Standard

Hand-Operated Switch Machine Inspection and Maintenance

Abstract

This standard provides procedures for inspecting and maintaining rail transit mainline and yard hand-operated switch machines.

Document History
Document Number Version Publication Date Publication Related Information
APTA RT-SC-S-026-03 Rev. 1 01/31/2025 Published Current
APTA RT-SC-S-026-03  Original 09/28/2004 Published Superseded

Keywords

hand-operated, inspection, machine, mainline, maintenance, switch, switch machine, yard

Summary

This standard intends to ensure that special life/safety equipment is operational and reliable; to help rail transit agencies incorporate safety considerations during the inspection and maintenance process; and to identify inspection criteria and maintenance standards that provide a high level of passenger and personnel safety.

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