Rail Transit Systems Standards

Overview

Rail Transit Standards address various aspects of the industry including Operations, Training, Inspection and more. The documents being developed are designed to be a resource for all programs, large and small.

Please note: The APTA Standards Development Program has updated document numbers and nomenclature.

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For more information about the APTA Standards Development Program email us at standards@apta.com.

Published Documents

Elevator & Escalator

• APTA-RT-EE-RP-001-02
  Heavy Duty Transportation System Escalator Design Guidelines
• APTA-RT-EE-RP-002-03
  Heavy Duty Transportation System Elevator Design Guidelines
• APTA-RT-EE-RP-003-04
  Mid to High Rise, Heavy Duty Transportation System Traction Elevator Design Guideline
• APTA-RT-EE-RP-004-02
  Heavy Duty Machine Room Less Elevator Design Guidelines
• APTA-RT-EE-RP-005-04
  Heavy Duty, Transportation System Moving Walk Design Guideline

Fixed Structures & Maintenance

• APTA RT-FS-S-001-02
  Rail Transit Fixed Structures Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA RT-FS-S-002-02
  Rail Transit Track Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA RT-FS-S-003-02
  Rail Transit Station, Shop and Yard Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA RT-FS-S-004-03
  Traction Electrification Substation Inspection Maintenance Testing
• APTA RT-FS-S-005-03
  Traction Electrification Stray Current Corrosion Control Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA RT-FS-S-006-03
  Traction Electrification Distribution System Inspection Maintenance Testing

Operating Practices

• APTA RT-OP-S-023-17
  Fatigue Management Program Requirements

• APTA RT-OP-RP-024-19
  Crash and Fire Protected Inward and Outward Facing Audio and Image Recorders in Rail Transit Operating Compartments

• APTA RT-OP-RP-025-20
  Use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in Rail Transit Environments

• APTA RT-OP-RP-026-20
  Roadway Worker Near Miss Reporting Requirements

• APTA RT-OP-RP-027-20
  Platform Berthing Requirements

• APTA RT-OP-RP-028-21
  Managing Short- and Long-Term Changes Affecting Rail Operations

• APTA RT-OP-RP-029-21
  Rail Operations Employee Development Practices

• APTA RT-OP-RP-030-21
  Defensive Rail Operations

Rail Grade Crossing

• APTA RT-RGC-S-001-02
  Rail Transit Grade Crossing Warning Device Inspection Testing and Maintenance
• APTA RT-RGC-RP-002-02
  Rail Transit Grade Crossing Public Education
• APTA -RT-RGC-RP-003-03
  Rail Transit Grade Crossing Safety Assessment
• APTA RT-RGC-S-004-03
  Rail Transit Grade Crossing Warning System Design Criteria Installation and Operation

Rail Maintenance Training

• APTA-RT-RMT-RP-001-10
  Rail Vehicles Maintenance Training Standards
• APTA-RT-RMT-RP-002-10
  Rail Signals Maintenance Training Content and Standards
• APTA-RT-RMT-RP-003-10
  Elevator and Escalator Maintenance Training Guidelines Standards
• APTA-RT-RMT-RP-004-10
  Traction Power Maintenance Training Standards

Signals & Communications

• APTA-RT-SC-RP-001-02
  Recommended Practice for Wayside Signal Ac Power System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-002-02
  Recommended Practice for Wayside DC Signal Power System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-003-02
  Recommended Practice for Signal System Snow Melting Equipment Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-S-004-02
  Standard for Approach Locking Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-S-005-02
  Standard for Route Locking Tests
• APTA-RT-SC-S-006-02
  Standard for Time Locking Tests
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-007-03
  Recommended Practice for Presence Detector Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-008-03
  Recommended Practice for Train-to-Wayside Communication System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-009-03
  Standard for Audio Frequency Track Circuit Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-010-02
  Standard for Traffic Locking Tests
• APTA-RT-SC-S-011-03
  Standard for Cable Plant System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-S-012-03
  Standard for CCTV Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-013-03
  Recommended Practice for Passenger Information System Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-014-03
  Recommended Practice for Fiber Optic Multiplexer (FOM) Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-015-03
  Standard for Emergency Telephone and Passenger Assistance Device I&M
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-016-03
  Recommended Practice for Private Branch Exchange (PBX) Systems and Equipment Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-017-03
  Recommended Practice for Signal Equipment Room Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-018-03
  Recommended Practice for Vented Standby Battery Un-Interruptible Power Supply (UPS) I&M
• APTA-RT-SC-S-019-03
  Standard for AC Ground Detection System Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-020-03
  Standard for DC Ground Detection System Equipment Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-021-03
  Standard for Electric Train Stop Mechanism Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-022-03
  Standard for Electro-Pneumatic Train Stop Mechanism Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-023-03
  Standard for Local Control Panel Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-024-03
  Standard for Electric Switch Machine Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-025-03
  Standard for Electro-Pneumatic Switch Machine Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-026-03
  Standard for Hand Operated Switch Machine Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-027-03
  Standard for Switch Inspection and Obstruction Tests
• APTA-RT-SC-S-028-03
  Standard for Vital Relay Tests
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-031-03
  Recommended Practice for Signal Maintenance Personnel Qualifications and Training
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-032-03
  Recommended Practice for Voice/Data Carrier Transmission System Inspection, Testing and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-033-03
  Recommended Practice for Wayside Signal Equipment Inspection
• APTA-RT-SC-S-035-03
  Standard for Vital Processor-Based System Inspection, Testing and Configuration Control
• APTA-RT-SC-S-036-03
  Standard for Wayside Signal Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-037-03
  Recommended Practice for Signal and Communication System Configuration Control
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-038-03
  Recommended Practice for Signal System Event Recorders and Data Logging Equipment I&M
• APTA-RT-SC-RP-039-03
  Recommended Practice for Yard Page Intercom System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-S-040-03
  Standard for AC Track Circuit Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-042-03
  Standard for Fire Detection System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-S-043-03
  Standard for Impedance Bond Inspection and Maintenance
• APTA-RT-SC-S-044-03
  Standard for Wayside Intrusion Detection System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-S-045-03
  Standard for Signal Equipment Room Grounding System Inspection and Testing
• APTA-RT-SC-S-046-03
  Standard for Radio Communication System Inspection and Testing

Streetcar

• APTA-RT-ST-GL-001-13
  Modern Streetcar Vehicle Guidelines
• APTA RT-SCS-S-001-05
  Vintage and Heritage Trolley Vehicle Equipment

Vehicle Inspection & Maintenance

WheelRail Interface

• APTA RT-WRI-WP-001-23
  Rail Vehicle Wheelset Back-to-Back Distance Measurement and Monitoring Practices