This document describes requirements for the structural strength of railway locomotive bodies.
The main purpose of the requirements are to:
(a) prescribe the minimum structural integrity level of the vehicle body to ensure safe performance under normal operating conditions and extreme operating conditions;
(b) minimize risks to train crew and members of the general public in the event of collisions or derailments.
The main purpose of the requirements are to:
(a) prescribe the minimum structural integrity level of the vehicle body to ensure safe performance under normal operating conditions and extreme operating conditions;
(b) minimize risks to train crew and members of the general public in the event of collisions or derailments.