RIS-2718-RST Iss 1
Visibility of Rail Vehicles
Synopsis
This document is complementary to GMRT2131 and sets out requirements and guidance for the visibility of vehicles on GB mainline railway.
Summary Of Changes
This document is complementary to the Locomotive and Passenger Rolling Stock (LOC&PAS) National Technical Specification Notice (NTSN), Operation and Traffic Management (OPE) NTSN, and GMRT2131, which sets out National Technical Rules (NTRs) for audibility and visibility of trains. This document includes additional requirements and guidance for external lights and visible warning devices on rail vehicles. This document can be adopted by manufacturers, railway undertakings (RUs) or infrastructure managers (IMs) considering train visibility requirements and route compatibility.
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Rail Industry Standard
- Issued:
- 06/06/2026
- Published:
- 06/06/2026
- Next Review:
- 06/06/2027
Details
| Vehicle Assessment | No |
| Supersedes | GMRT2131 Iss 1 |
| Associated Standard | GMRT2131 Iss 2, RIS-2717-RST Iss 1 |
| Lead Committee | Rolling Stock - RST |
| Supporting Committee | Control Command and Signalling - CCS; Traffic Operation and Management - TOM; Plant - PLT |
| Briefing Notes | 26 BN14 |
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Impact Assessments
Registered |
26 IA10 |