EN 16860:2019
(Main)Railway applications - Requirements and general principles for securing payload in rail freight transport
Railway applications - Requirements and general principles for securing payload in rail freight transport
This document specifies the minimum requirements for securing payload to ensure safe operation of freight wagons, utilizing a train speed of up to 120 km/h. It is serving as a basis for the design and implementation of payload securing methods.
Additional requirements in the case of wagons designed for the transport of special payload and/or with integrated load security (e.g. tank wagons, hopper wagons, car carriers, coil carriers and wagons for intermodal transport) are not part of this document.
Bahnanwendungen - Anforderungen und Grundsätze für die Ladegutsicherung für Güterwagen
Dieses Dokument legt die Mindestanforderungen zur Nutzlastsicherung fest, um den sicheren Betrieb von Güterwagen mit einer Zuggeschwindigkeit von bis zu 120 km/h sicherzustellen und dient als Grundlage für den Entwurf und die Implementierung des Sicherungsverfahrens von Nutzlast.
Zusätzliche Anforderungen bei Wagen, die für den Transport von spezieller Nutzlast ausgelegt sind und/oder über eine integrierte Ladungssicherheit verfügen (z. B. Tankwagen, Schüttgutwagen, Autotransportwagen, Coiltransporter und Wagen für den intermodalen Transport), sind nicht in diesem Dokument enthalten.
Applications ferroviaires - Exigences et principes généraux en matière d'arrimage de la charge utile lors du transport ferroviaire de fret
Le présent document définit les exigences minimales en matière d’arrimage de la charge utile afin d’assurer la sécurité de l’exploitation des wagons de marchandises, en se basant sur une vitesse de train allant jusqu’à 120 km/h. La présente norme sert lors de la conception et de la mise en oeuvre des méthodes d’arrimage de la charge utile.
Des exigences additionnelles dans le cas des wagons destinés au transport d’une charge utile spéciale et/ou comportant un arrimage des charges intégré (par exemple, wagons citernes, wagons-trémies, wagons porte-autos, wagons porte-bobines et wagons de transport intermodal), ne sont pas couvertes par le présent document.
Železniške naprave - Zahteve in splošna načela za zagotovitev koristnega tovora v železniškem tovornem prometu
Ta evropski standard določa minimalne zahteve za zagotovitev koristnega tovora za varno delovanje tovornih vagonov pri hitrosti vlaka 120 km/h ter se uporablja kot osnova za načrtovanje in izvajanje metod za zagotovitev koristnega tovora.
Pri vagonih, ki so konstruirani za prevoz posebnega tovora in/ali z vgrajenim varovanjem tovora (npr. cisterne, vagoni za razsuti material, vagoni za avtomobile, vagoni za kolute in vagoni za intermodalni prevoz), je treba upoštevati tudi posebne zahteve.
General Information
Overview
EN 16860:2019 - “Railway applications - Requirements and general principles for securing payload in rail freight transport” (CEN) sets minimum requirements for payload securing on freight wagons for safe operation at train speeds up to 120 km/h. The standard establishes design and implementation principles for load securing methods used on general freight wagons (it excludes wagons with integrated special load security such as tank wagons, hopper wagons, car carriers, coil carriers and intermodal wagons).
Key topics
- General securing principles: uniform payload distribution, prevention of uncontrolled movement, and maintenance of acceptable axle/wheel loads and stability.
- Load and influence factors: requirements consider wagon type/operation, infrastructure gauge and line category, payload geometry/weight/temperature and dynamic loads during transport.
- Load limits and stability: the document includes axle/wheel load ratio limits (e.g., 2:1 longitudinal ratio for two-axle wagons; 3:1 for bogie wagons; lateral ratio 1:1.25) and guidance to arrange heavy/lighter goods to lower centre of gravity.
- Dynamic considerations: guidance on loads during transport (three axes), typical force duration (~0.1 s) and reference acceleration g = 9.81 m/s²; quasi‑static treatment for calculations is specified.
- Securing methods: defined principles such as positive‑fit (rigid/compact loading), force‑fit (increase friction using straps, anti‑slip mats), and controlled sliding for goods designed to slide in a restricted manner.
- Securing equipment: anchor points, removable fastenings, payload restraint/fixing devices and stowage of securing equipment.
- Assessment & validation: Annex A (type/number/position of devices) and Annex B (normative) describe assessment methods including impact tests, test wagons, measurement of impact speeds, simulation methods and acceptance criteria.
Applications and users
EN 16860:2019 is intended for anyone involved in rail freight safety and operations, including:
- Wagon designers and manufacturers
- Rail undertakings and freight operators
- Loading/unloading personnel and logistics planners
- Infrastructure managers and safety engineers
- Certification bodies and maintenance teams
Use cases: design of securing systems, verification of loading procedures, supplier specifications for removable fastenings and anchor points, and risk assessment for freight movements.
Related standards
Relevant referenced standards and guidance include:
- EN 12663 (vehicle structural requirements)
- EN 15273-3 (structure gauges)
- EN 15528 (line categories and load limits)
- EN 15551, EN 15723
- UIC loading rules (practical examples and codes)
EN 16860:2019 provides a practical, harmonized basis for safe load securing and design of load restraint methods across European rail freight operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16860:2019 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Requirements and general principles for securing payload in rail freight transport". This standard covers: This document specifies the minimum requirements for securing payload to ensure safe operation of freight wagons, utilizing a train speed of up to 120 km/h. It is serving as a basis for the design and implementation of payload securing methods. Additional requirements in the case of wagons designed for the transport of special payload and/or with integrated load security (e.g. tank wagons, hopper wagons, car carriers, coil carriers and wagons for intermodal transport) are not part of this document.
This document specifies the minimum requirements for securing payload to ensure safe operation of freight wagons, utilizing a train speed of up to 120 km/h. It is serving as a basis for the design and implementation of payload securing methods. Additional requirements in the case of wagons designed for the transport of special payload and/or with integrated load security (e.g. tank wagons, hopper wagons, car carriers, coil carriers and wagons for intermodal transport) are not part of this document.
EN 16860:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.060.20 - Trailing stock; 55.180.99 - Other standards related to freight distribution of goods. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16860:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/483. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bahnanwendungen - Anforderungen und Grundsätze für die Ladegutsicherung für GüterwagenApplications ferroviaires - Exigences et principes généraux en matière d'arrimage de la charge utile lors du transport ferroviaire de fretRailway Applications - Requirements and general principles for securing payload in rail freight transport55.180.99Drugi standardi v zvezi z distribucijo blaga s prevozomOther standards related to freight distribution of goods03.220.30Železniški transportTransport by railICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16860:2019SIST EN 16860:2019en,fr,de01-maj-2019SIST EN 16860:2019SLOVENSKI
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Type, number and position of payload securing devices . 12 Annex B (normative)
Assessment methods of the loading and securing of the payload . 16 B.1 General . 16 B.2 Impact tests for loading methods and removable fastenings . 16 B.2.1 General . 16 B.2.2 Test conditions . 16 B.2.3 Impact wagon . 16 B.2.4 Test wagon . 17 B.2.5 Measurement of impact speeds . 17 B.2.6 Assessment of the results . 17 B.2.7 Conversion table . 18 B.3 Simulation method . 18 B.3.1 Input datas . 18 B.3.2 Simulation code . 18 B.3.3 Acceptation criteria . 18 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC aimed to be covered . 19 Bibliography . 20
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3.1 load all kinds of external applied forces and moments, distributed load, pressure or weight 3.2 payload load which the vehicle is designed to transport under specified conditions of operation, in addition to its tare weight 3.3 force single acting load SIST EN 16860:2019
axle load ratio in longitudinal direction for two-axle wagons; — 3: 1
bogie load ratio in longitudinal direction for bogie wagons; — 1: 1,25 load ratio in lateral direction also for a wheelset; NOTE Examples for calculations can be found in UIC Loading rules. In all above mentioned cases the single permissible wheel load shall not be exceeded. b) Criteria for stability, whereby heavy and lighter goods are to be arranged so that the payload centre of gravity should be as low as possible to reduce the likelihood of tipping and loss of payload. c) Payload shall not prevent opening, closing and locking of sliding doors, sliding walls and opening roofs. d) Doors, closure devices and hatches which are used for loading and unloading of payload shall be securely closed during transport, see EN 15723. e) All other equipment for securing payload shall be stowed in a safe manner. SIST EN 16860:2019
Figure 1 — Example of rigid loading Compact loading ca
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