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60.60 Standard published Aug 31, 2022
CEN
CEN/TC 256 Railway applications
European Norm
45.060.01 Railway rolling stock in general
Published
This document specifies the requirements for the draw gear and screw coupling for the end of rolling stock that is bound to couple with other rolling stock (freight wagons, locomotives, passenger vehicles, etc.).
This document covers the functionality, construction, interfaces and testing including pass/fail criteria for draw gear and screw coupling.
The document describes three categories of classification of draw gear and screw coupling, (1 MN, 1,2 MN and 1,5 MN).
Coupling systems between permanently coupled vehicle units are not in the scope of this document.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Text with EEA relevance)
Harmonized/Supporting
WITHDRAWN
EN 15566:2016
PUBLISHED
EN 15566:2022
60.60
Standard published
Aug 31, 2022