Rolling Stock Standards Committee
Strategic Plan for Control Period 5, 2014 – 2019
Issue One
2014 – 2015
Approved by the
Rolling Stock Standards Committee
15 May 2014
ISCC/013
Email: enquirydesk@rssb.co.uk
www.rssb.co.uk
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
ISSUE RECORD
Issue
Date
Comments
Four
May 2013
Plan for CP4
One
May 2014
Supersedes plan for CP4. Revised for
CP5. Endorsed by ISCC on 16 May
2014.
Key changes include:
 Impact of scope change to TSIs
 Revision of NTRs
 Requirements for projects
outside the scope of
Interoperability
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 2 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
Contents
1
Introduction
4
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 for 2014 – 2015
Communicating the strategic plan
4
5
5
6
6
2
Produce a coherent and efficient suite of standards for the
GB mainline railway that are aligned with European
requirements
7
3
Improve decision taking on standards
4
Engage effectively with European and international
institutions to influence the development of European-wide
and international standards
8
5
Communicating with industry about standards so that
industry is able to use standards efficiently, proposing
changes to them where necessary
8
Programme of work
9
6
Issue One – 15 May 2014
8
Page 3 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
1
Introduction
1.1
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 approved issue one of its strategic plan for 2014 – 2015 in January
2014 (ISCC Strategic Plan) which sets out ISCC’s key activities for the first
year of CP5.
1.1.3
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.
1.1.4
In achieving these objectives and key activities, the SC will be mindful of
the development and implementation of the Fourth Railway Package.
1.1.5
Some of the key activities, for example changes in the number and nature
of requirements in RGSs due to the scope extension of Technical
Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs), will continue over a number of
years.
1.1.6
Issue One of the Rolling Stock (RST) SC Strategic Plan was agreed by the
members of the RST SC on 15 May 2014, for the period 2014 – 2015. It
sets the SC’s overall strategy for the period, and priorities and timescales
for delivering major programme activities.
1.1.7
This plan has been submitted to ISCC for endorsement, and will be resubmitted if it is later revised and there are any substantial changes.
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 4 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
1.2
The scope of the standards committee
1.2.1
Within the scope defined in the remit, the RST SC’s coverage includes all
railway vehicles that fall within the scope of the rolling stock sub-system, as
set out in the Interoperability Directive 2008/57/EC, namely all rail vehicles
except those used exclusively within possessions and those items mounted
on railway vehicles used for the maintenance of the infrastructure. It does
not lead on those parts of other sub-systems that are fitted on-board rolling
stock, for example command and control items.
1.2.2
The RST SC’s coverage is therefore aligned with that of the published High
Speed Rolling Stock (HS RST) TSI, the Conventional Rail Locomotive and
Passenger (CR LOC&PAS) TSI (and, in due course, the combined
LOC&PAS TSI), the Wagon (WAG) TSI and the rolling stock elements set
out in the Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) TSI, the Safety in Rail
Tunnels (SRT) TSI and the Noise TSI.
1.2.3
The RST SC receives and reviews input to GB activities related to the
development of the above listed TSIs through the applicable GB mirror
committees and GB representatives attending the various European Rail
Agency (ERA) Working Party meetings. These include the GB LOC&PAS
TSI mirror group, the GB WAG TSI mirror group and reports from the
European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Engineering and
Operations Standards Review Group (EOSRG). The GB Aerodynamics
mirror group reports into the RST SC, as well as to the Infrastructure SC.
1.2.4
The Freight Technical Committee also reports into the RST SC.
1.2.5
The RST SC receives and reviews reports concerning the development of
Euronorms (ENs) that have a direct relationship with either RGSs or rolling
stock related TSIs.
1.2.6
Recommendations derived from RSSB led research, that are directly
related to standards change, are reviewed and commented on prior to
formal submission. Such recommendations have also received due
consideration by the appropriate stakeholder group, typically a Systems
Interface Committee (SIC).
1.2.7
Recommendations placed on RSSB by the Rail Accident Investigation
Branch (RAIB) which have implications for standards within the scope of
the RST SC are reviewed and a way forward with respect to the
recommendations is determined.
1.3
Relevant strategies or initiatives
1.3.1
A relevant strategy that has guided the development of this RST SC
Strategic Plan included ‘A Direction for Railway Group Standards’ as
authorised by ISCC. Any future requirements associated with applicable
national rules for use by projects that fall outside the scope of the
Interoperability Regulations and determined by ISCC is likely to significantly
determine the format of documents produced and approved by RST SC.
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 5 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
1.3.2
In addition the Network Rail Route Utilisation Strategies applicable to rolling
stock are relevant, from the perspective of requirements applicable to
standards.
1.3.3
Recent publications issued by ATOC applicable to rolling stock have also
been brought to the attention of RST SC.
1.4
Summary of key changes to the plan for 2014 – 2015
1.4.1
The revision of the CR LOC&PAS TSI, its merging with the HS RST TSI
and the extension of scope to cover the whole of the GB mainline network
has resulted in a need to review the portfolio of standards documents that
are within the scope of the RST SC.
1.4.2
The application of the requirements mandated by TSIs has focused on the
needs of Railway Group Standards (RGSs) to support smooth
implementation of the TSIs such that TSI compliant vehicles can safely
operate, and are thus compatible with, the whole of the GB mainline
network. A number of changes have taken place to existing standards to
assist compatibility assessment. The work of revising other standards,
where appropriate, is underway (for example running dynamics
assessment). This avoids the need to demonstrate compliance with
differing standards approaches.
1.4.3
National technical rules that are notified will continue to be maintained to
support both GB specific cases and open points in published TSIs.
1.4.4
The RST SC has given further consideration to requirements applicable to
projects that fall outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations.
Initially it had proposed developing a series of Rail Industry Standards to
support this activity, but further on-going discussions within ISCC have led
to the concept of publishing RGSs that are only applicable to projects that
fall outside the scope of Interoperability Regulations. The intention of such
standards would be to mandate application of requirements that are set out
in the relevant TSI.
1.4.5
The development of RGSs that are limited in scope only to projects that fall
outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations will avoid the need for
new build projects to seek deviations from such RGSs.
1.5
Communicating the strategic plan
1.5.1
The RST SC’s intentions for communicating the content of this plan, or the
relevant parts, to industry include:

Publishing the plan on the RSSB website.

Providing copies to the relevant industry stakeholder forums
including the ATOC Technical Standards Forum and the Rail
Industry Association (RIA) Traction and Rolling Stock (T&RS)
Technical Interest Group.
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 6 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
2
Produce a coherent and efficient suite of standards for
the GB mainline railway that are aligned with European
requirements
2.1
The RST SC has approved a standards migration plan that sets out the
future structure and framework of Railway Group documents that are
applicable to rolling stock.
2.2
This plan groups together topic areas and identifies those standards that
will apply to projects that fall within the scope of the Interoperability
Regulations and support either achieving compatibility between new
vehicles and the existing infrastructure, support GB specific cases or close
out open points in published TSIs. Upon implementation of currently in
draft TSIs, the opportunity to rationalise the national technical rules that are
notified will be taken.
2.3
The migration plan also recognises the need to retain a set of requirements
that apply to projects that fall outside the scope of the Interoperability
Regulations. The aim of these requirements is to implement requirements
contained within published TSIs to provide a common set of requirements
that apply to all projects. This exercise also provides an opportunity to
identify any missing requirements in the published TSIs. The intention,
subject to support from ISCC, will be to publish these requirements in the
form of national technical rules (albeit not notified) that would be applicable
to all duty holders.
2.4
The migration plan also includes those standards which are national safety
rules and a review of their validity under both the Interoperability
Regulations and the Railways and other Guided Transport Systems
(ROGS) Regulations.
2.5
To support verification of national rules by Designated Bodies and to
provide a process for verification of projects outside the scope of the
Interoperability Regulations, a Rail Industry Standard will be published
setting out a process for verification.
2.6
Through out the migration plan, the aim is to adopt requirements set out in
TSIs and ENs wherever possible.
2.7
The RST SC will regularly review the migration plan and adjust set priorities
dependent on industry needs.
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 7 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
3
Improve decision taking on standards
3.1
When taking decisions on proposals, standards changes and deviations,
the RST SC will take note of guidance provided by ISCC and will follow the
principles set out in the RGS Code.
4
Engage effectively with European and international
institutions to influence the development of Europeanwide and international standards
4.1
The RST SC is active in the development of rolling stock related TSIs (see
1.2.2) through the mirror groups that report into the RST SC. During the
first year of this strategic plan (2014 – 2015), the focus of attention will be
to ensure that supporting documents are available to assist in the
implementation of the TSIs expected to be published during 2014.
4.2
The development of Euronorms is also of key interest to the RST SC and
GB experts are actively engaged across a range of CEN and CENELEC
committees and working groups. The RST SC reviews and comments on
reports from these experts to ensure that the draft ENs are fit for purpose
and can be adopted by GB.
4.3
The GB rail industry sponsors the chair of the CEN TC256, the lead
committee for all railway applicable ENs and feedback and reports of this
committee’s activities, and its GB mirror committee (RAE/1), are monitored
by the RST SC.
4.4
The creation of an International Standards Organisation (ISO) committee
for railway applications (ISO TC269) in 2012 is followed by the RST SC
including the programme of work of this committee.
4.5
As and when European led research that has a likely impact on future
standards development is proposed, the RST SC provides suitable input.
As it develops, the work of the Commission funded research, initially as
Shift 2 Rail and later as Horizon 2020, is likely to be considered by the RST
SC.
5
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 – 2015, issue one, 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.
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 8 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
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:
a) Standards are necessary and valuable.
b) How to work with standards.
c) Improving engagement between standards makers and standards
users.
5.3
The RST SC notes that briefing material on standards will be produced and
that the RST SC has a role in using this material to help inform industry
about standards.
5.4
The RST 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 RST SC notes the need to continue to correct
misunderstanding and faulty perceptions about standards wherever they
arise.
6
Programme of work
6.1
The following is a summary of the programme of work for the RST SC over
the 2014 – 2015 period that includes the main items in the preceding
sections of the plan.
6.2
A number of standards projects are underway to align with TSI
development and publication and are at various stages of their
development. These include:
•
Publication of a new national technical rule - GM/RT2131 (Audibility of
Trains – Train Warning Horns) – which it is proposed should be notified
as it will support the GB specific case in the LOC&PAS TSI. The
project also includes the merging of GM/RT2483 (headlamps etc) with
GM/RT2484 (warning horns) into a single standard for use by projects
outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations which will call up
the relevant elements of either the LOC&PAS TSI or EN 15153:2013
Parts 1 and 2.
•
Revision of GM/RT2141 (Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Derailment
and Roll-Over) to adopt EN14363 assessment methodology which in
turn is being aligned with outputs from the EU funded DynoTrain
research study. This will incorporate a change in the assessment
methodology to avoid duplicate vehicle testing requirements, but
provide GB pass/fail criteria that is compatible with GB track geometry.
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 9 of 10
Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan
•
Combining the existing suite of GB braking standards (GM/RT2040 to
GM/RT2046 inclusive) into a single standard to be notified which will
set requirements to maintain compatibility with GB signal spacing and
also support the GB specific cases for brake handle directional
movement and brake performance in the LOC&PAS TSI. This will be
supported by further national technical rules for use by projects outside
the scope of the Interoperability Regulations.
•
Revising GM/RT2161 (Requirements for Driving Cabs of Railway
Vehicles) to support the GB specific case for sight lines through cab
windows in the LOC&PAS TSI by reference to prEN 16182 currently
under development by CEN.
•
Adopting the methodologies contained in EN 14067 (Aerodynamics) to
replace or enhance the test methodologies set out in GM/RT2142
(Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Roll-Over in Gales) together with
development of national rules (to be notified) to ensure compatibility of
TSI compliant rolling stock with the existing GB infrastructure.
•
Publication of revised GM/RT2472 (Requirements for Data Recorders
on Trains) to adopt the requirements in BS EN62625-1 2013 for
structural integrity of the data recorder and to identify the data channels
to be recorded.
•
Withdrawal of GM/RT2000 (Engineering Acceptance of Rail Vehicles)
and replacement by a Railway Industry Standard that provides a
method for the verification of conformity with national technical rules
and the assessment and certification of projects outside the scope of
the Interoperability Regulations. This will also enable the withdrawal of
accreditation of Vehicle Acceptance Bodies (VABs).
6.3
Progress on the above projects, together with other standards change
projects underway are reported to the RST SC on a quarterly basis. This
provides the RST SC with the opportunity to comment on progress against
the programme of work.
6.4
A full programme of standards change is included in the migration plan
through to the end of 2017 and this is based both on the priorities set by the
RST SC and the availability of technical specialists.
Issue One – 15 May 2014
Page 10 of 10