This document establishes the performance requirements and acceptance criteria for coating material used for passenger rolling stock, locomotives and components.

This document also provides guidance on the coating application processes, product selection, surface preparation, coating application, verification and inspection methods, repairs, refurbishment (refresh, etc.), and tests to measure the minimum performance for the final product.

This document applies to all types of coating materials (liquid, powder, etc.) used on

—     railway vehicle bodies, and

—     on-board equipment and constituent parts.