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RSSB GM/RT2131 : ISSUE 1

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The latest, up-to-date edition.

AUDIBILITY AND VISIBILITY OF TRAINS
Published date

08-03-2016

Part 1 - Purpose and Introduction
Part 2 - Requirements for Warning Horns
Part 3 - Requirements for Visibility of Trains
Part 4 - Application of this document
Appendices
Appendix A - Guidance on Audibility requirements
Appendix B - Portable lamps
Appendix C - Axis Adjustments for GM/RT2180 Head lamps
Appendix D - Requirements for a Yellow Warning Panel
Appendix E - Guidance on Front End Colours
Appendix F - Train Head Lamp Upgrade Guidance
Appendix G - Lamp brackets
Definitions
References

Defines requirements for audible and visible warning devices such that an approaching train is clearly visible and audible to members of the public and trackside staff.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes RSSB GM/RT2483 and RSSB GM/RT2484.
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Rail Safety and Standards Board Limited
Status
Current
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