ČSN EN 15153-2

This document defines warning horn requirements that deliver the required audibility of approaching heavy rail vehicles. The requirements of this document do not apply to urban rail systems. NOTE 1 - The requirements for exterior audible warning devices for urban rail vehicles are found in EN 15153-4. In the case of shunting heavy rail vehicle formations, the requirements of this document do not apply to the pushed vehicle(s). For this purpose, the following requirements are included: - functional and technical requirements of the warning horn as a component, - functional and technical requirements of the integration of warning horns into the vehicle, and - test requirements. Operational requirements and maintenance requirements for warning horns are excluded. NOTE 2 - The requirements for the control of warning horns can be found in EN 16186-2.