scope:

This Network Rail standard specifies the performance of manufactured proprietary level crossing surface systems to be installed on Network Rail controlled infrastructure.

It specifies that these systems are type approved.

This standard applies to all manufactured level crossing surface systems installed in new vehicular level crossings, or for the replacement of the entire level crossing surface system on an existing vehicular level crossing.

NOTE Product acceptance issued under previous issues of this standard remain valid.

It applies to the maintenance or partial replacement of manufactured vehicular level crossing surface systems only where the existing level crossing surface system consists of components granted type approval against this standard.

Level crossing surface systems conforming to this standard may also be installed on footpath or bridleway crossings.

The requirements of this standard are applicable to all manufactured level crossing surface systems to be installed on new vehicular level crossings, or when an existing vehicular level crossing is renewed.

Purpose

This standard specifies the performance of manufactured proprietary level crossing surface systems so that they are fit for purpose and have an adequate life expectancy.