What is BS EN 13272‑1 - Interior lighting for heavy rail units about?
BS EN 13272 discusses railway applications. BS EN 13272‑1 is the first part of the BS EN 13272 multi-series and discusses electrical lighting in heavy rail. Heavy rail is an electric railway on devoted rights-of-way that handles many passengers at once.
BS EN 13272‑1 sets out the requirements and recommendations for interior electrical lighting systems for heavy rail units. BS EN 13272‑1 applies only to new units. The application of BS EN 13272‑1 for retrofitting of existing units is subject to agreement between contractors. BS EN 13272‑1 also defines the requirements for testing and conformity assessment.
Note 1: BS EN 13272‑1 does not address lighting installed in instruments or controls
Note 2: BS EN 13272‑1 does not address the requirements of lighting of boarding aids, e.g., moving entrance stairs or lifts
Note 3: BS EN 13272‑1 does not address lighting installed for indication or effect purposes, including flashing lights and decorative lighting
Note 4: The requirements for interior lighting for urban rail units can be found in EN 13272–2.
Note 5: The requirements for cab instrument lighting for heavy rail units can be found in EN 16186–2.
Who is BS EN 13272‑1 - Interior lighting for heavy rail units for?
BS EN 13272‑1 on interior lighting for heavy rail units is useful for:
- Railway coach and component manufacturers
- Light manufacturers who supply lighting equipment for railways
- Product design engineers
- Train cab designers
- Quality control personnel
- Railway maintenance departments
- Contractors
Why should you use BS EN 13272‑1- Interior lighting for heavy rail units?
Illumination in passenger coaches is a necessary amenity. The quality of lighting influences visual performance, performance attitude, safety, and general well-being. The lighting for rolling stock in heavy rail systems enables a range of visual tasks to be performed.
BS EN 13272‑1 provides performance requirements and recommendations for electrical lighting systems in the interiors of public transport heavy rail units, under all operating and emergency conditions. BS EN 13272‑1 helps you to provide adequate interior lights in heavy rails. BS EN 13272‑1 helps you keep your passenger safe and make their travel convenient.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13272‑1:2019 supersedes BS EN 13272:2012, which is withdrawn. BS EN 13272‑1:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13272:2012.
These include:
- Technical requirements have been brought in line with the applicable TSIs
- Requirements permitting new lighting technologies