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Several documents have been published on lineside sides:
The requirements in RIS-0734-CCS issue two reflect current good practice in the application of permissible speed indicators, permissible speed warning indicators and associated AWS track equipment on the GB mainline railway. Rationale is provided to explain why each requirement is needed, and guidance is provided on how to meet the requirements.
This standard is relevant for infrastructure managers, system integrators, and anyone who engages with projects involving permissible speed limits, including driveability assessment and risk assessment.
The requirements for lineside operational signs have been updated in GIRT7033 issue four (Lineside operational signs: product requirements) and RIS-0733-CCS issue one (Lineside operational signs):
The standards are relevant to rail industry suppliers, conformity assessment bodies, infrastructure managers and system integrators.
Part of a suite of Railway Group Standards, GERT8073 issue four defines standard vehicle gauges and the associated application rules for rolling stock and for infrastructure. Issue four incorporates new research, as well as guidance in order to make the standard more user friendly.
This standard should be brought to the attention of vehicle manufacturers and designers, infrastructure managers (IMs) and railway undertakings (RUs). Further information can be found here.
RIS-3782-TOM is a brand-new standard on the provision of car stop markers on station platforms. It builds upon the duty of co-operation between transport operators setting out a framework to improve the consistency in the design, positioning and use of the signs across the GB mainline network. AK104 contains an updated sign specification for car stop markers. Both documents are underpinned by research carried out with drivers and operations managers. They are relevant for those responsible for sign installation, platform-train interface risk management, rolling stock introduction and operational standards.
Written by a panel of experts from the BSI Bearings and Lubricants mirror group, the new RIS-2646-RST issue one addresses maintenance policies, plans and competence management with an additional section for post-UAT axle end reassembly.
This standard can be applied internally by maintainers or mandated by contract for third-party maintenance services to improve the control of the process.
