What is BS EN 15153‑3 about?
BS EN 15153‑3 is the third part of the BS EN 15153 series of documents that 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.
BS EN 15153‑3 also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
Who is BS EN 15153‑3 for?
BS EN 15153‑3 on visible warning devices for urban rail is useful for:
- Railway engineers
- Railway operators
- Manufacturers of railway visible warning devices and signal devices
Why should you use BS EN 15153‑3?
Visible warning devices on metro vehicles, trams, light rail, and local rail vehicles may help in warning the drivers when the visibility falls below certain acceptable levels especially during nights with the help of signal light colours.
BS EN 15153‑3 gives the technical application requirements for visible warning devices on metro vehicles, trams, light rail, and local rail vehicles.
Also gives the provision and requirements of exterior visible warning devices on metro systems, tram systems, and light rail systems.
BS EN 15153‑3 guides you with the positioning, dimensions, colour, luminous intensity, and alignment of head, marker, and tail lamps.
Overall, BS EN 15153‑3 helps you in the designing and testing of visible warning devices that can be helpful for railway drivers in the smooth running of trains during the daytime and night-time as well considering the safety protection for operators as well as passengers.
