Division 4.2.11 Mean contact forceF1
United Kingdom Repealed
- (1)
The mean contact force Fm is the statistical mean value of the contact force. Fm is formed by the static, dynamic and aerodynamic components of the pantograph contact force.
- (2)
The ranges of Fm for each of the power supply systems are defined in EN 50367:2012 Table 6.
- (3)
The overhead contact lines shall be designed to be capable to sustain the upper design limit of Fm given in EN 50367:2012 Table 6.
- (4)
The curves apply to speed up to 360 km/h. For speeds above 360 km/h procedures set out in point 6.1.3 shall apply.
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- F1
Regulation revoked (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), reg. 1(2)(c), Sch. 2