CEN/TC 256/WG 9 - Lighting

This document defines the functional and technical requirements for exterior audible warning devices for urban rail vehicles as defined in the CEN-CENELEC Guide 26, i.e. metro systems, trams, light rail, and local rail systems.
This document also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
NOTE    The requirements for exterior audible warning devices for heavy rail vehicles are found in EN 15153 2:2020.

This document defines the functional and technical requirements for head, marker and tail lamps for heavy rail units, excluding road, metro and self-contained systems.
This document also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
Lamps designed for special purposes, for example illumination of third rail, are excluded from the scope of this document.
Portable lamps are excluded from the scope of this document.

This document defines warning horn requirements that deliver the required audibility of approaching heavy rail vehicles. The requirements of this document do not apply to urban rail systems.
NOTE 1   The requirements for exterior audible warning devices for urban rail vehicles are found in EN 15153 4.
In the case of shunting heavy rail vehicle formations, the requirements of this document do not apply to the pushed vehicle(s).
For this purpose, the following requirements are included:
-   functional and technical requirements of the warning horn as a component,
-   functional and technical requirements of the integration of warning horns into the vehicle, and
-   test requirements.
Operational requirements and maintenance requirements for warning horns are excluded.
NOTE 2   The requirements for the control of warning horns can be found in EN 16186 2.

This European Standard defines the functional and technical requirements for exterior visible warning devices for urban rail vehicles as defined in the CEN-CENELEC Guide 26, i.e. metro systems, trams, light rail, and local rail systems.
This European Standard also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
NOTE The requirements for exterior visible warning devices for heavy rail vehicles are found in EN 15153–1.
The decision was taken by simple majority with 14 positive vote(s), 0 negative vote(s) and 9 abstention(s).

This document contains performance requirements and recommendations for electrical lighting systems in the interiors of public transport heavy rail units, under all operating and emergency conditions.
This document applies only to new units.
The application of this document for retro-fitting of existing units is subject to agreement between Contractors.
This document also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
This document does not address lighting installed in instruments or controls.
This document does not address the requirements of lighting of boarding aids, e.g. moving entrance stairs or lifts.
This document does not address lighting installed for indication or effect purposes, including flashing lights and decorative lighting.
NOTE 1   The requirements for interior lighting for urban rail units can be found in EN 13272-2.
NOTE 2    The requirements for cab instrument lighting for heavy rail units can be found in EN 16186-2.

This document contains performance requirements and recommendations for electrical lighting systems in the interiors of public transport urban rail vehicles, as defined in the CEN-CENELEC Guide 26, i.e. metro systems, trams, light rail, and local rail systems, under all operating and emergency conditions.
This document applies only to new units.
The application of this document for retro-fitting of existing units is subject to agreement between Contractors.
This document also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
This document does not address lighting installed in instruments or controls.
This document does not address lighting installed for indication or effect purposes, including flashing lights and decorative lighting.
NOTE 1   The requirements for interior lighting for heavy rail vehicles can be found in EN 13272-1.
NOTE 2   The requirements for cab instrument lighting for heavy rail vehicles can be found in EN 16186-2.

This European Standard defines the requirements for the provision, visibility, readability, maintenance and testing of a specific set of ERTMS trackside boards associated with the following DMI and ETCS track conditions:
-   ETCS stop marker;
-   ETCS location marker, the trackside ETCS signal to identify a specific location on the line;
-   level transition, corresponding to transitions between ETCS levels;
-   lower pantograph;
-   pantograph lowered;
-   raise pantograph;
-   neutral section announcement;
-   neutral section;
-   end of neutral section;
-   GSM-R network border marker.
This European Standard includes the arrangement of the boards and their interface with existing systems (track, cab design including cab sight lines, visibility by the driver and train head lamps).
NOTE 1   The ETCS and GSM-R signs are needed when the information normally associated with the DMI symbols is provided at the trackside.
NOTE 2   The application of ERTMS trackside boards is not within the scope of this standard.
Sighting requirements are not included within the scope of this standard. Sighting requirements for the boards may be different according to their level of authority: marker boards ‘End of Authority’ need to be treated with the same level of authority as a signal and may have enhanced sighting requirements; the remaining boards may be sighted as generic signage sighting rules. The sighting process needs to be implemented in accordance with national safety rules.

This document is applicable to the heavy rail system.
This document defines the requirements for the provision, visibility, readability, maintenance and testing of a specific set of ERTMS trackside boards associated with the following DMI and ETCS track conditions:
—   ETCS stop marker
—   ETCS location marker
—   level transition, corresponding to transitions between ETCS levels
—   lower pantograph
—   pantograph lowered
—   raise pantograph
—   neutral section announcement
—   neutral section
—   end of neutral section
—   GSM-R network border marker
—   no traction system fitted announcement
—   no traction system fitted indication
—   traction system AC 25 kV 50 Hz announcement
—   traction system AC 25 kV 50 Hz indication
—   traction system AC 15 kV 16,7 Hz announcement
—   traction system AC 15 kV 16,7 Hz indication
—   traction system DC 3 kV announcement
—   traction system DC 3 kV indication
—   traction system DC 1,5 kV announcement
—   traction system DC 1,5 kV indication
—   traction system DC 600/750 V announcement
—   traction system DC 600/750 V indication
—   activate the audible warning device (horn) indication
—   safe stopping area announcement
—   safe stopping area indication for start
—   safe stopping area indication for end
—   inhibition of brake announcement/indication for start/indication for revocation
—   level crossing marker
NOTE 1 the brake MBs apply for any of the three brake types (eddy current, magnetic shoe, regenerative), whereas the exact type concerned would be known by the driver via existing Route knowledge.
The following ETCS track conditions are outside the scope of this Standard:
—   Safe stopping area semi-continuous indication for in-between
—   Non-stopping area announcement
—   Non-stopping area announcement
—   Non stopping area indication for start
—   Non stopping area indication for end
—   Non stopping area semi-continuous indication for in-between
—   Close air conditioning intake announcement
—   Close air conditioning intake indication
—   Open air conditioning intake announcement
—   Open air conditioning intake indication
This document includes the arrangement of the boards and their interface with existing systems (track, cab design including cab sight lines, visibility by the driver and train head lamps).
Mobile, backlit and temporary signs are not within the scope of this document.
The application of ERTMS trackside boards is not within the scope of this document.
Sighting requirements are not within the scope of this document. The sighting process needs to be implemented in accordance with national rules.

This European Standard defines the functional and technical requirements for head, marker and tail lamps for trains, including high speed and conventional rail, but excluding road, metro and self-contained systems.
This European Standard also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
Portable lamps are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.

This European Standard defines the functional and technical requirements for head, marker and tail lamps for trains, including high speed and conventional rail, but excluding road, metro and self-contained systems.
This European Standard also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
Portable lamps are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.

This European standard defines warning horn requirements which deliver the required audibility of approaching trains, including high speed and conventional rail and excluding road, metro and self-contained systems. For this purpose, the following requirements are included:
-   functional and technical requirements of the warning horn as a component,
-   functional and technical requirements of the integration of warning horns into the vehicle, and
-   test requirements.
Operational requirements for warning horns have been excluded and the requirements for the control of warning horns can be found in prEN 16186-1.

This European Standard contains performance requirements and recommendations for electrical lighting systems in the interiors of public transport railway rolling stock under all operating and emergency conditions. This European Standard does not address lighting installed in instruments or controls.

This European Standard defines the functional and technical requirements for head, marker and tail lamps for trains, including high speed and conventional rail, but excluding road, metro and self-contained systems.
This European Standard also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
Portable lamps are excluded from the scope of this European Standard.

This European Standard defines the functional, operational and technical requirements for head, marker and tail lamps for high speed trains, including the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.

This European Standard defines the functional, operational and technical requirements for warning horns for high speed trains, including the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.

This European Standard specifies the design criteria of electrical lighting illumination levels in the interiors of public transport railway rolling stock for all operating conditions.
For the design of the lighting system it is necessary to take into account the tasks that are to be performed in the given area, as well as meeting safety requirements.
In addition to providing task-related illumination levels, the design of the lighting should, wherever possible, provide a comfortable and pleasing visual environment.
The specification of minimum lighting levels is necessary to ensure that tasks requiring a particular attention can be safely performed.