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This document is a NOTIFIED STANDARD GI/RT7010
in the context of the European directives Issue One
for interoperability of railway systems Date October 2002

Lighting of
Railway Premises

Synopsis
This document mandates the
minimum safe level of illuminance and
the acceptably safe methods of
providing that illuminance, for facilities
falling within the scope of Railway
Group Standards as defined in
GA/RT6001.

Submitted by

This document is the property of

Laura Beales Railway Safety. It shall not be
Standards Project Manager reproduced in whole or in part without
the written permission of the Controller,
Railway Group Standards,
Authorised by Railway Safety.

Published by:
Railway Safety
Evergreen House
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London NW1 2DX
Brian Alston
Controller, Railway Group Standards © Copyright 2002 Railway Safety
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Contents
Section Description Page

Part A
A1 Issue record 2
A2 Implementation of this document 2
A3 Scope of Railway Group Standards 2
A4 Responsibilities 2
A5 Health and safety responsibilities 3
A6 Technical content 3
A7 Supply 3

Part B
B1 Purpose 5
B2 Application and scope of this document 5
B3 Abbreviations 6
B4 Definitions 6

Part C
C1 Illuminance - general 8
C2 Colour and type of light sources 8
C3 Glare 9
C4 Automatic control of lighting 9
C5 Emergency and escape lighting 9
C6 CCTV 9
C7 Station platform lighting 9
C8 Transition from sunlit areas to artificially lit areas at stations and vice versa 10
C9 Tunnel lighting 11
C10 Lighting in signal boxes and control centres 11
C11 Authorised walking routes 12
C12 Sidings and stabling areas 12
C13 Emergency escape routes and exits 12
C14 Navigation and warning lighting 13
C15 The effect of lighting on railway signalling 13
C16 Location of luminaires and columns in proximity to railway lines 13
C17 Lighting columns and masts – mechanical considerations 14
C18 Temporary lighting arrangements 14
C19 Maintenance 14

References
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Part A
A1 Issue record
Issue Date Comments
One October 2002 Original Document

This document will be updated when necessary by distribution of a complete

replacement.

A2 Implementation of
this document
The publication date of this document is 5 October 2002.

This document comes into force on 7 December 2002.

The dates by which compliance with the requirements of this document is to be

achieved are set out in Part B2. Where those dates are later than the date on
which this document comes into force, this is to give Railway Group members
additional time to plan and commence implementation so as to achieve full
compliance by the dates set out in Part B2.

This document supersedes the following Railway Group Standards, either in

whole or in part as indicated:

Railway Issue Title RGS sections Date(s) as of

Group No. superseded by which sections are
Standard this document superseded

GM/TT0146 1 Lighting of All sections 7 December 2002

Railway except 11.1,
Premises 13 and
Appendix B
Sections 11.1 and 13 and Appendix B of GM/TT0146 will remain in force until
they are superseded by the publication of GI/RT7012. On this date, GM/TT0146
will cease to be in force and will be withdrawn.

A3 Scope of Railway
Group Standards
The overall scope of Railway Group Standards is set out in Appendix A of
GA/RT6001. The specific scope of this document is set out in Part B2.

A4 Responsibilities
Railway Group Standards are mandatory on all members of the Railway Group*
and apply to all relevant activities that fall into the scope of each individual’s
Railway Safety Case. If a contractor performs any of those activities, the
contractor’s obligation in respect of Railway Group Standards is determined by
the terms of the contract between the respective parties. Where a contractor is
a duty holder of a Railway Safety Case then Railway Group Standards apply
directly to the activities described in the Safety Case.

* The Railway Group comprises Railtrack PLC, Railway Safety, and the train
and station operators who hold railway safety cases for operation on or related to
infrastructure controlled by Railtrack PLC.

Railtrack PLC is known as Railtrack.

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A5 Health and safety

responsibilities
In issuing this document, Railway Safety makes no warranties, express or
implied, that compliance with all or any documents published by Railway Safety
is sufficient on its own to ensure safe systems of work or operation. Each user is
reminded of its own responsibilities to ensure health and safety at work and its
individual duties under health and safety legislation.

A6 Technical content
The technical content of this document has been approved by:

Haydn Peers Principal Plant Engineer, Railway Safety

Enquiries should be directed to Railway Safety – Tel: 020 7904 7518

A7 Supply
Controlled and uncontrolled copies of this document may be obtained from the
Industry Safety Liaison Dept, Railway Safety, Evergreen House,
160 Euston Road, London NW1 2DX.

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Part B
B1 Purpose
To mandate the minimum safe level of illuminance and the acceptably safe
methods of providing that illuminance, for facilities falling within the scope of
Railway Group Standards, as defined in GA/RT6001.

B2 Application and
scope of this document
B2.1 To whom the requirements apply
This document contains requirements that are applicable to duty holders of the
following categories of Railway Safety Case:

a) infrastructure controller

b) station operator.

Under the Railways (Safety Case) Regulations 2000, the duty holder at a station
(as defined in those Regulations) is responsible for ensuring that the
requirements of Railway Group Standards are complied with. At a station,
contractual arrangements (including a lease) do not of themselves relieve the
duty holder of his obligations under those Regulations.

B2.2 Compliance requirements

B2.2.1 Infrastructure
The requirements of this document are mandatory for new Railtrack controlled
infrastructure and for alterations to existing Railtrack controlled infrastructure for
which Approval in Principle is given on or after 7 December 2002.

When Approval in Principle is given before 7 December 2002, but the

infrastructure has not yet been brought into service, the design shall be reviewed
and, where reasonably practicable, brought into line with the requirements of this
document. Where it is not reasonably practicable to do so, the situation shall be
regularised by means of a non-compliance or derogation (see section B2.2.3).

Action to bring existing lighting into compliance with the requirements of this
document is not required provided that it was compliant with the previously
applicable standards.

B2.2.2 Station areas that are part of Railtrack controlled infrastructure or

form part of an escape route
The requirements of this document are mandatory for new stations and for
alterations to existing stations for which design commences on or after
7 December 2002.

When design commences before 7 December 2002 but the station (or station
alterations) has not yet been brought into service the design shall be reviewed
and, where reasonably practicable, brought into line with the requirements of this
document. Where it is not reasonably practicable to do so, the situation shall be
regularised by means of a non-compliance or derogation (see section B2.2.3).

Action to bring existing lighting into compliance with the requirements of this
document is not required provided it was compliant with the previously applicable
standards.

B2.2.3 General compliance requirements

After the compliance date, or after the date by which compliance is achieved (if
earlier), Railway Group members shall not deviate from the requirements set out
in this document.

Where it is considered not practicable, or not reasonably practicable, to comply

with the requirements set out in this document, authorisation not to comply shall
be sought in accordance with GA/RT6001, GA/RT6004 or GA/RT6006.

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B2.3 Exclusions from the application of this document

This document does not address lighting requirements for level crossings or for
station platforms used in conjunction with driver only operation. Specific lighting
requirements in these circumstances are currently detailed in the following
documents.

GM/TT0146, Lighting of Railway Premises, to be superseded by GI/RT7012 in

respect of level crossing lighting requirements.

GM/TT0118, Driver Only Operated Passenger Trains - Station Platform Lighting

and Electrical Supplies, to be superseded by GE/RT8060 in respect of lighting
for driver only operation.

B3 Abbreviations
BS
British Standard

CCTV
Closed circuit television

CIBSE
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers

B4 Definitions
Adaption
The process that takes place as the eye adjusts to the brightness or the colour of
the visual field.

Authorised Walking Route

A designated route providing pedestrian access to places of work for railway
staff (including booking on points and stabling points) and which is suitable for
use by people not certificated in personal track safety.

Control Centre
A signalling centre responsible for the control of train movements on Railtrack
infrastructure.

Diversity
The ratio of minimum to maximum illuminance over a specified area.

Glare
The discomfort or impairment of vision experienced when parts of the visual field
are excessively bright in relation to the general surroundings.

Horizontal illuminance
The illuminance falling on a horizontal plane.

Illuminance
The luminous flux density at a surface. The SI unit of illuminance is the lux,
2
which is equal to one lumen per square metre (lm/m ).

Illuminance towards observer

The illuminance falling on a plane perpendicular to the observer.

Luminance
The measure of brightness of a surface in a given direction. The SI unit of
2
luminance is candela per square metre (cd/m ).

Luminaire
An apparatus which controls the distribution of light given by a lamp or lamps
and which includes all the components necessary for fixing and protecting the
lamps and connecting them to the supply circuit. ‘Luminaire’ has superseded
the term ‘lighting fitting’.

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Luminous flux
The term used to describe the quantity of light emitted by a source, or received
by a surface. The Sl unit of luminous flux is the lumen (lm).

Luminous intensity
A quantity that describes the power of a source, or an illuminated surface, to
emit light in a given direction. The SI unit of luminous intensity is the candela
(cd) equal to one lumen per steradian (lm/sr).

Maintained illuminance
The average illuminance over the reference surface at the worst condition for
maintenance.

Mimic Board
The diagrammatic representation of track and signals that indicate the positions
and movements of trains.

Platform edge area

The area enclosed between the platform edge and a line 1.0 m back from the
platform edge.

Sign
Any surface (usually in one plane) which has a message to convey to the
viewer.

Station categories
Station Category Examples
A - National hub Birmingham New Street, Glasgow Central, London
Waterloo
B - Regional hub Brighton, Darlington, Watford Junction
C - Important feeder Manchester Oxford Road, Motherwell, Southend
Victoria
D - Medium, staffed Caerphilly, Lichfield Trent Valley, Sydenham
E - Small, staffed Gospel Oak, Llandudno Junction, Lockerbie
F - Small, unstaffed Bishop Auckland, Cromer, Tywyn

Temporary engineering lighting

Any lighting that is installed to perform a specific task and that is not intended to
remain installed or to replace the permanent lighting scheme to which the
temporary lighting is to be applied.

Uniformity
The ratio of the minimum to the average illuminance over a specified surface.

Vertical Illuminance
The illuminance falling on a vertical plane.

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Part C
C1 Illuminance -
general
The duty holder shall ensure that the design of lighting installations takes into
account the special requirements of the railway environment, which can be harsh
in terms of deterioration to luminaires and difficult in terms of access to maintain
the equipment.

The effective maintenance of a luminaire is essential to its continuing

efficiency and adherence to the requirements of this Railway Group
Standard. Therefore lighting schemes shall include details of the
maintenance procedures that apply to ensure that the maintained illuminance is
achieved throughout the life of the luminaire(s).

Lighting designs shall permit simple, safe and effective maintenance, avoiding
as far as practical, the need for special equipment, track possessions, isolations
of electrification equipment, etc.

It is important that uniformity of luminance level is appropriate to the installation

and is maintained. Due consideration shall be given to the needs of disabled,
mobility and/or sensory impaired persons. The SRA Code of Practice advises on
lighting levels for disabled passengers. Minimum levels of brightness, as laid
down in H&S legislation, are not necessarily the most appropriate for levels of
comfort, security and safety, and shall only be applied as a minimum for
maintained illuminance levels.

CIBSE is a recognised authority on lighting and produce a number of documents

giving facts, good practice and information on EU directives and reference to
national legislation on lighting matters. The CIBSE documents are regularly
updated and are considered a useful source of information on lighting matters.
Those with parts of particular relevance to the lighting of railway premises are
included in the reference section of this document.

C2 Colour and type of

light sources
Not all lamps that are commercially available are of practical use and the
selection of the most appropriate is essential. However certain types of lamps
shall be avoided in the following specific situations:

a) Low pressure sodium lamps in proximity to railway lines where there is

potential conflict with railway signalling (see section C15b). (Low pressure
sodium lamps emit a yellow light when fully warmed up and emit a red light
when warming up).

b) Metal halide lamps in proximity to railway lines where there is potential

conflict with railway signalling (see section C15b). (Metal halide lamps may
emit either a bright green, pink or blue light when warming up).

c) Any type or colour of light source located such that there is potential for
contradiction with the signalling system.

d) Metal halide lamps, unless a means is provided to ensure that the lamp
cannot operate without a separate filter glass in position. This filter glass
shall totally encapsulate the visible part of the lamp (to protect against UV
radiation).

e) Tungsten halogen lamps unless provided with a protective glass cover (to
protect against UV radiation).

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C3 Glare
The effect of glare (disability and discomfort ) from luminaires shall be
considered in the design of an installation by taking into account the mounting
height, spacing, the distribution and luminance of the luminaires and their
position relative to the task area. The effect of glare from natural sources
shall also be taken into account.

C4 Automatic control of
lighting
Where automatic control of lighting is provided to maintain a level of illuminance
the system shall, as a minimum, switch on when the daylight illuminance falls
below the design minimum for that installation.

Where automatic control of lighting is installed to provide a level of illuminance

when a situation demands, such as for security, routine maintenance in tunnels,
etc, it shall switch on and provide at least the design minimum for that situation
and its environment.

Consideration of the warm up time for luminaires shall be taken into account
when setting the design minimum for the switch on point of installations that
adopt automatic control of lighting.

C5 Emergency and
escape lighting
Where emergency or escape lighting is provided as a permanent installation (eg
to aid egress from a building, station or tunnel) it shall switch on automatically or
be well signed, quick and easy to switch on manually. The level of illuminance
that the emergency lighting provides shall at least be the design minimum for the
anticipated emergency.

C6 CCTV
Luminaires shall not be positioned within the field of view of a CCTV system if
they would adversely affect the effective operation of the CCTV camera.

Consideration shall be given to providing an even illumination (high uniformity) of

the field of view of the cameras to eliminate excessive contrasts.

Special requirements are contained in other standards when the CCTV

concerned is associated with driver only operation or level crossings (see B2.3).

C7 Station platform
lighting
All design figures of illuminance quoted are based on the maintained illuminance
levels.

C7.1 Horizontal illuminance

C7.1.1 Minimum permitted illuminance – all stations
The permitted illuminance on the total of the usable platform edge area shall not
be less than 10 lux at platform level.

C7.1.2 Uniformity of illuminance – open platform

The horizontal uniformity along the platform edge on the open platform shall be
equal to or greater than 0.4 for all stations.

C7.1.3 Uniformity of illluminance – covered platform

The horizontal uniformity along the platform edge under covered areas shall be
equal to or greater than:

a) 0.5 for station categories A, B and C

b) 0.4 for station categories D, E and F.

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C7.1.4 Diversity – all stations

The diversity at the platform edge shall be equal to or greater than 0.1.

C7.2 Vertical plane illuminance towards an observer viewing parallel to the

platform edge
C7.2.1 Minimum permitted illuminance – all stations
There shall be a minimum illuminance of 2.0 lux measured vertically at a point
1.0 m above the platform surface and perpendicular to the platform edge. This
value shall be achieved at a point 0.3 m back from the platform edge and
opposite the first luminaire on the platform, in the normal direction that trains
approach the platform or station.

C7.2.2 Diversity – all stations

The diversity along the usable platform edge area shall be equal to or greater
than 0.5.

The installation shall also be designed so that adjacent luminaires are on

different circuits.

C8 Transition from
sunlit areas to artificially
lit areas at stations and
vice versa
C8.1
The duty holder shall take actions to ensure that the design of a new station and
the modification/refurbishment of an existing station minimises the creation of
sharp transitions of light by allowing natural light to enter the area for a
reasonable distance to maintain an acceptable level of visual performance
during the adaption process.

C8.2
Specular reflection of the sun on shiny and wet surfaces and into drivers eyes at
the entrance to stations shall be minimised.

C8.3
For any new station, or significant change of illumination in an existing station,
the duty holder shall make a risk assessment. The risk assessment shall
consider the following factors:

a) train approach speeds

b) length of platform to buffers

c) luminance of surroundings at the approach to station platforms

d) percentage of the sky in the 20° field of view on the approach to station
platforms, where the 20° is measured from the driver’s line-of-sight in all
directions

e) potential for orientation of the sun relative to the approach to station

platforms to cause direct or reflected glare

f) any supplementary hazards for the particular location.

Where the risk assessment at the particular station indicates the need,
consideration shall be given to:

g) provision of enhanced lighting at the approach tracks to the station (at or

below 5,000 lux ambient level, enhanced lighting shall be de-energised to
leave uniform lighting throughout the station length)

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h) provision of baffles over the approach tracks at decreasing spacings and/or

increasing depth as the station is approached to alleviate the sharp
transition.

The above list is not exhaustive. Any arrangements adopted shall be reviewed
after implementation to assess their effectiveness.

C9 Tunnel lighting
The infrastructure controller shall evaluate the need for tunnel lighting. Tunnel
lighting may be provided for the following purposes (non exhaustive list):

a) to provide sufficient illuminance to enable passengers and staff to detrain

and to make their way safely out of the tunnel

b) to enable maintenance staff on routine inspections to progress through the

tunnel using the tunnel lighting as the main means of illumination

c) to assist train crews in their orientation and improve their visibility of the
track.

Where the need for tunnel lighting is established, the design of the system shall:

d) achieve a minimum maintained illuminance of 10 lux horizontally at track

level and 2 lux vertically 1.0 m above rail level and designed to satisfy the
preceding requirements

e) take full account of the signal sighting issues, the potential for subjecting
passengers and drivers to stroboscopic effects and the need to maintain a
high level of uniformity to aid adaption

f) take full account of the possible conditions of the tunnel following an

emergency; eg fire, smoke, etc

g) consider when and how the lighting shall function; eg permanently switched
on, switched on automatically following an incident or condition, or manually
controlled

h) consider how the maintained illuminance will be provided in the event of

failure of the normal power supply (see below).

Where tunnel lighting has been provided and is safety critical, an alternative
power supply shall be available for that lighting. This may be via an alternative
electrical supply, a standby generator or an emergency backup system of
adequate duration. The alternative supply shall be automatically selected and
made available immediately following a failure of the normal supply. The
installation shall also be designed such that adjacent luminaires are on different
circuits.

C10 Lighting in signal

boxes and control
centres
C10.1 General
The lighting within any signal box, where it is necessary on any occasion to
directly view the rail traffic operations, shall be of a type to minimise glare and
to have lower light levels incident upon the operators eyes eg desk lamps,
dimmable lighting, low brightness fittings, downlights or lights suspended at low
level over working areas, as deemed most appropriate for the particular
circumstances.

The ergonomic and human factors aspects of the design shall take account of
variable lighting on the alertness of safety critical personnel at all times of day
(24 hours).

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C10.2 Signal box lighting

When level crossings are viewed and operated from the signal box then the
lighting at the control point within the box shall be of a type to minimise glare to
the operator.

C10.3 Control centre lighting

In control centres lighting design shall take into account the needs of operators
to see the mimic board and any extra messages or indicators associated with
railway operation. Lighting levels shall be adjustable. The CIBSE Lighting
Guide, LG3, provides good practice advice on lighting for persons using
computer screens.

C10.4 Lighting required for maintenance of signal boxes and control

rooms
Lighting required for maintenance of signal box and control rooms shall be of a
type to avoid causing problems to the signallers or control room operators. The
CIBSE Lighting Guide, LG1, provides good practice advice on lighting for control
rooms.

C10.5 Signal box lighting and drivers

The lighting within any signal box shall not adversely affect the vision of drivers
in passing trains.

C11 Authorised walking

routes
Authorised walking routes shall be illuminated at levels appropriate to the
hazards that may be encountered along their route.

As a minimum the maintained illuminance of walking routes shall be 10 lux

horizontal, measured at the walking surface.

The uniformity, in the horizontal axis, shall be equal to or greater than 0.5.

C12 Sidings and

stabling areas
Where sidings and stabling areas form part of Railtrack controlled infrastructure
and are deemed to require illumination as a result of risk assessment, the
maintained illuminance shall be a minimum of 2 lux vertical, measured at a
height of 1.0 m above rail level, and 10 lux horizontal, measured at rail level.

The uniformity, in the vertical and the horizontal planes, shall be equal to or
greater than 0.5.

C13 Emergency escape

routes and exits
Where ticket barriers, waiting areas, subways, footbridges and areas outside a
station form part of an emergency escape route from Railtrack controlled
infrastructure, they shall be signed and illuminated in such a way as to aid
egress in the case of an emergency.

The route shall be clearly defined and its associated signs shall clearly indicate
the direction to be taken for safety.

As a minimum the route’s maintained illuminance shall be 2 lux vertically

measured at a height of 1.0 m above the walking surface, and 10 lux horizontally
measured at the walking surface.

The route’s uniformity, in the vertical and the horizontal planes, shall be equal to
or greater than 0.5.

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C14 Navigation and

warning lighting
C14.1
Lighting required for railway purposes shall not conflict under any circumstances
with the warning lighting provided for safety purposes in the vicinity of airports,
harbours, inland waterway terminals and crossings. At locations where there is
potential for conflict, approval for proposed railway lighting schemes shall be
obtained from the appropriate authority of the affected transport system at both
the design and the installation stages.

C14.2
At the first opportunity the duty holder shall ensure that the design identifies
existing or proposed lighting on or adjacent to railway premises which, although
installed for the benefit of another transport system, could adversely affect
railway operational systems. The appropriate authority for the affected transport
system shall be approached to co-ordinate lighting design, such that there is
no adverse effect on the railway operation.

C15 The effect of

lighting on railway
signalling
Railway lighting shall not conflict with the sighting and readability of railway
signals. Confliction with signal sighting may occur as follows:

a) where a driver is unable to see a signal because of the positioning of a

lighting structure

b) where a light source can be mistaken for a signal aspect

c) where a light source can overpower a signal aspect due to high luminance

d) where a light source can cause confliction by reflection or refraction.

Similar problems can arise where hand signals are employed, particularly on
station platforms. In all cases, luminaires shall be positioned so that the driver’s
view is not impaired.

C16 Location of
luminaires and columns
in proximity to railway
lines
C16.1
The position of luminaires and lighting columns shall be designed such that,
when raising/lowering columns, the clearances shall adhere to those given in
GE/RT8029.

C16.2
In both AC and DC electrified line areas the position of luminaires and lighting
columns shall be designed such that when staff are raising/lowering columns or
maintaining them in proximity to live equipment, including return conductors,
clearances in all positions of raising and lowering shall be maintained in
accordance with the GE/RT8025.

C16.3
An earth bond shall be securely connected between the fixed base of a column
and a hinged pole. A flexible conduit shall be provided between the two halves
of a column to prevent cables being damaged when a column is being raised
and lowered.

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C17 Lighting columns

and masts – mechanical
considerations
For the purpose of raising and lowering columns or raising and lowering
headframes on fixed columns, it is essential that there is a ready means of
identifying the correct raising and lowering device for each column and the
equipment on that column.

Approval of the manufacturer is required before installing additional equipment

eg extra luminaires, signs or public address systems on the columns.

C18 Temporary lighting

arrangements
Where temporary lighting, including engineering worksites, is provided on
Railtrack controlled infrastructure and the railway in and/or in close proximity to
its boundaries continues to operate, that lighting shall meet all the requirements
of this standard.

Where it is not possible to achieve the requirements of this standard for

temporary lighting special working arrangements that address the specific safety
hazards of the temporary lighting must be defined and enforced. These may
include for example; instructions to drivers, clear boundary descriptions, the
provision of specific instructions and notices for distribution and display to all
persons affected by the temporary scheme.

C19 Maintenance
Maintenance arrangements shall be in place to ensure that the maintained
illuminance is achieved at all times.

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References
Railway Group Standards and other Railway Group Documents
GA/RT6001 Railway Group Standards Change Procedures
GA/RT6004 Temporary Non-Compliance with Railway Group Standards
GA/RT6006 Derogations from Railway Group Standards
GE/RT8025 Electrical Protective Provisions for Electrified Lines
GE/RT8029 Management of Clearances and Gauging
GI/RT7012 Design Construction and Maintenance of Level Crossings (draft)
GM/TT0118 Driver Only operated Trains – Station Platform Lighting and Electrical Supplies
(to be superseded by GE/RT8060 Technical Requirements of Train Dispatch)
GM/TT0146 Lighting of Railway Premises
Other References
LG1 The Industrial Environment (CIBSE lighting guide)
LG3 The visual environment for display screen use (CIBSE lighting guide)
SRA Code of Practice Trains and Station Services for Disabled Passengers
Further References
GK/RT0037 Signal Positioning and Visibility
BS 5266 Part 1 Emergency Lighting: Code of Practice for the emergency lighting of premises
BS 5489 Road Lighting (Various Parts: guides & codes of practice)
BS EN 60598 British adoption of a European Standard, Luminaires (Parts 1 & 2)
CIE No. 68 Commission Internationale d’Eclairage, Guide to the Lighting of Exterior Working
Areas
CIL Code for Interior Lighting (CIBSE lighting guide)
ISBN 0 7176 0713 5 Railway Safety Principals and Guidance, part 2, section B – Stations
L22 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations:
Guidance on Regulations
LDG-TB Lighting Design Guide – Transportation Buildings (CIBSE lighting guide
in consultation – expected to be issued 2002)
LG6 The Outdoor Environment (CIBSE lighting guide)
SI 2792 The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
SI 2932 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992
TM12 Emergency Lighting (CIBSE Technical Memorandum)

The Catalogue of Railway Group Standards and the Railway Group Standards
CD-ROM give the current issue number and status of documents published by
Railway Safety.

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