BS EN 13977:2011 PDF Download

BS EN 13977:2011 is a standard that focuses on the safety requirements for portable machines and trolleys used in the construction and maintenance of railways. The standard aims to minimize railway-specific hazards that may arise during the commissioning, operation, and maintenance of these machines. It does not cover the performance capabilities of the machines, such as cutting, drilling, or grinding.

The standard applies to portable machines and trolleys equipped with rail wheels or rollers, specifically designed for use on railway tracks with nominal gauges of 1,435 mm and 1,668 mm. It also includes machines used for cutting and drilling. However, it does not cover hazards related to the coupling of trolleys, towing or pushing by other vehicles, transportation of persons on trolleys, self-propelled rail-wheeled machines, or hazards associated with laser systems.

BS EN 13977:2011 does not address requirements for the quality of work or machine performance. It also does not encompass regulations defined by each infrastructure controller or portable machines used from railway vehicles. The standard does establish additional requirements for electromagnetic compatibility and hazards due to vibration arising from electronic components. However, it does not establish additional requirements for other aspects, as specified in the standard.