EN 16235:2013 Railway application - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles - Freight wagons - Conditions for dispensation of freight wagons with defined characteristics from on-track tests according to EN 14363
This European Standard defines the process to determine the conditions under which dispensation from on-track testing according to EN 14363 can be given to freight wagons. In its application this document specifies the means by which dispensation from on-track tests is possible. This European Standard is subordinate to EN 14363. This European Standard is not limited to any type of freight vehicle; however certain types, which have been previously accepted under the auspices of UIC, are considered to have a continuing dispensation from on-track testing. These freight vehicles are detailed within this document. The dispensation conditions described in this document apply to all freight vehicles used in international, multilateral or national rail freight transportation, which operate without restriction on standard gauge tracks (1435 mm). The various rail-inclinations used in Europe (1:20, 1:40 and 1:30) are covered by the conditions for dispensation. NOTE The test procedures described in this standard (and in EN 14363) can be applied also to applications with other track gauges e. g. 1524 mm or 1668 mm. The limit values could be different, as the details of such networks are not known by the authors of this standard. If established running gear are existing in such restricted networks the related ranges of running gear and vehicle parameters for dispensation from on-track tests might be specified together with the operational parameters (speed, cant deficiency, maximum axle load) based on previous tests and operating experiences. These limit values and parameters will be specified under national responsibility. This European Standard only contains requirements for characteristics related to requirements for on-track tests specified in EN 14363.
EN 16235:2013 Referenced Document
EN 13715:2006 Railway applications - Wheelsets and bogies - Wheels - Tread profile (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2010)
EN 14363:2005 Railway applications - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles - Testing of running behaviour and stationary tests
EN 15313:2010 Railway applications - In-service wheelset operation requirements - In-service and off-vehicle wheelset maintenance
EN 15551:2009 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock - Buffers (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2010)
EN 15566:2009 Railway applications - Railway rolling stock - Draw gear and screw coupling (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2010)
EN 15687:2010 Railway applications - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of freight vehicles with static axle loads higher than 225 kN and up to 250 kN
EN 16235:2013 history
2023EN 16235:2023 Railway applications - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles - Freight wagons - Conditions for dispensation of freight wagons with defined characteristics from on-track tests according to EN 14363
2013EN 16235:2013 Railway application - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles - Freight wagons - Conditions for dispensation of freight wagons with defined characteristics from on-track tests according to EN 14363