Commission Decision of 28 July 2006 concerning the technical specification of interoperability relating to the subsystem ‘rolling stock — freight wagons’ of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document number C(2006) 3345) (Text with EEA relevance) (2006/861/EC) (repealed)

[F1 JJ.2. CLOSURE OF OPEN POINTS AND ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS IN THE CASE OF WAGONS REFERRED TO IN SECTION 7.6.4 U.K.

1. Closure of open points U.K.

For wagons identified in section 7.6 of this TSI, the open points identified in column ‘ YES ’ of Annex JJ-1 are closed in this section.

1.1. Hot Axle Box detection U.K.

The open point identified in section 4.2.3.3.2 of this TSI is closed if the wagon complies with the specifications of the related ERA Technical Document.

1.2. Cross winds U.K.

The open point identified in sections 4.2.6.3 and 6.2.3.4.3 of this TSI is closed without any mandatory provision concerning wagon design. Some operational measures could apply.

1.3. Assessment of welding joints U.K.

The open point identified in sections 6.1.2.2 and 6.2.21 of this TSI is closed with the application of EN 15085-5 of October 2007.

1.4. Assessment of maintenance U.K.

The open point identified in Annex D of this TSI is closed as follows: Any maintenance file which:

(a)

was applied by a former registering RU member of RIV at the time of the revocation of RIV, or

(b)

was approved in accordance with a national or international rule

and which also complies with the requirements of this TSI is valid. The in-service performances are considered as satisfactory.

1.5. Wheel treads U.K.

The open point identified in Annex E of this TSI is closed as follows: the wheel tread defects will be considered in the maintenance frame.

1.6. Cast wheels U.K.

The open point identified in Annex L of this TSI is closed as follows: cast steel wheels are not authorised pending the publication of a European standard

1.7. Design and Assessment of composite brake blocks U.K.

The open point identified in Annexes P.1.10 and P.2.10 of this TSI is closed with the related technical document which is published on the ERA website.

2. Additional specifications U.K.

The following additional specifications are also required for wagons identified in section 7.6.4.

2.1. Buffers and draw gears U.K.

• In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.2.1.2.1 of this TSI, it is also required that buffers of wagons must be fitted with a guiding device for the plunger which prevents the latter from revolving freely around its longitudinal axis. The permitted tolerance for rotation is ± 2° for buffers when new.

• In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.2.1.2.2 of this TSI, it is also required that:

  (a)

  The intermediate draw gear of each set of permanently coupled wagons (or multiple wagons) must have a breaking strength in traction higher than that of the end draw gear.

  (b)

  The ERA Technical Document on ‘ additional specifications applicable to the draw gear ’ related to the following issues also applies (the prEN 15551 is expected to be published in April 2009):

  • dynamic energy capacity,

  • attachments,

  • stroke and anti-rotation device,

  • mechanical resistance,

  • elastic characteristics,

  • markings,

  • buffer override calculation and buffer plate material,

  • dimension of the draw bar aperture,

  (c)

  For the mechanical resistance of assemblies, the draw gear (excluding elastic device), draw hooks, and screw coupling shall be designed for a life time of thirty years. Twenty years may be agreed at the customer's request.

  (d)

  The following table shows the range of forces and number of cycles to be applied for the dynamic type test.

  Conditions for the dynamic type tests
  Operational requirements			Range of forces to be applied
  Lifecycle (years)	Survival probability (%)	Safety factor (f N )	Designation	Step 1	Step 2
  			1MN	ΔF1 = 200 kN	ΔF2 = 675 kN
  			1,2 MN	ΔF1 = 240 kN	ΔF2 = 810 kN
  			1,5 MN	ΔF1 = 300 kN	ΔF2 = 1015 kN
  				N1 in cycles	N2 in cycles
  20	97,5	1,7	All	10 6	1,45 × 10 3
  30	97,5	1,7	All	1,5 × 10 6	2,15 × 10 3

The dynamic type tests have to be carried out on three draw gears without elastic device. All three samples have to endure the tests without showing any damage. They shall not show any cracks, and the tensile force shall not drop below 1 000 kN.

2.2. Strength of main vehicle structure U.K.

In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.2.3.1 of this TSI, it is also required that:

• only tests and calculations for which numerical simulations have been validated are accepted;

• the maintenance file should take into account the following: the use of thermomechanical rolled steel requires special measures regarding heat (treatment).

2.3. Jacking U.K.

In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.2.3.2.4 of this TSI, the compliance of the jacking with the following diagram is also required:

Figure Relevage sur la voie / Rerailing U.K.

2.4. Axle U.K.

In addition to the specifications of section 5.4.2.4 and Annex M 1.4 of this TSI, for maximum permissible stresses the following standards apply: EN 13103 section 7, EN 13260 section 3.2.2 and EN 13261 section 3.2.3.

2.5. Dynamic behaviour of the vehicle U.K.

In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.3.4 of this TSI, it is required that for the particular cases of the bogies not listed in annex Y, EN 14363 or leaflet UIC 432 apply.

In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.3.4.2.2 of this TSI on safety against derailment when running on twisted tracks:

• One of the three methods given in EN 14363 applies;

• Freight wagons are exempted from these tests if they comply with the requirements of UIC leaflet 530-2.

2.6. Longitudinal compressive force U.K.

In addition to the specifications of sections 4.2.3.5 and Annex R of this TSI, compliance with section 3.2 of UIC leaflet 530-2 is also required, except for the requirements to communicate with and to receive the agreement from the UIC Study Group (SG) 2.

2.7. Braking U.K.

2.7.1. Energy storage U.K.

In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.4.1.2.4 of this TSI, it is required that the energy storage has to be designed in such a way that after a brake application (with the maximum brake cylinder pressure and maximum possible cylinder output stroke of the wagon at any load state) the pressure in the auxiliary reservoir must be at least 0,3 bar more than the brake cylinder pressure without the addition of any further energy.

2.8. Two-axle wagons U.K.

In addition to the specifications of section 4.2.3.4.2.4 of this TSI, the application of UIC leaflet 517 is mandatory for the calculation of the suspension of two-axle wagons.

2.9. Electric or electromagnetic interference U.K.

Wagons fitted with a source of energy which may cause electrical interference must be examined against leaflets UIC 550-2 and 550-3. The electromagnetic signature of maximum train compositions must be validated.

2.10. Special types of wagons U.K.

For each of the following types of wagon, the related additional specifications apply:

• For wagons fitted with internal combustion engine: UIC leaflet 538;

• For multiple and articulated wagons: UIC leaflet 572;

• For wagons for the carriage of containers, swap bodies and horizontally loaded movable units: UIC leaflet 571-4;

• For heat insulated and refrigerated wagons: UIC leaflet 554-2;

• For semi trailers on bogies: UIC leaflet 597.

2.11. Wagons coming to UK U.K.

The wagons coming to the UK must also comply with UIC leaflet 503 requirements related to the specific UK conditions.]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Decision of 23 January 2009 amending Decisions 2006/861/EC and 2006/920/EC concerning technical specifications of interoperability relating to subsystems of the trans-European conventional rail system (notified under document number C(2009) 38) (Text with EEA relevance) (2009/107/EC).