BS EN 16860:2019

This standard BS EN 16860:2019 Railway applications. Requirements and general principles for securing payload in rail freight transport is classified in these ICS categories:

• 55.180.99 Other standards related to freight distribution of goods
• 45.060.20 Trailing stock

This document specifies the minimum requirements for securing payload to ensure safe operation of freight wagons, utilizing a train speed of up to 120 km/h. It is serving as a basis for the design and implementation of payload securing methods. Additional requirements in the case of wagons designed for the transport of special payload and/or with integrated load security (e.g. tank wagons, hopper wagons, car carriers, coil carriers and wagons for intermodal transport) are not part of this document.