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EN 16362:2013

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Railway applications - Ground based services - Water restocking equipment

Railway applications - Ground based services - Water restocking equipment

This European Standard specifies the interface requirements for water restocking equipment, and the on board system to preserve the quality of the water supply. It is applicable to railway vehicles fitted with water taps for use in toilets, washing facilities, water dispensers and catering equipment and the railway infrastructure at designated servicing sites.
This European Standard is not applicable to filling railway vehicles with water for the purpose of engine cooling, steam heating or work equipment on on-track machines.

Bahnanwendungen - Versorgungsdienste - Wassernachfülleinrichtungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt die Schnittstellenanforderungen für Einrichtungen zur Wasserbefüllung und dem fahrzeuginternen System, um die Qualität der Wasserversorgung aufrechtzuerhalten, fest. Sie gilt für Eisenbahnfahrzeuge, die mit einem Wasserhahn zur Verwendung in Toiletten, Wascheinrichtungen, Wasserspendern und in Küchenbereichen ausgestattet sind, sowie für bestimmte Servicestellen der Eisenbahninfrastruktur.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für die Befüllung von Eisenbahnfahrzeugen mit Wasser zur Motorkühlung, Beheizung mittels Dampf oder für Arbeitsgeräte von Gleisbaumaschinen.

Applications ferroviaires - Services au sol - Equipements de remplissage en eau

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives aux connexions des équipements de remplissage en eau, et le système à bord pour préserver la qualité de l’alimentation en eau. Elle s’applique aux véhicules ferroviaires équipés de robinets d’eau pour une utilisation dans les toilettes, aux installations pour se laver, aux distributeurs d’eau et d’équipements de restauration, et aux infrastructures ferroviaires dans les lieux de maintenance choisis.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas au remplissage en eau des véhicules ferroviaires à des fins de refroidissement du moteur, de chauffage à vapeur ou à l’équipement d’exploitation des engins de chantier.

Železniške naprave - Talna oskrba - Oprema za obnovo vodnih zalog

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
03-Dec-2013
ICS
45.060.20 - Trailing stock
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 256/WG 43 - Ground based services
Current Stage
9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
Start Date
03-Dec-2024
Completion Date
23-Sep-2025
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/334 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of the Interoperability of the trans-european conventional rail system
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 EN 16362:2014 - Railway applications - Ground based services - Water restocking equipment

Overview

EN 16362:2013 - Railway applications - Ground based services - Water restocking equipment (CEN) defines the interface and on‑board requirements for water restocking equipment used at designated servicing sites. The standard covers the physical coupling, water quality measures and operational requirements for supplying water to railway vehicles fitted with taps for toilets, washrooms, water dispensers and catering equipment. It is explicitly not applicable to water used for engine cooling, steam heating or on‑track machine work equipment.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Water system performance (on vehicles)
    • Design for cold climates: normal operation with vehicle heating at external temperatures down to −20 °C; specified recovery after temporary cooling (see Annex C test). Lower minimums allowed if declared.
    • Materials and drinking‑water suitability: drinking water circuits must use materials compliant with EN 806‑2 (examples given).
    • Complete drainage capability: centralised or tank‑specific drainage must empty systems completely (minimum 1 l/s when level) and avoid trapped liquid.
  • Water filling coupling (interface)
    • Mandatory bayonet‑type coupling on each side/end; centreline max 1 600 mm above rail.
    • Inlet pipe diameter: 36 mm (matching bore) or alternative if filling time ≤ 4 min at 3 bar supply.
    • Coupling protection: shield to prevent contamination and allow drainage to avoid freezing (see Annex B).
  • Infrastructure (servicing site) requirements
    • Depot supply hose: flexible, match coupling, self‑draining and suitable for drinking water (EN 12502‑1, EN 806).
    • Performance: components shall withstand 6 bar and be capable of 150 l/min (practical minimums: 3 bar / 80 l/min).
    • Frost protection and backflow prevention: self‑draining hoses and trace heating permitted; devices to prevent back‑siphoning required.
  • Documentation, hygiene and maintenance
    • Instructions for on‑board staff and depot personnel covering hygiene, sterilisation regimes, maintenance and bacteriological monitoring (linked to Directive 98/83/EC).
  • Ancillary provisions
    • Annex A: water level indication options; Annex B: coupling cover example; Annex C: test procedure; Annex ZA: linkage to EU Directive 2008/57/EC.

Applications and users

EN 16362 is intended for:

  • Rolling stock designers and manufacturers specifying water supply interfaces and materials
  • Depot and infrastructure engineers installing or maintaining water restocking points
  • Fleet maintenance teams responsible for hygiene, drainage and freeze protection
  • Water supply companies and safety/compliance officers ensuring backflow protection and potable water standards
  • Operators and caterers using on‑board water services

Adoption of EN 16362 ensures interoperable water restocking equipment, consistent water filling coupling interfaces and documented procedures to preserve drinking water quality across European servicing sites.

Related standards

  • EN 806 series - installations conveying water for human consumption
  • EN 12502‑1 - corrosion guidance for water distribution/storage systems
  • EN 15877‑2:2013 - external markings on railway vehicles
  • Relevant EU directives: 98/83/EC (drinking water), 2008/57/EC (rail interoperability)

Keywords: EN 16362:2013, railway applications, water restocking equipment, water filling coupling, depot supply hose, drinking water, railway infrastructure, ground based services.

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EN 16362:2013 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Ground based services - Water restocking equipment". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the interface requirements for water restocking equipment, and the on board system to preserve the quality of the water supply. It is applicable to railway vehicles fitted with water taps for use in toilets, washing facilities, water dispensers and catering equipment and the railway infrastructure at designated servicing sites. This European Standard is not applicable to filling railway vehicles with water for the purpose of engine cooling, steam heating or work equipment on on-track machines.

This European Standard specifies the interface requirements for water restocking equipment, and the on board system to preserve the quality of the water supply. It is applicable to railway vehicles fitted with water taps for use in toilets, washing facilities, water dispensers and catering equipment and the railway infrastructure at designated servicing sites. This European Standard is not applicable to filling railway vehicles with water for the purpose of engine cooling, steam heating or work equipment on on-track machines.

EN 16362:2013 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.060.20 - Trailing stock. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 16362:2013 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/334, 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.Železniške naprave - Talna oskrba - Oprema za obnovo vodnih zalogBahnanwendungen - Versorgungsdienste - WassernachfulleinrichtungenApplications ferroviaires - Stations service - Equipement de remplissage en eauRailway applications - Ground based services - Water restocking equipment45.060.20Železniški vagoniTrailing stockICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16362:2013SIST EN 16362:2014en,fr,de01-april-2014SIST EN 16362:2014SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16362
December 2013 ICS 45.060.20 English Version
Railway applications - Ground based services - Water restocking equipment
Applications ferroviaires - Services au sol - Equipements de remplissage en eau
Bahnanwendungen - Versorgungsdienste - Wassernachfülleinrichtungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 October 2013.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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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B-1000 Brussels © 2013 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 16362:2013: ESIST EN 16362:2014

Water level indication for railway vehicles . 10 A.1 Water level indicator . 10 A.1.1 General . 10 A.1.2 Mechanical water level indicator . 10 A.1.3 Electrical water level indicator . 12 A.1.4 Low water level indicator . 12 A.2 Electrical filling stop function . 12 Annex B (informative)
Water coupling cover . 13 Annex C (normative)
Test procedure . 14 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC . 15 Bibliography . 22
Key * Mandatory dimensions Figure 1 — Standard water filling coupling SIST EN 16362:2014
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기사 제목: EN 16362:2013 - 철도 응용 - 차단 기반 서비스 - 수급 장비 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 수급 장비에 대한 인터페이스 요구 사항과 물 공급의 품질을 유지하기 위한 차량 내 시스템을 명시합니다. 이는 화장실, 세면시설, 물 분배기 및 식음료 장비 사용을 위해 물 수도꼭지가 설치된 철도 차량 및 지정된 유지보수 사이트의 철도 인프라에 적용됩니다. 이 유럽 표준은 엔진 냉각을 위해 철도 차량에 물을 공급하거나, 증기 난방을 위한 목적으로 물을 공급하는 경우 또는 온투급기(On-Track Machines)의 작업 장비에는 적용되지 않습니다.

記事のタイトル：EN 16362:2013 - 鉄道応用 - 地上設備 - 給水装置 記事の内容：このヨーロッパ規格は、給水装置のインターフェース要件と、水供給の品質を維持するための車両内システムを規定しています。これは、トイレ、洗面設備、給水器、および飲食設備に使われる水道栓が取り付けられた鉄道車両と、指定された整備施設の鉄道インフラに適用されます。 ただし、このヨーロッパ規格は、エンジン冷却、蒸気加熱、オン・トラック・マシンの作業装置の目的で鉄道車両に水を充填する場合には適用されません。

The article discusses the European Standard EN 16362:2013, which outlines the requirements for water restocking equipment and on-board systems in railway applications. The standard is relevant for railway vehicles that have water taps for toilets, washing facilities, water dispensers, and catering equipment. It also applies to the railway infrastructure at designated servicing sites. However, it does not apply to filling railway vehicles with water for engine cooling, steam heating, or work equipment on on-track machines.

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