scope:

This Network Rail standard specifies the design and installation of telecom cables and cable routes that support services.

It specifies the requirements applicable to all parties engaged in the design or installation of new works on telecoms cables or cable routes over which services are operated on station infrastructure that is managed or leased by Network Rail, including franchised stations.

This standard applies to all new installations.

The services across cable infrastructure that this standard covers are:

• alarm monitoring inclusive of fire alarms;

• Customer information system (Visual) (CIS);

• clocks;

• DOO CCTV (Driver Only Operation Closed-circuit television)

• Induction Loops;

• Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);

• LLPA;

• Passenger Help points;

• public address (PA);

• public address and voice announcements (PAVA);

• radio: feeder cables;

• security closed-circuit television (CCTV);

• telephones;

• third party provisioned services.

The requirements of RIS-7700-INS are mandated within this standard.

The scope of this standard excludes lineside cable routes that pass through stations.

Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to promote better cabling standards on stations. Its aims are to deploy best practice, to encourage standardisation, to promote fitness for purpose and longevity, to provide for future needs and to produce visually pleasing station cabling.

Through this standard, Network Rail as the Infrastructure Manager or Landlord sets out the telecom cabling requirements for all stations owned by Network Rail, including franchised stations.