Maskinsäkerhet - Järnvägar

This document specifies the minimum requirements for ergonomic and structural integrity of steps and handrails used together to give staff access to freight wagons. It does not cover ladders, top platforms and top gangways.

It defines in particular the required spaces necessary for shunter handrails, for shunter’s stand, for steps and handrails.

This document also defines their dimensions, positions, limits for durability and functionality.

It also defines the general requirements for the access to tail lights for freight wagons.

This document defines the external front and rear visibility conditions for cabs of tram vehicles and the associated assessment method.

The requirements of this document apply to vehicles operating on tram networks.

This document does not apply to refurbishment of existing vehicles.

This document does not apply to driver's auxiliary cabs.