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Doc No. Issue Date Issue No. Document Title

  GE/RC8514 June 2001 1 Approved Code of Practice - Hot Axle Bearing Detection
This document supports GE/RT8014 Hot Axle Bearing Detection and describes particular methods of meeting some of the requirements of the document.


  GM/RC2494 August 2008 1 Recommendations for Railway Wheelset Design
GM/RC2494 supports GM/RT2466 and provides recommendations for the methodology of wheelset design, design of wheels, axles, axle bearings and flanges, materials and wheelset assembly design considerations.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/RC2495 August 2008 1 Recommendations for Railway Wheelset Manufacture and Assembly
GM/RC2495 supports GM/RT2466 and provides recommendations for the manufacture and assembly of wheelsets including materials, testing of components and wheelsets, the assembly, corrosion protection, handling and care of wheelsets, wheelset identification and records to ensure traceability.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/RC2496 August 2008 1 Recommendations for Railway Wheelset Maintenance
GM/RC2496 supports GM/RT2466 and provides recommendations for the maintenance of wheelsets including the delivery of the maintenance plan, care and treatment of wheelsets off vehicle, overhaul and repair, examination of components, prohibited components, assembly of wheelsets, balancing of wheelsets, and non-destructive and electrical testing.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/RC2510 January 1995 1 Code of Practice for Acceptance Testing of Rail Vehicles
This Code of Practice provides a check-list of those mandatory requirements that may need to be verified as part of acceptance testing. It also draws attention to the close link between acceptance testing and the design scrutiny process.


  GM/RC2513 February 1995 1 Commentary on Permissible Track Forces for Railway Vehicles
This commentary provides technical background information and guidance on applying Railway Group Standard GM/TT0088 which prescribes design and maintenance requirements for traction and rolling stock and On-Track machines, to ensure that the interactive forces and stresses generated between vehicles and track are limited to acceptable levels.


  GM/RC2514 April 2004 3 Recommendations for Equipotential Bonding of Rail Vehicles to Running Rail Potential
This Code of Practice provides guidance on achieving the requirements of GM/RT2304.


  GM/RC2515 January 1996 1 Engineering Development of Rail Vehicles - Code of Practice
This Code of Practice gives guidance on the procedures to be adopted that will help ensure that engineering change of rail vehicles does not degrade their safety performance.


  GM/RC2516 October 2002 2 Approved Code of Practice - Training for Personnel who Influence, Maintain or Overhaul Axle Bearings
This document provides recommendations for the training and competence assessments of personnel and supervisors who influence, maintain or overhaul axle bearings.


  GM/RC2519 December 1996 1 Code of Practice - Design and Construction of Freight Wagons
This Code of Practice gives guidance on the design of wagons to meet the requirement of Railway Group Standards. It also outlines the design scrutiny process for wagons incorporating previously used design features.


  GM/RC2530 June 2008 1 Recommendations for Rail Vehicle Fire Safety
GM/RC2530 provides the background objectives for and an explanation of the format of Part 2 of GM/RT2130. Additionally it sets out recommendations for the application of fixed fire protection systems for the protection of on-board systems, together with information on smoke and toxic emissions.


  GM/RC2531 June 2008 1 Recommendations for Rail Vehicle Interior Lighting
GM/RC2531 provides an explanation of the difference between emergency and standby lighting, and the purpose of emergency lighting. Additionally it provides an explanation of and recommendations on the means of delivering the requirements for emergency lighting.


  GM/RC2532 June 2008 1 Recommendations for Rail Vehicles Emergency & Safety Equipment
GM/RC2532 provides recommendations for emergency and safety equipment together with examples of suitable specifications for such equipment.


  GM/RC2533 June 2008 1 Recommendations for Communication of Rail Vehicle Emergency & Safety Information
GM/RC2533 provides recommendations for the communication of emergency and safety information. It includes references to other relevant published documents and web sites. It provides check lists for specific areas of the vehicle, as well as check lists and guidance for the design process of emergency and safety information.
There are associated amendment(s), technical notes, briefing notes, non-compliance certificates etc relating to this document. Please click here to view.


  GM/RC2534 June 2008 1 Recommendations for Rail Vehicle Emergency Evacuation
GM/RC2534 provides an overview of and the principles of designing rail vehicle interiors for emergency evacuation, as well as recommendations and a procedure for evacuation testing and validation.


  GM/RC2559 October 2000 1 Railtrack Approved Code of Practice: Safe Testing of Rail Vehicles on Railtrack Controlled Infrastructure
This Railtrack Approved Code of Practice details items that should be considered when identifying risks and control measures associated with the testing of vehicles on Railtrack Controlled Infrastructure.


  GM/RC2566 August 2003 1 Recommendations for Railway Wheelsets
This document supports GM/RT2466 Railway Wheelsets and describes the existing good practice in the railway industry for railway wheelsets. It provides background information for the requirements, including the development of practices, process and procedures.


  GM/RC2641 June 2007 1 Recommendations for Vehicle Static Testing
This document details recommended methods which, if followed, would meet the requirements of GM/RT2141 in respect of static testing. It also contains recommendations for the purpose of vehicle simulation model validation.

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