AS 7517 - Wheelsets

This standard sets out the minimum requirements for Signalling Cable Routes, Cable Pits & for Foundations at signals, gantries, location cases, equipment rooms, telephones and ground frames.

Interoperability is considered a vital part of rail systems in many parts of the world. A goal of the industry is for trains to move safely, efficiently, and effectively from one network to another.

This Standard provides direction to rail transport operators (RTOs) and their contractors of the application of collision avoidance and proximity warning technologies to control the risks imposed by maintenance vehicles operating near other vehicles or nearby workers.