IEC 61375-1 Ed. 4.0 en:2026

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IEC 61375-1:2026 Applies to the architecture of data communication systems in open trains,
i.e. it covers the architecture of a communication system for the data communication between
vehicles of the said open trains, the data communication within the vehicles and the data
communication from train to the ground.
The applicability of this part of IEC 61375 to the train network technologies allows for
interoperability of individual vehicles within open trains in international traffic. The data
communication systems inside vehicles are given as recommended solutions to cope with the
said TCN. In any case, proof of compatibility between a proposed train backbone and a
proposed consist network will have to be brought by the supplier.
This part of IEC 61375 might be additionally applicable to closed trains and multiple unit trains
when so agreed between purchaser and supplier.
NOTE 1 For definitions of open trains, multiple unit trains and closed trains, see Clause 3.
NOTE 2 Road vehicles such as buses and trolley buses are not considered in this part of IEC 61375.