APTA RT-VIM-RP-006-02

couplers, draft gears, drawbars, link bars, periodic inspection and maintenance

Summary

This Recommended Practice provides guidance for mechanical, electrical and pneumatic coupling systems used for coupling rail transit vehicles, with manual, automatic, remote, and power-assisted mechanisms. It includes emergency release bolts, energy absorption devices, support devices, centering devices, safety locks, guides, yokes, anchorages, draft gears and safety hangers. It provides a set of useful practices that can be selected and applied during the inspection and maintenance process as the particular design warrants.