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Paragraph 2.4.1 Requirements specific to each subsystem

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Safety

The rolling-stock structures and those of the links between vehicles must be designed in such a way as to protect the passenger and driving compartments in the event of collision or derailment.

  • The electrical equipment must not impair the safety and functioning of the control and command and signalling installations.

  • The braking techniques and the stresses exerted must be compatible with the design of the tracks, engineering structures and signalling systems.

  • Steps must be taken to prevent access to electrically-live constituents in order not to endanger the safety of persons.

  • In the event of danger devices must enable passengers to inform the driver and accompanying staff to contact him.

  • The access doors must incorporate an opening and closing system which guarantees passenger safety.

  • Emergency exits must be provided and indicated.

  • Appropriate provisions must be laid down to take account of the particular safety conditions in very long tunnels.

  • An emergency lighting system having a sufficient intensity and duration is an absolute requirement on board trains.

  • Trains must be equipped with a public address system which provides a means of communication to the public from on-board staff and ground control.