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The SRM templates, which are produced to help transport
If you would like any further information, assistance or training
operations in support of their safety management activities,
The correct positioning and installation of train rooftop
are due toisbe
released
in August. A
tool for undertaking
antennas
key
to the successful
operation
of radio and
Cost-Benefit
Analysis in accordance
with
Safe
wireless
communication
systems both
for‘Taking
on-board
and train
to
shore.
Prior
to
this
guidance
note
there
was
very
limited
Decisions’ and ORR guidance is also in the final stages
unclear and not easily obtainable information on antenna
of development.
positioning and fitment. This can lead to poor reception and
speech quality, together with an unnecessary number of
antennas, contributing to additional interference of existing
communicating systems and unnecessary cost.
contact George Bearfield, safety risk assessment manager on
operators create
a comprehensiveNote
risk profile for
in the use of the SRMv6
and its associated
outputs, please
New
Guidance
ontheirTrain Rooftop
Antenna
Positioning
In response, the rail industry, represented by the Vehicle/Train
&
Control and Communications System Interface Committee
(V/T C&CS SIC), asked RSSB to commission research project
T739: Train Rooftop Antenna Positioning – Issues Study. The
objective was to explore potential good practice solutions to
provide safe and effective optimisation of the train antenna
design and installation practices.
020 3142 5464 or risk@rssb.co.uk. We welcome feedback
from users of the bulletin or templates and are keen to hear
about our members particular needs for risk information,
models and tools.
RSSB to publish M EE Group Codes of Practice
The Guidance Note GK/GN0602 includes guidance on
the selection of the antennas, their mounting locations
and arrangements, as well as information concerning the
associated radio frequency components. It sets out good
practice on the specification, implementation and installation
of radio antennas on the roofs of trains. The GN provides
recommended antenna separation distances between
various system types; e.g. GSM-R, Wi-Fi etc. and an antenna
positioning methodology. A main topic addressed within
the GN is the positioning of antennas taking into account
From 1 August 2009 RSSB will be publishing documents
obstructions e.g. air-conditioning unit, pantographs etc, within
produced
byenvironment.
the M&EE Networking Group on the rgsonline
the
roof top
website (www.rgsonline.co.uk).
Antenna arrangement on a Class 444 and the
general roof top environment
The benefit to the industry is an enhanced knowledge base
on fitment of train communication systems which all members
can access, reducing the need for bespoke solutions. One of
the practical engineering benefits that can be brought about is
the reduction of additional drilled holes in the rooftop of rolling
stock, through the design of new wireless systems sharing
a single antenna. The Guidance Note can be accessed
from RGS Online – www.rgsonline.co.uk, when published
in the December 2010 catalogue and the research can be
downloaded from the RSSB website www.rssb.co.uk
the content). See
http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/Pages/M_and_EE.aspx
For further information about the publication of documents
The M&EETSI
Networking
Group is dedicated to the sharing
contact Marie
Marks rear
at marie.marks@rssb.co.uk
OPE
- Harmonisation
ofof freight
train
end indicators
professional engineering and railway operations information
Throughout
Europe
there
arerail
currently
19relating
different
and to provide
a focus
to the
industry
toways of
marking or indicating the rear end of trains. Some countries
operational and technical safety of plant. It is a meeting of the
use reflective plates, whilst others use red lamps.
professional heads of mechanical and electrical engineering
The European Railway Agency (ERA) is currently conducting
operations
infrastructure
contractors
onaand
study
into the from
feasibility
of widening
the use operating
of reflective
track machines
outside
of of
possessions,
Network
Rail,
RSSB,
plates
to indicate
the rear
freight trains,
thereby
replacing
existing
red
tail
lamps.
RSSB
has
been
asked
to
assist
in one
the Rail Plant Association, London Underground and elected
of the areas of this study by obtaining the views of UK freight
representatives from other infrastructure renewal companies,
train drivers about the occasions they enter a goods loop
plant owners,
andworking
manufacturers/suppliers
of plant and
under
permissive
regulations.
This
questionnaire
hasabout
two sections:
For further
information
M&EE Networking Group
1)
Driving techniques,
influences
frequencies of entering
documents
contact Mick
James atand
mick.james@rssb.co.uk
a goods loop and working under permissive conditions
2) Your opinions on the above subject
RSSB Events 2009
This first step of the project will conclude at the end of March
2011 and the results will be sent to ERA for analysis. These
will be considered alongside comments from drivers in other
Date
Event
Location
European
countries.
technical
services. is one of many steps that will determine
This
questionnaire
the feasibility of replacing tail lamps with reflective plates.
22 Sept
The M&EE Networking Group produces Codes of Practice as
30 Sept
DRACAS Seminar
RSSB London
(Defect reporting and Corrective Action System Seminar)
good practice for all members of the industry and they have
Freedom to Train Workshop
York
If you require more information or wish to participate either contact your local manager or
previously
only been
available specialist
on several disparate
websites.
David Reed,
operations
at david.reed@rssb.co.uk
For more information on these RSSB organised events,
In order to make the Codes of Practice available to a wider
please contact Stella Okezie, conference manager on
audience, RSSB has agreed to publish them (though the
020 3142 5329 or stella.okezie@rssb.co.uk
M&EE Networking Group remains responsible for all of
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF RSSB ’ S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT THE
RSSB
BLOCK 2
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RSSB ENQUIRY DESK ON 020 3142 5400
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The SRM templates, which are produced to help transport
If you would like any further information, assistance or training
Cost-Benefit Analysis in accordance with ‘Taking Safe
The Vehicle/Track Systems Interface Committee (V/T SIC)
Decisions’
and ORR
guidance
is also
in the final
stages
held
their annual
one-day
seminar
at RSSB
offices
on 20
October
2010.
of development.
from users of the bulletin or templates and are keen to hear
now faces the challenge to instigate incentives for the
about our members
particular needs
for risk
information,
implementation
of technologies
that will
provide
system
improvements.
models and tools.
Tim Gilbert, Engineering Director of Porterbrook Leasing
Company and Deputy Chairman of V/T SIC, opened the
seminar with an introduction to V/T SIC indicating the work
that has been undertaken and the challenges faced in
implementing some of the developments. Mark Burstow,
Network Rail, elaborated on the &
knowledge that has been
learnt from the work undertaken by V/T SIC and provided
examples of where improvements have been introduced. An
example of lowering system costs, from the train operators
perspective, was given by Christian Roth, South West Trains,
where he indicated the system benefits can be gained from
the HALL axle box pivot bush. However, the rail industry
Updates were also presented on several current wheel/rail
interaction projects.
From 1 August 2009 RSSB will be publishing documents
the content). See
produced by the M&EE Networking Group on the rgsonline
http://www.rgsonline.co.uk/Pages/M_and_EE.aspx
operators create a comprehensive
risk profile for Interface
their
in the
use of the SRMv6 and its associated outputs, please
Vehicle/Track
Systems
Committee
operations in support of their safety management activities,
contact George Bearfield, safety risk assessment manager on
Annual
Seminar
~
‘Taking
theory
into practice’
are due to be released in August. A tool for undertaking
020 3142 5464 or risk@rssb.co.uk. We welcome feedback
V/T SIC had commissioned the best practice hand-book
as a means of bringing together state of the art knowledge
from experts within the wheel/rail interface and associated
disciplines and disseminates that knowledge and knowhow on good practice in managing the wheel/rail interface.
This interface is critical in the safe and efficient operation
of railways of all types since it experiences high loads
in demanding environmental conditions. Copies of the
handbook can be ordered from A&N Harris and all seminar
presentations can be accessed on the RSSB website.
RSSB to publish M EE Group Codes of Practice
website (www.rgsonline.co.uk).
For further information about the publication of documents
The M&EE Networking Group is dedicated to the sharing of
contact Marie Marks at marie.marks@rssb.co.uk
professional engineering and railway operations information
and to provide a focus to the rail industry relating to
For further information about M&EE Networking Group
operational and technical safety of plant. It is a meeting of the
documents contact Mick James at mick.james@rssb.co.uk
professional heads of mechanical and electrical engineering
and operations from infrastructure contractors operating ontrack machines outside of possessions, Network Rail, RSSB,
the Rail Plant Association, London Underground and elected
representatives from other infrastructure renewal companies,
RSSB Events 2009
Tim Gilbert, Engineering Director of Porterbrook Leasing
Company
SIC
Date
Event and Deputy Chairman of V/T
Location
plant owners, and manufacturers/suppliers of plant and
technical services.
22 Septin 2010
Freedom
to Train
Workshop
RSSB would like to wish everyone a Happy Christmas
and
good
wishes forYork
the New
Year and to say that, as in previous years, we will be making a donation to charity instead of
The M&EE Networking Group produces Codes of Practice as
30 Sept
DRACAS Seminar
RSSB London
sending industry Christmas cards.
good practice for all members of the industry and they have
(Defect reporting and Corrective Action System Seminar)
audience, RSSB has agreed to publish them (though the
020 3142 5329 or stella.okezie@rssb.co.uk
Our charity in 2010 will be the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity and the
previously only been available on several disparate websites.
donation will help to provide world-class care for its
patientsonand
and to
Foryoung
more information
thesetheir
RSSBfamilies,
organised events,
pioneer new treatments for childhood illnesses. please contact Stella Okezie, conference manager on
In order to make the Codes of Practice available to a wider
M&EE Networking Group remains responsible for all of
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY OF RSSB ’ S PRODUCTS AND SERVICES PLEASE CONTACT THE
RSSB
BLOCK 2
ANGEL SQUARE
RSSB ENQUIRY DESK ON 020 3142 5400
1 TORRENS STREET
LONDON EC1V 1NY
OR
ENQUIRYDESK@RSSB.CO.UK
WWW.RSSB.CO.UK
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