Rolling Stock Standards Committee Strategic Plan for Control Period 5, 2014 2019 Issue One 2014 2015 Approved by the Rolling Stock Standards Committee 15 May 2014 ISCC/013 Email: enquirydesk@rssb.co.uk www.rssb.co.uk
ISSUE RECORD Issue Date Comments Four May 2013 Plan for CP4 One May 2014 Supersedes plan for CP4. Revised for CP5. Endorsed by ISCC on 16 May 2014. Key changes include: Impact of scope change to TSIs Revision of NTRs Requirements for projects outside the scope of Interoperability Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 2 of 10
Contents 1 Introduction 4 1.1 The purpose of the strategic plan 4 1.2 The scope of the standards committee 5 1.3 Relevant strategies or initiatives 5 1.4 Summary of key changes to the plan for 2014 2015 6 1.5 Communicating the strategic plan 6 2 Produce a coherent and efficient suite of standards for the GB mainline railway that are aligned with European requirements 7 3 Improve decision taking on standards 8 4 Engage effectively with European and international institutions to influence the development of European-wide and international standards 8 5 Communicating with industry about standards so that industry is able to use standards efficiently, proposing changes to them where necessary 8 6 Programme of work 9 Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 3 of 10
1 Introduction 1.1 The purpose of the strategic plan 1.1.1 The Industry Standards Coordination Committee (ISCC) has produced a strategic plan setting out the direction that ISCC wishes to take for Control Period 5 (CP5) for the years 2014 2019. It is anticipated that the strategic goal and strategic issues will remain unchanged for the whole of CP5, although these will be reviewed for each issue of the strategic plan. 1.1.2 ISCC approved issue one of its strategic plan for 2014 2015 in January 2014 (ISCC Strategic Plan) which sets out ISCC s key activities for the first year of CP5. 1.1.3 ISCC, in turn, has asked each Standards Committee (SC) to create a strategic plan in support of ISCC s objectives and key activities for CP5. Plans should include the scope of the SC and how the SC intends to address the following objectives and key activities: a) Producing a coherent and efficient suite of standards for the GB mainline railway that are aligned with European requirements. b) Improving decision taking on standards. c) Improving industry s understanding of the European regulatory framework. d) Engaging effectively with European and international institutions to influence the development of European-wide and international standards. e) Communicating with industry about standards so that industry is able to use standards efficiently, proposing changes to them where necessary. 1.1.4 In achieving these objectives and key activities, the SC will be mindful of the development and implementation of the Fourth Railway Package. 1.1.5 Some of the key activities, for example changes in the number and nature of requirements in RGSs due to the scope extension of Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs), will continue over a number of years. 1.1.6 Issue One of the Rolling Stock (RST) SC Strategic Plan was agreed by the members of the RST SC on 15 May 2014, for the period 2014 2015. It sets the SC s overall strategy for the period, and priorities and timescales for delivering major programme activities. 1.1.7 This plan has been submitted to ISCC for endorsement, and will be resubmitted if it is later revised and there are any substantial changes. Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 4 of 10
1.2 The scope of the standards committee 1.2.1 Within the scope defined in the remit, the RST SC s coverage includes all railway vehicles that fall within the scope of the rolling stock sub-system, as set out in the Interoperability Directive 2008/57/EC, namely all rail vehicles except those used exclusively within possessions and those items mounted on railway vehicles used for the maintenance of the infrastructure. It does not lead on those parts of other sub-systems that are fitted on-board rolling stock, for example command and control items. 1.2.2 The RST SC s coverage is therefore aligned with that of the published High Speed Rolling Stock (HS RST) TSI, the Conventional Rail Locomotive and Passenger (CR LOC&PAS) TSI (and, in due course, the combined LOC&PAS TSI), the Wagon (WAG) TSI and the rolling stock elements set out in the Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM) TSI, the Safety in Rail Tunnels (SRT) TSI and the Noise TSI. 1.2.3 The RST SC receives and reviews input to GB activities related to the development of the above listed TSIs through the applicable GB mirror committees and GB representatives attending the various European Rail Agency (ERA) Working Party meetings. These include the GB LOC&PAS TSI mirror group, the GB WAG TSI mirror group and reports from the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) Engineering and Operations Standards Review Group (EOSRG). The GB Aerodynamics mirror group reports into the RST SC, as well as to the Infrastructure SC. 1.2.4 The Freight Technical Committee also reports into the RST SC. 1.2.5 The RST SC receives and reviews reports concerning the development of Euronorms (ENs) that have a direct relationship with either RGSs or rolling stock related TSIs. 1.2.6 Recommendations derived from RSSB led research, that are directly related to standards change, are reviewed and commented on prior to formal submission. Such recommendations have also received due consideration by the appropriate stakeholder group, typically a Systems Interface Committee (SIC). 1.2.7 Recommendations placed on RSSB by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) which have implications for standards within the scope of the RST SC are reviewed and a way forward with respect to the recommendations is determined. 1.3 Relevant strategies or initiatives 1.3.1 A relevant strategy that has guided the development of this RST SC Strategic Plan included A Direction for Railway Group Standards as authorised by ISCC. Any future requirements associated with applicable national rules for use by projects that fall outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations and determined by ISCC is likely to significantly determine the format of documents produced and approved by RST SC. Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 5 of 10
1.3.2 In addition the Network Rail Route Utilisation Strategies applicable to rolling stock are relevant, from the perspective of requirements applicable to standards. 1.3.3 Recent publications issued by ATOC applicable to rolling stock have also been brought to the attention of RST SC. 1.4 Summary of key changes to the plan for 2014 2015 1.4.1 The revision of the CR LOC&PAS TSI, its merging with the HS RST TSI and the extension of scope to cover the whole of the GB mainline network has resulted in a need to review the portfolio of standards documents that are within the scope of the RST SC. 1.4.2 The application of the requirements mandated by TSIs has focused on the needs of Railway Group Standards (RGSs) to support smooth implementation of the TSIs such that TSI compliant vehicles can safely operate, and are thus compatible with, the whole of the GB mainline network. A number of changes have taken place to existing standards to assist compatibility assessment. The work of revising other standards, where appropriate, is underway (for example running dynamics assessment). This avoids the need to demonstrate compliance with differing standards approaches. 1.4.3 National technical rules that are notified will continue to be maintained to support both GB specific cases and open points in published TSIs. 1.4.4 The RST SC has given further consideration to requirements applicable to projects that fall outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations. Initially it had proposed developing a series of Rail Industry Standards to support this activity, but further on-going discussions within ISCC have led to the concept of publishing RGSs that are only applicable to projects that fall outside the scope of Interoperability Regulations. The intention of such standards would be to mandate application of requirements that are set out in the relevant TSI. 1.4.5 The development of RGSs that are limited in scope only to projects that fall outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations will avoid the need for new build projects to seek deviations from such RGSs. 1.5 Communicating the strategic plan 1.5.1 The RST SC s intentions for communicating the content of this plan, or the relevant parts, to industry include: Publishing the plan on the RSSB website. Providing copies to the relevant industry stakeholder forums including the ATOC Technical Standards Forum and the Rail Industry Association (RIA) Traction and Rolling Stock (T&RS) Technical Interest Group. Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 6 of 10
2 Produce a coherent and efficient suite of standards for the GB mainline railway that are aligned with European requirements 2.1 The RST SC has approved a standards migration plan that sets out the future structure and framework of Railway Group documents that are applicable to rolling stock. 2.2 This plan groups together topic areas and identifies those standards that will apply to projects that fall within the scope of the Interoperability Regulations and support either achieving compatibility between new vehicles and the existing infrastructure, support GB specific cases or close out open points in published TSIs. Upon implementation of currently in draft TSIs, the opportunity to rationalise the national technical rules that are notified will be taken. 2.3 The migration plan also recognises the need to retain a set of requirements that apply to projects that fall outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations. The aim of these requirements is to implement requirements contained within published TSIs to provide a common set of requirements that apply to all projects. This exercise also provides an opportunity to identify any missing requirements in the published TSIs. The intention, subject to support from ISCC, will be to publish these requirements in the form of national technical rules (albeit not notified) that would be applicable to all duty holders. 2.4 The migration plan also includes those standards which are national safety rules and a review of their validity under both the Interoperability Regulations and the Railways and other Guided Transport Systems (ROGS) Regulations. 2.5 To support verification of national rules by Designated Bodies and to provide a process for verification of projects outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations, a Rail Industry Standard will be published setting out a process for verification. 2.6 Through out the migration plan, the aim is to adopt requirements set out in TSIs and ENs wherever possible. 2.7 The RST SC will regularly review the migration plan and adjust set priorities dependent on industry needs. Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 7 of 10
3 Improve decision taking on standards 3.1 When taking decisions on proposals, standards changes and deviations, the RST SC will take note of guidance provided by ISCC and will follow the principles set out in the RGS Code. 4 Engage effectively with European and international institutions to influence the development of Europeanwide and international standards 4.1 The RST SC is active in the development of rolling stock related TSIs (see 1.2.2) through the mirror groups that report into the RST SC. During the first year of this strategic plan (2014 2015), the focus of attention will be to ensure that supporting documents are available to assist in the implementation of the TSIs expected to be published during 2014. 4.2 The development of Euronorms is also of key interest to the RST SC and GB experts are actively engaged across a range of CEN and CENELEC committees and working groups. The RST SC reviews and comments on reports from these experts to ensure that the draft ENs are fit for purpose and can be adopted by GB. 4.3 The GB rail industry sponsors the chair of the CEN TC256, the lead committee for all railway applicable ENs and feedback and reports of this committee s activities, and its GB mirror committee (RAE/1), are monitored by the RST SC. 4.4 The creation of an International Standards Organisation (ISO) committee for railway applications (ISO TC269) in 2012 is followed by the RST SC including the programme of work of this committee. 4.5 As and when European led research that has a likely impact on future standards development is proposed, the RST SC provides suitable input. As it develops, the work of the Commission funded research, initially as Shift 2 Rail and later as Horizon 2020, is likely to be considered by the RST SC. 5 Communicating with industry about standards so that industry is able to use standards efficiently, proposing changes to them where necessary 5.1 ISCC s Strategic Plan for 2014 2015, issue one, describes key activities in support of improving communication about the need for standards, how to use them, and how to provide feedback on their effectiveness. Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 8 of 10
5.2 ISCC s communication plan sets out the key audiences and key messages for communicating. The prime audiences are identified as the rail industry at senior executive level and those who use standards. Here the overall aim is to improve awareness and understanding of standards regimes. The main themes are listed as: a) Standards are necessary and valuable. b) How to work with standards. c) Improving engagement between standards makers and standards users. 5.3 The RST SC notes that briefing material on standards will be produced and that the RST SC has a role in using this material to help inform industry about standards. 5.4 The RST SC acknowledges the importance of keeping constituency members up to date with work that is underway to address concerns about standards, whether on specific standards or more generally, and relevant policies on standards that are being developed in Europe and GB. 5.5 More generally, the RST SC notes the need to continue to correct misunderstanding and faulty perceptions about standards wherever they arise. 6 Programme of work 6.1 The following is a summary of the programme of work for the RST SC over the 2014 2015 period that includes the main items in the preceding sections of the plan. 6.2 A number of standards projects are underway to align with TSI development and publication and are at various stages of their development. These include: Publication of a new national technical rule - GM/RT2131 (Audibility of Trains Train Warning Horns) which it is proposed should be notified as it will support the GB specific case in the LOC&PAS TSI. The project also includes the merging of GM/RT2483 (headlamps etc) with GM/RT2484 (warning horns) into a single standard for use by projects outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations which will call up the relevant elements of either the LOC&PAS TSI or EN 15153:2013 Parts 1 and 2. Revision of GM/RT2141 (Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Derailment and Roll-Over) to adopt EN14363 assessment methodology which in turn is being aligned with outputs from the EU funded DynoTrain research study. This will incorporate a change in the assessment methodology to avoid duplicate vehicle testing requirements, but provide GB pass/fail criteria that is compatible with GB track geometry. Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 9 of 10
Combining the existing suite of GB braking standards (GM/RT2040 to GM/RT2046 inclusive) into a single standard to be notified which will set requirements to maintain compatibility with GB signal spacing and also support the GB specific cases for brake handle directional movement and brake performance in the LOC&PAS TSI. This will be supported by further national technical rules for use by projects outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations. Revising GM/RT2161 (Requirements for Driving Cabs of Railway Vehicles) to support the GB specific case for sight lines through cab windows in the LOC&PAS TSI by reference to pren 16182 currently under development by CEN. Adopting the methodologies contained in EN 14067 (Aerodynamics) to replace or enhance the test methodologies set out in GM/RT2142 (Resistance of Railway Vehicles to Roll-Over in Gales) together with development of national rules (to be notified) to ensure compatibility of TSI compliant rolling stock with the existing GB infrastructure. Publication of revised GM/RT2472 (Requirements for Data Recorders on Trains) to adopt the requirements in BS EN62625-1 2013 for structural integrity of the data recorder and to identify the data channels to be recorded. Withdrawal of GM/RT2000 (Engineering Acceptance of Rail Vehicles) and replacement by a Railway Industry Standard that provides a method for the verification of conformity with national technical rules and the assessment and certification of projects outside the scope of the Interoperability Regulations. This will also enable the withdrawal of accreditation of Vehicle Acceptance Bodies (VABs). 6.3 Progress on the above projects, together with other standards change projects underway are reported to the RST SC on a quarterly basis. This provides the RST SC with the opportunity to comment on progress against the programme of work. 6.4 A full programme of standards change is included in the migration plan through to the end of 2017 and this is based both on the priorities set by the RST SC and the availability of technical specialists. Issue One 15 May 2014 Page 10 of 10