RIS-7707-INS Iss 1
Switches and Crossings
Synopsis
This document sets out requirements and guidance for new, renewed, and upgraded switches and crossings (S&C) to provide for identification and safe operation.
Summary Of Changes
The requirements are additional to those set out in the Infrastructure (INF) National Technical Specification Notice (NTSN) and National Technical Rules (NTR) set out in GCRT5021. As these requirements do not meet the criteria for NTR as set out in the Railway Group Standards (RGS) Code and relevant legislation, they are included in this Rail Industry Standard (RIS).
29/05/2025 - At its meeting in May 2025, INS SC approved the recommendation that no further action is required.
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Rail Industry Standard
- Issued:
- 02/12/2023
- Published:
- 02/12/2023
- Last Review:
- 06/05/2025
- Next Review:
- 02/12/2029
Details
Vehicle Assessment | No |
Supersedes | GCRT5021 Iss 5 |
Lead Committee | Infrastructure - INS |
Supporting Committee | Rolling Stock - RST; Plant - PLT; Control Command and Signalling - CCS |
Briefing Notes | 23 BN21 |
Impact Assessments
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23 IA18 |