What is BS EN 15380-4 - Classification of function groups for railway vehicles about?
BS EN 15380 is a European standard that discusses the classification system for railway vehicles. BS EN 15380-4 is the fourth part of a multi-part series that discusses the functions associated with general railway vehicles or their assemblies.
BS EN 15380-4 covers functionality associated with systems and equipment such as wheelsets and bogies, doors, brakes, and traction.
BS EN 15380-4 may also be applied to railway vehicles with very specific functions like track machines and snowploughs.
Note: While the functions that are common with general railway vehicles are included, the functions which are specific to their work processes are not included in BS EN 15380-4. They will be added to these individual projects.
Who is BS EN 15380-4 - Classification of function groups for railway vehicles for?
BS EN 15380-4 on the classification of function groups for railway vehicles is useful for:
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 15380-4 - Classification of function groups for railway vehicles?
The Functional Breakdown Structure is used by all parties involved in the rolling stock product definition phase and the following processes to structure the functional requirements and use cases according to a standardized list of functions. It starts with the concept and spreads across the whole product life cycle.
BS EN 15380-4 guideline assists you with the functional structure, general remarks, the classification system used for functions, code letters, code letters used to designate first-level function groups, code letters used to designate function groups from the first to the third level, and transverse functions for classification of function groups for railway vehicles.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15380-4, you can properly understand the functions associated with general railway vehicles or their assemblies.
