufacture and maintenance of wheelsets and their components. Access the tread profile coordinates referenced in Appendix A and Appendix B of this document.

Summary Of Changes

GMRT2466 referred extensively to the Rolling Stock - Locomotive & Passenger (LOC&PAS), Rolling Stock - Freight Wagons (WAG) and Infrastructure (INF) Technical Specifications for interoperability (TSIs) that have since been replaced in GB by National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs).

References to RSSB and other industry standards have been revised. Maximum flange width limits have been set.

Optional Reading:

Standards quarterly webinar - March 2023

R2 - the Vehicle Database to Improve Maintenance Planning

Wheelset Management Group

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Railway Group Standard
Issued:
04/03/2023
Published:
04/03/2023
In Force:
03/06/2023
Next Review:
03/06/2024

Details

Consultation Status Closed
Vehicle Assessment Yes
Supersedes GMRT2466 Iss 4.1
Lead Committee Rolling Stock - RST
Supporting Committee Infrastructure - INS; Plant - PLT
Briefing Notes 23 BN03
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