GOST R 57214-2016 PDF

Full title and description

GOST R 57214-2016 — "Изделия остекления железнодорожного подвижного состава. Общие технические условия" (Glazing products for railway rolling stock. General specifications). The standard establishes terms, technical requirements, testing, marking, packaging and safety requirements for glazing items used in railway rolling stock, including windshields, side windows, multilayer glass units and assembled window units.

Abstract

This national Russian standard (GOST R 57214-2016) provides general technical conditions for production, acceptance, testing, storage, packaging and marking of glazing products intended for railway rolling stock. It defines terminology, product types (single glass, multilayer glass, insulating glass units and assembled windows), mechanical, optical and climatic performance requirements, requirements for electrically heated glazing and safety and environmental provisions applicable during manufacture, handling and operation. The standard was approved in 2016 and came into effect July 1, 2017; a re‑issue (reprint) was published in October 2019.

General information

• Status: Active (national standard in force; reissued October 2019).
• Publication date: Approved by Rosstandart order on 2 November 2016; date of entry into force 1 July 2017.
• Publisher: Federal Agency on Technical Regulating and Metrology (Rosstandart) / national standards body of the Russian Federation.
• ICS / categories: OKS/ICS: 45.040 (railway transport; glazing for rolling stock).
• Edition / version: 2016 edition (GOST R 57214-2016), reissued (reprint) October 2019.
• Number of pages: 16 pages (official published text length).

Scope

The standard applies to glazing products intended for installation in railway rolling stock—locomotives, motor coaches, passenger cars and special self‑propelled railway equipment. It covers single and multilayer glass panes, insulating glass units (double/triple glazing), assembled window units (glass in frames, rubber profiles, seals), forward (windshield) and side glazing, inside glazing, mirrors and electrically heated glazing elements. Requirements address functional properties (optical clarity, visibility), mechanical strength (impact and dynamic strength), thermal and climatic resistance, electrical heating performance, corrosion and durability, fastening and sealing, inspection and acceptance testing, marking, documentation, packaging and safety.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and classification of glazing products for rolling stock (single glass, laminated, multilayer, insulating glass units, assembled windows and mirrors).
• Technical requirements for mechanical strength — impact, dynamic and static loading appropriate to railway service conditions (including forward‑facing windshields).
• Optical properties and visibility criteria required for driver view and signaling visibility.
• Requirements for electrically heated glazing (minimum specific heating power, insulation resistance, connectors and safe electrical design).
• Climatic, thermal and environmental resistance (temperature cycling, humidity, corrosion protection and durability).
• Testing, inspection and acceptance procedures, including sample testing, routine checks and tests after assembly.
• Marking, documentation (passport, operating instructions), packing and labeling for shipment and storage.
• Safety and occupational requirements for handling, installation and maintenance of glazing products.

Typical use and users

Primary users: manufacturers and suppliers of railway glazing, rolling stock designers and integrators, railway vehicle builders and maintenance organizations, certification and testing laboratories, procurement and quality assurance departments of railway operators. Secondary users include regulatory authorities, safety inspectors and component distributors. The standard is used for product specification, conformity assessment, procurement contracts and design verification.

Related standards

GOST R 57214-2016 references and sits alongside a set of national and industry standards relevant to glazing, safety and testing. Key related standards cited in its normative references include standards on terminology and product definitions (e.g., ГОСТ 32361, ГОСТ 32539), standards on safety and occupational requirements (e.g., ГОСТ 12.2.056), standards on environmental and corrosion protection, and other product‑specific GOST/GOST R documents covering acoustic, thermal and mechanical testing procedures used by the railway industry. Users should consult the normative reference list in the standard for the complete set.

Keywords

railway glazing; rolling stock; windscreen; windshield; side window; multilayer glass; laminated glass; insulating glass unit; electrically heated glass; technical conditions; testing; marking; packaging; safety.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST R 57214-2016 is the Russian national standard that sets general technical conditions for glazing products for railway rolling stock, covering types of glazing, performance requirements, testing, marking and packaging.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers single and multilayer glass, insulating glass units, assembled window units (glass in frames or rubber profiles), windshields, side windows and mirrors for railway vehicles — specifying mechanical, optical, thermal and electrical requirements, safety and packaging/marking rules.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers and suppliers of railway glazing and windows, rolling stock designers and builders, testing and certification bodies, railway operator QA and maintenance teams, and procurement specialists.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The standard was approved in 2016 and entered into force on 1 July 2017. It is listed as active and was reissued (reprinted) in October 2019; users should check the national standards registry for any amendments or later revisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is a product standard within the railway/transport standards collection and references several other GOST and GOST R documents for terminology, testing methods and safety requirements. It complements other railway technical standards rather than forming a numbered multi‑part series under the same designation.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: railway glazing, windscreen/windshield, side window, laminated glass, insulating glass unit, electrically heated glass, technical conditions, testing, marking, packaging, safety.