Rolling Stock Cable

Rolling stock cables are required to have mechanical and thermal properties that protect them from the stresses of movement and temperature extremes. Externally fitted cables must also possess good ultra-violet (UV), ozone, mineral oil, and fuel oil resistance to withstand the environmental conditions they are subject to. 

Voltage ratings will differ according to application ranging from the ultra low 30/50V through to the low voltage 600/1000V (0.6/1kV).

Typically Rolling Stock cables are smaller than other railway cables in order to reduce weight and aid installation with varying thickness of insulation wall depending on application.

Cables are generally single core, but there are multicore variants, with 10 or 20 cores for Type VI, Type VII, and Type XIII, and multi-pair configurations for Type VII, IX and XI.

Where the cables are LUL-approved, the specifications are tightly controlled by London Underground and listed on the Approved Products List (APL). The AEI Rolling stock cable conforms to TC12 and BS EN 50264-2-1. With LFH Cables meeting RSE/STD/024 standards.

The following cables are LUL-approved and have an LFH insulation. They are manufactured in accordance with RSE/STD/024 Part 6 Type I to IX and XI to XIII respectively, and 1-085 (Emissions and Flame Propagation).