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There are currently no known outstanding effects for the Commission Decision of 9 November 2007 adopting a common specification of the national vehicle register provided for under Articles 14(4) and (5) of Directives 96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC (notified under document number C(2007) 5357) (2007/756/EC),
Appendix 6
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Textual Amendments
F1Substituted by Commission Decision of 10 February 2011 amending Decision 2007/756/EC adopting a common specification of the national vehicle register (notified under document C(2011) 665) (Text with EEA relevance) (2011/107/EU).
F2Inserted by Commission Decision of 14 November 2012 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘operation and traffic management’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union and amending Decision 2007/756/EC (notified under document C(2012) 8075) (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/757/EU).
This appendix describes the European Vehicle Number and linked marking applied in a visible manner on the vehicle to identify it uniquely and in a permanent manner during operation. It does not describe other numbers or markings eventually engraved or fixed in a permanent manner on the chassis or the main components of the vehicle during its construction.
Each railway vehicle receives a number consisting of 12 figures (called European Vehicle Number (EVN)) with the following structure:
Rolling stock group | Interoperability capability and vehicle type [2 figures] | Country in which the vehicle is registered [2 figures] | Technical characteristics [4 figures] | Serial number [3 figures] | Check digit [1 figure] |
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Wagons | 00 to 09 10 to 19 20 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 80 to 89 [details in part 6] | 01 to 99 [details in part 4] | 0000 to 9999 [details in part 9] | 000 to 999 | 0 to 9 [details in part 3] |
Hauled passenger vehicles | 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 to 79 [details in part 7] | 0000 to 9999 [details in part 10] | 000 to 999 | ||
Tractive rolling stock and units in a train set in fixed or pre-defined formation | 90 to 99 [details in part 8] | 0000000 to 8999999 F3... | |||
Special vehicles | 9000 to 9999 [details in part 11] | 000 to 999 |
Textual Amendments
F3Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 0 Table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(2)(a)
[F4The] 7 digits of technical characteristics and serial number are sufficient to identify uniquely a vehicle inside the groups of hauled passenger vehicles and special vehicles(1).
Textual Amendments
F4Word in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 0 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(2)(b)
Alphabetical markings complete the number:
F5...
Vehicle Keeper Marking (details in part 1) ;
abbreviations of the technical characteristics (details in part 12 for the wagons, part 13 for the hauled passenger vehicles).
Textual Amendments
F5Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 0 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(2)(c)
The European Vehicle Number shall be changed when it does not reflect the interoperability capability or technical characteristics according to this Appendix due to technical modifications of the vehicle. [F6Such technical modifications may require a new authorisation for placing in service in accordance with regulation 13 of the 2011 Regulations.]
Textual Amendments
F6Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 0 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(2)(d)
A Vehicle Keeper Marking (VKM) is an alphabetic code, consisting of 2 to 5 letters(2). A VKM is inscribed on each rail vehicle, near the European Vehicle Number. The VKM identifies the Vehicle Keeper as registered in a National Vehicle Register.]
F8...
Textual Amendments
F8Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(3)(a)
Textual Amendments
F7Substituted by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1614 of 25 October 2018 laying down specifications for the vehicle registers referred to in Article 47 of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending and repealing Commission Decision 2007/756/EC (Text with EEA relevance).
The VKM is representation of the full name or abbreviation of the vehicle keeper, if possible in a recognisable manner. All 26 letters of the Latina alphabet may be used. The letters in the VKM are written in capitals. Letters that do not stand for first letters of words in the keeper’s name may be written in lower case. For checking uniqueness, the letters written in lower case will be taken as written in capitals.
F9...
Textual Amendments
F9Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(3)(b)
A vehicle keeper can be issued more than one VKM, in case:
F10...
a vehicle keeper has good cause to distinguish between separate vehicle fleets within his organisation.
Textual Amendments
F10Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(3)(c)
A single VKM can be issued for a group of companies:
that belong to single corporate structure (e.g. holding structure);
that belong to a single corporate structure that has appointed and mandated one organisation within this structure to handle all issues on behalf of all others;
that has mandated a separate, single legal entity for handling all issues on their behalf, in which event the legal entity is the keeper.
The register of VKM is public and updated on a real time basis.
An application for a VKM is filed with the [F11Safety Authority]. F12...
Textual Amendments
F11Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(3)(d)(i)(aa)
F12Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(3)(d)(i)(bb)
The holder of a VKM must inform the [F13Safety Authority] when he ends the use of a VKM F14.... A VKM will then be revoked once the keeper has proved that the marking has been changed on all vehicles concerned. It will not be reissued for 10 years, unless it is reissued to the original holder or at his request to another holder.
Textual Amendments
F13Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(3)(d)(ii)(aa)
F14Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 1 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(3)(d)(ii)(bb)
A VKM can be transferred to another holder, which is the legal successor to the original holder. A VKM stays valid when the VKM’s holder changes his name to a name that does not bear resemblance to the VKM.
In case of a change of keeper which entails a change of VKM, the vehicles concerned must be marked with the new VKM within three months from the date of registration of the change of keeper in the National Vehicle Register. In case of inconsistency between the VKM marked on the vehicle and the data registered in the NVR, the NVR-registration supersedes.
Not used
The check-digit is determined in the following manner:
the digits in the even positions of the basic number (counting from the right) are taken at their own decimal value;
the digits in the odd positions of the basic number (counting from the right) are multiplied by 2;
the sum formed by the digits in even position and by all the digits which constitute the partial products obtained from the odd positions is then established;
the unit’s digit of this sum is retained;
the complement required to bring the unit’s digit to 10 forms the check-digit; should this units digit be nought, then the check-digit will also be nought.
Let the basic number be | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Multiplication factor | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
6 | 3 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Sum: 6 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 0 = 52
The unit’s digit of this sum is 2.
The check-digit number will therefore be 8 and the basic number thus becomes the registration number 33 84 4796 100 – 8.
Let the basic number be | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 8 |
Multiplication factor | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
6 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 16 |
Sum: 6 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 6 = 40
The unit’s digit of this sum is 0.
The check-digit number will therefore be 0 and the basic number thus becomes the registration number 31 51 3320 198 – 0.
The Information relating to third countries is given for information purposes only.
Not used
a Fixed or variable gauge. | ||||||||||||||
b Except for wagons in category I (temperature-controlled wagons), not to be used for new vehicles authorised placed in service. | ||||||||||||||
2nd digit 1st digit | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 2nd digit 1st digit | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Track Gauge | fixed or variable | fixed | variable | fixed | variable | fixed | variable | fixed | variable | fixed or variable | Track Gauge | |||
Wagons conform to [F15WAG NTSN] including section 7.1.2 and all conditions set out in Appendix C | 0 | with axles | Not to be used | wagons | not to be used b | PPV/PPW wagons (variable gauge) | with axles | 0 | ||||||
1 | with bogies | with bogies | 1 | |||||||||||
2 | with axles | wagons | PPV/PPW wagons (fixed gauge) | with axles | 2 | |||||||||
3 | with bogies | with bogies | 3 | |||||||||||
Other wagons | 4 | with axles a | maintenance related wagons | Other wagons | Wagons with special numbering for technical characteristics F16... | with axles a | 4 | |||||||
8 | with bogies a | with bogies a | 8 | |||||||||||
2nd digit 1st digit | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 2nd digit 1st digit |
Textual Amendments
F15Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 6 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(4)(a)
F16Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pt. 6 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(4)(b)
a Compliance with the applicable TSIs, see appendix P, part 5. | ||||||||||
b Including vehicles, which according to existing regulations carry the digits defined in the present table. COTIF: vehicle compliant with COTIF regulation in force at the moment of placing in service | ||||||||||
c Excepted for coaches with fixed gauge (56) and adjustable gauge (66) already in service, not to be used for new vehicles | ||||||||||
Domestic traffic | TEN a and/or COTIF b and/or PPV/PPW | Domestic traffic or international traffic by special agreement | TEN a and/or COTIF b | PPV/PPW | ||||||
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2nd digit 1st digit | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
5 | Vehicles for domestic traffic | Fixed-gauge non-air-conditioned vehicles (including car-carrying wagons) | Gauge-adjustable (1435/1520) non-air-conditioned vehicles | Not to be used | Gauge-adjustable (1435/1668) non-air-conditioned vehicles | Historical vehicles | Not to be used c | Fixed-gauge vehicles | Gauge-adjustable (1435/1520) vehicles with change of bogies | Gauge-adjustable (1435/1520) vehicles with gauge-adjustable axles |
6 | Service vehicles | Fixed-gauge air-conditioned vehicles | Gauge-adjustable (1435/1520) air-conditioned vehicles | Service vehicles | Gauge-adjustable (1435/1668) air-conditioned vehicles | Car-carrying wagons | Not to be used c | |||
7 | Air-conditioned and pressure-tight vehicles | Not to be used | Not to be used | Pressure-tight fixed-gauge air-conditioned vehicles | Not to be used | Other vehicles | Not to be used | Not to be used | Not to be used | Not to be used |
The first digit is ‘9’.
If the second digit describes the type of tractive stock, following coding is mandatory:
Code | General vehicle type |
---|---|
0 | Miscellaneous |
1 | Electric locomotive |
2 | Diesel locomotive |
3 | Electric multiple-unit set (high speed) [power car or trailer] |
4 | Electric multiple-unit set (except high speed) [power car or trailer] |
5 | Diesel multiple-unit set [power car or trailer] |
6 | Specialised trailer, |
7 | Electric shunting engine |
8 | Diesel shunting engine |
9 | Special vehicle |
Part 9 indicates the numerical marking associated to the main technical characteristics of the wagon and it is published on the [F17website of the European Union Agency for Railways] (www.era.europa.eu).
Textual Amendments
F17Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pts. 9-13 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(5)(a)
An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity F18....
Textual Amendments
F18Words in Annex Appendix 6 Pts. 9-13 omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Railways (Interoperability) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Revocations) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/318), regs. 1(2)(c), 19(5)(b)
Part 10 is published on the [F17website of the European Union Agency for Railways] (www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity F18....
Part 11 is published on the [F17website of the European Union Agency for Railways] (www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity F18....
Part 12 is published on the [F17website of the European Union Agency for Railways] (www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity F18....
Part 13 is published on the [F17website of the European Union Agency for Railways] (www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity F18....]]
Textual Amendments
F1Substituted by Commission Decision of 10 February 2011 amending Decision 2007/756/EC adopting a common specification of the national vehicle register (notified under document C(2011) 665) (Text with EEA relevance) (2011/107/EU).
F2Inserted by Commission Decision of 14 November 2012 concerning the technical specification for interoperability relating to the ‘operation and traffic management’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union and amending Decision 2007/756/EC (notified under document C(2012) 8075) (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/757/EU).
F7Substituted by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1614 of 25 October 2018 laying down specifications for the vehicle registers referred to in Article 47 of Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council and amending and repealing Commission Decision 2007/756/EC (Text with EEA relevance).
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