BS EN 15746-4-2020 Railway applications一Track 一Road-rail machines and associated equipment Part 4: Technical requirements for running, travelling and working on urban rail.
4 Machines designed for working and travelling on urban rail
4.1 Compliance with EN 15746-1
Except as shown in 4.2, machines shall comply with EN 15746-1.
4.2 Exceptions to compliance with EN 15746-1
4.2.1 Definition of road-rail machine, EN 1 5746-1:2020, 3.1
To replace EN 15746-1:2020, Definition 3.1 with the following: road-rail machine self propelled machine that can move on rail (guided by the track) and on ground
Note 1 to entry: It is normally a road vehicle adapted for moving on rail also, but can be a specially designed rail vehicle for moving on the ground also.
Note 2 to entry:
It does not imply that the machine is suitable for use on the public road.
Note 3 to entry:
Vehicles which are not track guided themselves but have attached track guided equipment are not regarded as road-rail machines.
4.2.2 General, EN 15746-1:2020, 5.1
To replace EN 15746-1:2020, 5.1, machines do not have to comply with geometric limits requirements stated. The geometric parameter of the track of the urban rail on which the machine is intended to travel shall be requested from the Urban Rail Manager. The manufacturer shall state in the instruction handbook the system(s) on which the machine is intended to operate.
4.2.3 Gauge, EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.1
To replace lN 15746-1:2020,5.2.1. machines do not have to comply with gauging requirements stated.
The gauge of the urban rail on which the machine is intended to travel shall be requested from the
Urban Rail Manager. The manufacturer shall state in the instruction handbook the system(s) on which
the machine is intended to operate.
4.2.4 Machines in travelling mode, EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.2
EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.2 is applicable except that moveable parts and assemblies do not need to be stowed and secured. It is sufficient, that the transport position of working equipment that is able to foul the kinematic envelope shall be clearly recognizable or displayed to the driver/operator.
4.2.5 Working limit, EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.3
Where EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.3 refers to EN 14033-2:2017, 5.3.2, machines need not comply with this working limit, or the 1 300 mm revolving superstructure limitation. The limits for the urban rail on which the machine is intended to work shall be requested from the Urban Rail Manager. The manufacturer shall state in the instruction handbook the system(s) on which the machine is intended to operate.
4.2.6 Lateral limit exceedance, EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.4
Machines do not need to comply with EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.4.
4.2.7 Limits In lower area, EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.5
Where EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.5.2 refers to EN 14033-2:2017, Annex D, machines do not have to comply with this working limit. The limits for the urban rail on which the machine is intended to work shall be requested from the Urban Rail Manager. The manufacturer shall state in the instruction handbook the system(s) on which the machine is intended to operate.
4.2.8 Working limit, EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.6
Where EN 15746-1:2020, 5.2.6 refers to maximum work position heights shown in Annex A, machines do not have to comply with this limit. The limit for the urban rail on which the machine is intended to work is derived from the overhead wire height, which shall be requested from the Urban Rail Manager. The manufacturer shall state in the instruction handbook the system(s) on which the machine is intended to operate.BS EN 15746-4 pdf download.