SR EN 14198:2005

This document specifies basic requirements for the braking of trains hauled by locomotives, including individual vehicles operating on routes of the European railways and their infrastructure systems. These minimum requirements apply on 2 levels: - at the train level, as the braking is dependent upon the braking command being communicated throughout the entire train; - at the vehicle level, so as to ensure the braking system and equipment is configured and dimensioned upon that vehicle in such a way that the required braking effort is developed for the train.' This document covers: - all new vehicle designs; - all major overhauls if they involve redesigning or extensive alteration to the brake system of the vehicle concerned; - all new builds of existing vehicle designs. This document does not cover vehicles that require special operational management (e.g. track-laying machines). This document applies specifically to the following types of trains, vehicles and infrastructures: a) trains: - consisting of one or more locomotives and vehicles hauled by a locomotive (includin