This Standard supports Australian rolling stock operators (RSO) to specify and utilize onboard batteries and electric double-layer capacitors (EDLC) used mainly for traction purposes (propulsion and braking) so that they are used safely, effectively, and reliably in the Australian context and networks, throughout the life of the energy storage system (ESS).
AS 7486:2022 history
2022AS 7486:2022 Railway energy storage: Rolling stock onboard electrical energy storage