BAS EN 16116-2:2022
Railway applications - Design requirements for steps, handrails and associated access for staff - Part 2: Freight wagons
General Information
Status: Published
No. of pages: 27
Language: English
Edition: 2.
Adoption method: Endorsment
Publication date: 16.05.2022
Technical committee:
Directive:
2016/797/EU, 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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Abstract
This document 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 shunter handrails, for shunter’s stand, for steps and handrails.
This document 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.
Lifecycle
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Original document and degree of correspondence
- EN 16116-2:2021, identical