CEN/TR 16823:2015

Railway applications - Driver's cab - Background information on anthropometric data

This Technical Report describes the background on the anthropometric data provided by EN 16186-1 [1].

Bahnanwendungen - Führerraum - Hintergrundinformationen zu anthropometrischen Daten

Applications ferroviaires - Cabines de conduite - Justification des données anthropométriques

Ce rapport technique présente la justification des données anthropométriques fournies par le prEN 16186-1 [1].

Železniške naprave - Voznikova kabina - Temeljne informacije o antropometričnih podatkih

To tehnično poročilo opisuje temeljne informacije o antropometričnih podatkih, podanih v standardu EN 16186 1 [1].

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Dec-2015
• ICS: 13.180 - Ergonomics
• ICS: 45.060.10 - Tractive stock
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 256/WG 37 - Driver's cabs and windscreens
• Current Stage: 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
• Start Date: 09-Dec-2015
• Due Date: 12-Jan-2016
• Completion Date: 09-Dec-2015
• Directive: 2008/57/EC - Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Mandate: M/483 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to the European standardisation bodies under directive 2008/57/EC in the field of the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union
• Ref Project: SIST-TP CEN/TR 16823:2016 - Railway applications - Driver's cab - Background information on anthropometric data

Overview

CEN/TR 16823:2015 is a Technical Report developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) focusing on railway applications, specifically the driver's cab. This document provides comprehensive background information on anthropometric data used to design driver's cabs, ensuring ergonomic compatibility and safety. It serves as a foundational reference supporting the EN 16186 series, which standardizes anthropometric data and visibility requirements for railway driver cabins across Europe.

The report emphasizes the importance of using accurate, representative anthropometric data reflecting the diverse European population to optimize cab design. It addresses various trends, principles, and data sources to identify the range of body sizes expected in future railway drivers.

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Key Topics

• Anthropometric Data Sources
  CEN/TR 16823 relies on a variety of trusted data sources including:

  • European PeopleSize Database
  • EN ISO 15537 guidelines on selecting test persons
  • UIC 651 specifications for cab layouts
  • Recent representative European customer specifications

• Common Principles and Trends
  The document articulates essential preconditions such as:

  • Unified trends in body size across European member states
  • Combination of divergent trends into a cohesive representative model
  • Use of percentile values (5% female and 95% male) to cover the full driver population
  • Consideration of geographic variations, particularly north-south height differences

• Height Trends and Future Projections
  Insights include:

  • Body height tends to be greater in northern Europe than southern regions
  • Historical increases in average height are plateauing due to improved nutrition and medical care
  • Use of younger population data (ages 18-39) for more accurate future projections

• Representative Driver Height Range
  After validating trends and data, the report recommends a representative European driver height range from approximately 1,550 mm to 1,910 mm to guide ergonomic design of driver's cabs.

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Applications

The information and guidelines in CEN/TR 16823:2015 have practical applications in:

• Ergonomic Design of Driver’s Cabs
  Utilizing representative anthropometric data helps design driver compartments that accommodate a broad spectrum of body sizes, improving comfort, safety, and operational efficiency.

• Safety and Visibility Standards
  Accurate anthropometric data ensure that cab controls, instrumentation, and visibility align with the physical capabilities and reach of drivers of various statures, minimizing fatigue and enhancing reaction times.

• Railway Vehicle Manufacturing
  Manufacturers use this data to tailor cab designs to future driver populations, considering shifts in average body dimensions and demographic trends across Europe.

• Compliance with European Railway Standards
  Aligning cab specifications with EN 16186 and related standards facilitates harmonization across rail systems, ensuring interoperability and meeting regulatory requirements.

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Related Standards

• EN 16186 Series
  Standard series on Railway applications - Driver’s cab, detailing anthropometric data and visibility requirements.

• EN ISO 15537
  Specifies principles for selecting and using test persons in anthropometric testing for product design.

• UIC 651:2002
  International Union of Railways guideline focused on driver’s cab layout for locomotives and train units.

This technical report supports these standards by providing foundational anthropometric data analysis crucial for the ergonomic design of railway driver cabs.

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By integrating the principles and data from CEN/TR 16823:2015, railway designers and engineers can create driver cabins that address the ergonomic needs of a diverse and evolving European population, enhancing safety, comfort, and operational performance.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Railway applications - Driver's cab - Background information on anthropometric data
Applications ferroviaires - Cabines d'opérateur - Justification des données
anthropometriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: CEN/TR 16823:2015
ICS:
13.180 Ergonomija Ergonomics
45.060.10 9OHþQDYR]LOD Tractive stock
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

CEN/TR 16823
TECHNICAL REPORT
RAPPORT TECHNIQUE
December 2015
TECHNISCHER BERICHT
ICS 13.180; 45.060.10
English Version
Railway applications - Driver's cab - Background
information on anthropometric data
Applications ferroviaires - Cabines d'opérateur - Bahnanwendungen - Führerraum -
Justification des données anthropometriques Hintergrundinformationen zu anthropometrischen
Daten
This Technical Report was approved by CEN on 21 March 2015. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 256.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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© 2015 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. CEN/TR 16823:2015 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 4
2 Terms and definitions . 4
3 Background on anthropometric data . 4
3.1 Sources for current anthropometric data . 4
3.2 Preconditions and principles applied . 5
3.3 Trend detected and consequences . 5
3.4 Impacts which are considered . 6
3.5 Approaching a representative driver height . 7
Bibliography . 8
European foreword
This document (CEN/TR 16823:2015) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256
“Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association.
Introduction
This document has been used as a basis for deriving the requirements related to anthropometric data
used in the EN 16186 series [5]. The following principles have been applied for the purposes of this
document:
— Principle 1: Every identified trend has the same direction in all member states. The direction of a
trend could be upwards or downwards. An example for an upward trend would be changes in body
height.
— Principle 2: All trends take place at the same time in all member states.
— Principle 3: Th
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