Recommended Practice
Ampacities for Wire and Cable Used on Passenger Rolling Stock with Flame, Smoke and Toxicity Considerations
Abstract
This recommended practice provides guidance on wire sizes, ampacities, derating and spacing for rail passenger equipment applications. It also includes flame, smoke and toxicity requirements.
Document History
| Document Number | Version | Publication Date | Publication | Related Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| APTA PR-E-RP-009-98 | Rev. 2 | 05/28/2021 | Published | Current |
| APTA PR-E-RP-009-98 | 06/15/1998 | Published | Superseded |
Keywords
22759/6, ampacity, cable, cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO), derating, irradiation, multifunction vehicle bus (MVB), wire, wired train bus (WTB)
Summary
This recommended practice was titled “Wiring Used on Passenger Equipment” in the previous publication of this document. This recommended practice is used for determining the correct wire rating for wire and cable used on passenger rail vehicles.
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