Energy Standards Committee Strategic Plan
Energy Standards Committee
Strategic Plan for Control Period 5, 2014 – 2019
Issue Two
2016 - 2017
Approved by the
Energy Standards Committee
14 January 2016
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ISSUE RECORD
Issue
Date
Comments
One
15 January 2015
Original document approved by ENE
SC
Two
14 January 2016
Updated approved by ENE SC
14 January 2016
Three
Four
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Contents
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Introduction
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
The purpose of the strategic plan
The scope of the Standards Committee
Relevant strategies or initiatives
Summary of key changes to the plan
Communicating the Strategic Plan
4
4
5
5
5
2
Produce a coherent and efficient suite of standards for the
GB mainline railway that are aligned with European
requirements
6
3
Improve decision taking on standards
4
Engage effectively with European and international
institutions to influence the development of European-wide
and international standards
7
5
Communicating with industry about standards so that
industry is able to use standards efficiently, proposing
changes to them where necessary
7
Programme of work
8
6
Appendix A Projected RGS catalogue of Energy Standards
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1.1
Introduction
The purpose of the strategic plan
1.1.1
The Industry Standards Coordination Committee (ISCC) has
produced a strategic plan setting out the direction that ISCC wishes
to take for Control Period 5 (CP5) for the years 2014 – 2019. It is
anticipated that the strategic goal and strategic issues will remain
unchanged for the whole of CP5, although these will be reviewed
for each issue of the strategic plan.
1.1.2
ISCC, in turn, has asked each Standards Committee (SC) to create
a strategic plan in support of ISCC’s objectives and key activities
for CP5. Plans should include the scope of the SC and how the SC
intends to address the following objectives and key activities:
a) Producing a coherent and efficient suite of standards for
the GB mainline railway that are aligned with European
requirements.
b) Improving decision taking on standards.
c) Improving industry’s understanding of the European
regulatory framework.
d) Engaging effectively with European and international
institutions to influence the development of European-wide
and international standards.
e) Communicating with industry about standards so that
industry is able to use standards efficiently, proposing
changes to them where necessary.
1.2
1.1.3
In achieving these objectives and key activities, the SC will be
mindful of the development and implementation of the Fourth
Railway Package.
1.1.4
Issue Two of the Energy (ENE) SC Strategic Plan was agreed by
the members of the ENE SC on 14th January 2016, for the
remainder of control period 2014 – 2019. It sets the SC’s overall
strategy for the period, and priorities and timescales for delivering
major programme activities.
1.1.5
This plan will be submitted to ISCC for endorsement, and
subsequently if it is later revised and there are any substantial
changes.
The scope of the Standards Committee
1.2.1
The scope of the ENE SC is based on the statement approved by
ISCC in July 2014 to reflect the changes made in the Railway
Group Standards Code (the Code) and the Standards Manual (the
Manual).
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1.3
1.2.2
Within the scope defined in its remit, the Committee’s coverage is
aligned with the scope of the energy sub-system, as defined for the
purposes of Interoperability and includes all railway infrastructure
related to electrification equipment, and the interfaces to control
systems and telecommunications, infrastructure (track) and rail
vehicles.
1.2.3
The coverage includes consideration of the interfaces between
items within its coverage and those within the coverage of other
SCs (for example, the interfaces between the energy and rolling
stock subsystems).
1.2.4
The coverage includes consideration of requirements relating to
activities dealt with in general, multifunctional documents in so far
as they affect items within the ENE SC’s coverage.
1.2.5
The ENE SC has one working group, the “ENE SC TSI Working
Group”, which acts as the UK mirror group for work related to the
ENE TSI. A technical expert from the RSSB rolling stock team
attends to provide a link with the UK mirror group for the
Locomotive and Passenger Rolling Stock (LOC & PAS) TSI.
1.2.6
The ENE SC co-ordinates its activities with the V/TE SIC.
Relevant strategies or initiatives
1.3.1
The following strategies or initiatives have an influence on the ENE
SC strategic plan:
a) The Network Rail Utilisation Strategy (Energy).
b) The ERTMS/European Train Control System (ETCS)
operational concept.
c) The Operational Concept for the GB Mainline Railway.
d) TSI implementation strategy.
e) RSSB Strategy for Standards.
1.4
1.5
Summary of key changes to the plan
1.4.1
The key achievements during the past year are to have completed
the identification of the interface measures that were missing from
the suite of ENE standards and to have published standards for
both the a.c. system (December 2014) and d.c. system (September
2015).
1.4.2
These standards are consistent with the revised ENE TSI published
18 November 2014.
Communicating the Strategic Plan
1.5.1
The ENE SC’s intentions for communicating the content of this plan
to industry are by publishing the plan on the RSSB website.
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1.5.2
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The work of the ENE SC is regularly reported to the supply industry
through the Railway Industry Association Technical Interest
Groups, and anticipates making further presentations on the new
suite of standards to other industry groups.
Produce a coherent and efficient suite of standards for
the GB mainline railway that are aligned with European
requirements
2.1
This section sets out the SC’s plan for delivering the new suite of
Railway Group Standards (RGSs), (and other documents where
relevant).
2.2
Generally, the SCs have adopted a two-stage approach to the process
of determining those measures that are within the scope of a RGS. The
first stage consisted of identifying measures that were no longer
required, and withdrawing them where possible.
2.3
The second stage is an identification of “missing” measures and the
rationalisation of the suite of standards including:
a) Aligning RGSs with European requirements (in accordance with
the directives on interoperability and safety).
b) The development of proposals that examine the effect of the
scope extension of TSIs, with the intention of reducing the
number of requirements in RGSs to only those that address
specific cases, open points or requirements for compatibility of
new, upgraded and renewed TSI-conform subsystems with
existing, non-TSI conform subsystems.
c)
Grouping standards by topic area.
d) Reducing the need for company standards (owned by IMs, RUs
and ECMs) by providing requirements in Rail Industry Standards
(RISs).
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2.4
In the case of electrification, a substantial number of measures are
missing from the current suite of RGSs. Work on the a.c. and d.c.
standards is now complete. A number of superseded standards can
then be fully withdrawn to complete the process.
2.5
The energy team are working closely with rolling-stock colleagues to
ensure that both sides of the ENE-RST interfaces are identified, and
the correct measures are defined.
Improve decision taking on standards
3.1
When taking decisions on proposals, standards changes and
deviations, the SC will take note of guidance provided by ISCC and will
follow the principles set out in the RGS Code. In considering deviations,
SC will make decisions on interface issues, assurance of safety being a
matter for the applicant.
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5
Engage effectively with European and international
institutions to influence the development of Europeanwide and international standards
4.1
The ENE SC takes an active interest in the development of the TSI and
European Standards (ENs) particularly where these relate to interfaces.
It is the intention to align RGSs with the TSIs and ENs where this is
appropriate.
4.2
The ENE SC has delegated tasks relating to the ENE TSI to the UK
ENE SC TSI Working Group.
4.3
The ENE SC TSI Working Group will seek to influence the progress of
this work through the “Community of European Railway and
Infrastructure Companies” (CER) and the “European Rail Infrastructure
Managers” (EIM) support Groups and the ERA working group.
4.4
The revised and scope extended ENE TSI is complete and published. It
is anticipated that small improvements to the TSI and the Guidance will
be needed in the light of experience. A limited revision may commence
in 2016.
4.5
The existing Strategic Direction for the ENE TSI will be revised and
updated once the ERA plan for further work has been prepared.
4.6
The ENE SC will also support the development of the ENs (and
associated documents) through attendance at CEN, CENELEC,
meetings and the UK mirror groups. It will assist industry
representatives on committees with technical support and consensus
building from within the UK rail industry. Committees supported include
CENELEC/SC9X (Railway applications) and CENELEC/SC9XC
(Railway applications - Fixed installations).
4.7
The ENE SC, acknowledging the limited resources available within the
whole industry, will focus attention on the standards that are critical
interfaces. Where standards relate to products and the expertise lies
with major manufacturers (often pan-European), these will be noted.
Communicating with industry about standards so that
industry is able to use standards efficiently, proposing
changes to them where necessary
5.1
ISCC’s strategic plan for 2014 – 2019 describes key activities in
support of improving communication about the need for standards, how
to use them, and how to provide feedback on their effectiveness.
5.2
ISCC’s communication plan sets out the key audiences and key
messages for communicating. The prime audiences are identified as
the rail industry at senior executive level and those who use standards.
Here the overall aim is to improve awareness and understanding of
standards regimes. The main themes are listed as:
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a) Standards are necessary and valuable.
b) How to work with standards.
c) Improving engagement between standards makers and
standards users.
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5.3
The SC notes that briefing material on standards will be produced and
that the SC has a role in using this material to help inform industry
about standards. Once the briefing material is available, the SC will
consider how best to use this in support of the overall aim.
5.4
The SC acknowledges the importance of keeping constituency
members up to date with work that is underway to address concerns
about standards, whether on specific standards or more generally, and
relevant policies on standards that are being developed in Europe and
GB.
5.5
More generally, the SC notes the need to continue to correct
misunderstanding and faulty perceptions about standards wherever
they arise.
Programme of work
6.1
Following completion of the a.c. and d.c. standards, priority is now
being given to completion of the consequential withdrawal of existing
documents that are now not suitable for use as National Technical
Rules.
6.2
The a.c. ENE standard is due a one year review in 2016, and the d.c.
ENE standards is due a one year review in 2017.
6.3
Stand-alone Rail Industry Guidance Notes are being prepared to
support industry compliance with the ENE TSI and with new EMF
legislation.
6.4
A new RIS is proposed for 1500V and 750V dc overhead line systems
on the main line railway.
6.5
Indicative dates and a complete listing of the ENE catalogue of
standards is given in Appendix A.
6.6
The SC will monitor progress by a regular review of a detailed
programme.
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Appendix A Projected RGS catalogue of ENE Standards
A.1
A.2
A.3
Railway Group Standards - RGS
RGS number
RGS Title
Published
GLRT1210
AC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to
Rolling-Stock Subsystem
Issue 1
December 2014
One year review due 2016
GLRT1212
DC Energy Subsystem and Interfaces to
Rolling-Stock Subsystem
Issue 1
September 2015
One year review due 2017
Railway Industry Standards - RIS
RIS number
RGS Title
Published
RIS-1800-ENE
Network and Depot interface
Management – Isolation Documentation.
Issue 1 September 2010
RIS-xxxx-ENE
Railway Industry Standard for Low
Voltage Power Supplies in Electrified
Areas.
Withdrawn content from
GLRT1255 converted to
become an RIS
RIS-xxxx-ENE
Railway Industry Standard for 1500V
and 750V dc overhead line systems.
New RIS to be created to
support future rapid transit
and tram train applications.
Rail Industry Guidance Notes - GN
GN number
RGS Title
Published
GEGN8623
Guidance on the Change Process for
Projects Affecting Compatibility between
Electric Trains and Electrification
Systems.
Guidance note on the application of the
Energy TSI.
Issue 1
April 2007
Review 2017
GEGN8600
GLGN1610
Guidance on AC Energy Subsystem and
Interfaces to Rolling-Stock Subsystem
GLGN1612
Guidance on DC Energy Subsystem and
Interfaces to Rolling-Stock Subsystem
GEGNx6xx
Guidance note to support compliance by
industry with the Control of
Electromagnetic Fields at Work
Regulations 2016
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June 2012
Under revision on re-issue of
the ENE TSI planned 2016
Issue 1
December 2014
One year review due 2016
Issue 1
September 2015
One year review due 2017
In preparation to support
legislation coming into force
July 2016
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A.4
A.5
Other relevant documents
Document
number
GMRT2111
RGS Title
Published
AC Rolling-Stock Subsystem Interfaces
to Energy Subsystem
Issue 1
December 2014
Within the remit of the RST
Standards Committee
GMRT2113
DC Rolling-Stock Subsystem Interfaces
to Energy Subsystem.
Issue 1
September 2015
Within the remit of the RST
Standards Committee
GMGN2611
Guidance on AC Rolling-Stock
Subsystem Interfaces to Energy
Subsystem
Issue 1
December 2014
Within the remit of the RST
Standards Committee
GMGN2613
Guidance on DC Rolling-Stock
Subsystem Interfaces to Energy
Subsystem
Issue 1
September 2015
Within the remit of the RST
Standards Committee
GERT8270
Assessment of Compatibility of Rolling
Stock and Infrastructure
Revised under the remit of
the RST Standards
Committee (Relating to
pantograph sway only.)
GERT8000/AM
Rule Book AM Amendments Module
Regularly
Within the remit of the TOM
Standards Committee
GERT8000/AC
Rule Book AC electrified lines module
Within the remit of the TOM
Standards Committee
GERT8000/HB16
Rule Book Handbook 16 (AC lines)
GERT8000/DC
Rule Book DC electrified lines module
GERT8000/HB17
Rule Book Handbook 17 (DC lines)
GERT8270
Assessment of Compatibility of Rolling
Stock and Infrastructure
Revised under the remit of
the RST Standards
Committee
Documents withdrawn (or planned for withdrawal)
GLRT1255
Low Voltage Power Supplies in
Electrified Areas.
Withdrawn
Content to be converted to
become an RIS
GERT8025
Electrical Protective Provisions for
Electrified Lines. (Partially withdrawn,
remainder will be withdrawn 2017)
Issue 1 October 2001
Complete withdrawal
anticipated 2017
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GERT8023
Compatibility between Electric Trains
and Electrification Systems.
Issue 1 October 2000
Withdrawal anticipated 2016
GMRC1500
Code of Practice for EMC between
the Railway and its Neighbourhood.
Withdrawn
GLRT1254
Electrified Lines Traction Bonding.
Withdrawn
GERT8024
Persons Working On or Near to AC
Electrified Lines.
Withdrawn
GERT8016
Verification of Electrification Systems
and Interactions with Other Systems.
Withdrawn
GMRT1041
Warning Signs and Notices for
Electrified Lines.
Withdrawn
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