What is BS EN 14813-1- Comfort parameters for driving cabs about?
BS EN 14813 is a European standard that discusses air conditioning for driving cabs for use in railways. BS EN 14813-1 is the first part of a multi-part series that applies to the railway vehicle driving cabs that are air-conditioned or heated/ventilated. These include:
- Locomotives
- Mainline, suburban, and regional vehicles
- Urban vehicles such as metros and trams
BS EN 14813-1 specifies the comfort parameters for the driving cab to ensure driver comfort which helps safe operation.
BS EN 14813-1 applies if there is no particular clause in the contractual specification.
Note: BS EN 14813-1 does not consider the special operational requirements of shunt locomotives.
Who is BS EN 14813-1- Comfort parameters for driving cabs for?
BS EN 14813-1 on comfort parameters for driving cabs is useful for:
- Manufacturers of driving cabs
- Test centres
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 14813-1- Comfort parameters for driving cabs?
Each air-conditioned driving cab shall be fitted with a regulation system that shall enable the comfort parameters. Air conditioning is a system that includes ventilation, heating, cooling, and/or dehumidification in driving cabs.
BS EN 14813-1 provides you with comfort parameters, exterior conditions, the performance of the heating, performance of the cooling installations, control, comfort condition requirements, and complementary requirements.
This assist in ensuring all parameters is achieved to ensure driver comfort.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 14813-1, you can establish common comfort parameters for the European railways.