EN 15016-3:2023
(Main)Railway applications - Technical documents - Part 3: Handling of modifications of technical documents
Railway applications - Technical documents - Part 3: Handling of modifications of technical documents
This document specifies the basis of revising technical design documents.
This document is applicable to all technical design documents for railway applications, irrespective of the material form like transparency originals, plotter drawings, aperture cards, computer readable data media, photoprints etc.
Bahnanwendungen - Technische Dokumente - Teil 3: Behandlung von Änderungen technischer Dokumente
Dieses Dokument gilt während der gesamten Nutzungsdauer der Dokumente. Dieses Dokument gilt für alle Bahnorganisationen und deren Partner, die für technische Dokumente zuständig sind, und für Lieferanten, die Dokumente im Auftrag von Bahnunternehmen oder Benutzern von Bahnnetzen ausarbeiten.
Dieses Dokument beschreibt die grundlegenden Anforderungen an die Änderung technischer Konstruktions-Dokumente für Bahnanwendungen, ohne weitere Anforderungen von Unternehmen zu berücksichtigen.
Die grundlegenden Anforderungen gelten für alle technischen Konstruktions-Dokumente, unabhängig von ihrer materiellen Form, z. B. Diapositiv-Originale, Plotter-Zeichnungen, Lochkarten, rechnerlesbare Datenmedien, Fotoabzüge, COM-Mikrofiches usw., sowie für rechnergestützte Datensätze.
Applications ferroviaires - Documents techniques - Partie 3 : Gestion des modifications des documents techniques
Le présent document s'applique pendant toute la durée de validité des documents. Il s'applique à toutes les organisations ferroviaires et à tous les partenaires concernés par les documents techniques, ainsi qu'aux fournisseurs qui rédigent des documents pour le compte de sociétés ferroviaires ou d'usagers des réseaux de chemins de fer.
Le présent document décrit le principe de base de la révision de documents techniques dans le domaine des applications ferroviaires, sans tenir compte des autres exigences des sociétés.
Ces exigences fondamentales s'appliquent à tous les documents techniques, quelle que soit leur forme matérielle : par exemple, transparents d'origine, dessins tracés, cartes à fenêtre, supports de données lisibles sur ordinateur, photographies imprimées, fiches COM etc., ainsi qu'aux ensembles d'informations sur support informatique.
Železniške naprave - Tehnična dokumentacija - 3. del: Obvladovanje sprememb tehnične dokumentacije
Ta dokument se uporablja vso življenjsko dobo dokumentacije. Ta dokument se uporablja za vse železniške organizacije in partnerje, ki se ukvarjajo s tehnično dokumentacijo, ter za dobavitelje, ki pripravljajo dokumentacijo v imenu železniških podjetjih ali uporabnikov železniškega omrežja.
Ta dokument opisuje osnovo za revizijo tehnične konstrukcijske dokumentacije za železniške naprave, brez upoštevanja dodatnih zahtev podjetja.
Te osnovne zahteve veljajo za vso tehnično konstrukcijsko dokumentacijo neodvisno od materialne oblike: npr. izvirniki prosojnic, ploskovne risbe, aperturne kartice, računalniško berljivi nosilci podatkov, fototiski, COM-fiši itd., tudi za računalniški nabor informacij.
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Overview
EN 15016-3:2023 - "Railway applications - Technical documents - Part 3: Handling of modifications of technical documents" (CEN) defines the principles and procedures for revising and managing technical design documents used in the railway sector. Applicable to all material forms (drawings, parts lists, photoprints, computer-readable media, aperture cards, etc.), the standard establishes consistent revision control, notification, archiving and traceability rules to support cooperation between customers, suppliers and maintenance organisations.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope and applicability: Applies to all technical design documents for railway applications, regardless of media.
- Revision definition and indexing: Defines a revision and a revision index (max. 3 characters) and how to mark document states.
- Revision procedure: Rules for designating and indicating revisions on drawings and texts (visible markings, grid references, underlining/crossing out, revision tables).
- Revision notification: Mandatory, uniquely numbered revision notifications describing changes, reasons and initiation moment; minimum content specified (see Annex A).
- Revision status handling: Principles for showing revision state on each document page, special handling for multi‑page documents (revision tables), and methods when parts lists and drawings share or have different document numbers.
- Archiving and reconstruction: Minimum archival requirements (original document with revisions, revision notifications) and recommendations to archive previous states and revision requests (approved/rejected) to permit full reconstruction of document history.
- Revision service and communication: Obligations to notify all registered subscribers after revision completion.
- Withdrawn documents: Rules for document withdrawal and lifecycle management.
Practical applications and users
EN 15016-3:2023 is used to ensure consistent change control, traceability and legal/contractual clarity across the railway supply chain. Typical users include:
- Railway operators and infrastructure managers
- Rolling stock manufacturers and subsystem suppliers
- Engineering and design offices
- Document controllers, configuration managers and QA teams
- Maintenance organisations and spare‑parts departments Benefits include improved interoperability, reduced errors from uncontrolled changes, clear revision histories for audits, and standardized communication of document modifications.
Related standards
- EN 15016-1:2023 - General principles (series)
- EN 15016-2 - Parts lists
- EN 15016-4 - Data exchange
- EN 17343:2020 - General terms and definitions (railway)
- EN ISO 10209:2022 - Technical product documentation vocabulary
Keywords: EN 15016-3:2023, railway applications, technical documents, revision control, revision notification, parts list, document archiving, CEN standard, change management, technical design documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15016-3:2023 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Technical documents - Part 3: Handling of modifications of technical documents". This standard covers: This document specifies the basis of revising technical design documents. This document is applicable to all technical design documents for railway applications, irrespective of the material form like transparency originals, plotter drawings, aperture cards, computer readable data media, photoprints etc.
This document specifies the basis of revising technical design documents. This document is applicable to all technical design documents for railway applications, irrespective of the material form like transparency originals, plotter drawings, aperture cards, computer readable data media, photoprints etc.
EN 15016-3:2023 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.100.01 - Technical drawings in general; 45.020 - Railway engineering in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15016-3:2023 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15016-3:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15016-3:2023 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/024, 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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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2023
Železniške naprave - Tehnična dokumentacija - 3. del: Obvladovanje sprememb
tehnične dokumentacije
Railway applications - Technical documents - Part 3: Handling of modifications of
technical documents
Bahnanwendungen - Technische Dokumente - Teil 3: Behandlung von Änderungen
technischer Dokumente
Applications ferroviaires - Documents techniques - Partie 3 : Gestion des modifications
des documents techniques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15016-3:2023
ICS:
01.110 Tehnična dokumentacija za Technical product
izdelke documentation
45.020 Železniška tehnika na Railway engineering in
splošno general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 15016-3
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2023
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 01.100.01; 45.020 Supersedes EN 15016-3:2004
English Version
Railway applications - Technical documents - Part 3:
Handling of modifications of technical documents
Applications ferroviaires - Documents techniques - Bahnanwendungen - Technische Dokumente - Teil 3:
Partie 3 : Gestion des modifications des documents Behandlung von Änderungen technischer Dokumente
techniques
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 July 2023.
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, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and
United Kingdom.
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© 2023 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15016-3:2023 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Reference to revised documents . 6
5 Revision procedure . 6
5.1 Designation of revisions . 6
5.2 Revision notification . 6
5.2.1 Documentation procedure . 6
5.2.2 Revision notification number . 6
5.2.3 Structure of a revision notification . 6
5.2.4 Archiving . 7
5.3 Handling of revisions status in documents . 7
5.3.1 Revision state of documents . 7
5.3.2 Parts lists and drawings with the same document number . 8
5.3.3 Parts lists and drawings with different document numbers . 8
5.4 Revision service . 9
5.5 Reconstruction of revised documents . 9
5.6 Withdrawn documents . 9
Annex A (normative) Revision notification .10
Annex B (informative) Links between revision notification, drawing and parts list .12
Bibliography .14
European foreword
This document (EN 15016-3:2023) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway
applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2024, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2024.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15016-3:2004.
In comparison with the previous edition EN 15016-3:2004, the following technical modifications have been
made:
— The references to standards, the clause “Terms and definitions” have been updated.
— Because there is no reference in the document the definition “customer revision index” has been deleted.
— A “last revision” for withdrawn documents is no longer required.
This document is part of the standard series “Railway applications — Technical documents” which consists of
the following parts:
— EN 15016-1: General principles
— EN 15016-2: Parts lists
— EN 15016-3: Handling of modifications of technical documents
— EN 15016-4: Data exchange
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia,
Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
In railway business the customer very often requires, as part of a contract, all technical documents in a certain
format. In order to support co-operation and effective exchange of information between customers, suppliers
and partners, it is necessary to have the document requirements precisely defined.
This document refers to EN, ISO or IEC standards dealing with document modifications. In cases where ISO or
IEC standards are not sufficiently precise, this document gives specific details. These additions to ISO and IEC
standards facilitate the exploitation and the administration of the document modifications.
These additions have been drawn up in order to accommodate:
— the large variety of users;
— a common understanding of the modifications by all concerned parties;
— any specific series of documentation related to the railway material they define.
1 Scope
This document specifies the basis of revising technical design documents.
This document is applicable to all technical design documents for railway applications, irrespective of the
material form like transparency originals, plotter drawings, aperture cards, computer readable data media,
photoprints etc.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 15016-1:2023, Railway applications — Technical documents — Part 1: General principles
EN 17343:2020, Railway applications - General terms and definitions
EN ISO 10209:2022, Technical product documentation - Vocabulary - Terms relating to technical drawings,
product definition and related documentation (ISO 10209:2022)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 17343:2020, EN ISO 10209:2022 and
the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
revision
modification (change, supplementation, deletion) to the original document by keeping its original document
number, after the document has been released for application or presentation
3.2
revision index
designation of a certain revision status of a document
Note 1 to entry: The revision index consists of a maximum of 3 characters (“A”-”Z”, “0”-”9”, “-“, “_”, except “I”, “O”).
3.3
revision notification
separate document, describing all revisions and its consequences and reasons
3.4
technical design document
document which is created appertaining to the design
EXAMPLE Technical drawing and part
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The standard EN 15016-3:2023 provides a comprehensive framework for the handling and modification of technical documents within railway applications. Its scope delineates a clear and structured approach to revising technical design documents, ensuring that all materials-whether transparency originals, plotter drawings, aperture cards, computer-readable data media, or photoprints-are systematically addressed. One of the significant strengths of EN 15016-3:2023 is its applicability across various forms of technical design documentation. This inclusivity not only enhances its usability but also promotes consistency in the handling of modifications, which is crucial in a field as complex as railway engineering. By providing clear guidelines for revisions, this standard helps mitigate the risks associated with outdated or incorrect documentation, ultimately contributing to safety and efficiency in railway operations. Furthermore, the relevance of this standard cannot be overstated, especially in the context of ensuring compliance with industry regulations and improving project management practices. As technological advancements continue to evolve, the standard remains pertinent by accommodating multiple formats of technical documents, thus ensuring that all stakeholders can maintain up-to-date information. In summary, EN 15016-3:2023 stands out as a vital resource for railway applications, effectively addressing the need for clarity and consistency in revising technical design documents while remaining adaptable to different document forms. Its robust framework enhances operational safety and efficiency, making it an essential standard for professionals in the railway sector.
SIST EN 15016-3:2023 표준은 철도 응용 분야의 기술 문서에서 수정 사항을 처리하는 데 필요한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 문서는 기술 설계 문서 전반에 적용 가능하며, 투명 원본, 플로터 도면, 구멍 카드, 컴퓨터 판독 가능한 데이터 매체, 사진 인쇄물 등 다양한 형식의 문서를 포함합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 모든 형태의 기술 문서에 대한 수정 절차를 명확하게 정의한다는 점입니다. 이는 철도 산업에서의 문서 관리와 통합적인 접근 방식을 통해 설계의 일관성과 정확성을 보장하는 데 기여합니다. 또한, 기술 문서의 수정 사항을 효율적으로 처리하는 방법을 제시함으로써 시간을 절약하고 오류를 최소화할 수 있는 기반을 마련합니다. SIST EN 15016-3:2023 표준은 철도 분야의 다양한 이해관계자가 문서 수정에 있어 일관된 방법론을 사용할 수 있도록 함으로써, 협업의 효율성을 높이고 규정 준수를 강화하는 데 중요한 역할을 합니다. 이러한 이유로 이 표준은 철도 응용 분야 기술 문서의 품질 향상과 관련하여 매우 중요한 문서로 평가됩니다. 표준의 적용 가능성과 실용성은 특히 기술 설계의 복잡성과 변화가 빈번한 오늘날의 환경에서 그 가치를 더욱 드러냅니다.
EN 15016-3:2023は、鉄道アプリケーションにおける技術文書の改訂に関する基盤を定めた重要な標準です。この標準は、技術設計文書の修正手続きを一貫して管理するための指針を提供しており、その適用範囲は透明な原本、プロッタ描画、アパーチャカード、コンピュータ読み取りデータメディア、フォトプリント等、文書の物理的形式に関わらず広がっています。 この標準の強みは、鉄道分野に特化した文書管理の手法を明確に規定していることであり、技術文書の改訂に関する一貫したアプローチを確立します。そのため、文書の正確性と信頼性を保つことが可能になり、関係者間のコミュニケーションの円滑化に寄与します。 また、EN 15016-3:2023は技術文書の整備において、柔軟性を持ちつつも厳格な手続きを必要とする点が、特にデリケートな鉄道分野において非常に重要です。これにより、様々な状況下でも適用できる実用的なフレームワークが提供され、業界内での標準化を促進します。 全体として、EN 15016-3:2023は鉄道技術文書の改訂に関する包括的なガイドラインを提供しており、その重要性は今後ますます高まることでしょう。鉄道業界における全ての技術設計文書の管理を効率化し、質の向上に寄与することで、業界全体の信頼性と安全性を向上させる役割を果たします。
La norme SIST EN 15016-3:2023, intitulée "Applications ferroviaires - Documents techniques - Partie 3 : Gestion des modifications de documents techniques", constitue une avancée significative dans le domaine de la standardisation des documents techniques pour les applications ferroviaires. Son champ d'application englobe tous les types de documents de conception technique, sans distinction de leur forme matérielle, qu'il s'agisse d'originaux transparents, de dessins réalisés par traceur, de cartes à perforation, de supports de données informatiques ou de photoprints. Une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à fournir une base claire et cohérente pour la révision des documents de conception technique. Cela assure une gestion optimisée des modifications, ce qui est essentiel dans le secteur ferroviaire, où la précision et la conformité aux exigences techniques sont primordiales. La norme est particulièrement pertinente dans le contexte actuel, où l'innovation et l'évolution technologique entraînent fréquemment des changements dans les documents techniques. Grâce à la norme EN 15016-3:2023, les acteurs du domaine ferroviaire peuvent s'assurer que toutes les modifications apportées aux documents techniques sont traitées de manière systématique et documentée, ce qui contribue à maintenir la qualité et la fiabilité des projets ferroviaires. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 15016-3:2023 offre une structure indispensable pour la gestion des documents techniques, garantissant ainsi une communication efficace et une conformité rigoureuse au sein de l'industrie ferroviaire.
Die Norm EN 15016-3:2023 stellt einen entscheidenden Rahmen für die Handhabung von Änderungen technischer Dokumente im Bereich der Bahn-Anwendungen bereit. Ihr Anwendungsbereich umfasst alle technischen Entwurfsdokumente im Eisenbahnbereich, unabhängig von der Materialform. Dies schließt Transparente, Plotterzeichnungen, Lochkarten sowie computergestützte Datenmedien und Fotodrucke ein. Eine der Stärken dieser Norm liegt in ihrer umfassenden und systematischen Herangehensweise an die Überarbeitung technischer Entwurfsdokumente. Durch die Definition klarer Grundlagen für die Revision wird eine einheitliche Handhabung gewährleistet, die die Qualität und Nachvollziehbarkeit der Dokumente sicherstellt. Zudem fördert EN 15016-3:2023 die Konsistenz in der technischen Dokumentation und erleichtert so die Kommunikation zwischen den verschiedenen Stakeholdern im Eisenbahnbereich. Die Relevanz dieser Norm kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden, insbesondere in Zeiten, in denen technische Innovationen und Änderungen in der Infrastruktur häufig vorkommen. Durch die Standardisierung von Prozessen zur Handhabung von Modifikationen wird nicht nur die Effizienz gesteigert, sondern auch das Risiko minimiert, dass durch inkonsistente oder veraltete Dokumente Missverständnisse oder Fehler auftreten. Insgesamt bietet die EN 15016-3:2023 somit eine solide Grundlage für die Verwaltung technischer Dokumente im Bahnwesen und trägt erheblich zur Sicherheit und Effizienz in der Branche bei.
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