RSSB GM/RT2045 : ISSUE 4
Current
The latest, up-to-date edition.
COMPATIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR BRAKING SYSTEMS OF RAIL VEHICLES
18-09-2013
Part 1 - Purpose and Introduction
Part 2 - Requirements for Brake Systems
Part 3 - Braking Data for Train Operation
Part 4 - Application of this document
Appendices
Appendix A - Braking Performance Requirements to Operate Over Routes Signalled in Accordance with GKRT0075
Appendix B - Methodology to Determine the Braking Performance of New Vehicles using an Unbraked Locomotive
Appendix C - Methodology to Determine the Braking Performance of New Vehicles using a Braked Locomotive
Appendix D - Calculation of GB ‘Brake Force’ Data for the Rolling Stock Library
Appendix E - Calculation of GB Equivalent ‘Braked Weight’ from ‘Brake Force’ Data for the Rolling Stock Library
Appendix F - Additional Guidance on Braking Requirements in LOC & PAS TSI and WAG TSI
Appendix G - Assessment of Stopping Distance Test Results
Appendix H - Dynamometer Testing of Friction Materials
Appendix I - Not Used
Appendix J - Principles of Operation of Friction Brake Systems
Appendix K - Guidance on the Energy Requirements to take account of WSP Activity
Definitions
References
Specifies the compatibility and performance requirements for the braking systems of rail vehicles for operation in trains on the mainline railway.
| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes RSSB GM/RT2040, RSSB GM/RT2041, RSSB GM/RT2042, RSSB GM/RT2043, RSSB GM/RT2044 and RSSB GM/RT2046.Partially Supersedes RSSB GM/GN2615 and RSSB GM/GN2688.
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Standard
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| PublisherName |
Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited
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Current
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| BS EN 286-4:1995 | Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen Aluminium alloy pressure vessels designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock |
| BS EN 14535-1 : 2005 | RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - BRAKE DISCS FOR RAILWAY ROLLING STOCK - PART 1: BRAKE DISCS PRESSED OR SHRUNK ONTO THE AXLE OR DRIVE SHAFT, DIMENSIONS AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS |
| BS EN 286-3:1995 | Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen Steel pressure vessels designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock |
| BS EN 14531-1 : 2015 | RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - METHODS FOR CALCULATION OF STOPPING AND SLOWING DISTANCES AND IMMOBILIZATION BRAKING - PART 1: GENERAL ALGORITHMS UTILIZING MEAN VALUE CALCULATION FOR TRAIN SETS OR SINGLE VEHICLES |