Standard
Design and Construction of Passenger Railroad Rolling Stock
Abstract
This Standard contains structural and crashworthiness requirements for railroad passenger equipment of all types, including locomotive-hauled equipment, MU and cab cars, and non-passenger carrying power cars and locomotives.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA PR-CS-S-034-99 | Rev. 3.3 | 07/26/2023 | Current | Proposed for citation update |
| APTA PR-CS-S-034-99 | Rev. 3.2 | 6/15/2022 | Superseded | |
| APTA PR-CS-S-034-99 | Rev. 3.1 | 10/7/2021 | Superseded | |
| APTA PR-CS-S-034-99 | Rev. 3 | 06/18/2020 | Superseded | |
| APTA PR-CS-S-034-99 | Rev. 2 | 06/11/2006 | Superseded | 49 CFR §238 Appendix G (2018) |
Keywords
analysis, collision post, corner post, strength, stress, structure test, severe deformation
Summary
This standard contains structural design requirements for passenger rail equipment. The standard is intended to consider the forces applied to the carbody and truck structures during collisions, derailments, and other emergencies.
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