LUL - S1169
Train Arrestors – Performance, design and configuration
Organization: | LUL |
Publication Date: | 1 December 2021 |
Status: | active |
Page Count: | 12 |
scope:
This standard defines the performance and design requirements for new or modified Train Arrestors.
This standard covers all London Underground (LU) track including running lines depot track and sidings and to the vehicles that are approved to operate on these tracks.
This standard must be followed by Permanent Way engineering and track maintenance teams with responsibility for train arrestors as well as Suppliers and Contractors when designing and installing train arrestors.
Note: Inside depot sheds, different ways of arresting a train such as using wheel stops can be used.
Purpose
The purpose of this standard is to define the performance and design requirements for new or modified Train Arrestors, and their basic configurations.