Overview

This document EN 16116-2:2024 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 "Railway applications", the secretariat of which is held by DIN (Germany). The responsible German standardization committee is Working Committee NA 087-00-10 AA "Güterfahrzeuge" ("Freight vehicles") at DIN Standards Committee Railway (FSF). This document is applicable to all types of heavy rail freight wagons. This document specifies the minimum requirements for ergonomic and structural integrity of steps and handrails used together to give staff access. It does not cover ladders, top platforms and top gangways. This document specifies in particular the required free spaces necessary for handrails below buffer, for shunter’s stand, for steps and handrails. This document also specifies their dimensions, positions, limits for durability and functionality. This document also specifies the general requirements for the access to tail lights. This standard differs from DIN EN 16116-2:2021-09 as follows: a) Clause 1 "Scope" has been rendered more precise (heavy rail); b) the figures have been revised; c) minor corrections have been made to clarify the requirements; d) the document has been editorially revised.

Responsible national committee

NA 087-00-10 AA - Freight vehicles  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 256/SC 2/WG 26 - Freight wagons