Technical specifications, activities and recommended practices document and more are developed by the Next Generation Equipment Committee (NGEC) provide up-to-date information on the activities of the committee as well as its work products, By-Laws all related to the working domains of the NGEC.
- Requirements Documents
- Vehicle Specifications *
- Reference Drawings *
- Reference Specifications *
- Recommended Practices
- Document Management Procedures
- NGEC two page Educational Document
- NGEC Activity Reports (monthly and comprehensive)
- NGEC By-Laws and Operating procedure
* Available by request only. The Chairman of the NGEC reserves the right to reject a request.
Comprehensive Activities Report (updated July, 2024)
PRIIA 305 Next-Generation Equipment Committee: Equipment Acquisition and Ownership PRIIA Recommended Practices 305-200
TSSSA document
Monthly Activities Reports
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Documents/Specifications
Document Management
NGEC Specification Utilization Report
Please use the following to show by whom and when a specification is used:
Vehicle Specifications
NEXT GENERATION BI-LEVEL PASSENGER RAIL CAR SPECIFICATIONS (Revision C.4)
Approved by the PRIIA 305 Executive Board (August 2, 2016)
305-001 – Bi-Level Specification (Revision C.4)
NEXT GENERATION SINGLE LEVEL PASSENGER RAIL CAR SPECIFICATION (Revision B.2)
Approved by the PRIIA 305 Executive Board (February 12, 2019)
305-003- Single Level Specification (Revision B.2)
NEXT GENERATION LOCOMOTIVE SPECIFICATION (Revision B)
Approved by the PRIIA 305 Executive Board (June 20, 2017)
305-005 – Diesel Electric Passenger Locomotive (Revision B)
NEXT GENERATION TRAINSET SPECIFICATION (Revision B)
Approved by the PRIIA 305 Executive Board (October 22, 2019)
305-007 – Trainset Specification (Revision B)
NEXT GENERATION DIESEL MULTIPLE UNITS (Revision B)
Approved by the PRIIA 305 Executive Board (January 11, 2022)
305-009 – Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU Specification) (Revision B)
PRIIA DUAL MODE (DC 3rd Rail) LOCOMOTIVE SPECIFICATION
Approved by the PRIIA 305 Executive Board (February 2, 2016)
Requirement Documents
Reference Drawings
NOTE: The documents and drawings below are available upon request to contracted vehicle builders and associated suppliers only. To request one of the following documents, click on the document name. A pre-addressed email-box will open. Then please provide your name, phone number, email address, company affiliation and reason for requesting the document. The Chairman of the NGEC 305 Next Generation Equipment Committee reserves the right to reject a request.
305-800: Single-Level Clearance Drawing
305-801A: Bi-Level Clearance Drawing
305-802: Standard Trash Container (Amtrak Part No. 24-045-18737)
305-803: Speed Sensor and Cable Assembly
305-804: Temperature Probe and Connectors
305-805: Axle Single Level Program
305-807: Cab/Baggage Car F-end Pilot Assembly
305-808: Emergency Equipment Cabinet Arrangement
305-809: Seat Track Reference Dimensions
305-810: Reserved
305-812: Axle Superliner – 6 1/2 x 12
B-144: Standard Amtrak Coach Key (J.L. Howard Part No. 2555) (Available to contracted builders only.)
Reference Specifications
NOTE: The documents and drawings below are available upon request to contracted vehicle builders and associated suppliers only. To request one of the following documents, click on the document name. A pre-addressed email-box will open. Then please provide your name, phone number, email address, company affiliation and reason for requesting the document. The Chairman of the NGEC 305 Next Generation Equipment Committee reserves the right to reject a request.
305-900: Specification for Composition Brake Shoes and Disc Brake Pads
305-901: Public Address/Intercom System
305-902A: Specification for Water Systems for use on Amtrak Passenger Vehicles
305-904: Specification for Vendor Maintenance Manuals
305-905: Specification for Builder Operating and Maintenance Manual Family
305-906: 480, 240, 208, and 120 VAC 72VDC Relay and Contactor Panel
305-907: Disposable Air Filter
305-908: Valve and Exterior Equipment Identification Tags & Labels and Operating Instructions
305-909: National On-Board Signage Manual (Available to contracted vehicle builders only)
305-910: Schematic, Wiring and Piping Diagram Drawings
305-911: Replacement of Copper Waste Piping with Non-Metallic Pipe
305-912C: Operational and Environmental Conditions for Rail Rolling Stock
305-913: Manufacture and Acceptance of Passenger Seating for Intercity Rail Cars
305-914: Side Door Panel Design and Function
305-915: High Performance Wire and Cable
305-916: Environmental & Operating Conditions
305-917: 480, 240, 208 and 120 VAC and 72 VDC Switchboard Panels
Superseded Procedures
Superseded Single Level Specifications and Associated Files
Superseded Bi-Level Specifications and Associated Files
- Bi-Level Specification Rev. C (Superseded)
- Bi-Level Specification Rev. B (Superseded)
- Bi-Level Specification Rev. A (Superseded)
- Bi-Level Specification Initial Release (Superseded)
- Bi-Level Requirements Document Initial Release (Superseded)
- Bi-Level Review Panel Report Rev. C.1
- Bi-Level Review Panel Report Rev. C
- Bi-Level Review Panel Report Rev. B
- Bi-Level Review Panel Report Rev. A
- Bi-Level Review Panel Report Initial Release
- Bi-Level Summary Sheet Rev. C
- Bi-Level Summary Sheet Rev. B
- Bi-Level Summary Sheet Rev. A