BUFFER STOPS
Buffer stop faces shall be supplied with a cushioned head, shaped to suit the vehicle and coupling configuration for trains, as supplied by the rolling stock supplier.
The below design weights and speeds for buffer stops are to be determined in liaison with the M&E contractor.
Buffer stops shall be durably finished by the application of three layers of paint in comprising
a base coat, a primer and a finishing coat in bright yellow. The painting specification shall be proposed for ER's acceptance, which shall have a life of at least ten years before repainting is required.