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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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-001-02
Rulebook Development and Review - APTA RT-OP-S-002-02
Rail Transit Accident or Incident Notification and Investigation Requirements - APTA RT-OP-S-003 02
Requirements for Safe Operations in Yards and Maintenance Facilities - APTA RT-OP-S-004-03
Work Zone Safety Practices - APTA RT-OP-S-005-03
Operations Control Centers - APTA-RT-OP-S-006-03
Rail Transit Signals Operating Rules and Procedures - APTA-RT-OP-S-007-04
Standard for Rail Transit System Emergency Management - APTA-RT-OP-RP-008-04
Recommended Practice for Customer Relations - APTA RT-OP-RP-009-04
Rail Transit System Station Procedures - APTA RT-OP-S-010-03
Contractor’s Responsibility for Safety on the Right-of-Way - APTA RT-OP-S-011-10
Rule Compliance Program Requirements - APTA-RT-OP-S-013-03
Standard for Training of Rail Operating Employees - APTA-RT-OP-S-014-04
Standard for Train Operating Employees Reporting to Work - APTA-RT-OP-S-015-09
Standard for Train Operator Hours of Service Requirements - APTA RT-OP-S-016-11
Roadway Worker Protection Program Requirements - APTA RT-OP-S-017 -11
Electronic Device Distraction Policy Requirements - APTA-RT-OP-S-018-12
Fitness for Duty (FFD) Program Requirements - APTA-RT-OP-S-019-14
Rail Transit Operations Supervisor Program Requirements - APTA-RT-OP-S-020-14
Rail Transit Track Allocation Program Requirements - APTA RT-OP-S-021-15
Standard for On-Track Equipment Safety Requirements - APTA RT-OP-S-022-17
Operations Personnel Requirements In New Rail Transit Projects
- 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
- APTA-RT-VIM-S-001-02
Standard for Third Rail Current Collection Equipment Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA-RT-VIM-S-002-02
Standard for Pantograph Current Collection Equipment Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-S-003-02
Air Supply and Air Storage Systems Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA-RT-VIM-RP-004-02
Recommended Practice for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-RP-005-02
Recommended Practice for Door System Periodic Inspection and Maintenance for Rail Transit Vehicles - APTA-RT-RP-VIM-006-02
Coupler System Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-S-007-02
Friction Brake Equipment Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA-RT-VIM-RP-008-03
Recommended Practice for Rail Transit Vehicle Pre-Departure Inspection - APTA-RT-VIM-RP-009-02
Recommended Practice for Battery Systems Periodic Inspections and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-RP-010-02
Electric Motor Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA-RT-VIM-RP-011-03
Recommended Practice for Rail Transit Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance Training and Qualifications - APTA-RT-VIM-S-012-03
Standard for Diesel Prime Mover and Drive Systems Periodic Inspections and Maintenance - APTA-RT-VIM-RP-013-03
Recommended Practice for Vehicle Communication Systems Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-S-014-02
Car-Borne Cab Signal Control Systems Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-RP-015-03
On-Board Recording Equipment Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-RP-016-03
Solid-State Auxiliary Power Unit Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-S-017-03
Calibration of Inspection Maintenance Precision Measuring Devices and Tools - APTA RT-VIM-RP-018-03
Propulsion Controls Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA-RT-VIM-RP-019-03
Recommended Practice for Truck Systems Periodic Inspection and Maintenance - APTA RT-VIM-S-020-10
Emergency Lighting System Design for Rail Transit Vehicles - APTA RT-VIM-S-021-10
Emergency Signage for Rail Transit Vehicles - APTA RT-VIM-S-022-10
Low-Location Emergency Path Marking for Rail Transit Vehicles - APTA-RT-VIM-S-023-12
Emergency Egress/Access for Rail Transit Vehicles - APTA-RT-VIM-RP-024-12
Comparison of Rail Transit Vehicle Reliability Using On-Time Performance - APTA RT-VIM-RP-025-15
Recommended Practice for Operator Protection Features for Rail Transit Vehicles - APTA-RT-VIM-S-026-12
Rail Transit Vehicle Passenger Emergency Systems - APTA RT-VIM-RP-027-17
On-Track Equipment Periodic Inspection and Maintenance
WheelRail Interface
- APTA RT-WRI-WP-001-23
Rail Vehicle Wheelset Back-to-Back Distance Measurement and Monitoring Practices
