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RIS-2780-RST Iss 1.1

Rail Vehicle Structures

Synopsis

This document sets out requirements and guidance for the design of rail vehicle structures.

A related document (SD001 issue two) contains all the coupling information previously found on the RSSB website.

Summary Of Changes

Amendments and clarifications:

  • Amended throughout to refer to NTSNs instead of TSIs;
  • Updated references to BS EN 15227:2020 (throughout);
  • New clause 1.1.3 regarding NTSNs; subsequent clauses renumbered;
  • New clauses G 5.13.6 and G 5.13.7 in response to the RAIB report for Neville Hill; subsequent clauses renumbered;
  • Renumbered section 5.15 to remove clause number duplication;
  • New subsection 5.15.1 General; subsection 5.15.1 Vibrations renumbered 5.15.2;
  • New clause G 5.15.1.6 to emphasise need to secure body-mounted equipment;
  • New clause G 5.15.1.7 regarding BS EN 61373;
  • New clause G 5.16.13 referring to T923.
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Issued:
05/06/2021
Published:
05/06/2021
Next Review:
06/06/2026

Details

Consultation Status Closed
Vehicle Assessment Yes
Supersedes RIS-2780-RST Iss 1
Lead Committee Rolling Stock - RST
Supporting Committee Plant - PLT
Briefing Notes 21 BN13; 20 BN06
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Technical Notes TN2305 Iss 1; TN2311 Iss 1; TN2302 Iss 1