NBN EN 16116-2:2013

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

WITHDRAWN

About this standard

Languages
German, English and French
Type
NBN
Standards committee
CEN/TC 256
Status
WITHDRAWN
Publication date
29 November 2013
Replaced by
NBN EN 16116-2:2021
ICS Code
45.060.20 (Trailing stock)
Withdrawn Date
07 March 2023

About this training

Summary

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.