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EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/FprA2

(Amendment)

Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies - Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)

Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies - Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)

revised Annexe ZA

Bahnanwendungen - Festigkeitsanforderungen an Wagenkästen von Schienenfahrzeugen - Teil 1: Lokomotiven und Personenfahrzeuge (und alternatives Verfahren für Güterwagen)

Applications ferroviaires - Prescriptions de dimensionnement des structures de véhicules ferroviaires - Partie 1 : Locomotives et matériels roulants voyageurs (et méthode alternative pour wagons)

Železniške naprave - Konstrukcijske zahteve za grode železniških vozil - 1. del: Lokomotive in potniška železniška vozila (tudi alternativna metoda za tovorne vagone) - Dopolnilo A2

General Information

Status
Not Published
Publication Date
15-Oct-2023
ICS
45.060.20 - Trailing stock
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 256/WG 2 - Structural requirements
Current Stage
5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
Start Date
13-Jul-2023
Due Date
23-Feb-2022
Completion Date
13-Jul-2023
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)
2016/797/EU - Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Text with EEA relevance)
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
M/591 - Standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardisation and the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardisation as regards railway products in support of Directive (EU) 2016/797
Ref Project
SIST EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2015/kFprA2:2023 - Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies - Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)

Relations

Merged Into
EN 12663-1:2010+A2:2023 - Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies - Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)
Effective Date
26-Jul-2023
Amends
EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014 - Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies - Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)
Effective Date
01-Jan-2020

Overview

EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/FprA2 is a critical European standard developed by CEN for the railway sector, focusing on the structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies. This part of the standard covers locomotives and passenger rolling stock and includes an alternative method applicable to freight wagons. It ensures that railway vehicles meet stringent safety, durability, and interoperability requirements essential for European rail systems.

Updated as of 2021, this revision integrates modifications and aligns with the latest EU Directive 2016/797/EU on rail system interoperability. It reflects enhanced technical criteria essential for structural strength, re-railing procedures, and longitudinal force management in buffers and couplings. The harmonized standard supports manufacturers, engineers, and regulatory bodies in designing, testing, and certifying railway vehicles according to up-to-date European safety and performance norms.

Key Topics

  • Structural Requirements for Railway Vehicle Bodies
    EN 12663-1 specifies the design and strength requirements necessary for the structural integrity of locomotive and passenger rolling stock bodies. This includes detailed mechanical load considerations under normal operation and exceptional conditions like accidents.

  • Alternative Methods for Freight Wagons
    The amendment introduces alternative structural assessment methods specifically tailored for freight wagons, expanding the applicability of the standard beyond passenger vehicles.

  • Load and Force Specifications
    It addresses longitudinal forces in buffers and coupling areas, ensuring reliable coupling performance and stability across the rail network.

  • Re-Railing and Recovery
    The standard stipulates requirements for re-railing scenarios, ensuring structural resilience during recovery operations after derailments to protect both equipment and personnel.

  • Normative References and Test Procedures
    Incorporates updated test methods such as EN-ISO 6892-1:2019 for metallic materials tensile testing and references standards for wheelsets, bogies, and vehicle masses.

  • Compliance with EU Interoperability Directive (2016/797/EU)
    Contains an informative Annex ZA detailing the relationship between this standard and the essential requirements of the EU Directive, offering a presumption of conformity when requirements are met.

Applications

  • Railway Vehicle Manufacturers
    Utilize EN 12663-1 to design locomotive and passenger vehicle bodies that comply with European safety regulations, ensuring durability, performance, and passenger protection.

  • Engineering and Testing Laboratories
    Apply the standard's test protocols to verify structural integrity and material strength of railway vehicle components, aiding certification and quality assurance processes.

  • Regulatory and Certification Bodies
    Use the harmonized structural requirements to evaluate compliance with EU rail system interoperability legislation, streamline approval processes, and enhance cross-border rail safety.

  • Freight Wagon Designers
    Benefit from the alternative structural assessment methods provided, facilitating compliance with relevant technical specifications for freight rolling stock.

  • Maintenance and Recovery Teams
    Incorporate re-railing standards to improve recovery procedures, reduce downtime after incidents, and maintain rail infrastructure safety.

Related Standards

  • EN 13749:2021 – Railway applications - Wheelsets and bogies - Structural requirements specification method
  • EN 15663:2017+A1:2018 – Railway applications - Vehicle reference masses
  • EN 16404:2016 – Railway applications – Re-railing and recovery requirements
  • EN ISO 6892-1:2019 – Metallic materials - Tensile testing at room temperature
  • EN 12663-2:2010+A1:2014+A2:2021 – Structural requirements - Part 2: Freight wagons (complements Part 1)
  • EN 14033-1:2017 – Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality measurement

These complementary standards together facilitate comprehensive compliance across rolling stock design, testing, and operational procedures in line with European interoperability goals.

Keywords: EN 12663-1, railway applications, structural requirements, railway vehicle bodies, locomotives, passenger rolling stock, freight wagons, EU Directive 2016/797, railway standards, rail interoperability, re-railing, longitudinal forces, coupling area, European standardization, CEN railway standards.

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EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/FprA2 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies - Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)". This standard covers: revised Annexe ZA

revised Annexe ZA

EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/FprA2 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 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/FprA2 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12663-1:2010+A2:2023, EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/FprA2 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC, 2016/797/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/483, M/591. 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
SIST EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2015/oprA2:2021
01-september-2021
Železniške naprave - Konstrukcijske zahteve za grode železniških vozil - 1. del:
Lokomotive in potniška železniška vozila (tudi alternativna metoda za tovorne
vagone) - Dopolnilo A2
Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies - Part 1:
Locomotives and passenger rolling stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)
Bahnanwendungen - Festigkeitsanforderungen an Wagenkästen von
Schienenfahrzeugen - Teil 1: Lokomotiven und Personenfahrzeuge (und alternatives
Verfahren für Güterwagen)
Applications ferroviaires - Prescriptions de dimensionnement des structures de véhicules
ferroviaires - Partie 1 : Locomotives et matériels roulants voyageurs (et méthode
alternative pour wagons)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/prA2
ICS:
45.060.20 Železniški vagoni Trailing stock
SIST EN 12663- en,fr,de
1:2010+A1:2015/oprA2:2021
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

SIST EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2015/oprA2:2021

SIST EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2015/oprA2:2021

DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12663-
NORME EUROPÉENNE
1:2010+A1:2014
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA2
July 2021
ICS 45.060.20
English Version
Railway applications - Structural requirements of railway
vehicle bodies - Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling
stock (and alternative method for freight wagons)
Applications ferroviaires - Prescriptions de Bahnanwendungen - Festigkeitsanforderungen an
dimensionnement des structures de véhicules Wagenkästen von Schienenfahrzeugen - Teil 1:
ferroviaires - Partie 1 : Locomotives et matériels Lokomotiven und Personenfahrzeuge (und alternatives
roulants voyageurs (et méthode alternative pour Verfahren für Güterwagen)
wagons)
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 256.

This draft amendment A2, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014. If this draft becomes an
amendment, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for
inclusion of this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN 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, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are
aware and to provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without
notice and shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
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worldwide for CEN national Members. E

SIST EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2015/oprA2:2021
EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/prA2:2021 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
2 Modification to 6.1, “General” . 4
3 Modification to 6.2.2, “Longitudinal forces in buffers and/or coupling area” . 4
4 Modification to 6.3.4, “Re-railing and recovery . 4
5 Modification to 8.2.2, “Test procedure” . 4
6 Changes Annex ZA, Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2016/797/EC . 4
Annexe ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2016/797/EC . 5

SIST EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2015/oprA2:2021
EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/prA2:2021 (E)
European foreword
This document (EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/prA2:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256 “Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission, and it aims to support essential or other requirements of EU Directive(s) or Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) or Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA which is an integral part
of this document.
SIST EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2015/oprA2:2021
EN 12663-1:2010+A1:2014/prA2:2021 (E)
1 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Replace the current list of references with the following:
EN 13749:2021, Railway applications - Wheelset
...

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