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Registration,
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Data to be Displayed
on Rail Vehicles
Synopsis
This document mandates the
requirements for the identification of rail
vehicles, the requirements for the
registration of rail vehicles in the rolling
stock library and the data to be
displayed on rail vehicles.
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Contents
Section
Description
Part 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Purpose and Introduction
Purpose
Introduction
Approval and authorisation of this document
4
4
4
6
Part 2
2.1
2.2
2.3
Requirements for the Identification of Rail Vehicles
Allocation of the European Vehicle Number
Allocation of multiple unit set identification numbers
Advanced reservation of rail vehicle and multiple unit set identification
numbers
Reallocation of rail vehicle and multiple unit set identification numbers
Vehicle Keeper Marking
7
7
7
7
7
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3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
Requirements for the Registration of Rail Vehicles in the Rolling
Stock Library
General registration of rail vehicles
Registration status of rail vehicles in the Rolling Stock Library
Registration processes
Rail vehicles not intended for normal use
Upgraded or renewed rail vehicles
Currency of recorded data
Documentation
8
8
8
10
10
10
10
11
Part 4
4.1
4.2
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
12
GB registered rail vehicles intended to be used in international traffic
12
GB registered rail vehicles not intended to be used in international traffic 12
Part 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
Application of this Document
Application - infrastructure managers
Application - railway undertakings
Health and safety responsibilities
2.4
2.5
Part 3
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
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Numbering rules for the allocation of a European Vehicle Number
Mandatory Data for Rail Vehicles
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles not intended to be used in
International Traffic
Rail Vehicle Registration Flow Charts
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15
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41
Definitions and Acronyms
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References
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Part 1
1.1
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Purpose and Introduction
Purpose
1.1.1
This document mandates the process and the data required for registering rail
vehicles; the numbering system to be used to identify rail vehicles; and the data
to be displayed on rail vehicles. It also implements requirements introduced
through European legislation applicable to the National Vehicle Register (NVR)
and the European Register of Authorised Types of Vehicles (ERATV).
1.2
Introduction
1.2.1
Background
1.2.1.1 The implementation of the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs)
mandated through a series of European Union (EU) Directives has resulted in a
review of all requirements set out in Railway Group Standards.
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.1.2
Under the implementation of the Railway Group Standards Code, RSSB has
given a commitment to review all of its standards with a view to mandate only
those requirements that define the interface and the need for co-operation
between railway undertakings and infrastructure managers to manage risk safely.
1.2.1.3
A review of the requirements set out in a suite of standards associated with
registration of, identification of and data to be displayed on rail vehicles has
resulted in a revised Railway Group Standard on this topic.
1.2.1.4
This document also incorporates requirements applicable to the ERATV
mandated by a number of TSIs and the NVR as set out in EU Commission
Decision 2011/107/EU.
Principles
1.2.2.1 This document is based on the following principles:
a)
This document sets out those requirements that necessitate railway
undertakings and infrastructure managers to co-operate in order to safely
manage the risks associated with the process for registration of,
identification of and data to be displayed on rail vehicles.
b)
This document sets out those requirements that are necessary to support
an open point in a TSI and meet an essential requirement of the relevant
EU Directive or support an EU Commission Decision that are enacted
through UK legislation.
c)
This document sets out those requirements that are necessary for
interworking on non-TSI compliant GB infrastructure.
National Vehicle Register
1.2.3.1 EU Commission Decision 2011/107/EU mandates requirements for the NVR.
This supports the existing EU Directives applicable to interoperability.
1.2.3.2
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Article 1 of the EU Commission Decision 2011/107/EU mandates requirements
for a common specification of the NVR via the Annex to the Decision. When a
vehicle is authorised for placing into service by the National Safety Authority
(NSA) of the member state (in GB this is by the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR)),
an entry is mandated on the NVR.
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1.2.3.3
1.2.3.4
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Article 3 of the EU Commission Decision 2011/107/EU mandates that member
states register existing vehicles on the NVR. The previous EU Commission
Decision 2007/756/EC set out the following timescales:
a)
Rail vehicles used in international traffic by 09 November 2009.
b)
Rail vehicles used in domestic traffic by 09 November 2010.
Article 3 of the EU Commission Decision 2011/107/EU also requires the
registered business number of the entity in charge of maintenance of the vehicle
to be recorded in the NVR by the following date
a)
All rail vehicles by 31 December 2011.
1.2.3.5
The secretary of state has designated Network Rail Infrastructure Limited as the
appointed Registration Entity (RE) to establish and maintain the NVR.
1.2.3.6
The NVR data for new and existing rail vehicles is a sub-set of the data in
Appendix B of this document. The NVR data submitted to the Rolling Stock
Library (RSL) is then provided to the RE to populate the NVR.
1.2.4
European Register of Authorised Types of Vehicles
1.2.4.1 A number of TSIs mandate data to be maintained in the Rolling Stock Register
(RSR), now known as ERATV. Appendix B of this document sets out the current
known requirements of ERATV. The specified data is a sub-set of the data
submitted to the RSL.
1.2.5
Rolling Stock Library
1.2.5.1 RSL is an established database managed by ATOS Origin on behalf of Network
Rail Infrastructure Limited containing information describing all rail vehicles
registered to operate on the mainline railway.
1.2.5.2
1.2.6
1.2.7
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for operational purposes. This information is necessary to enable national
operating systems to function such as TOPS, GEMINI and GENIUS.
Identification of rail vehicles
1.2.6.1 Article 33 of Directive 2008/57/EC mandates that all rail vehicles placed into
service are allocated a numeric identification code (the European vehicle number
(EVN)). This document mandates a common approach to allocating rail vehicle
numbers to ensure compatibility with railway operating systems. In addition, the
allocation of an EVN for existing vehicles is also required, although the display of
such numbers on vehicles is to a separate timescale.
1.2.6.2
This document also supports the Conventional Rail Traffic Operation and
Management TSI (CR OPE TSI) Annex P which mandates the allocation of an
EVN and the display of the EVN, applied in a visible manner on the vehicle to
uniquely identify it.
1.2.6.3
To ensure that there is no duplication of registered rail vehicle or multiple unit set
identification numbers, the allocation of all rail vehicle and multiple unit set
numbers including any prefixes / classes is undertaken by the RSL.
Data to be displayed on rail vehicles
1.2.7.1 Data to be displayed on rail vehicles enables authorised personnel to have
access to data about rail vehicles to ensure safe rail operations when national
operating systems such as TOPS, GEMINI and GENIUS are unavailable.
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Approval and authorisation of this document
1.3.1
The content of this document was approved by Rolling Stock Standards
Committee on 20 May 2011.
1.3.2
This document was authorised by RSSB on 12 July 2011.
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Part 2
2.1
2.2
Requirements for the Identification of Rail
Vehicles
Allocation of the European Vehicle Number
2.1.1
The CR OPE TSI Annex P sets out the requirements for all rail vehicles to be
uniquely identified by an EVN. The numbering rules for the allocation of an EVN
when a vehicle is first registered in GB are set out in Appendix A.
2.1.2
The RSL validates the technical characteristic element of the EVN with the
European Rail Agency (ERA) where applicable.
2.1.3
For infrastructure maintenance vehicles, hauled passenger coaching stock and
wagons, the use of technical characteristic codes within the EVN results in the
vehicle being allocated a different number to that originally allocated on RSL.
Allocation of multiple unit set identification numbers
2.2.1
2.3
2.4
2.5
In addition to the rail vehicle numbers within a multiple unit set, the set itself shall
carry a unique number in a separate series from the rail vehicle numbers. This
multiple unit set identification number shall consist of a three-digit class identifier
(for example 465) followed by a three-digit individual unit identifier
(for example 465 201). Multiple unit set identification numbering rules are set out
in Appendix A.
Advanced reservation of rail vehicle and multiple unit set identification
numbers
2.3.1
Where a rail vehicle is to be built or renumbered following refurbishment / major
modification, it is permissible to request the RSL to reserve identification numbers
for the rail vehicle and multiple unit set.
2.3.2
The RSL reserves rail vehicle numbers for a maximum period of three years.
After this period, the rail vehicle numbers are withdrawn by the RSL when they
have not been allocated to a rail vehicle.
Reallocation of rail vehicle and multiple unit set identification numbers
2.4.1
It is permissible to reallocate a rail vehicle or multiple unit set identification
number. Generally this occurs if the reserved rail vehicle or multiple unit set
number has not been used on an actual vehicle.
2.4.2
It is permissible to reallocate a rail vehicle or multiple unit set identification
number where it is known that the vehicle has been scrapped and it has been
de-registered for a period of at least three years.
Vehicle Keeper Marking
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The identity of the vehicle keeper is recorded in the NVR. The CR OPE TSI
Annex P.1 sets out the process for the allocation and registering of the Vehicle
Keeper Marking (VKM).
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3.1
Registration, Identification and
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Requirements for the Registration of Rail Vehicles
in the Rolling Stock Library
General registration of rail vehicles
3.1.1
Rail vehicles shall be registered in the RSL. Table 1 sets out the different
registration status within the RSL.
Not authorised for
placing into service
Authorised for
placing into service
Not in working
order
In working
order
Not in use
Not in use
Status Z
Status A
Status I
In working order
In use
Status B
N/A
N/A
Status C
Table 1 Registration status within RSL
3.1.2
Railway undertakings shall only operate rail vehicles on the mainline railway that
are registered in the RSL as either:
a)
Status B (in working order, not authorised for placing into service, not in
use).
Or
b)
Status C (in working order, authorised for placing into service, in use).
3.2
Registration status of rail vehicles in the Rolling Stock Library
3.2.1
Status Z (number allocated)
3.2.1.1 When it is intended to purchase new rail vehicles, it is permissible to request the
RSL to reserve vehicle numbers and place those vehicles not yet constructed into
status Z.
3.2.2
Status A (on order / under construction)
3.2.2.1 It is permissible to request the RSL to register a rail vehicle on order / undergoing
construction into status A.
3.2.2.2
3.2.3
The rail vehicle data set out in Appendix B shall be supplied to the RSL to support
a request for a rail vehicle to be registered as status A.
Status B (in working order, not authorised for placing into service, not in use)
3.2.3.1 Rail vehicle(s) undergoing initial transfer or testing on the mainline railway shall
be registered as status B. An example of the initial transfer is the transit move
from the vehicle manufacturer to the keeper or railway undertaking.
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3.2.4
3.2.5
To register a rail vehicle as status B, the RSL shall be provided with all of the
following:
a)
The statement of compatibility (SOCAT) relating to the initial transfer or
testing on the mainline railway. GE/RT8270 sets out the requirements for
the assessment of compatibility for rolling stock and infrastructure.
b)
The certificate of engineering acceptance or the intermediate statement of
verification (ISV) covering the initial transfer or testing on the mainline
railway.
c)
The rail vehicle data set out in Appendix B for the rail vehicle to be
registered, where this has not previously been supplied.
Status C (in working order, authorised for placing into service, in use)
3.2.4.1 To register a rail vehicle as status C, the RSL shall be provided with all of the
following:
a)
The ORR letter of authorisation for a rail vehicle or a fleet of rail vehicles
placed into service in GB.
b)
The SOCAT. GE/RT8270 sets out the requirements for the assessment of
compatibility for rolling stock and infrastructure.
c)
The certificate of engineering acceptance or the ISV.
d)
The rail vehicle data set out in Appendix B for the rail vehicle to be
registered, where this has not previously been supplied. Additionally all
relevant updates of the data since any earlier submission.
e)
The completed registration forms which are provided by RSL, for example
RSL EA4.
3.2.4.2
Where rail vehicles are delivered in batches, it is permissible to list the applicable
range of rail vehicles on the certificate of engineering acceptance or ISV. All rail
vehicles in the range shall be registered as status C.
3.2.4.3
A ‘fleet certificate’ allows a whole fleet of rail vehicles to be notified on a single
certificate of engineering acceptance or ISV. It is permissible to register
individual or batches of those rail vehicles as status C on receipt of the RSL EA4
forms provided by the RSL.
Status I (not in working order, authorised for placing into service, not in use)
3.2.5.1 Rail vehicles shall be transferred to status I for any of the following reasons:
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a)
The rail vehicle maintenance plan is not being implemented.
b)
Expiry, withdrawal, or suspension of an existing certificate of engineering
acceptance or ISV.
c)
Expiry, withdrawal, or suspension of a SOCAT or a previously issued
certificate of authority to operate.
The requirements to reinstate a rail vehicle to status C are set out in 3.2.4.1.
Where documentation and data set out in 3.2.4.1 is still valid, there is no
requirement to supply replacements for this information.
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Registration processes
3.3.1
3.4
3.6
The registration processes for rail vehicles are shown in a sequence of flow
charts in Appendix D.
Rail vehicles not intended for normal use
3.4.1
3.5
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Rail vehicles not intended for normal use are permitted to be moved over the
mainline railway in a transit move. Examples of these moves include:
a)
Delivery move of a metro vehicle from the manufacturer to the applicable
network.
b)
Transit move of a rail vehicle from a storage location to a maintenance
location for the purposes of maintaining compliance with the maintenance
plan during storage or for the purpose of bringing the rail vehicle back into
service.
c)
Transit move of a heritage rail vehicle from its normal location to an open
day location and from the open day location to its normal location.
d)
Transit move of a rail vehicle from its storage location to a disposal
location.
3.4.2
Rail vehicle(s) undergoing a transit move shall be allocated a rail vehicle
identification number to enable the national operating systems to function.
3.4.3
To register a rail vehicle undergoing a transit move as status B or status C, the
RSL shall be provided with all of the following:
a)
A certificate of engineering acceptance or ISV to support the transit move.
This declaration includes an expiry date (up to a maximum of six weeks
after the issue date).
b)
A SOCAT. GE/RT8270 sets out the requirements for the assessment of
compatibility for rolling stock and infrastructure.
c)
Rail vehicle data required by the RSL to enable the national operating
systems to function.
Upgraded or renewed rail vehicles
3.5.1
The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations SI 2006/397 Part 2 sub-paragraph 5
sets out the requirements for determining whether upgraded or renewed rail
vehicles require authorisation or re-authorisation for placing into service.
3.5.2
Where it is intended to renumber a rail vehicle as a result of an upgrade or
renewal, it is permissible to reserve the new rail vehicle identification number as
status Z prior to its application to the actual rail vehicle.
3.5.3
To enable upgraded or renewed rail vehicles to be placed into status C the RSL
shall be provided with the documentation and data requirements set out in
3.2.4.1.
Currency of recorded data
3.6.1
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Whenever changes to a rail vehicle affect the currency of the recorded data set
out in Appendix B, updates of those changes to the rail vehicle data for NVR,
ERATV and RSL, where applicable, shall be provided to the RSL.
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EU Commission Decision 2011/107/EU clause 3.4 sets out the requirements for
the retention of the data in the NVR.
Note: EU Commission Decision 2011/107/EU for the NVR currently requires that
all data in the NVR is retained for a period of 10 years from the date when a rail
vehicle is withdrawn or has not been registered to operate. It also requires that
for a minimum of the first three years the data is available online. After the first
three years the data is then kept either electronically, in paper form or any other
archival system. If at any time during the 10-year period an investigation
involving a vehicle or vehicles is started, data relating to these vehicles is
retained beyond the 10-year period if required.
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Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
4.1
GB registered rail vehicles intended to be used in international traffic
4.1.1
Display of the European Vehicle Number and Vehicle Keeper Marking
4.1.1.1 The CR OPE TSI Annex P sets out the requirements for the display of the EVN
and the VKM for rail vehicles intended to be used in international traffic. The
EVN requirements for GB rail vehicles are set out in Appendix A.
4.1.1.2
The CR OPE TSI Annex P.2 sets out the requirements that the VKM is displayed
on each rail vehicle within the EVN.
4.1.1.3
The CR OPE TSI Annex P sets out the requirements that the rail vehicle
identification number is clearly displayed externally on each side of the rail
vehicle using Arabic numerals in sans serif font, contrasts with the background
and is not be positioned higher than 2 m above rail level.
4.1.1.4
For GB registered rail vehicles, the number shall be at least 80 mm in height.
4.1.2
Additional data to be displayed
4.1.2.1 Operational data to be displayed on rail vehicles to facilitate rail vehicles
operating in international traffic is set out in CR OPE TSI Annex P and
CR WAG TSI Annex B.
4.2
GB registered rail vehicles not intended to be used in international
traffic
4.2.1
Display of rail vehicle identification number
4.2.1.1 Except for locomotives and passenger rail vehicles, the CR OPE TSI Annex P
sets out the requirement for the full EVN to be displayed on rail vehicles. It is
permissible to display a shortened form of the EVN on locomotive and passenger
rail vehicles that are not intended to be used in international traffic.
4.2.2
4.2.1.2
The CR OPE TSI Annex P permits rail vehicles intended for use in national traffic
not to display the VKM, as part of the rail vehicle identification number. The
CR OPE TSI Annex P permits the display of a recognisable logo as an alternative
to the VKM.
4.2.1.3
For existing rail vehicles it is permissible to continue to display the existing GB
identification number on the rail vehicle. The requirements concerning the
display of the existing GB rail vehicle identification number are set out in
Appendix A.
4.2.1.4
The rail vehicle identification number shall be clearly displayed externally on each
side of the rail vehicle using Latin characters and Arabic numerals at least 80 mm
in height. It shall contrast with the background and not be positioned higher than
2 m above rail level.
Heritage rail vehicle identification numbers and other exceptions
4.2.2.1 It is permissible for heritage rail vehicles to display their former or original
numbers for historical reasons. Heritage rail vehicles intended for limited
operation on the mainline railway shall be allocated an EVN. The requirements
for the numbering of these rail vehicles are set out in Appendix A.
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4.2.2.2
The EVN or the shortened form of the EVN shall be displayed on the rail vehicle
so that it is visible by authorised personnel, for example in the driver’s cab. The
requirements concerning displaying the existing GB identification number on a rail
vehicle are set out in Appendix A.
4.2.2.3
It is permissible for operators of rail vehicles that operate for the most part on
railways other than the mainline railway (for example metro rail vehicles) to
display their own vehicle identification numbers. These rail vehicles do not need
to be allocated an EVN or registered on the NVR. For operational purposes
these rail vehicles are allocated a unique identification number by RSL as set out
in Appendix A.
Display of the multiple unit and fixed formation set identification number
4.2.3.1 Multiple unit sets shall have the set identification number displayed in full,
externally on each end of the set. The requirements for multiple unit set
identification numbers are set out in Appendix A.
4.2.3.2
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It is permissible not to display the set identification number on the end vehicles of
the fixed formation where a set identification number is assigned for operational
purposes and the formation is regularly changed at a depot.
Identification in traincrew areas
4.2.4.1 The rail vehicle identification number shall be displayed in every operational
driving cab and traincrew area, in passenger rolling stock and Non-Passenger
Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS) at every rail vehicle end, using Latin
characters and Arabic numerals, not less than 25 mm in height. The identification
number to be displayed is the EVN or the shortened GB equivalent number as set
out in Appendix A.
4.2.4.2
The multiple unit set identification number shall be displayed in every driving cab.
4.2.5
Additional data to be displayed
4.2.5.1 Rail vehicles not intended to be used in international traffic shall display the
minimum operational data set out in Appendix C to facilitate rail vehicle operation
when national operating systems are not available.
4.2.6
Data visibility
4.2.6.1 Data shall be displayed in a colour to provide adequate contrast with the
background colour. Where sufficient contrast cannot be attained with the
background colour, the data shall be displayed on a panel designed to produce
adequate contrast. The location for each item of data is set out in Appendix C.
RSSB
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Part 5
5.1
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Application of this Document
Application - infrastructure managers
5.1.1
There are no requirements applicable to infrastructure managers.
5.2
Application - railway undertakings
5.2.1
Scope
5.2.1.1
5.2.1.2
5.2.2
The requirements of this document also apply to existing rail vehicles for the
identification and registration information necessary to populate the NVR except
as set out in 5.2.2. The specific data requirements to populate the NVR for
existing vehicles is identified as a sub-set of the data set out in Appendix B.
Exclusions from scope
5.2.2.1 The requirements of this document are not applicable to on-track plant (OTP) and
manually propelled trolleys. RIS-1530-PLT sets out the rules for the allocation of
identification numbers for on-track plant.
5.2.2.2
5.2.3
The requirements of this document apply to new rail vehicles for the identification,
registration and mandatory data to be displayed except as set out in 5.2.2.
Metro rail vehicles with limited operation on the mainline railway, for example
those used by London Underground Ltd, are allocated a unique number in RSL.
These rail vehicles do not need to be allocated an EVN or registered in the NVR.
General compliance date for railway undertakings
5.2.3.1 This Railway Group Standard comes into force and is to be complied with from
03 December 2011.
5.2.3.2
After the compliance date or the date by which compliance is achieved if earlier,
railway undertakings are to maintain compliance with the requirements set out in
this document. Where it is considered not reasonably practicable to comply with
the requirements, authorisation not to comply should be sought in accordance
with the Railway Group Standards Code.
Note: Some of the requirements of this document are derived from published
TSIs. Deviations against such requirements are outside the scope of the Railway
Group Standard Code.
5.2.4
Exceptions to general compliance date
5.2.4.1 There are no exceptions to the general compliance date set out in 5.2.3 for
railway undertakings.
5.3
Health and safety responsibilities
5.3.1
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Appendix A Numbering Rules for the Allocation of a European
Vehicle Number
The content of this Appendix is mandatory
Except where specifically stated, action to reallocate existing rail vehicle numbering in
accordance with Appendix A is not required.
Note: The GB equivalent number for locomotives and vehicles in multiple units and fixed
formation trains is shortened to five or six digits to ensure compatibility with the existing GB
national operating systems (for example GEMINI, GENIUS and TOPS).
A.1
Locomotives
A.1.1
Locomotive
group
Table A.1 shows the number ranges that shall be used for locomotives.
Technical
characteristics
[four digits]
Class
identification
Interoperability
capability and
type of vehicle
[two digits]
Country in
which the
rail vehicle
is registered
[two digits]
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.8
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.4
Diesel
shunting
locomotives
98
70 (GB)
0001 – 0009
xxx
x
Electric
shunting
locomotives
97
70 (GB)
See A.1.4
xxx
x
Diesel
locomotives
92
70 (GB)
0010 – 0079
xxx
x
Electric
locomotives
91
70 (GB)
0080 – 0096
xxx
x
Existing
electro-diesel
locomotives
91
70 (GB)
0073
xxx
x
Heritage
locomotives
90
70 (GB)
0098
xxx
x
Table A.1
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Serial
number
[three
digits]
GB equivalent number range
[seven digits]
Check digit
[one digit]
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.3
Number ranges for locomotives
A.1.2
It is permissible for locomotives that operate solely on the mainline railway to
display the GB equivalent number range of five digits. Shunting locomotives shall
display a preceding zero to achieve the minimum of five digits.
A.1.3
High speed train (HST) power cars (Class 43) are covered by the multiple unit set
and fixed formation rail vehicle number ranges as set out in Table A.2.
A.1.4
Electric shunting locomotive technical characteristics (class identification) shall be
selected from the diesel shunting locomotive or the electric locomotive ranges.
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A.2
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
For clarity the GB equivalent number range shall be displayed on the rail vehicle
with the class identifiers separated from the serial number by a short space, for
example 08 425 and 73 201.
Multiple unit and fixed formation rail vehicle number ranges
A.2.1
Table A.2 shows the number ranges for rail vehicles in new multiple units and
fixed formations. A high speed rail vehicle is defined as being capable of
operating at speeds above 190 km/h.
Note: Table A.2 increases the range of numbers available compared with the
published number ranges previously set out in GM/RT2210. This increase in
range allows the RSL to continue to allocate vehicle numbers in batches.
Interoperability
capability and
type of vehicle
[two digits]
Country in which
the rail vehicle is
registered
[two digits]
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.8
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.4
GB equivalent number range
[seven digits]
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.3
DMU (not high
speed) vehicles
95
70 (GB)
0100000 – 0299999
x
EMU (not high
speed) vehicles
94
70 (GB)
0300000 – 0499999
x
DMU (high speed)
vehicles
95
70 (GB)
0500000 – 0699999
x
EMU (high speed)
vehicles
93
70 (GB)
0700000 – 0899999
x
Fixed formation
trailer vehicles
96
70 (GB)
0000300 – 0099999
x
Rail vehicle group
Table A.2
A.2.2
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Technical
characteristics
[four digits]
Serial number
[three digits]
Check digit
[one digit]
In accordance
with
Number ranges for new multiple units and fixed formation rail vehicles
Table A.3 and Table A.4 show the previously allocated number ranges for rail
vehicles in multiple units and fixed formations. It is permissible for these number
ranges to be used for new rail vehicles providing they do not duplicate an
allocated number.
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Rail vehicle
group
Existing
rail
vehicle
number
ranges
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European vehicle number
Interoperability
capability and
type of vehicle
[two digits]
Country in which
the rail vehicle is
registered
[two digits]
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.8
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.4
GB equivalent number
range [seven digits]
Technical
characteristics
[four digits]
Serial Check digit
number [one digit]
[three
In accordance
with
digits]
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.3
Isle of Wight
vehicles
100 – 299
94
70 (GB)
0000100 – 0000299
x
EMU vehicles
36000 –
39999
94
70 (GB)
0036000 – 0039999
x
DMU vehicles
50000 –
60999
95
70 (GB)
0050000 – 0060999
x
EMU vehicles
61000 –
79099
93 / 94
70 (GB)
0061000 – 0079099
x
DMU vehicles
79100 –
79999
95
70 (GB)
0079100 – 0079999
x
Table A.3
Rail
vehicle
group
Number ranges previously allocated for rail vehicles in multiple units
Existing
rail vehicle
number
ranges
European vehicle number
Interoperability
capability and
type of vehicle
[two digits]
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.8
Technical
Country in
characteristics
which the
[four digits]
rail vehicle
is registered
[two digits]
Serial
number
[three
digits]
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.4
GB equivalent number
range [seven digits]
Check digit
[one digit]
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.3
HST
vehicles
40000 –
49999
95
70 (GB)
0040000 – 0049999
x
Eurostar
vehicles
3730000 –
3740999
93
70 (GB)
87 (FR)
88 (B)
3730000 – 3740999
x
Fixed
formation
trailer
vehicles
300 –
99999
96
70 (GB)
0000300 – 0099999
x
Table A.4
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Number ranges previously allocated for rail vehicles in fixed formations
A.2.3
The interoperability capability and rail vehicle type numbers 93, 94 and 95 cover
both powered and trailer vehicles.
A.2.4
It is permissible for the individual rail vehicles in multiple units and fixed
formations that are not intended to be used in international traffic to display the
GB equivalent number range excluding the leading zeros (three – six digits).
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A.3
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Metro rail vehicles with limited operation on the mainline railway, for example
London Underground Ltd, are allocated a unique number by RSL. The number
range 9xxxxx – 99xxxx has been reserved for these rail vehicles. These rail
vehicles do not need to be allocated an EVN.
Multiple unit and fixed formation set identification numbers
A.3.1
Table A.5 shows the class identifier range that shall be used for multiple unit sets.
(This classification is not covered by the CR OPE TSI). A high speed unit is one
capable of operating at speeds above 190 km/h.
Note: Table A.5 increases the range of set identification numbers for multiple
units and fixed formation sets compared with the published number ranges
previously set out in GM/RT2210.
Multiple unit / fixed formation sets
Rail vehicle group
Class identifier range
Sub-class and unit
serial number
Diesel mechanical / hydraulic multiple unit sets
100 – 199
xxx
Diesel electric multiple unit sets
200 – 299
xxx
Diesel multiple unit sets
600 – 699
xxx
d.c. electric multiple unit sets
400 – 599
xxx
a.c. and a.c. / d.c. electric multiple unit sets
300 – 399
xxx
a.c. and a.c. / d.c. electric multiple unit sets
700 – 799
xxx
High speed multiple unit / fixed formation sets
800 – 899
xxx
Infrastructure maintenance / non-passenger
multiple unit / fixed formation sets
900 – 999
xxx
Table A.5
Multiple unit identification set numbers
A.3.2
It is permissible for multiple units to be given the same class identifier as an
existing multiple unit provided that the rail vehicles in the unit have no significant
differences in their characteristics.
A.3.3
Any significant differences of the rail vehicle characteristics, for example axle
loads, axle spacing, bogie types, brake performance, kinematic gauge, length,
Route Availability (RA) number, shall require the multiple unit to be allocated a
different class or sub-class identifier.
A.3.4
The multiple unit set identification number range shall be displayed in full,
externally, on each end of the multiple unit set. For clarity it is permissible for the
class identifiers to be separated from the multiple unit set identification number by
a short space, for example 465 201.
A.3.5
It is permissible not to display the set identification number on the end vehicles of
fixed formations where a set identification number is assigned for operational
purposes and the formation is regularly changed at a depot.
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Hauled passenger stock vehicles and wagon number ranges
A.4.1
The CR OPE TSI uses the term hauled passenger stock vehicles. The
CR OPE TSI numbering rules cover the allocation of rail vehicle numbers to
NPCCS and other rail vehicles such as car carriers that can be used in
passenger train formations.
A.4.2
Table A.6 sets out the number range for hauled passenger stock (including
NPCCS) vehicles and wagons. Hauled passenger stock vehicles that operate in
fixed formations can alternatively be numbered as set out in A.2.
Rail vehicle
group
Interoperability
capability and
type of vehicle
[two digits]
Country in which
the rail vehicle is
registered
[two digits]
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.4
Hauled
passenger
stock vehicles
In accordance
with CR OPE TSI
Annex P.7 (50 – 79)
Wagons
In accordance
with CR OPE TSI
Annex P.6
Table A.6
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Technical
characteristics
[four digits]
Serial
number
[three
digits]
GB equivalent number
range [seven digits]
Check digit
[one digit]
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.3
70 (GB)
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.10
(1000 – 9999)
xxx
x
70 (GB)
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.9
xxx
x
Number ranges for new hauled passenger stock vehicles and wagons
A.4.3
It is permissible for hauled passenger stock vehicles that are not intended to be
used in international traffic to display the GB equivalent number range (seven
digits).
A.4.4
The painted number to be displayed on new wagons shall be the complete
12-digit EVN.
A.4.5
Table A.7 sets out the number range for converting existing hauled passenger
stock vehicles and wagon numbers into an equivalent EVN.
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Rail
vehicle
group
Existing
vehicles
number
ranges
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
European vehicle number
Interoperability
capability and
type of vehicle
[two digits]
Country in
which the
rail vehicle
is registered
[two digits]
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.4
Hauled
passenger
stock
vehicles
300 – 39999
80000 – 96999
99000 – 99999
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.7
(50 – 79)
Wagons
Various
alphanumeric
ranges
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.6
Table A.7
Technical
characteristics
[four digits]
Serial Check digit
number [one digit]
[three
digits]
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.3
GB equivalent number
range [seven digits]
70 (GB)
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.10
(1000 – 9999)
xxx
x
70 (GB)
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.9
xxx
x
Number ranges for existing hauled passenger stock vehicles and wagons
Note: The numbering rules for the allocation of EVN serial numbers for existing
hauled passenger stock vehicles and wagon numbers set out in Table A.7 are still
to be defined.
A.5
A.4.6
It is permissible for existing hauled passenger stock vehicles to continue
operating with their existing number. Alternatively it is permissible for existing
hauled passenger stock vehicles to operate with their EVN as set out in
Table A.7. For hauled passenger stock vehicles that are not intended to be used
in international traffic, it is permissible to display the EVN as the shortened GB
equivalent number range (seven digits).
A.4.7
It is permissible for existing wagons that are not intended to be used in
international traffic to continue operating with their existing GB alphanumeric
number. Alternatively it is permissible for existing wagons to operate with their
EVN as set out in Table A.7. When wagons operate with their EVN, the painted
number to be displayed shall be the complete 12-digit EVN.
Special vehicles
A.5.1
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The CR OPE TSI uses the term special vehicles. These special vehicles are
used for maintaining the infrastructure or for recovery purposes (for example
on-track machines (OTM), dedicated wagons, snow ploughs and rail mounted
cranes).
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Table A.8 sets out the number ranges for special vehicles.
Interoperability
capability and
type of vehicle
[two digits]
Country in which
the rail vehicle is
registered
[two digits]
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.8
In accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.4
All new
special
vehicles
99
EVN for
existing
special
vehicles
99
Table A.8
Technical
characteristics [four
digits]
Class identification
Serial
number
[three
digits]
GB equivalent number range
[seven digits]
Check digit
[one digit]
In accordance
with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.3
70 (GB)
9100 - 9799 numbered
in accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.11
xxx
x
70 (GB)
9100 - 9799 numbered
in accordance with
CR OPE TSI
Annex P.11
xxx
x
Number ranges for special vehicles
Note: The numbering rules for the allocation of EVN serial numbers for existing
special vehicles set out in Table A.8 are still to be defined.
RSSB
A.5.3
The CR OPE TSI sets out the requirements to display the complete 12-digit EVN
on special vehicles.
A.5.4
It is permissible for existing special vehicles that are not intended to be used in
international traffic to display their existing number (five digits) together with any
alpha prefixes.
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Appendix B Mandatory Data for Rail Vehicles
The content of this Appendix is mandatory
B.1
Data to be provided to the RSL to populate the NVR, RSL and ERATV
Notes:
B.1.1
a)
The ‘#’ symbol indicates the required data for new and existing rail vehicles to populate the NVR.
b)
The ‘’ symbol indicates the additional data required for new rail vehicles to populate the RSL and ERATV.
c)
The convention used in Appendix B for the number separators is derived from GB practice, for example 2,500.00.
d)
The ERATV data requirements are under development and this document will be updated as necessary. Currently, this
information is to be provided in a document format.
Generic data to be provided to the RSL
Details required
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
NVR & RSL
and ERATV
(CR OPE TSI and
CR WAG TSI)
#
#
#
#
NVR & RSL
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#


EVN
M
12 digits (N)
Painted number
M
Up to 12 digits
(A / N)
5bis (series)
O
Text (A)
NVR
Prefix / PO code
M
Four digits (A)
RSL
Multiple unit (MU) class
M
Four digits
RSL
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Applicable types of vehicle

RSSB
As required by Part 2 of this
document
As required by Part 4 of this
document
Identification of a series, if the vehicle
is part of a series
Existing vehicles only not applicable
to new vehicles
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Multiple unit set number
M
Set / formation / pool number
O
Carkind
M
Previous number
M
Registered operational status
M
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Up to six digits
(N)
Up to four digits
Three digits text
(A)
Up to 12 digits
(A / N)
One digit (A)
Member state numeric code
M
Two digit code
NVR
Name of NSA
M
Text (A)
NVR
Manufacturing year of vehicle
Date of European Commission (EC)
declaration of verification
M
Four digits (N)
NVR & RSL
M
Eight digits (N)
NVR
European Commission reference
M
Text (A)
NVR
Name of issuing body (applicant)
M
Text (A)
NVR
Registered business number
Address of organisation, street and
number
Town
M
Text (A)
NVR
M
Text (A / N)
NVR
M
Text (A)
NVR
Country code
M
Text (A)
NVR
Postcode
Entity in charge of the provision of
data to the ERATV
Address of entity, street and number
M
12 digits (A / N)
NVR
M
Text (A)
NVR
M
Text (A / N)
NVR
Details required
RSSB
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS


RSL
RSL
RSL
NVR & RSL
RSL
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WAG
OTM




#

#
#
#
#
#

#
#
#
#
#

#
#
#
#
#

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
As required by Part 2 of this
document
Three letter TOPS code used to
identify rail vehicle types used in GB
Where applicable
As set out in CR OPE TSI Annex P.4
‘70’ is the GB code
YYYY
YYYYMMDD
Supplied by NSA (to be recorded
only if available)
Formerly the contracting entity
CR OPE TSI Annex P.4
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Town
M
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Text (A)
Country code
M
Text (A)
NVR
Postcode
M
12 digits (A / N)
NVR
E-mail address
Reference allowing the retrieval of
the relevant technical data for the
ERATV
ERATV type number
M
E-mail
NVR
#
#
#
#
M
Document format
NVR




Provide ERATV in document format
O
Text (A / N)
ERATV




Coded restrictions
M
Three fields of
five digits (N)
NVR & RSL
#
#
#
#
Where available
x x xxx
There could be several coded
restrictions applicable to the vehicle
(as set out in Decision 2011/107/EU
Appendix 1)
Non-coded restrictions
M
Text (A)
NVR
Name of organisation (Owner)
M
Text (A)
#
#
#
#
#
#
Owner / owner code
M
Six digits (A / N)
#
#
#
#
Registered business number
Address of organisation, street and
number
Town
M
Text (A)
NVR
NVR & RSL
and ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
NVR
#
#
M
Text (A / N)
NVR
M
Text (A)
NVR
Country code
M
Text (A)
NVR
Postcode
M
12 digits (A / N)
NVR
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Details required
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Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
NVR
RSSB
CR OPE TSI Annex P.4
CR OPE TSI Annex P.4
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Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Name of organisation (Keeper)
M
Text (A)
Registered business number
M
Text (A / N)
NVR
and ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
NVR
Address of organisation, street and
number
M
Text (A / N)
Town
M
Country code
Details required
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
NVR
#
#
#
#
Text (A)
NVR
M
Text (A)
NVR
M
12 digits (A / N)
NVR
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
CR OPE TSI Annex P.4
Postcode
#
#
#
Vehicle Keeper Marking (VKM)
M
Text (A)
NVR
#
#
#
#
If available
two – five letters
Entity in charge of maintenance
M
Text (A)
NVR
Registered business number
M
Text (A / N)
NVR
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Address of entity, street and number
M
Text (A / N)
NVR
#
#
#
#
Town
M
Text (A)
NVR
Country code
M
Text (A)
NVR
Postcode
M
12 digits (A / N)
NVR
E-mail address
M
E-mail
NVR
Mode of disposal
M
Two digits (N)
NVR
Withdrawal date
M
Eight digits (N)
NVR & RSL
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
RSSB
Page 25 of 49
See ROGS 2006 as amended
CR OPE TSI Annex P.4
As set out in Decision 2011/107/EU
Appendix 3
YYYYMMDD
Uncontrolled When Printed
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Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
Member State numeric code
M
List of two digits
(N)
NVR & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
#
#
#
#
Authorisation number (EIN)
M
12 digits (A / N)
NVR
#
#
#
#
Date of authorisation
M
Eight digits (N)
NVR
Authorisation valid until
M
Eight digits (N)
NVR & RSL
Suspension of authorisation
M
Text (Yes / No)
NVR
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
Details required
B.1.2
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
For all applicable member states
where the vehicle is authorised (as
set out in CR OPE TSI Annex P.4)
As set out in Decision 2011/107/EU
Appendix 2
(to be recorded only if available)
YYYYMMDD
YYYYMMDD
Vehicle characteristics data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Length over buffers
M
Five digits (N)
Coupling type No. 1 end
M
Text
Coupling type No. 2 end
M
Text
Coupling tensile force
M
Four digits (N)
Coupling compressive force
M
Four digits (N)
Details required
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Applicable types of vehicle
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Notes / comments
LOC
RSL & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
RSL & ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI and
CR WAG TSI)
RSL & ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI and
CR WAG TSI)
RSL & ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
PAS

WAG
OTM


xx,xxx (mm)




This field is only mandatory when
referring to the outer coupling on a unit.




This field is only mandatory when
referring to the outer coupling on a unit.




xxx.x tonnes




xxx.x tonnes
RSSB
Uncontrolled When Printed
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Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Vehicle gauge
M
Four digits (A / N)
Wheelset gauge
M
Four digits (N)
RSL & ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI and
CR WAG TSI)
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Minimum wheel diameter
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Minimum wheel width
M
Three digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Minimum height of tyre
M
Three digits (N)
Minimum flange width
M
Minimum flange height
Details required
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM




ERATV (CR CCS TSI)












Three digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)




M
Three digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Wheel material
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (CR CCS TI)
Maximum wheelset impedance
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Minimum vehicle impedance
M
Four digits (N)




Number of axles
M
Two digits (N)
Axle arrangement
M
Text (Yes / No)
Bogie wheelbase
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
RSL & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
RSL & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)


















M
Five digits (N)
M
Five digits (N)
M
Bogie centres
Bogie running gear
Maximum distance between
adjacent wheelsets
Maximum distance between
front end and wheelset
Minimum wheelbase
RSSB
Back to back dimension (mm)
xxxx (mm)
xxx (mm)
xx.x (mm)
xx.x (mm)
Measured at TSI datum 10 mm above
contact point on the profile
xx.x (mm)
Is material ferromagnetic
x.xxx Ω
x.xxx Ω
Bogie fitted
x,xxx (mm)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)




xx,xxx (mm)
M
Three digits
RSL
M
Two digits (N)
RSL
















xx,xxx (mm)
Five digits (N)
RSL & ERATV
(CR CCS TSI)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
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xx,xxx (mm)
xx.x metres
xx
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Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Details required
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Suspension type
M
Buffer type No. 1 end
M
Two digits (N)
RSL
Buffer type No. 2 end
O
Two digits (N)
Minimum curve radius
M
Four digits
Vehicle width
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
RSL & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
RSL
Vehicle height
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Maximum tractive effort
Electric train supply (ETH)
index
ETH suffix
M
Three digits (N)
RSL
M
Three digits (N)
RSL
M
One digit (N)
RSL
Heating / ventilation code
M
One digit (N)
RSL
Train heat type
M
One digit (N)
RSL
Track circuit assistor fitted
M
Text (Yes / No)
RSL
Axlebox
M
One-digit code
RSL
Train data recorders fitted
M
Text (Yes / No)
RSL
Contains asbestos
M
Text (Yes / No)
RSL
Special characteristics
M
Up to six digits
RSL
Page 28 of 49
RSL
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
































RSSB
xxx.x metres
x,xxx (mm)
x,xxx (mm)
xxx tonnes force
xxx
x
x





Not yet on RSL
x













x
x
x
six digits for coaches / wagons - only
two for locos
Uncontrolled When Printed
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Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
B.1.3
Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Vehicle mass data to be provided to the RSL
Gross laden weight
M
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Four digits (N)
Carrying capacity
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Design mass tare
M
Six digits (N)
RSL
Actual tare weight
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Data panel weight
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Working order weight
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Empty weight
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Maximum laden weight
Design mass (unit in working
order)
Design mass (unit under normal
payload)
M
Four digits (N)
M
Four digits (N)
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI


M
Four digits (N)

M
Four digits (N)
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Maximum load / carrying capacity
M
Four digits (N)
RA number (unit in working order)
M
Two digits (N)
Details required
Design mass (unit under
exceptional payload)
Highest individual axle load (unit
in working order)
Highest individual axle load (unit
under normal payload)
Highest individual axle load (unit
in exceptional payload)
Minimum axle load (unit under
working order)
RSSB
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
RSL
RSL & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
RSL
Page 29 of 49



WAG
OTM








xxx.x tonnes
xxx.x tonnes
xxx.xxx tonnes
xxx.x tonnes
xxx.x tonnes

xxx.x tonnes
xxx.x tonnes





xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)




xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)

Added to complete vehicle mass
information
xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)


xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)



xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)



xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)




xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)


xxx.x tonnes (to one decimal place)




xxx.x tonnes

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Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Details required
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
M
Two digits (N)
M
RA number (maximum
load / carrying capacity)
Calculated British standard unit
(BSU)
Peak equivalent uniformly
distributed load (EUDL) (formerly
calculated BSU)
Maximum height of the centre of
gravity of a loaded vehicle
B.1.4
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
RSL




Two digits (N)
RSL




M
Two digits (N)
RSL




M
Four digits (N)
RSL




x.x for wagons and OTMs only
(BSU is a calculation for RA)
As set out in GE/RT8006
Speed data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Maximum speed (empty)
M
Three digits (N)
Maximum speed unit under normal
payload (loaded)
M
Three digits (N)
Slow speed control
M
Text (Yes / No)
RSL & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)
RSL & ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI
and CR WAG TSI)
RSL
Vehicle mass at speed change
threshold
M
Four digits (N)
RSL


xxx.x tonnes
Maximum speed up to speed change
threshold
M
Two digits
RSL


xx km/h
Maximum speed above speed
change threshold
M
Two digits
RSL


xx km/h
Details required
Page 30 of 49
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM




xxx km/h




xxx km/h


RSSB

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Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
B.1.5
Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Braking data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Vehicle brake types (compatibility)
M
One digit (A)
Brake force air (tare)
M
Brake force air (laden)
Details required
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
RSL & ERATV
(CR WAG TSI)




TOPS brake fitment codes
(O, A, B, F, G, H, V, W, X)
Two digits (N)
RSL


Two digits (N)
RSL
Brake force factor 1
M
Two digits (N)
RSL
Brake force factor 2
M
Two digits (N)
RSL
Brake detail
M
Five digit (N)
RSL
Brake gross changeover
M
Two digits (N)
RSL
Brake force vacuum (tare)
M
Two digits (N)
RSL
Brake force vacuum (laden)
M
Two digits (N)
RSL
Braked mass
M
Three digits (N)
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)









As set out in GM/RT2040
M









Brake performance curve
M
Six digits (A/N)
RSL




Nominal emergency brake
deceleration profile from
maximum speed
M
Three fields of
three digits
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)



Nominal emergency brake
stopping distance from maximum
speed
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)



xxxx m
Brake equivalent response time
M
Two digits (N)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)



x.x to 1 decimal place (secs)
RSSB


Page 31 of 49

As set out in GM/RT2040
As set out in GM/RT2040
As set out in GM/RT2040
xxx tonnes
As set out in GM/RT2040
As set out in GM/RT2040
International vehicles only
As set out in the figures of GM/RT2041,
GM/RT2042, GM/RT2043 or GM/RT2044
according to the vehicle type
2
Deceleration value 0.xx m/s over a
speed range xxx km/h to xxx km/h.
Can be repeated up to five times,
(that is five profiles of three fields of
three digits)
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Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Brake application delay time
M
Two digits (N)
Brake thermal capacity
M
Hand brake / parking brake fitted
M
Three fields of
three digits (N)
Text (Yes / No)
Parking brake performance
M
Three digits (N)
Emergency brake override
M
Text (Yes / No)
Eddy-current brake installed
M
Magnetic brake installed
Details required
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI
and SRT TSI)









Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Maximum sanding output
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Sanding override
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Regenerative brake fitted
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (HS ENE TSI)
Scrubber brake fitted
O
Text (Yes / No)
RSL
B.1.6
WAG
OTM

x.xx to 2 decimal places (secs)



gradient / length / speed


Passenger alarm override capability


















mm / 1000 or ‰
xxxx kg / min
Misc wagon and OTM information data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Hump shunting restriction
M
Text (Yes / No)
Vertical curve restriction
M
Four digits (N)
Details required
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Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
ERATV (CR WAG TSI) &
RSL
ERATV (CR WAG) TSI
RSSB
PAS
WAG
OTM




xxxx m
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Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Ferry use permitted
M
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Text (Yes / No)
Timescale restriction
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Tag fitted
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Dangerous goods information
M
Text
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Loading table
M
Text
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Height of loading platform
M
Text
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Loading restrictions
M
Text
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Maintenance plan reference
M
Text
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Details required
B.1.7
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
ERATV (CR WAG TSI)
WAG
OTM
















Environmental and noise data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Operational ranges
M
Two fields of two digits
(N)
Pass-by noise
M
(O for
OTMs)
Stationary noise
Details required
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM
ERATV (CR CCS TSI,
CR LOC & PAS TSI and
CR WAG TSI)




- xx to xx °C (as set out in
BS EN 50125-1:1999)
Two digits (N)
ERATV (CR NOI TSI)




(Basic parameters 4.2.1.1 and
4.2.2.4) xx dB(A)
M
Two digits (N)
ERATV (CR NOI TSI)




(Basic parameters 4.2.1.2 and
4.2.2.2) xx dB(A)
Starting noise
M
Two digits (N)
ERATV (CR NOI TSI)




(Basic parameters 4.2.2.3) xx dB(A)
Interior noise in the
driver's cab
M
Two digits (N)
ERATV (CR NOI TSI)




xx dB(A)
RSSB
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B.1.8
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Air quality data to be provided to the RSL
Details required
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
LOC
PAS
M
Three digits (N)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)


Duration of emergency supply
B.1.9
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
WAG
OTM

xxx (minutes duration)
Electrical / power supply data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
System voltage
M
Five digits (N)
System frequency
M
Two digits (N)
Maximum current
M
Four digits (N)
Maximum current at standstill
(d.c.)
M
Four digits (N)
Energy meter fitted
M
Text (Yes / No)
Type of pantograph (geometry)
M
Two digits (A)
Electromagnetic emissions
M
Text (Yes / No)
Current limitation device type
M
Text
Current limitation device rating
M
Four digits (N)
Automatic power control type
M
Text
Details required
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Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS



xx,xxx Volts (V)



xx Hertz (Hz)



x,xxx Amp (A)



x,xxx Amp (A)















x,xxx Amp (A)



HS RST TSI 4.2.8.3.6.7 and
4.2.8.3.6.8
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI)
ERATV
(CR CCS TSI)
ERATV
(HS ENE TSI)
ERATV
(HS ENE TSI)
ERATV
(HS ENE TSI)
RSSB
WAG
OTM
Complies with EN 50121-3-1:2000
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Details required
Automatic power control rating
B.1.10
Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
M
Four digits (N)
ERATV
(HS ENE TSI)
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS


WAG
OTM

xxxx Amp (A)
Fire / safety data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Fire category type
M
Up to two
characters (A / N)
Onboard hot axle box detectors
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV
(CR LOC & PAS TSI
and SRT TSI)
ERATV (SRT TSI)
Onboard fire detectors
M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (SRT TSI)
Train communication fitted
M
Text (Yes / No)
Control centre to train
communication fitted
M
Emergency lighting
Means of switching off air
conditioning
Details required
RSSB
Applicable types of vehicle
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or
RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM









ERATV (SRT TSI)






Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (SRT TSI)



M
Three digits (N)
ERATV (SRT TSI)



M
Text (Yes / No)
ERATV (SRT TSI)



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B.1.11
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Control command and signalling systems data to be provided to the RSL
Details required
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
WAG
OTM












ERTMS
M
Up to two
characters (N)
Text
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
System version number
M
Text (A / N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
ERTMS into service date
M
Eight digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
ERTMS level 1 functions
M
Text
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Degraded modes
M
Text
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)






Type of class B system fitted
M
Text
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)



Class B systems changeover
conditions
M
Text
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)



Cab 1 GSMR radio number
M
Text (A / N)
RSL
Cab 2 GSMR radio number
M
Text (A / N)
RSL
Cab 3 GSMR radio number
M
Text (A / N)
RSL
System version number
M
GSMR into service date
M
Optional functions installed
M
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)


















ERATV (CR CCS TSI)



Level of application
M
Optional functions installed
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
YYYYMMDD
Class B Train Protection
Systems
GSMR Radio
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
Eight digits (N)
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)
AWS / TPWS / ATP
Where operational.
During initial fitment where the
vehicle is in service with the GSMR
in a non-operational state the
notification to RSL is optional.
YYYYMMDD
Class B Train Radio Systems
Type of class B system fitted
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Text
RSSB
NRN / CSR / RETB
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Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Class B systems changeover
conditions
M
Text
Cab 1 NRN radio number
M
Cab 2 NRN radio number
Details required
Applicable types of vehicle
Notes / comments
LOC
PAS
ERATV (CR CCS TSI)



Four digits (N)
RSL
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Cab 3 NRN radio number
M
Four digits (N)
RSL
Cab 1 CSR radio number
M
RSL
Cab 2 CSR radio number
M
RSL
Cab 3 CSR radio number
M
RSL
Cab 1 RETB radio
M
RSL
Cab 2 RETB radio
M
RSL
























B.1.12
OTM
Specific PRM passenger characteristics data to be provided to the RSL
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
Number of fixed seats
M
Two digits (N)
Number of priority seats
M
Two digits (N)
M
Two digits (N)
M
Two digits (N)
Details required
Number of wheelchair
spaces
Number of wheelchair
accessible sleeping spaces
RSSB
WAG
Applicable types of vehicle
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Notes / comments
LOC
RSL &
ERATV (PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
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WAG
OTM

xx

xx

xx

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Issue Two
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Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Mandatory
or optional
(M / O)
Format of data
required
(alpha / numeric
characters)
M
Two digits (N)
M
Four digits (N)
Vehicle floor height
M
Four digits (N)
Vehicle steps for
access / egress
M
Text (Yes / No)
Integrated boarding aids
M
Text (Yes / No)
Portable boarding aids
M
Text (Yes / No)
Details required
Number of wheelchair
accessible toilets
Platform height vehicle is
compatible with
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Applicable types of vehicle
Required for:
(NVR, ERATV or RSL)
Notes / comments
LOC
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM TSI)
ERATV
(PRM)
PAS
OTM

xx

x,xxx mm

x,xxx mm



RSSB
WAG
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Appendix C Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles not Intended
to be Used in International Traffic
The content of this Appendix is mandatory.
C.1
Identification and parts of rail vehicle
Data
Types of rail vehicles
Position
Remarks
Rail vehicle
number
All
Outside / sides and
inside / ends
As required by Part 2 and
Part 4 of this document
Set number
Multiple units
Outside / sides and
inside / ends
As required by Part 2 and
Part 4 of this document
Driving cab
identification
Rail vehicles or multiple
units with more than one
cab
In cabs
1 or 2
A or B
Number one or ‘A’
wheel position
All
Outside / sides
White / contrasting solid 
(downward arrow)
Wheel profile
All
On bogie or adjacent
to number one or ‘A’
wheel position
Door identification
All passenger carrying rail
vehicles
Inside adjacent to door
C.2
Marking on the outside of the
door is optional
Data for operational purposes
Data
Types of rail vehicles
Position
Remarks
Maximum speed
(mile/h and km/h)
Rail vehicles with driving
cabs
In cabs
Maximum speed
(mile/h and km/h)
All other rail vehicles
except wagons
Outside on rail vehicle
ends
Only end vehicles of unit rakes
Length of units
Multiple units
Outside / ends
Overall length of the unit
Tare mass
(tonnes)
Coaching stock and
wagons
Outside / ends
Design mass unit
in working order
(tonnes)
All vehicles except
coaching stock, multiple
units and wagons
Outside on rail vehicle
end
Non passenger
carrying capacity
(tonnes)
Wagons, OTM, coaching
stock and multiple unit
stowage
Outside / sides
ETH index
Locomotives and hauled
coaching stock (ETH fitted
or through wired)
Outside / sides
Not applicable to HST
Brake force
(tonnes)
Locomotives
Outside / sides
Not applicable to HST or
steam locomotives
Dangerous goods
Wagons
As specified in RID
Carkind (if
applicable)
Wagons / parcels vans
Outside / sides
RSSB
Not on cab ends
(see BS EN 15663:2009)
Three letter TOPS code used
to identify rail vehicle types
used in GB
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Data
Types of rail vehicles
Equipment
identification
C.3
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
All stock
Position
Adjacent to relevant
equipment / apparatus
Remarks
Contrasting lettering
Position of equipment and lifting and jacking points
Data
Types of rail
vehicles
Position
Remarks
Lifting and jacking points
All
Adjacent to the lifting and jacking
points
As set out in
GM/RT2100
Engine
isolation / stop
All powered
rail vehicles
Adjacent to the engine
isolation / stop
Required only when
accessible from
outside
Fuel cut–off valve
All powered
rail vehicles
Adjacent to the fuel cut-off valve
Required only when
accessible from
outside
Electrical equipment
isolation devices
All rail vehicles
fitted with
electrical
equipment
Adjacent to electrical equipment
Required only when
accessible from
outside
Reservoir isolating cock
Wagons and
coaches
Adjacent to the reservoir isolating
cock
Distributor isolating cock
Wagons and
coaches
Adjacent to the distributor
isolating cock
Brake release cord
Wagons and
coaches
Adjacent to the brake release
cord
White / contrasting
solid  (five pointed
star)
Manual change over lever
for wagons fitted with two
vacuum brake cylinders
Wagons
Adjacent to the manual change
over lever
White / contrasting
solid  (triangle
downwards)
Manually operated brake
change-over lever not
requiring brake cylinders to
be released before being
used to adjust the brake
Wagons
Adjacent to the manually operated
brake change-over lever
White / contrasting
solid  (kite)
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Appendix D Rail Vehicle Registration Flow Charts
The content of this appendix is not mandatory and is provided for guidance only
Note: The purpose of the following flow charts is to show diagrammatically the flow of
information between parties involved in the registration of rail vehicles.
D.1
RSSB
New rail vehicle(s) registered in GB
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D.2
Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
ROGS / Safety Management System changes – applicable to the NVR
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D.3
Existing rail vehicle registered in another Member State entering GB
D.4
Existing rail vehicle not registered in another Member State
entering GB
RSSB
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Registration, Identification and
Data to be Displayed on Rail Vehicles
Definitions
Authorised for placing into service
A rail vehicle authorised by the safety authority in accordance with the Railways
(Interoperability) Regulations, SI 2006/397 as amended from time to time, or any regulation
superseding this regulation, or a rail vehicle currently in use and deemed to be authorised.
Axle load
The weight, including self-weight, supported by a given axle on a rail vehicle (and reacted
by the track).
Certificate of authority to operate
Written notification previously issued by the infrastructure controller to a train operator of its
acceptance of successful completion of the route acceptance process. This notification
has now been superseded by the compatibility assessment process and the issue of a
SOCAT as set out in GE/RT8270.
Certificate of engineering acceptance
The declaration by a railway undertaking, notified body or a competent person employed or
contracted by a railway undertaking; that rail vehicles conform to all of the relevant
mandatory standards (including authorised deviations).
Class identifier
The initial two digits of a locomotive number (for example 60) or the initial three digits of a
multiple unit set identification number (for example 465).
Data
Item of operational importance that is required to enable railway operational, interworking
and safety decisions to be made by railway personnel who is operating or directing rail
vehicles.
Design mass (unit in working order)
The design mass of the rail vehicle equipped with all the consumables and occupied by all
the staff, which it requires in order to fulfil its function but empty of any payload. This state
is also described as the unladen mass or tare weight. BS EN 15663:2009 sets out the
reference states meeting this definition.
Design mass (unit under exceptional payload)
The design mass of the rail vehicle in working order plus the exceptional payload. It is
determined by the type of rail vehicle stock and it is the maximum payload that can be
transported and will be experienced only under exceptional conditions (for example,
exceptional number of passengers). It represents the design limit for operation of the rail
vehicle. BS EN 15663:2009 sets out the reference states meeting this definition.
Design mass (unit under normal payload)
The design mass of the rail vehicle in working order plus the normal design payload.
BS EN 15663:2009 sets out the reference states meeting this definition.
Note: There are no exceptional payload reference states for freight vehicles. The payload
is always taken as the maximum payload specified for the freight vehicle.
European Register of Authorised Types Of Vehicles (ERATV)
ERATV contains data on the types of rail vehicle authorised by the member states
pursuant to Articles 26 and 34 of Directive 2008/57/EC.
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Fixed formation
A fixed formation is a consist of coupled rail vehicles that are assembled at a
depot / workshop and are not intended to be separated during normal service operation.
These consists generally have driving cabs at the outer ends however coupled vehicles
without cabs can also be considered as a fixed formation.
GEMINI
GEMINI is the system used for managing multiple-unit trains. It is used in the same way
that TOPS is used for managing locomotives. It keeps track of unit formations, records
mileage, reported defects and maintenance requirements.
GENIUS (GEmini for Non Integrating Unit Stock)
GENIUS is used by passenger train operators for controlling the allocation of trains. It is
linked to TOPS and GEMINI.
Heritage rail vehicle
A rail vehicle in a livery relating to an earlier, historical state, displaying its earlier rail
vehicle number for reasons of historical accuracy. Any operational use of a heritage rail
vehicle is limited to less than 15,000 miles per annum.
High Speed Train (HST)
A formation of two power cars and Mk3 coaches also known as Class 253 and Class 254.
Intermediate statement of verification (ISV)
The declaration by a railway undertaking, notified body or a competent person employed or
contracted by a railway undertaking; that rail vehicle(s) conforms to all of the relevant
mandatory standards (including authorised deviations).
In use
A rail vehicle used on the rail system for the purpose of which it is designed.
In working order
Capable of being used on the rail system and the rail vehicle is being maintained to the
applicable maintenance plan.
Keeper
The person or entity that (being the owner of a rail vehicle or having the right to use it)
exploits the rail vehicle as a means of transport and is registered in the NVR.
Mainline railway
The mainline railway is defined in ROGS. It covers the heavy rail network including minor
lines and excludes HS1, metro, industrial and heritage lines.
Maximum speed [of a rail vehicle]
The maximum speed at which a rail vehicle is designed to run, as determined by the
characteristics of the rail vehicle.
Maximum speed [of a train]
The maximum speed at which a train is able to run, as determined by the lowest maximum
speed of any rail vehicle which is included in the formation of the train.
National Vehicle Register (NVR)
A register (maintained by Network Rail Infrastructure Limited acting as the appointed RE)
that contains particulars of each rail vehicle authorised to be placed into service under The
Railways (Interoperability) Regulations SI 2006/397, regulation 4, Decision 2011/107/EU
sets out the format and content of the NVR
RSSB
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Non-Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock (NPCCS)
Hauled rail vehicles that are capable of operating with hauled passenger stock (for
example driving van trailers (DVT), mail vans and service vehicles such as generator,
translator and barrier vehicles).
On-track machine (OTM)
Any rail-mounted machine, whose primary function is for the renewal, maintenance,
inspection or measurement of the infrastructure, meeting the requirements of GM/RT2400
and permitted by the Rule Book to be moved, either self-propelled or in train formation,
outside a possession.
On-track plant (OTP)
Vehicles with rail wheels capable of running on railway track, limited by their engineering
acceptance to running within a possession only, they are normally split into three main
groups: rail mounted maintenance machines (RMMMs), road-rail vehicles (RRVs), and
trailers (see RIS-1530-PLT).
Placing into service
Rail vehicles placed in service in relation to the high-speed rail system or the conventional
Trans European Network rail system when, having been constructed, upgraded or
renewed, it is first used on that rail system in the transportation of passengers or freight for
the purpose for which it was designed, but does not include any testing or trials conducted
in the verification assessment procedure or for additional checks required by the NSA.
Prefix
Where used, a prefix can denote the owner, operator or manufacturer of a rail vehicle and
can consist of up to four alpha characters (for example ADB 977579).
Rail vehicle identification number
The number carried by a rail vehicle which uniquely identifies if from all other rail vehicles
(for example 60 001, 92 70 0066 045-0).
Registration Entity (RE)
Body designated under regulation 33(12), The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations
SI 2006/397 for keeping and updating the NVR. The RE currently designated by the
secretary of state is Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.
Registered operational status
All rail vehicles in the RSL that have a valid SOCAT (or a previously issued certificate of
authority to operate) and for which the maintenance plan is being implemented.
Rolling Stock Library (RSL)
The national central database of rail vehicle design and operational data, which is
maintained by the infrastructure manager’s authorised agent (currently ATOS Origin for
Network Rail).
Set number
The number carried by a multiple unit set that uniquely identifies it from all other sets
(for example 465 201).
Special vehicle
A rail vehicle that is used for other than normal revenue earning purposes (for example
infrastructure inspection, maintenance, de-icing and rail vehicle recovery including
associated barrier, generator and storage vehicles) also known as departmental vehicles.
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Statement of compatibility (SOCAT)
Written notification by a railway undertaking of compatibility between the rolling stock and
infrastructure. This notification specifies the equipment, the equipment configuration,
operational requirements and limitations, route constraints and network factors within which
compatibility has been assessed for network operations.
Sub–class identifier
The first digit of the rail vehicle or unit identifier when used to indicate different ownership
or different operating characteristics (for example 37 401).
Total Operations Processing System (TOPS)
The national operating data system for management of train operations.
Unit rake
Rail vehicles coupled together semi–permanently in a manner that prevents their being
uncoupled by normal operational processes.
Vehicle keeper marking (VKM)
The VKM is an alphanumeric code, consisting of two to five letters. The VKM displays the
identity of the vehicle keeper registered for that rail vehicle in the NVR.
Acronyms
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ATP
Automatic Train Protection
AWS
Automatic Warning System
BSU
British Standard Unit
CSR
Cab Secure Radio
ERTMS
European Rail Traffic Management System
ETH
Electric Train Heating
GSMR
Global System for Mobile Communications – Railway
LOC
Locomotive
NRN
National Radio Network
NPCCS
Non-Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock
OTM
On-track machine
PAS
Passenger vehicles including NPCCS
RA
Route Availability
RETB
Radio Electronic Token Block
TPWS
Train Protection Warning System
WAG
Wagon / freight
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References
The Catalogue of Railway Group Standards and the Railway Group Standards DVD give
the current issue number and status of documents published by RSSB. This information is
also available from www.rgsonline.co.uk.
RGSC 01
RGSC 02
Railway Group Standards Code
The Standards Manual
Documents referenced in the text
Railway Group Standards
GE/RT8000
Rule Book
GE/RT8006
Assessment of Compatibility of Rail Vehicle Weights and Underline
Bridges
GE/RT8270
Assessment of Compatibility of Rolling Stock and Infrastructure
GM/RT2100
Requirements for Rail Vehicles Structures
GM/RT2400
Engineering Design of On-Track Machines
GM/RT2040
Calculation of Brake Force Data for Rolling Stock Library
GM/RT2041
Braking System Requirements and Performance for Trailer Coaching
Stock
GM/RT2042
Braking System Requirements and Performance for Traction Units
GM/RT2043
Braking System and Performance for Freight Trains
GM/RT2044
Braking System Requirements and Performance for Multiple Units
Other references
2007/756/EC
National Vehicle Register (revised to 2011/107/EU)
2011/107/EU
Commission Decision adopting a common specification of the national
vehicle register
2008/57/EC
Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of
17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the
Community (Recast)
BS EN 15663:2009 Railway applications - Definition of vehicle reference masses
BS EN 50121-3-1:2000
Railway applications - Electromagnetic Compatibility-Part 3-1: Rolling
Stock - Train and complete vehicle
BS EN 50125-1:1999
Railway applications - Environmental conditions for equipment-Part 1:
Equipment on board rolling stock
CR CCS TSI
Conventional Rail Control, Command and Signalling TSI,
Decision 2006/679/EC (OJ L284, 16.10.2006, p1) and
Decision 2007/153/EC Annex A (OJ L67, 7.3.2007, p13)
CR LOC & PAS TSI Conventional Rail Locomotives and Passenger Rolling Stock TSI
Decision 2011/291/EU, (OJ L139, 26.5.2011, p1)
CR NOI TSI
Conventional Rail Noise Aspects of Conventional Rolling Stock TSI,
Decision 2006/66/EC, (OJ L37, 8.2.2006, p1)
CR OPE TSI
Conventional Rail Traffic Operation and Management TSI,
Decision 2006/920/EC (OJ L359, 18.12.2006, p1)
CR WAG TSI
Conventional Rail Freight Wagons TSI, Decision 2006/861/EC
(OJ L344, 8.12.2006, p1)
HS ENE TSI
High Speed Energy TSI, Decision 2008/284/EC
(OJ L104, 14.4.2008, p1)
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HS RST TSI
PRM TSI
RID
RIS-1530-PLT
ROGS
SI 2006/397
SRT TSI
RSSB
Railway Group Standard
GM/RT2453
Issue Two
Date September 2011
High Speed Rolling Stock TSI, Decision 2008/232/CE
(OJ L84, 26.03.2008, p132)
Persons with Reduced Mobility TSI, Decision 2008/164/EC
(OJ L64, 7.3.2008, p72)
Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF),
Appendix C Regulations concerning the International Carriage of
Dangerous Goods by Rail
Rail Industry Standard for Engineering Acceptance of On-Track Plant
and Associated Equipment
The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety)
Regulations 2006
The Railways (Interoperability) Regulations 2006
Safety in Railway Tunnels TSI, Decision 2008/163/EC
(OJ L64, 7.3.2008, p1)
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