This document gives guidelines for the cross wind assessment of railways.
This document is applicable to all passenger vehicles, locomotives and power cars (with a maximum train speed above 140 km/h up to 360 km/h) and freight wagons (with a maximum train speed above 80 km/h up to 160 km/h) and track gauges from 1 435 mm to 1 668 mm inclusive.For passenger vehicles, locomotives and power cars with a maximum train speed between 140 km/h and 360 km/h, a requirement to demonstrate the cross wind stability is imposed. For light rail and urban rail vehicles no requirements are contained, but methods of this document may be applied accordingly. Methos for the assessment of modifications to passenger vehicles are provided. Methods to assess infrastructure are provided.
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)
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EN 14067-6:2018+A1:2022
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prEN 14067-6 rev
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May 13, 2026