BS EN 16116-2. Railway applications. Design requirements for steps, handrails and associated access for staff Part 2. Freight wagons
CURRENCY
Standard number:
22/30448012 DC
Pages:
27
Released:
2022-07-07
Status:
Draft for Comment
DESCRIPTION
22/30448012 DC
This standard 22/30448012 DC BS EN 16116-2. Railway applications. Design requirements for steps, handrails and associated access for staff is classified in these ICS categories:
45.060.20 Trailing stock
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. It defines in particular the required free 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.