scope:

This specification includes the electric track equipment requirements for Railtrack, direct current, third rail electrified railway systems and includes the requirements of high current and standard current applications.

Purpose

This specification states the requirements for the design, manufacture, installation and testing of electric track equipment, including conductor rail and negative bonding, for use on the existing third rail d.c. traction system areas and where extensions are proposed.

The document is to be read in conjunction with the associated codes of practice and the relevant procurement specification.