EN 16116-2:2013

Railway applications - Design requirements for steps, handrails and associated access for staff - Part 2: Freight wagons EN 16116-2:2013

Publication date:   Jan 21, 2014

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CEN/TC 256 Railway applications

European Norm

45.060.20   Trailing stock

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This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for ergonomic and structural integrity of steps and handrails used together to give staff access to freight wagons. It does not cover ladders, top platforms and top gangways.
It defines in particular the required spaces necessary for handling of screw couplings with side buffers, for shunter handrails, for shunter’s stand, for steps and handrails.
This European Standard also defines their dimensions, positions, limits for durability and functionality.
It also defines the general requirements for the access to tail lights for freight wagons.

Related legislation

Legislation related to this standard

2008/57/EC

DIRECTIVE 2008/57/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)

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