GOST 34014-2016 PDF
Name in English:
GOST 34014-2016
Name in Russian:
ГОСТ 34014-2016
Railway telecommunication. Operational telecommunication network. Technical requirements and methods of control
Full title and description
GOST 34014-2016 — "Railway telecommunication. Operational telecommunication network. Technical requirements and methods of control" (Russian: «Электросвязь железнодорожная. Сеть оперативно‑технологической связи. Технические требования и методы контроля»). The standard defines technical requirements, equipment composition and methods of testing/monitoring for digital and digital‑analog operational (operational‑technological) telecommunication networks used on railway transport.
Abstract
GOST 34014-2016 prescribes functional, reliability, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental and information‑security requirements for networks and equipment used to organize operational and technological communications on railways. It covers network architecture, signalling and channel allocation, dispatcher and station telephony, monitoring and administration functions, synchronization and power‑supply provisions, and methods for verification and control of compliance.
General information
- Status: In force / active national standard (GOST).
- Publication date: 2016 (registered 08 December 2016); introduced / effective date 01 January 2018; text republication/updates recorded subsequently.
- Publisher: National standards authority of the Russian Federation (GOST / Rosstandart national publication system).
- ICS / categories: ICS 45.020 (Railways); UDK/other classifiers shown in the standard (e.g., UDK 621.395.97:006.354).
- Edition / version: Edition 2016 (designation GOST 34014-2016).
- Number of pages: Approximately 28 pages (standard text length as published).
Scope
The standard applies to railway telecommunication systems and specifies technical requirements and methods of control for digital and digital‑analog operational‑technological communication networks on railway transport. It is intended to cover the design, equipment selection, installation classing, monitoring/administration, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental protection and verification/testing procedures required to ensure continuous and safe operational communications between dispatchers, stations and trackside facilities.
Key topics and requirements
- Definitions and scope of the operational telecommunication network (OTS / ОТС) used on railways.
- Required composition of network equipment: switching/dispatch stations, station switching units, dispatcher consoles, subscriber devices and guaranteed secondary power supplies.
- Functional requirements for voice and signalling channels (PCM/PDH channel usage, signalling channel allocation and coding—A‑law PCM where specified).
- Monitoring, administration and diagnostics: continuous 24/7 monitoring, remote diagnostics of switching stations and subscriber devices, inventorying and configuration control.
- Information security: measures and protection level requirements consistent with national classifications (minimum protection class indicated in the standard for railway OTS).
- Reliability and classification of equipment by operating mode, mechanical and climatic resistance (classes per referenced national standards and GOST 27.003 reliability classifications).
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and immunity requirements referencing IEC/ГОСТ EMC standards and testing methods.
- Environmental and ingress protection (recommended IP ratings for indoor/outdoor equipment) and electro‑safety classes.
- Synchronization requirements for network timing (reference to use of 2.048 MHz network timing where applicable) and interface compatibility with signalling systems.
- Test and control methods: protocols for conformance checks, performance verification, and acceptance testing of network elements and end‑user devices.
Typical use and users
GOST 34014-2016 is used by railway infrastructure owners and operators, telecommunications and signalling engineers, system integrators, equipment manufacturers and suppliers of railway communication systems, national and regional regulators, and testing/certification laboratories. It is applied during design, procurement, installation, commissioning and periodic verification of operational telecommunication networks on railways.
Related standards
The standard references and aligns with a number of national and international standards, for example: ГОСТ 33889 (terms and definitions for railway telecommunication), ГОСТ 34079 (information systems for train movement/information), ГОСТ 27.003 (reliability classifications), ГОСТ 14254 (IP ingress protection), national/IEC EMC standards (e.g., IEC 61000 series), RFC/SIP and IEEE/IEEE‑802 family recommendations where signalling and network interfaces are relevant. It is often used alongside other GOST/ГОСТ Р standards covering railway electrical equipment, safety and EMC.
Keywords
railway telecommunication; operational‑technological network; OTS; dispatcher communication; network monitoring; information security; EMC; synchronization; reliability; ingress protection; testing and control; GOST 34014-2016.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: GOST 34014-2016 is a Russian national standard that sets technical requirements and methods of control for operational (operational‑technological) telecommunication networks used on railway transport.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers network architecture and equipment composition, functional and reliability requirements, electromagnetic compatibility, environmental and ingress protection classes, information‑security measures, synchronization and timing requirements, and test/verification methods for railway operational telecommunication systems (digital and digital‑analog).
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Railway operators and infrastructure owners, telecom and signalling engineers, equipment manufacturers, system integrators, certification bodies and regulators use the standard for design, procurement, commissioning and maintenance of railway operational communication networks.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: The designation is GOST 34014-2016 (registered December 8, 2016) and it was introduced with effect from January 1, 2018. At the time of publication of this product page the 2016 edition is the referenced version; users should verify national catalogs for any later amendments or superseding documents before use.
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: The document forms part of the body of GOST standards related to railway telecommunication and railway electrical equipment. It cross‑references other GOST norms dealing with EMC, safety, terms and classification and is typically used alongside related railway telecommunication and signalling standards.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Railway telecommunication; operational telecommunication network; OTS; dispatcher communication; monitoring; information security; EMC; synchronization; reliability; testing.