NF EN 50238 : 2003

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Acceptance process
  4.1 Overview
  4.2 Responsibilities
  4.3 Acceptance process
  4.4 Compatibility case
  4.5 Quality management
  4.6 Route identification
  4.7 Characterization
  4.8 Tests
  4.9 Compatibility analyses
  4.10 Certificate of acceptance
5 Characterization of train detection systems
  5.1 Objective of procedure
  5.2 Physical compatibility
  5.3 Electromagnetic compatibility
  5.4 Factor of safety
  5.5 Track circuit susceptibility
  5.6 Wheel detector susceptibility
  5.7 Train detection system gabarit
  5.8 Interference signal generated by rolling stock and
      substations
  5.9 Test report
6 Characterization of rolling stock
  6.1 Objective of procedure
  6.2 Description of rolling stock and factors affecting its
      characteristics
  6.3 Configuration (design status)
  6.4 Test plan
  6.5 Test report
  6.6 Archive of test results
7 Characterization of traction power supply systems
  7.1 Objective
  7.2 D.C. traction power supplies
  7.3 A.C. traction power supplies
Annex A (informative) Guidelines for the determination of
        susceptibility of train detection systems
Annex B (informative) Guidelines for the measurement of rolling
        stock characteristics
Annex C (informative) Factors affecting rolling stock
        characteristics
Annex D (informative) D.C. traction power supplies

Describes a procedure for mutual acceptance of rolling stock to run over specific routes. It specifies the methods of measurement of interference currents, the methods of measurements of susceptibility of train detection systems, the characterization of traction power supplies and the procedure for acceptance.