Recommended Practice

Normal Lighting System Design for Passenger Cars

Abstract

This recommended practice provides both qualitative and quantitative factors for normal lighting design for passenger cars. It encompasses general performance parameters and the means for measurement and verification of performance.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA PR-E-RP-012-99 Rev. 2 11/18/2025 Published Current
APTA PR-E-RP-012-99  Original 03/17/1999 Published Superseded

Keywords

emergency lighting, normal lighting, rail passenger equipment lighting, standby lighting

Summary

This document provides guidance regarding the performance requirements for normal lighting systems. It addresses issues affecting the design of new-vehicle installations, as well as considerations for retrofitting existing passenger equipment.

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