ORGANISATION INTERGOUVERNEMENTALE POUR LES
TRANSPORTS INTERNATIONAUX FERROVIAIRES
ZWISCHENSTAATLICHE ORGANISATION FÜR DEN
INTERNATIONALEN EISENBAHNVERKEHRINTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATION FOR
INTERNATIONAL CARRIAGE BY RAIL

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Uniform Technical
Prescription
Applicable to Vehicle
Numbers and linked
alphabetical marking on the
bodywork:
THE RAILWAY VEHICLE
MARKINGUTP MARKING 2015
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APTU Uniform Rules (Appendix F to COTIF 1999)
Uniform Technical Prescriptions (UTP) applicable to
Vehicle Numbers and linked alphabetical marking on the
bodywork:
THE RAILWAY VEHICLE MARKING - (UTP MARKING)
These regulations have been developed in accordance with the provisions of APTU, in particular
Article 8, in the version as amended by the OTIF Revision Committee in 2009, which entered into
force on 1 December 2010. For definitions and terms, see also Article 2 of ATMF (Appendix G) and
Article 2 of APTU (Appendix F), both Appendices to the 1999 version of the COTIF Convention as
applicable since 1 December 2010. Footnotes include both explanatory information (which is not partof the regulations), and references to other regulations.
Explanatory note:
The texts of this UTP which appear across two columns are identical to corresponding texts of theEuropean Union regulations. Texts which appear in two columns differ; the left-hand column contains
the UTP regulations, the right-hand column shows the text in the corresponding EU regulations. The
text in the right-hand column is for information only and is not part of the OTIF regulations.

0.

EQUIVALENCE AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONSThis UTP does not follow the standard
structure for UTPs as referred to in APTU
Article 8 §4. Instead:Sections 1 to 6 of this UTP areequivalent to Appendix P of OPE
TSI (Annex I of Decision
2012/757/EU).



Sections 7 to 18 are equivalent toAppendix 6 of EU NVR
Specification(Decision
2007/756/EC as last amended by
Decision 2012/757/EU).

The tables associated with standard
numerical markings of wagons, as
described in section 14, arepublished on the ERA website.

The tables and detailed information
provided in sections 15 to 18 areequivalent to the documents whichwere published on the ERA
website at the time of adoption ofthis specification.

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In addition to these specifications, theUTPs applicable to vehicles include
voluntary and mandatory specifications
related to external markings, such as:
UTP WAG sections: 4.2.2.2, 4.2.4.3.2.2,
7.1.2 and appendix C
UTP LOC&PAS sections: 4.2.2.6.

1.

GENERAL PROVISIONS ON THE VEHICLE NUMBER
This UTP applies to all vehicles used in (1)international traffic and may also be
applied to domestic traffic.
The European Vehicle Number is assigned
The Unique Vehicle Number is assigned
according to the codes as defined inaccording to the codes defined in section 7
Commission Decision 2007/756/EC, Appendix
of this document.
6.
The
Unique Vehicle Number

European Vehicle Number

shall be changed when it does not reflect the interoperability capability or technicalcharacteristics according to this Appendix due to technical modifications of the vehicle. Suchtechnical modifications may require a new
admission to operation (to international placing in service according to Articles 20 totraffic) as defined in Articles 3 and 4 of 25 of Directive 2008/57/EC.
ATMF (Appendix G to the Convention).

2.

GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR EXTERNAL MARKINGS
The capital letters and figures making up the marking inscriptions shall be at least 80 mm inheight, in a sans serif font type of correspondence quality. A smaller height may only be
used where there is no option but to place the marking on the sole bars.
The marking is put not higher than 2 metres above rail level.
The keeper can add, in letters of larger size than the
Unique Vehicle Number (EVN)

European Vehicle Number

an own number marking (consisting generally of digits of the serial number supplemented byalphabetical coding) useful in operations. The place where the own number is marked is left
to the choice of the keeper; however it must always be possible to identify easily the EVN
from the keeper’s own number marking.
1

The vehicle marking specifications apply to the scope of application of Appendix P of the TSI for
COMMISSION DECISION 2012/757/EU 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.

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WAGONS
The marking shall be inscribed on the wagon bodywork in the following manner:
23
TEN
80
D-RFC
7369 553-4
Zcs

31
TEN
80
D-DB
0691 235-2
Tanoos33
TEN
84
NL-ACTS4796 100-8
Slpss

Where in the examples
D and NL stand for the registering Member State as set out inpart 10 of this document.

NVR-decision 2007/756/EC, Appendix 6, part
4.

RFC, DB and ACTS stand for the keeper marking as set out inpart 8 of this document.

NVR-decision 2007/756/EC, Appendix 6, part1.

For wagons whose bodywork does not offer a large enough area for this type of arrangement,
particularly in the case of flat wagons, the marking shall be arranged as follows:
0187 3320

644-7

TEN F-SNCF Ks
When one or more index letters with a national definition are inscribed on a wagon, thisnational marking must be shown after the international letter marking and separated from it
by a hyphen as follows:

4.

0187 3320

644-7

TEN F-SNCF

Ks-xy

COACHES AND HAULED PASSENGER STOCK
The number shall be applied to each sidewall of the vehicle in the following manner:
F-SNCF61 87 20 – 72 021 – 7
B10 tuThe marking of the country in which the vehicle is registered and of the technicalcharacteristics are printed directly in front of, behind or under theUnique Vehicle Number.

European Vehicle Number.

In case of coaches with driver’s cabin, theUnique Vehicle Number

European Vehicle Number

is also written inside the cabin.

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LOCOMOTIVES, POWER CARS AND SPECIAL VEHICLESTheUnique Vehicle Number

European Vehicle Number

must be marked on each sidewall of the tractive stock in the following manner:
92 10 1108 062-6
The
Unique Vehicle Number

European Vehicle Number

is also written inside each cabin of the tractive rolling stock.

6.

ALPHABETICAL MARKING OF THE INTEROPERABILITYCAPABILITY
The marking “TEN” may be inscribed on avehicle2 only when it:
1)3

fully complies with all relevant
UTPs (and RID if applicable) in theversions in force at the time4 of its
technical admission, and which isadmitted in all OTIF Contracting
5
States in accordance with ATMF
Article 6 § 3,

‘TEN’: Vehicle which:a) complies with all relevant TSIs which arein force at the moment of placing inservice and has been authorised to beplaced in service according to Article
22(1) of Directive 2008/57/EC, andb) is provided with an authorisation valid in
all Member States in accordance with
Article 23(1) of Directive 2008/57/EC.

or2)

is subject to ATMF Article 3a § 1(i.e. authorised according to Articles
22(1) and 23(1) of EU Directive
2008/57/EC).

‘PPV/PPW’: Vehicle which complies with PPV/PPW or PGW agreement (inside OSJD
States). (original: PPV/PPW: ППВ (Правила пользования вагонами в международном
сообщении); PGW: Правила Пользования Грузовыми Вагонами).
Vehicles which are not2

Additional marking may be affixed to wagons in accordance with the provisions set out in section 5 ofAppendix C to the UTP WAG.
3
If the UTP contains “open points” relating to the vehicles compatibility with infrastructure or if the vehicle issubject to a derogation or a specific case or not fully UTP compliant, it shall be admitted according to ATMF
Article 6 § 4; instead of TEN, it will need the grid marking to indicate the States which have admitted thevehicle.
4
The date of admission is the date on which the certificate is issued.
5
A Contracting State is an OTIF Member State that applies APTU and ATMF
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authorised to be placed in service in all
Member States in accordance with Article
23(1) of Directive 2008/57/EC

need a marking indicating theContracting

MemberStates where the vehicle isadmitted to operation.

authorised to be placed in service.

This marking shall be according to one of the following drawings, where D stands for theContracting

MemberState who has granted
the first admission

the first authorisation(in the given example, Germany) and F stands for the second authorising
Contracting StateMS(in the given example, France). The
Country codes shall be in accordance withpart 10 of this document.

MS are codified in accordance with
Commission
Decision
2007/756/EC,
Appendix 6, part 4.

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NVR SPECIFICATION:
APPENDIX 6 PART ‘0’ –VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

General remarks

This section describes the Unique Vehicle
Number (EVN)

This appendix describes the European Vehicle
Numberand linked marking applied in a visible manner on the vehicle to identify it uniquely and in apermanent 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 componentsof the vehicle during its construction.

UniqueEuropean

Vehicle number and linked abbreviations
Each railway vehicle receives a number consisting of 12 figures[called Unique Vehicle Number (EVN)][called European Vehicle Number (EVN)]

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Interoperability capability andvehicle type[2 figures]

Wagons

00 to 09
10 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
80 to 89
[details in section6 11]

Hauled passenger
vehicles

50 to 59
60 to 69
70 to 79
[details in section 12]

Tractiverolling
stock and units ina trainset in fixedorpre-definedformation

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in which the vehicle
is registered[2 figures]

01 to 99
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Technical
characteristics

Serialnumber

Check
digit

[4 figures][3 figures][1 figure]0000 to 9999
[details in section 14]000 to 999

0000 to 9999
[details in section 15]000 to 999

0 to 9[details in
section. 9]0000000 to 8999999[the meaning of these figures is definedby the Member States, eventually bybilateral or multilateral agreement]

90 to 99
[details in section 13]

9000 to 9999
[details in section 16]

Special vehicles

000 to 999

In a given country, the 7 digits of technical characteristics and serial number are sufficient to
identify uniquely a vehicle inside the groups of hauled passenger vehicles and special
vehicles7.
Alphabetical markings complete the number:abbreviation of the country in which the vehicle is registered(details in section 10 of this UTP)



4

of

NVR-Decision(details in part756/2007/EC)

1of

NVR-Decision

Vehicle Keeper Marking(details in section 8 of this UTP)(details in part756/2007/EC)

abbreviations of the technical characteristics(details for the wagons in section 17
and for the hauled passenger vehicles
in section 18 of this UTP)

(details in part 12 of NVR-Decision756/2007/EC for the wagons, part 13 of NVRDecision 756/2007/EC for the hauled
passenger vehicles).

The
Unique Vehicle Number (EVN)

European Vehicle Number

6

The word ‘section’ is referred to as ‘part’ in the corresponding EU regulation.

7

For special vehicles, the number has to be unique in a given country with the first digit and the 5 last digits of thetechnical characteristics and serial number.

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shall be changed when it does not reflect the interoperability capability or technicalcharacteristics according to this Appendix due to technical modifications of the vehicle. Suchtechnical modifications may require a new
Admission to operation (to internationaltraffic) as defined in Articles 3 and 4 of
ATMF (Appendix G to the Convention).

8.

placing in service according to Articles 20 to
25 of Directive 2008/57/EC.

VEHICLE KEEPER MARKING NVR SPECIFICATION:
APPENDIX 6 PART 1 – VEHICLEKEEPER MARKING
Definition of the Vehicle Keeper Marking (VKM)
A Vehicle Keeper Marking (VKM) is an alphabetic code, consisting of 2 to 5 letters 8. A
VKM is inscribed on each rail vehicle, near theUnique Vehicle Number (EVN).

European Vehicle Number.

The VKM identifies the Vehicle Keeper as registered in a National Vehicle Register.
A VKM is unique and valid in all countries covered bythis UTPTSI OPE and NVR Decision

and all countries that enter into an agreement that involves the application of the system ofvehicle numbering and VKM as described inthis UTP.

TSI OPE and NVR Decision.

Format of the Vehicle Keeper Marking
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.
Letters may contain diacritical signs9. Diacritical signs used by these letters are ignored forchecking uniqueness.
For vehicles of keepers that reside in a country that does not use the Latin alphabet, atranslation of the VKM in its own alphabet may be applied behind the VKM separated fromit by a slash-sign (‘/’). This translated VKM is disregarded for data-processing purposes.

89

For NMBS/SNCB, the use of an encircled single letter B can be continued.
Diacritical marks are ‘accent-signs’, such as in À, Ç, Ö, Č, Ž, Å etc. Special letters such as Ø and Æ will be represented by asingle letter; in tests for uniqueness Ø is treated as O and Æ as A.

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Provisions about allocation of Vehicle Keeper Markings
A vehicle keeper can be issued more than one VKM, in case:(1)

the vehicle keeper has a formal name in more than one language;(2)

a vehicle keeper has good cause to distinguish between separate vehicle fleets within
his organisation.

A single VKM can be issued for a group of companies:(3)

that belong to single corporate structure (e.g. holding structure);(4)

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;(5)

that has mandated a separate, single legal entity for handling all issues on their behalf,
in which event the legal entity is the keeper.

Register of Vehicle Keeper Markings and procedure for allocation
The register of VKM is public and updated on a real time basis.
An application for a VKM is filed with the applicant’s competent national authority andforwarded to theSecretariat.

ERA.

A VKM can be used only after publication by the
Secretariat.

ERA.

The holder of a VKM must inform the competent national authority when he ends the use ofa VKM, and the competent national authority will forward the information to theSecretariat.

ERA.

A VKM will then be revoked once the keeper has proved that the marking has been changedon all vehicles concerned. It will not be reissued for 10 years, unless it is reissued to theoriginal holder or at his request to another holder.
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 thechange 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.

NVR Specification: Appendix 6
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FOR
THE
DETERMINATION OF THECHECK-DIGIT (DIGIT 12)

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NVR Specification: Appendix 6
Part 3 – Rules for thedetermination of the check-digit(digit 12)

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 thepartial products obtained from the odd positions is then established;
the units digit of this sum is retained;
the complement required to bring the units digit to 10 forms the check-digit; should
this units digit be nought, then the check-digit will also be nought.

Examples1-

Let the basic number be

3

3

8

4

4

7

9

6

1

0

0

2
1
2
1
2
6
3 16 48
Sum: 6 + 3 + 1 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 8 + 6 + 2 + 0 + 0 = 52

1
7

2
18

1
6

2
2

1
0

2
0

Multiplication factor

The units 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.

2-

Let the basic number be

3

1

5

1

3

3

2

0

1

9

8

Multiplication factor

2
6

1
1

2
10

1
1

2
6

1
3

2
4

1
0

2
2

1
9

2
16

Sum: 6 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 6 + 3 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 9 + 1 + 6 = 40
The units 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.

10.

CODING OF THE COUNTRIES NVR Specification: Appendix 6
IN WHICH THE VEHICLES Part 4 - Coding of the countries
ARE REGISTERED (DIGITS 3-4 in which the vehicles areregistered (digits 3-4 andAND ABBREVIATION)
abbreviation)

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Albania
Algeria
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
BelarusBelgium
BosniaHerzegovina10
Bulgaria
China
Croatia
CyprusCzech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
Estonia
FinlandFranceGeorgia
Germany
GreeceHungary
Iran
Iraq
IrelandIsraelItaly
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
LatviaLebanon
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macedonia
Malta
Moldova
MonacoMongolia
Montenegro

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country
code1
code
AL
41
DZ
92
AM
58
A
81
AZ
57
BY
21
B
88
BIH
50

BG
RC
HR
CY
CZ
DK
ET
EST
FIN
F
GE
D
GR
H
IR
IRQ1
IRL
IL
I
J
KZ
KS
LV
RL
FL
LT
L
MK
M
MD1
MC
MGL
MNE

44
52
33
78
54
86
90
26
10
87
28
80
73
55
96
99
60
95
83
42
27
59
25
98
24
82
65
23
31
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The Information relating to third countries isgiven for information purposes only

Countries

Alphabetical Numericalcountry
country
code1
codeAlbaniaAL
41
Algeria
DZ
92
Armenia
AM
58
AustriaA
81
Azerbaijan
AZ
57
Belarus
BY
21
BelgiumB
88
Bosnia-Herzegovina
BIH
49
Bulgaria
BG
52
China
RC
33
Croatia
HR
78
Cuba
CU1
40
CyprusCY
Czech Republic
CZ
54
Denmark
DK
86
Egypt
ET
90
Estonia
EST
26
Finland
FIN
10FranceF
87
GeorgiaGE
28
GermanyD
80
GreeceGR73
Hungary
H
55
Iran
IR
96
Iraq
IRQ1
99
Ireland
IRL
60
Israel
IL
95
Italy
I
83
Japan
J
42
Kazakhstan
KZ
27
Kyrgyzstan
KS
59
LatviaLV
25
Lebanon
RL
98
LiechtensteinFL
Lithuania
LT
24
Luxembourg
L82
Macedonia
MK
65
Malta
M
Moldova
MD1
23
MonacoMC
Mongolia
MGL
31

Bosnia-Herzegovina uses two railway codes: 50 and 44.

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North Korea
NorwayPolandPortugal
Romania
RussiaSerbiaSlovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
SwedenSwitzerland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tunisia
TurkeyTurkmenistan
UkraineUnited Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Vietnam

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NL
PRK1
N
PL
P
RO
RUS
SRB
SK
SLO
ROK
E
S
CH
SYR
TJ
TN
TR
TM
UA
GB
UZ
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84
30
76
51
94
53
20
72
56
79
61
71
74
85
97
66
91
75
67
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70
29
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Montenegro
MoroccoNetherlands
North Korea
NorwayPolandPortugal
Romania
RussiaSerbiaSlovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
SwedenSwitzerland
Syria
Tajikistan
Tunisia
TurkeyTurkmenistan
UkraineUnited Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Vietnam

MNE
MA
NL
PRK1
N
PL
P
RO
RUS
SRB
SK
SLO
ROK
E
S
CH
SYR
TJ
TN
TR
TM
UA
GB
UZ
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62
93
84
30
76
51
94
53
20
72
56
79
61
71
74
85
97
66
91
75
67
22
70
29
32

(1) According to the alphabetical coding system described in Appendix 4 to the 1949 convention
and Article 45(4) of the 1968 convention on road traffic.

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INTEROPERABILITYCODES NVR Specification: Appendix 6 Part 6 –USED FOR WAGONS (DIGITS 1-2) Interoperability codes used for wagons(digits 1-2)

Wagonsconform to thepresent
UTP/TSI
WAG
including
7.1.2 and allconditions ofAppendix C (a)1st digit

2nd digit

↓

0

→

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Track Gauge

fixed orvariable

fixedvariable

fixedvariable

fixedvariable

fixedvariable

fixed or variablewith axles
Wagons1with bogies

2with axles(b)

2nd digit

1st digit←↓

Track Gaugewith axles

0with bogies

1with axles

2

with bogies

3with axles (c)4with bogies (c)8PPV/PPW wagons(variable gauge)d

not to be used ( )Not to be usedwagons3

with bogies

4with axles (c)Other wagons

maintenancerelated wagons
8with bogies↑→

1st digit

2nd digit

PPV/PPW wagons(fixed gauge)(b)

Wagons with special
numbering fortechnical
characteristics notplaced in service
inside EU or a
COTIF Contracting
State

Other wagons

(c)

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

(a) UTP WAG A94-02/2.2012 or WAG TSI Regulation (EU) No 321/2013(b) Including wagons, which according to previous regulations carry the digits defined in the present table(c) Fixed or variable gauge.
(d) Except for wagons in category I (temperature-controlled wagons), not to be used for new vehicles placed in service.

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8

9

←

↑

2nd digit

1st digit

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2nd digit
1st digit


5

TEN

(a)

and/or COTIF

(b)

0

1

2

Vehicles fordomestic
traffic

Fixed-gauge nonair-conditioned
vehicles (including
car-carrying
wagons)Gauge-adjustible(1435/1520) nonair-conditioned
vehiclesFixed-gauge airconditioned
vehiclesGauge-adjustible(1435/1520) airconditioned
vehiclesNot to be used

6

Servicevehicles7

Airconditioned
and pressuretight vehicles

Not to be used

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INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC

Domestic
traffic

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and/or PPV/PPW

Domestic traffic
or Internationaltraffic by special
agreement

TEN(a) and/or
COTIF(b)

3

4

5

6

Not to be
usedGaugeadjustible(1435/1668)
non-airconditioned
vehiclesHistoricalvehiclesNot to beused(c)ServicevehiclesGaugeadjustible(1435/1668)airconditioned
vehiclesCar-carrying
wagons

Not to beused(c)Pressuretight fixedgauge airconditioned
vehiclesNot to be used

Other vehicles

Not to be
used

PPV/PPW

78

9

Fixed-gauge
vehiclesGaugeadjustible(1435/1520)
vehicles withchange ofbogiesGaugeadjustible(1435/1520)
vehicles withgaugeadjustible
axles

Not to beused

Not to beused

Not to beused(a ) Compliance with the applicable UTP/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

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OF
TRACTIVE
ROLLING STOCK AND UNITSIN A TRAIN SET IN FIXED OR
PRE-DEFINED FORMATION(digits 1-2)

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NVR Specification: Appendix 6
Part 8 – Types of tractive rollingstock and units in a train set in
fixed or pre-defined formation(digits 1-2)

The first digit is ‘9’.
If the second digit describes the type of tractive stock, following coding is mandatory:
Code0

Miscellaneous

1

Electric locomotive

2

Diesel locomotive

3

Electric multiple-unit set (high speed) [power car or
trailer]
Electric multiple-unit set (except high speed) [power
car or trailer]

4

14.

General vehicle type5

Diesel multiple-unit set [power car or trailer]

6

Specialised trailer,

7

Electric shunting engine

8

Diesel shunting engine

9Special vehicle

STANDARD

NUMERICALOFWAGONS

MARKING(DIGITS 5 TO 8)

NVR Specification: Appendix 6
Part 9 -Standard numericalmarking of wagons (digits 5 to 8)

Digits 5 to 8 indicate the main technical characteristics of the wagon. A list with numbers is
published on the ERA website (www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity(as referred to in the National Vehicle Register (as referred to in Decision 2007/756/EC) andspecifications A 94-20/2.2012) and sent to sent to the ERA. A new code can be used only
ERA or the Secretary General. A new code can after publication by the ERA.
be used only after publication by ERA11.

11

For EU Member States the applications should be sent to ERA.

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CODES FOR THE TECHNICAL NVR Specification: Appendix 6 Part 10 –CHARACTERISTICSOFTHE Codes for the technical characteristics of
HAULEDPASSENGER
STOCK the hauled passenger stock (digits 5-6)
(DIGITS 5-6)

An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity(as referred to in the National Vehicle Register specifications A
94-20/2.2012) and sent to ERA or the Secretary General. A new
12code can be used only after publication by ERA .

Part 10 is published on the ERA website (www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with the registering entity (asreferred to in Decision 2007/756/EC) and sent to the ERA. A newcode can be used only after publication by the ERA.

The tables in this section are copied from the ‘Part 10” document
as published on the ERA website13. The “Part 10” document
consists of two tables:Codes for the technical characteristics of the hauled
passenger stock (digits 5-6)

Codes for the general characteristics of the hauled
passenger stock (digits 7-8)
6th digit
5th digit
0

Reserved
Vehicles with 1class seatsst

Vehicles with 2ndclass seats
Vehicles with 1st
or 1st/2nd classseats
1st or 1st/2nd classcouchette cars

12
13

1

2

3
4

0

1

2

3

4

Reserved
10 side-corridor compartments orequivalent open-saloon space with centre
aisle
10 side-corridor compartments orequivalent open-saloon space with centre
aisle
10 side-corridor compartments orequivalent open-saloon space with centre
aisle

Reserved≥ 11 side-corridor compartments orequivalent open-saloon space withcentre aisle
11 side-corridor compartments orequivalent open-saloon space withcentre aisle
11 side-corridor compartments orequivalent open-saloon space withcentre aisle

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

ReservedTwo or three axles≥ 12 side-corridor compartments
or equivalent open-saloon spacewith centre aisle≥ 12 side-corridor compartments
or equivalent open-saloon spacewith centre aisle

Three axles

Two axles

ReservedTwo or three axles

10 1st/2nd class compartments

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved≤ 9 1st/2nd classcompartments

For EU Member States the applications should be sent to ERA.
Table equivalent to the one published on ERA website on 18.03.2014.

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Reserved
Sleeping cars

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5

10 compartments

11 compartments≥ 12 compartments

Reserved

Reserved

6
7

Reserved
10 compartments

Reserved
11 compartments

Reserved
12 compartments

Reserved< 10 2nd class compartments

8

Driving trailer with seats, all classes, withor without luggage compartment, withdriving cab for reversible working

Vehicles with 1st or 1st/2nd class seatswith luggage or mail compartment

Vehicles with 2nd class seats withluggage or mail compartment

Reserved

Reserved< 10 1st class compartments
Vehicles with seats, allclasses with specially-fitted
areas, e.g. children’s playarea

9

Mail vans

Luggage vans with mail compartment

Luggage vans

Luggage vans and two or
three-axle 2nd class vehicles
with seats, with luggage ormail compartment

Vehicles of
special designand vans

Side-corridor luggage vans,with or without compartment
under customs seal

Note: Fractions of a compartment are not considered. The equivalent accommodation in open saloon cars with centre aisle is obtained by dividing the number of available seats by 6, 8
or 10 depending on the construction of the vehicle.

Reserved
Vehicles with 1stclass seats

6th digit
5th digit
0
1

5

6

7

8

9

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Double-deck coaches

Reserved≥ 7 side-corridor compartments orequivalent open-saloon spacewith centre aisle

Reserved
9 side-corridor compartments
or equivalent open-saloon
space with centre aisle

Only for OSJD, double-deck coaches

Double-deck coaches

Reserved

Reserved

Double-deck coaches

Reserved

Reserved
8 side-corridor compartments
or equivalent open-saloon
space with centre aisle≥ 8 side-corridor
compartments or equivalent
open-saloon space withcentre aisle≥ 8 side-corridor
compartments or equivalent
open-saloon space withcentre aisle

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved≤ 9 1st class compartments

2
Vehicles with 2ndclass seats

9 side-corridor compartments
or equivalent open-saloon
space with centre aisle

Vehicles with 1st
or 1st/2nd class
seats

3

1st or 1st/2nd classcouchette cars
2nd classcouchette cars
Reserved
Sleeping cars

4

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved

Reserved≤ 9 compartments

6
7

Reserved> 12 compartments

Reserved
Reserved

Reserved
Reserved

Vehicles of
special designand vans

8

Coaches with seats and couchette cars, allclasses, with bar or buffet area

Reserved
Reserved
Double-deck driving coach with seats,
all classes, with or without luggage
compartment, with driving cab forreversible working

Dining cars or coaches with bar
or buffet area, with luggage
compartment

Dining cars

Reserved
Reserved
Other special coaches(conference, disco, bar,cinema, video, ambulancecoaches)9

Two or three-axle luggage vans with mailcompartment

Two or three-axle car-carrying
wagonsCar-carrying wagons

5

Other vans

9 side-corridor compartments
or equivalent open-saloon
space with centre aisle

Service vehicles

Note: Fractions of a compartment are not considered. The equivalent accommodation in open saloon cars with centre aisle is obtained by dividing the number of available seats by 6, 8
or 10 depending on the construction of the vehicle.
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NVR Specification: Appendix 6 Part 10 – Codes for the general characteristics of the hauled passenger stock (digits 7-8)
Energy supply
Maximum speed< 120 km/h

8th digit
7th digit

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

All tensions*

Reserved

3000 V~+ 3000 V=

1000 V~ *Reserved

1500 V~

Other tensions than
1000 V, 1500 V,
3000 V

1500 V~+ 1500 V=

3000 V=

Reserved

1

All tensions*+ Steam11000 V~+ Steam11000 V~+ Steam11000 V~+ Steam11000 V~+ Steam11000 V~+ Steam1

Reserved

1500 V~+ 1500 V=+ Steam1

3000 V=+ Steam1

3000 V=+ Steam1

2

Steam1

Steam13000 V~+ 3000 V=+ Steam1

Steam13000 V~+ 3000 V=+ Steam1

Steam11500 V~+ Steam11500 V~+ Steam1

A1

All tensions

Reserved

1000 V~+ 3000 V=

1000 V~ *1

1000 V~ *1

1000 V~

1500 V~+ 1500 V=

3000 V=

3000 V=All tensions *+ Steam1

All tensions+ Steam1

All tensions+ Steam11000 V~ *1+ Steam11500 V~+ 1500 V=

1000 V~+ Steam1

3000 V~+ 3000 V=

1500 V~+ 1500 V=+ Steam1

3000 V=+ Steam1

Reserved

All tensions *+ Steam1

All tensions+ Steam1

All tensions+ Steam11000 V~+ Steam1

Reserved

1500 V~+ Steam1

Other tensions than
1000 V, 1500 V,
3000 V

1500 V~+ 1500 V=+ Steam1

Reserved

Reserved

Steam1

Reserved

3000 V~+ 3000 V=

Reserved

3000 V~+ 3000 V=

Reserved

Steam1

Reserved

Reserved

A1

All tensions *All tensions

1500 V~ 1+ 3000 V= 1
All tensions21000 V~ *1500 V~+ 1500 V=

1000 V~

1500 V~

1500 V~+ 1500 V=

3000 V=

3000 V=All tensions *+ Steam1

All tensions+ Steam1

3000 V~+ 3000 V=

Reserved

All tensions *+ Steam11000 V~+ Steam1

3000 V~+ 3000 V=

All tensions *+ Steam1

A1
G2

All tensions *2

All tensions

All tensions+ Steam11000 V~+ 1500 V~

1000 V~

1000 V~

Reserved

3000 V=

A1, A2, G2

3

4
121 to 140 km/h

5

6
7
141 to 160 km/h

> 160 km/h

893000 V~+ 3000 V=
1500 V~+ Steam11000 V~+ 1500 V~+ 1500 V=

Other tensions than
1000 V, 1500 V,
3000 V
1500 V~+ 1500 V=

Notes:
1

Only for domestic traffic vehicles
Only for vehicles able to international traffic
All tensions Single phase alternating current 1000 V 51 to 15 Hz, single phase alternating current 1500 V 50 Hz, direct current 1500 V, direct current 3000 V. Can include single
phase alternating current 3000 V 50 Hz*
For certain vehicles with 1000V single phase alternating current, only one frequency, either 16 2/3 or 50 Hz, is permitted
A
Autonomous heating, without train bus electricity supply line
G
Vehicles with train bus electricity supply line for all voltages, but requiring a generator van to supply air-conditioning
Steam
Steam heating only. If tensions are written, the code is also available for vehicles without steam heating.
2

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CHARACTERISTICS OF THE
SPECIAL VEHICLES(DIGITS 6-8)

An application for a new code is filed with theregistering entity (as referred to in the
National Vehicle Register specifications A 9420/2.2012) and sent to ERA or the Secretary
General. A new code can be used only after
publication by ERA14.

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NVR Specification: Appendix 6
Part 11 – Codes for the technicalcharacteristics of the special
vehicles (digits 6-8)
Part 11 is published on the ERA website(www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with theregistering entity (as referred to in Decision
2007/756/EC) and sent to the ERA. A new code
can be used only after publication by the ERA.

The tables in this section are copied from the ‘Part11” document as published on the ERA website 15.
The “Part 11” document consists of two tables:Authorised speed for special vehicles(digit 6)

Type and sub-type of special vehicle(digits 7-8)

Authorised speed for special vehicles (digit 6)
Self-propelled travelling speed

Classification

Can be put into atrain

V ≥ 100 km/h

Self-propelled≥ 100 km/h
1

< 100 km/h
2

Non self-propelled

Self-propelled
Non self-propelled
Self-propelled
Cannot be put the a train
Non self-propelled
Self-propelled rail/road vehicle
than can be put into a train b
Self-propelled rail/road vehicle
than cannot be put into a train b
Non self-propelled rail/road vehicle b
V < 100 km/h
and/or restrictions a

0 km/h
3

4
5
6
7
8
9
0

a By restriction is meant a special position in a train (e.g. at the rear), an obligatory protection wagon, etc.
b Special conditions concerning inclusion in a train must be complied with.

14
15

For EU Member States the applications should be sent to ERA.
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Type and sub-type of special vehicle (digits 7-8)
7th digit

1
Infrastructureandsuperstructure

8th digit

Vehicles / machines

1

Track laying and renewal train2

Switches and crossing laying
equipment

3

Track rehabilitation train

4

Ballast cleaning machine

5
6

Earthworks machine

78
9Rail-mounted crane (excl. re-railing)0

Other or general
High capacity plain track tamping
machineOther plain track tamping machines
Tamping machine with stabilisation
Tamping machine for switches andcrossings
Ballast plough
Stabilisation machine
Grinding and welding machine
Multi-purpose machine
Track inspection car
OtherMulti-purpose machine
Rolling and unrolling machine
Mast installation machine
Drum carrier machine
Overhead line tensioning machine
Machine with elevating work
platform and machine with scaffold
Cleaning train
Greasing train
Overhead line inspection car
Other
Deck laying machine
Bridge inspection platform
Tunnel inspection platform
Gas purification machine
Ventilation machine
Machine with elevating work
platform or with scaffold
Tunnel lighting machine

1
2
3
4
2
Track

3
Overhead line

4
Structures

5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

5
Loading,

1

Other
Rail loading/unloading and transportmachine

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

6
Measuring

7
Emergency

8
Traction,transport,
energy, etc.

9
Environment

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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Vehicles / machines
Loading/unloading and transportmachine for ballast, gravel, etc.
Sleeper loading/unloading andtransport machine
Loading/unloading and transportmachine for switchgear, etc.
Loading/unloading and transportmachine for other materials
Other
Earthworks recording car
Track recording car
Overhead line recording car
Gauge recording car
Signalling recording car
Telecommunications recording car

Other
Emergency crane
Emergency haulage car
Emergency tunnel train
Emergency car
Fire car
Sanitary vehicle
Equipment car

Other
Tractive units
Transport car (excl. 59)
Power car
Track car / powered car
Concreting car

Other
Self-propelled snow plough
Hauled snow plough
Snow broom
De-icing machine
Weed-killing machine
Rail cleaning machine

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0Rail/road17.

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0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0

Vehicles / machines
Category 1 rail/road machine
Category 2 rail/road machine
Category 3 rail/road machine
Category 4 rail/road machine
Other

WAGONS EXCLUDING
ARTICULATED AND MULTIPLE
WAGONS
An application for a new code is filed with theregistering entity (as referred to in the National
Vehicle Register specifications A 94-20/2.2012)and sent to ERA or the Secretary General. A
new code can be used only after publication by
ERA16.
The tables in this section are copied from the ‘Part12” document as published on the ERA website 17.
The “Part 12” document consists of 10 tables:










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17

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Other

LETTER MARKING FOR



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NVR Specification: Appendix 6
Part 12 — Letter marking forwagons excluding articulated
and multiple wagons
Part 12 is published on the ERA website(www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with theregistering entity (as referred to in Decision
2007/756/EC) and sent to the ERA. A newcode can be used only after publication by the
ERA.

CATEGORY LETTER: E - OPEN HIGHSIDED WAGON
CATEGORY LETTER: F - OPEN HIGHSIDED WAGON
CATEGORY LETTER: G – COVEREDWAGON
CATEGORY LETTER: H – COVEREDWAGON
CATEGORY LETTER: I –TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED
WAGONCATEGORY LETTER: K – 2-AXLE FLATWAGON
CATEGORY LETTER: L – 2-AXLE FLATWAGON
CATEGORY LETTER: O – MIXED FLATAND OPEN HIGH-SIDED WAGONFor EU Member States the applications should be sent to ERA.
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
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CATEGORY LETTER: R –FLAT BOGIESWAGONCATEGORY LETTER: S –FLAT BOGIESWAGONCATEGORY LETTER: T – WAGON
WITH OPENING ROOF
CATEGORY LETTER: U - SPECIAL
WAGONS
CATEGORY LETTER: Z - TANKWAGONCATEGORY LETTER: F - OPEN HIGHSIDED WAGON (2 units)
CATEGORY LETTER: H - COVEREDWAGON (2 units)
CATEGORY LETTER: I TEMPERATURE CONTROLLEDWAGON (2 units)
CATEGORY LETTER: L - FLATWAGON WITH SEPARATE AXLES (2units)CATEGORY LETTER: S - FLAT BOGIEWAGON (2 units)
CATEGORY LETTER: T - WAGON
WITH OPENING ROOF (2 units)
CATEGORY LETTER: U - SPECIAL
WAGONS (2 units)
CATEGORY LETTER: Z - TANKWAGON (2 units)

DEFINITION OF THE CATEGORY AND INDEX LETTERS
1. Important notes
In the attached tables:- the information given in meters refers to the inside length of the wagons (lu);- the information given in tonnes (tu) corresponds to the highest load limit shown in the loadingtable for the wagon in question, this limit being determined in accordance with the procedures
laid down.
2. Index letters with an international value common to all categories
q pipe for electric heating which can be supplied by all accepted currents
qq pipe and installation for electric heating which can be supplied by all accepted currentss wagons authorised to run under "s" conditions (see Annex B of Rolling Stock TSI / UTP WAG)
ss wagons authorised to run under "ss" conditions (see Annex B of Rolling Stock TSI / UTP WAG)
3. Index letters with a national valuet, u, v, w, x, y, z

The value of these letters is defined by eachContracting State.

Member State.

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CATEGORY LETTER: E - OPEN HIGH-SIDED WAGON

Reference wagon

a
aa
c
k

kk
Index letters

l
ll
m
mm
n
o
p

of ordinary type,with side and end tipping, with flat floor
with 2 axles: lu ≥ 7,70m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith 4 axles: lu ≥ 12m; 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: lu ≥ 12m; 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 4 axles
with 6 axles or morewith floor traps awith 2 axles: tu < 20twith 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 2 axles: 20t ≤ tu < 25twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60t
without side tipping
without floor traps bwith 2 axles: lu < 7,70m
with 4 axles or more: lu < 12mwith 4 axles or more: lu > 12m b
with 2 axles: tu > 30t
with 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t
without end tippingwith station for brakeman ba This concept only applies to open high-sided wagons with a flat floor, and provided with a device enablingthem to be used, either as ordinary wagons with a flat bottom, or for gravity unloading of certain goods bysuitable positioning of the traps.
b Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1520 mm.

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CATEGORY LETTER: F - OPEN HIGH-SIDED WAGON

Reference wagon

a
aa
b
c
cc
f
ff
fff
k

Index letters

kk
l
ll
n
o
oo
p
pp
ppp

of special type,with 2 axles: 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith 3 axles: 25t ≤ tu ≤ 40t
with 4 axles: 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 4 axles
with 6 axles or morehigh capacity with axles (volume > 45m3)
with controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the top awith controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the bottom asuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
with 2 or 3 axles: tu < 20twith 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 2 or 3 axles: 20t ≤ tu < 25twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60twith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the top awith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the bottom awith 2 axles: tu > 30t
with 3 axles: tu > 40t
with 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t
with axial bulk gravity unloading, at the top awith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the bottom awith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the top awith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the bottom awith station for brakeman b

a Wagons with gravity unloading in category F are open wagons, which do not have a flat floor and have notipping facility either at the end or the side.
b Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1520 mm.
The method of unloading these wagons is defined by a combination of the following characteristics:
Arrangement of the unloading apertures:- axial: Apertures situated above the centre of the track- bilateral: Apertures on either side of the track, outside the rails(For these wagons, unloading is:- simultaneous, if complete emptying of the wagon requires the apertures to be open on bothsides,- alternate, if complete emptying of the wagon can take place by opening the apertures on one
side only)- top: The lower edge of the discharge through (without taking into account mobile devices which may
extend this through) is situated at least 0.700 m above the rail, and allows for the use of a conveyor belt totake away the goods- bottom: The position of the lower edge of the discharge through does not allow for the use of a conveyor
belt to take away the goods

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Rate of unloading:- bulk: Once the apertures are open for unloading, they cannot be closed again until the wagon is empty- controlled: At any time during unloading, the flow of the goods can be regulated or even stopped

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CATEGORY LETTER: G – COVERED WAGON

Reference wagon

a
aa
b
bb
g
h
k
Index letters

kk
l
ll
m
n
o
p

of ordinary type,with at least 8 ventilation apertureswith 2 axles: 9m ≤ lu < 12m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith 4 axles: 15m ≤ lu < 18m; 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: 15m ≤ lu < 18m; 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 4 axles
with 6 axles or morehigh capacity: - with 2 axles: lu ≥ 12m and payload capacity ≥ 70m3
- with 4 axles or more: lu ≥ 18 m
with 4 axles or more: lu > 18m a
for grain
for fruits and vegetables bwith 2 axles: tu < 20twith 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 2 axles: 20t ≤ tu < 25twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60twith less than 8 ventilation apertureswith enlarged doors apertures awith 2 axles: lu < 9mwith 4 axles or more: lu < 15mwith 2 axles: tu > 30t
with 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t
with 2 axles: lu < 12m and payload capacity ≥ 70m3
with station for brakeman aa Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1520 mm.
b The concept "for fruits and vegetables" applies only to wagons provided with additional ventilation
apertures at the floor level.

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CATEGORY LETTER: H – COVERED WAGON

Reference wagon

a
aa
b
bb

Index letters

c
cc
d
dd
e
ee
f
ff
fff
g
gg
h
hh
i
ii
k

kk
l
ll
m
mm
n
o
p

of special type,with 2 axles: 9m ≤ lu < 12m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 28twith 4 axles: 15m ≤ lu < 18m; 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: 15m ≤ lu < 18m; 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 4 axles
with 6 axles or more
- with 2 axles: 12m ≤ lu ≤ 14m and payload capacity ≥ 70m3 a- with 4 axles or more: 18m ≤ lu ≤ 22m
with 2 axles: lu ≥ 14m
with 4 axles or more: lu ≥ 22m
with end doors
with end doors and fitted internally for the transport of motor cars
with floor traps
with tipping body bwith 2 floors
with 3 floors or moresuitable for traffic with Great Britain asuitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively) a
for grain
for cement b
for fruits and vegetables cfor mineral fertilizer bwith opening or shunt wallswith very robust opening or shunt walls dwith 2 axles: tu < 20twith 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 2 axles: 20t ≤ tu < 25twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60twith movable partitions ewith lockable movable partitions ewith 2 axles: lu < 9mwith 4 axles or more: lu < 15mwith 4 axles or more: lu > 18m b
with 2 axles: tu > 28t
with 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t
with 2 axles: 12m < lu < 14m and payload capacity ≥ 70m3
with station for brakeman ba 2-axle wagons bearing the index letters "f", "fff" can have a payload capacity less than 70 m3.
b Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1520 mm.
c The concept "for fruits and vegetables" applies only to wagons provided with additional ventilation
apertures at the floor level.
d Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1435 mm.
e Movable partitions may be dismounted temporarily.

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CATEGORY LETTER: I – TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED WAGON

Reference wagon

Index letters

a
b
bb
c
d
e
f
ff
fff
g
gg
h
i
ii
k
l
m
mm
n
o
p

refrigerator wagon,
with class IN thermal insulation,with motor-driven ventilation, with gratings and ice bunker ≥ 3,5m3
with 2 axles: 19m2 ≤ floor area < 22m2; 15t ≤ tu ≤ 25twith 4 axles: floor area ≥ 39m2; 30t ≤ tu ≤ 40t
with 4 axles
with 2 axles and large floor area: 22m2 ≤ floor area ≤ 27m2
with 2 axles and very large floor area: floor area > 27m2
with meat hooks
for fishwith electric ventilation
suitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
with mechanical refrigeration a b
refrigerator with liquefied gas awith class IR thermal insulation
mechanically refrigerated by the machinery of an accompanying
technical wagon a b c
accompanying technical wagon a cwith 2 axles: tu > 15t
with 4 axles: tu < 30t
insulated without ice bunkers a dwith 2 axles: floor area < 19m2
with 4 axles: floor area < 39m2
with 4 axles: floor area ≥ 39m2 e
with 2 axles: tu > 25twith 4 axles: tu > 40t
with ice bunkers of capacity less than 3,5m3 dwithout gratingsa The index letter "l" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letters "g", "gg", "i" or "ii".
b Wagons bearing both the index letters "g" and "i" can be used individually or in a mechanically refrigerated
raft.
c The concept of "accompanying technical wagon" applies at the same time to factory wagons, workshop
wagons (both with or without sleeping accommodation) and dormitory wagons.
d The index letter "o" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letter "l".
e Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1520 mm.
Note: The floor area of covered refrigerator wagons is always determined taking into account the use of ice bunkers.

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CATEGORY LETTER: K – 2-AXLE FLAT WAGON

Reference wagon

Index letters

b
g
i
j
k
kk
l
m
mm
n
o
p
pp

of ordinary type,with drop sides and short stanchions
lu ≥ 12m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith long stanchions
fitted for the transport of containers awith removable cover and non-removable ends bwith shock-absorbing device
tu < 20t
20t ≤ tu < 25t
without stanchions
9m ≤ lu < 12m
lu < 9m
tu > 30twith non-removable sides
without sides bwith removable sides

a Index letter “g“ may be used together with category letter K exclusively for ordinary wagons which have
only been additionally fitted out for the transport of containers. Wagons fitted out solely for the transport ofcontainers must be classified in category L.
b The index letter “p“ shall not be marked on wagons bearing index letter “i“

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CATEGORY LETTER: L – 2-AXLE FLAT WAGON

Reference wagon

Index letters

b
c
d
e
f
ff
fff
g
h
hh
i
ii
j
k
kk
l
m
mm
n
p

of special type,lu ≥ 12m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith special fittings for securing purposes for medium-sized containers (pa) a
with swivelling bolster afitted out for the transport of motor cars, without deck awith decks for the transport of motor cars asuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
fitted for the transport of containers (except pa) a b
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to side a cfitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to sky a cwith removable cover and non-removable ends aWith very robust removable metallic cover d and non-removable ends awith shock-absorbing device
tu < 20t
20t ≤ tu < 25t
without stanchions a
9m ≤ lu < 12m
lu < 9m
tu > 30t
without sides b

a The inscription of the index letters "l" or "p" is optional for wagons bearing the index letters "b", "c", "d","e", "g", "h", "hh", "i" or "ii". But numerical codes must always correspond to letter markings on wagons.
b Wagons used solely for the transport of containers (except pa)
c Wagons used solely for the transport of steel coils.
d Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1435 mm.

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CATEGORY LETTER: O – MIXED FLAT AND OPEN HIGH-SIDED WAGON

Reference wagon

Index letters

a
f
ff
fff
k
kk
l
m
mm
n

of ordinary type,with 2 or 3 axles; with drop sides or ends and stanchions
with 2 axles: lu ≥ 12m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith 3 axles: lu ≥ 12m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 40t
with 3 axles
suitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
tu < 20t
20t ≤ tu < 25t
without stanchions
9m ≤ lu < 12m
lu < 9mwith 2 axles: tu > 30t
with 3 axles: tu > 40t

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CATEGORY LETTER: R –FLAT BOGIES WAGON

Reference wagon

Index letters

b
e
g
h
hh
i
j
k
kk
l
m
mm
n
o
oo
p
pp

of ordinary type,with drop ends and stanchions
18m ≤ lu < 22m; 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
lu ≥ 12mwith drop sides
fitted for the transport of containers afitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to side bfitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to sky b
with removable cover and non-removable ends cwith shock-absorbing device
tu < 40t
40t ≤ tu < 50t
without stanchions
15m ≤ lu < 18m
lu < 15m
tu > 60t
with non-removable ends less than 2 m in heightwith non-removable ends, 2 m or more in height c
without drop ends cwith removable sides

a The use of the index letter “g“ associated with the category letter R is only possible in the case of ordinary
wagons which have only been additionally fitted out for the transport of containers. Wagons fitted out
solely for the transport of containers must be classified in category S.
b The use of the index letter “h“ or “hh” together with the category letter R is only possible in the case ofordinary wagons which have only been additionally fitted out for the transport of containers. Wagons fittedout solely for the transport of containers must be classified in category S.
c The index letters "oo" and/or "p" shall not be marked on wagons bearing index letter "i".

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CATEGORY LETTER: S –FLAT BOGIES WAGON

Reference wagon

Index letters

a
aa
aaa
b
c
d
e
f
ff
fff
g
gg
h
hh
i
ii
j
k
kk
l
m
mm
mmm
n
p

of special type,with 4 axles: lu ≥ 18m; 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: lu ≥ 22m; 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 6 axles (2 bogies of 3 axles)
with 8 axles or morewith 4 axles (2 bogies of 2 axles) awith special fittings for securing purposes for medium-sized containers (pa) b
with swivelling bolster b
fitted out for the transport of motor cars, without deck b cwith decks for the transport of motor cars b
suitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
fitted for the transport of containers, total loading length ≤ 60’ (except pa) b c dfitted for the transport of containers, total loading length > 60’ (except pa) b c dfitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to side b e
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to sky b ewith removable cover and non-removable ends b
With very robust removable metallic cover f and non-removable ends bwith shock-absorbing device
with 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60t
without stanchions bwith 4 axles: 15m ≤ lu < 18mwith 6 axles or more: 18m ≤ lu < 22mwith 4 axles: lu < 15mwith 6 axles or more: lu < 18mwith 4 axles: lu ≥ 22m awith 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t
without sides b

a Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1520 mm.
b The inscription of the index letters "l" or "p" is optional for wagons bearing the index letters "b", "c", "d","e", "g", “gg”, "h", "hh", "i" or "ii". But numerical codes must always correspond to letter markings on
wagons.
c Wagons which in addition to the transport of containers and swap bodies are used to transport vehicles shallbe marked with the index letters "g" or "gg" and the letter "d".
d Wagons used solely for the transport of containers or for transport of swap bodies for grab handling andspreader gripping.
e Wagons used solely for the transport of steel coils.
f Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1435 mm.

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CATEGORY LETTER: T – WAGON WITH OPENING ROOF

Reference
wagon
a
aa
b
c
d
dd
e
f
ff
fff
g
h
hh
i
j
Index letters
k

kk
l
ll
m
n
o
oo
p
pp

with 2 axles: 9m ≤ lu < 12m; 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith 4 axles: 15m ≤ lu < 18m ; 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: 15m ≤ lu < 18m; 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 4 axles
with 6 axles or morehigh capacity: with 2 axles: lu ≥ 12m
with 4 axles or more: lu ≥ 18m a bwith end doors
with controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the top a b cwith controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the bottom a b cwith unobstructed height of the doors > 1,90m a b c
suitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
for grain
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to side
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to skywith opening walls awith shock-absorbing device
with 2 axles: tu < 20twith 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 2 axles: 20t ≤ tu < 25twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60twith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the top a b cwith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the bottom a b cwith 2 axles: lu < 9mwith 4 axles or more: lu < 15m b
with 2 axles: tu > 30t
with 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t
with axial bulk gravity unloading, at the top a b cwith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the bottom a b cwith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the top a b cwith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the bottom a b c

a Index letter “e“:
– is optional on wagons bearing the index letter “b“ (but numerical codes must always correspond to letter
markings on wagons),– shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letters “d“, “dd“, “i“, “l“, “ll“, “o“, “oo“, “p“ ou “pp“.
b Index letter "b" and “m” shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letters “d“, “dd“, “l“, “ll“, “o“,
“oo“, “p“ or “pp".
c Wagons with gravity unloading in category T are wagons fitted with an opening roof giving access to aloading hatch over the complete length of the body; these wagons do not have a flat floor and are notdesigned for end or side tipping.

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The method of unloading these wagons is defined by a combination of the following characteristics:
Arrangement of the unloading apertures:- axial: Apertures situated above the centre of the track- bilateral: Apertures on either side of the track, outside the rails(For these wagons, unloading is:- simultaneous, if complete emptying of the wagon requires the apertures to be open on bothsides,- alternate, if complete emptying of the wagon can take place by opening the apertures on one
side only)- top: The lower edge of the discharge through (without taking into account mobile devices which may
extend this through) is situated at least 0.700 m above the rail, and allows for the use of a conveyor belt totake away the goods- bottom: The position of the lower edge of the discharge through does not allow for the use of a conveyor
belt to take away the goods
Rate of unloading:- bulk: Once the apertures are open for unloading, they cannot be closed again until the wagon is empty- controlled: At any time during unloading, the flow of the goods can be regulated or even stopped

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CATEGORY LETTER: U - SPECIAL WAGONS

Reference
wagon
a
aa
c
d
dd
f
ff
fff
g
i
k
Index letters
kk
l
ll

n
o
oo
p
pp

other than those in categories F, H, L, S or Z
with 2 axles: 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith 3 axles: 25t ≤ tu ≤ 40t
with 4 axles: 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 4 axles
with 6 axles or morewith unloading under pressure
with controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the top awith controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at thebottom asuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
for grain
fitted out for the transport objects which should exceed the gauge ifthey were loaded on ordinary wagons b cwith 2 or 3 axles: tu < 20twith 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 2 or 3 axles: 20t ≤ tu < 25twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60twith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the top awith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at thebottom awith 2 axles: tu > 30t
with 3 axles: tu > 40t
with 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t cwith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the top awith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the bottom awith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the top awith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the bottom aa Wagons with gravity unloading in category U are closed wagons which can only be loaded through one ormore loading apertures situated in at the top part of the body, and whose total opening dimensions are lessthan the length of the body; these wagons do not have a flat floor and are not designed for end or side
tipping.
b In particular:- well wagons- wagons with a central recess- wagons with an ordinary sloping diagonal permanent control deskc Index letter "n" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letter “i”.

The method of unloading these wagons is defined by a combination of the following characteristics:
Arrangement of the unloading apertures:- axial: Apertures situated above the centre of the track- bilateral: Apertures on either side of the track, outside the rails
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Date:1.1.2015(For these wagons, unloading is:- simultaneous, if complete emptying of the wagon requires the apertures to be open on bothsides,- alternate, if complete emptying of the wagon can take place by opening the apertures on one
side only)
top: The lower edge of the discharge through (without taking into account mobile devices which may
extend this through) is situated at least 0.700 m above the rail, and allows for the use of a conveyor belt totake away the goods
bottom: The position of the lower edge of the discharge through does not allow for the use of a conveyor
belt to take away the goods

Rate of unloading:- bulk: Once the apertures are open for unloading, they cannot be closed again until the wagon is empty- controlled: At any time during unloading, the flow of the goods can be regulated or even stopped.

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CATEGORY LETTER: Z - TANK WAGON

Reference
wagon

Index letters

a
aa
b
c
d
e
f
ff
fff
g
i
j
k

kk

n
p

with metal shell, for the transport of liquids or gaseswith 2 axles: 25t ≤ tu ≤ 30twith 3 axles: 25t ≤ tu ≤ 40t
with 4 axles: 50t ≤ tu ≤ 60t
with 6 axles or more: 60t ≤ tu ≤ 75t
with 4 axles
with 6 axles or more
for oil products awith unloading under pressure b
for food and chemical products afitted with heating devices
suitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
for the transport of gases under pressure, liquefied or dissolved under pressure btank of non-metallic material
with shock-absorbing device
with 2 or 3 axles: tu < 20twith 4 axles: tu < 40twith 6 axles or more: tu < 50twith 2 or 3 axles: 20t ≤ tu < 25twith 4 axles: 40t ≤ tu < 50twith 6 axles or more: 50t ≤ tu < 60twith 2 axles: tu > 30t
with 3 axles: tu > 40t
with 4 axles: tu > 60t
with 6 axles or more: tu > 75t cwith station for brakeman aa Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1520 mm.
b The index letter "c" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letter "g".

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LETTER MARKING FOR WAGONSFOR ARTICULATED AND MULTIPLE WAGONSDEFINITION OF THE CATEGORY AND INDEX LETTERS
1. Important notes

In the attached tables, the information given in meters refers to the inside length of the wagons(lu).
2. Index letters with an international value common to all categories
q pipe for electric heating which can be supplied by all accepted currents
qq pipe and installation for electric heating which can be supplied by all accepted currentss wagons authorised to run under "s" conditions (see annex B of rolling stock TSI / UTP WAG)
ss wagons authorised to run under "ss" conditions (see annex B of rolling stock TSI / UTP WAG)

3. Index letters with a national valuet, u, v, w, x, y, z
The value of these letters is defined by eachContracting State.

Member State.

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CATEGORY LETTER: F - OPEN HIGH-SIDED WAGON

Articulated or multiple wagon
with axles, with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27m

Reference
wagon

Index letters

a
c
cc
e
ee
f
ff
fff
l
ll
m
mm
o
oo
p
pp
r
rr

with bogies
with controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the top awith controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the bottom awith 3 units
with 4 units or moresuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
with bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the top awith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the bottom awith 2 units: lu ≥ 27m
with 2 units: lu < 22mwith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the top awith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the bottom awith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the top awith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the bottom aarticulated wagon
multiple wagon

a Wagons with gravity unloading in category F are open wagons, which do not have a flat floor and are notdesigned for end or side tipping.
The method of unloading these wagons is defined by a combination of the following characteristics:
Arrangement of the unloading apertures:- axial: Apertures situated above the centre of the track- bilateral: Apertures on either side of the track, outside the rails(For these wagons, unloading is:- simultaneous, if complete emptying of the wagon requires the apertures to be open on bothsides,- alternate, if complete emptying of the wagon can take place by opening the apertures on one
side only)- top: The lower edge of the discharge through (without taking into account mobile devices which may
extend this through) is situated at least 0.700 m above the rail, and allows for the use of a conveyor belt totake away the goods- bottom: The position of the lower edge of the discharge through does not allow for the use of a conveyor
belt to take away the goods
Rate of unloading:- bulk: Once the apertures are open for unloading, they cannot be closed again until the wagon is empty- controlled: At any time during unloading, the flow of the goods can be regulated or even stopped

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CATEGORY LETTER: H - COVERED WAGON

Articulated or multiple wagon
with axles, with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27m

Reference
wagon

Index letters

a
c
cc
d
e
ee
f
ff
fff
g
h
i
ii
l
ll
m
mm
r
rr

with bogies
with end doors
with end doors and fitted internally for the transport of motor cars
with floor traps
with 3 units
with 4 units or moresuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
for grain
for fruits and vegetables awith opening or shunt wallswith very robust opening or shunt walls bwith movable partitions cwith lockable movable partitions cwith 2 units: lu ≥ 27m
with 2 units: lu < 22m
articulated wagon
multiple wagon

a The concept "for fruits and vegetables" applies only to wagons provided with additional ventilation
apertures at the floor level.
b Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1435 mm.
c Movable partitions may be dismounted temporarily.

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CATEGORY LETTER: I - TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED WAGON

Reference
wagon

Index letters

a
c
d
e
ee
f
ff
fff
g
gg
h
i
ii
l
m
mm
o
oo
p
r
rr

refrigerator wagon
with class IN thermal insulation,with motor-driven ventilation, with gratings and ice bunker ≥ 3,5m3
articulated or multiple wagon
with axles, with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27mwith bogies
with meat hooks
for fishwith electric ventilation
with 4 units or moresuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
with mechanical refrigeration arefrigerator with liquefied gas awith class IR thermal insulation
mechanically refrigerated by the machinery of an accompanying technical wagon a b
accompanying technical wagon a b
insulated without ice bunkers a cwith 2 units: lu ≥ 27m
with 2 units: lu < 22mwith ice bunkers of capacity less than 3,5m3 cwith 3 units
without gratings
articulated wagon
multiple wagon

a The index letter "l" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letters "g", "gg", "i" or "ii".
b The concept of "accompanying technical wagon" applies at the same time to factory wagons, workshop
wagons (both with or without sleeping accommodation) and dormitory wagons.
c The index letter "o" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letter "l".

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CATEGORY LETTER: L - FLAT WAGON WITH SEPARATE AXLES

articulated or multiple wagon
with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27m

Reference
wagon

Index letters

a
aa
b
c
d
e
f
ff
fff
g
h
hh
i
ii
j
l
m
mm
o
oo
p
r

articulated wagon
multiple wagon
with special fittings for securing purposes for medium-sized containers (pa) a
with swivelling bolster afitted out for the transport of motor cars, without deck awith decks for the transport of motor cars asuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
fitted for the transport of containers a b
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to side a cfitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to sky a cwith removable cover and non-removable ends awith very robust removable metallic cover d and non-removable ends awith shock-absorbing device
without stanchions awith 2 units: 18m ≤ lu < 22mwith 2 units: lu < 18mwith 3 units
with 4 units or more
without sides awith 2 units: lu ≥ 27m

a The inscription of the index letters "l" or "p" is optional for wagons bearing the index letters "b", "c", "d","e", "g", "h", "hh", "i" or "ii". But numerical codes must always correspond to letter markings on wagons.
b Wagons used solely for the transport of containers (except pa).
c Wagons used solely for the transport of steel coils.
d Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1435 mm.

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CATEGORY LETTER: S - FLAT BOGIE WAGON

Reference
wagon

Index letters

b
c
d
e
f
ff
fff
g
gg
h
hh
i
ii
j
l
m
mm
o
oo
p
r
rr

articulated or multiple wagon
with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27mwith special fittings for securing purposes for medium-sized containers (pa) a
with swivelling bolster afitted out for the transport of motor cars, without deck a bwith decks for the transport of motor cars asuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
fitted for the transport of containers, total loading length ≤ 60’ (except pa) a b c
fitted for the transport of containers, total loading length > 60’ (except pa) a b c
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to side a dfitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to sky a dwith removable cover and non-removable ends awith very robust removable metallic cover a and non-removable ends ewith shock-absorbing device
without stanchions awith 2 units: lu ≥ 27m
with 2 units: lu < 22mwith 3 units
with 4 units or more
without sides a
articulated wagon
multiple wagon

a The inscription of the index letters "l" or "p" is optional for wagons bearing the index letters "b", "c", "d","e", "g", “gg”, "h", "hh", "i" or "ii". But numerical codes must always correspond to letter markings on
wagons.
b Wagons which in addition to the transport of containers and swap bodies are used to transport vehicles shallbe marked with the index letters "g" or "gg" and the letter "d".
c Wagons used solely for the transport of containers or for transport of swap bodies for grab handling andspreader gripping.
d Wagons used solely for the transport of steel coils.
e Only applicable to wagons with gauge of 1435 mm.

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CATEGORY LETTER: T - WAGON WITH OPENING ROOF

articulated or multiple wagon
with axles, with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27m

Reference
wagon

Index letters

a
b
c
d
dd
e
ee
f
ff
fff
g
h
hh
i
j
l
ll
m
mm
o
oo
p
pp
r
rr

With bogies
with unobstructed height of doors > 1,90m awith end doors
with controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the top bwith controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the bottom a bwith 3 units
with 4 units or moresuitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
for grain
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to side
fitted out for the transport of steel coils, eye to skywith opening walls awith shock-absorbing device
with bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the top a bwith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the bottom a bwith 2 units: lu ≥ 27m
with 2 units: lu < 22mwith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the top a bwith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the bottom a bwith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the top a bwith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the bottom a b
articulated wagon
multiple wagon

a Index letter "b" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letters “d“, “dd“, “i“, “l“, “ll“, “o“, “oo“,“p“ or “pp".
b Wagons with gravity unloading in category T are wagons fitted with an opening roof giving access to aloading hatch over the complete length of the body; these wagons do not have a flat floor and are notdesigned for end or side tipping.
The method of unloading these wagons is defined by a combination of the following characteristics:
Arrangement of the unloading apertures:- axial: Apertures situated above the centre of the track- bilateral: Apertures on either side of the track, outside the rails(For these wagons, unloading is:- simultaneous, if complete emptying of the wagon requires the apertures to be open on both sides,- alternate, if complete emptying of the wagon can take place by opening the apertures on one side
only)
- top: The lower edge of the discharge through (without taking into account mobile devices which may
extend this through) is situated at least 0.700 m above the rail, and allows for the use of a conveyor belt totake away the goods- bottom: The position of the lower edge of the discharge through does not allow for the use of a conveyor
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CATEGORY LETTER: U - SPECIAL WAGONS

articulated or multiple wagon
with axles, with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27m

Reference
wagon
a
e
ee
c
d
dd
f
ff
fff
g
Index letters

i
l
ll
m
mm
o
oo
p
pp
r
rr

With bogies
with 3 units
with 4 units or morewith unloading under pressure
with controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the top awith controlled gravity unloading, on both sides, alternately, at the bottom a b
suitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
for grain
fitted out for the transport objects which should exceed the gauge if they were
loaded on ordinary wagons bwith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the top awith bulk gravity unloading, on both sides, simultaneously, at the bottom awith 2 units: lu ≥ 27m
with 2 units: lu < 22mwith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the top awith axial bulk gravity unloading, at the bottom a bwith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the top awith axial controlled gravity unloading, at the bottom aarticulated wagon
multiple wagon

a Wagons with gravity unloading in category U are closed wagons which can only be loaded through one ormore loading apertures situated in at the top part of the body, and whose total opening dimensions are lessthan the length of the body; these wagons do not have a flat floor and are not designed for end or side
tipping.
b In particular:- well wagons- wagons with a central recess- wagons with an ordinary sloping diagonal permanent control desk
The method of unloading these wagons is defined by a combination of the following characteristics:
Arrangement of the unloading apertures:- axial: Apertures situated above the centre of the track- bilateral: Apertures on either side of the track, outside the rails.
(For these wagons, unloading is:- simultaneous, if complete emptying of the wagon requires the apertures to be open on bothsides,- alternate, if complete emptying of the wagon can take place by opening the apertures on one
side only)- top: The lower edge of the discharge through (without taking into account mobile devices which may
extend this through) is situated at least 0.700 m above the rail, and allows for the use of a conveyor belt totake away the goods- bottom: The position of the lower edge of the discharge through does not allow for the use of a conveyor
belt to take away the goods

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CATEGORY LETTER: Z - TANK WAGON

with metal shell,
for the transport of liquids or gases
articulated or multiple wagon
with axles, with 2 units
22m ≤ lu < 27m

Reference
wagon

Index letters

a
c
e
f
ff
fff
g
i
j
m
mm
o
oo
r
rr

With bogies
with unloading under pressure afitted with heating devices
suitable for traffic with Great Britain
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by tunnel exclusively)
suitable for traffic with Great Britain (by train-ferry exclusively)
for the transport of gases under pressure, liquefied or dissolved under pressure atank of non-metallic material
with shock-absorbing device
with 2 units: lu ≥ 27m
with 2 units: lu < 22mwith 3 units
with 4 units or more
articulated wagon
multiple wagon

a The index letter "c" shall not be marked on wagons bearing the index letter "g".

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LETTER

MARKINGFOR
HAULED PASSENGER STOCKNVR Specification: Appendix 6
Part 13 — Letter marking for
hauled passenger stock

An application for a new code is filed withthe registering entity (as referred to in the
National Vehicle Register specifications A
94-20/2.2012) and sent to ERA or the
Secretary General. A new code can be used
only after publication by ERA18.

Part 13 is published on the ERA website(www.era.europa.eu).
An application for a new code is filed with theregistering entity (as referred to in Decision
2007/756/EC) and sent to the ERA. A new code
can be used only after publication by the ERA.

Serial letters with an international value:
A
B
AB
WL

WR
R
D
DD
Post
AS
SR
WG
WSP
Le
Leq
Laeq

1st class coach with seats
2nd class coach with seats
1st /2nd class coach with seats
Sleeping-car with serial letter A, B or AB depending on the type of accommodation
offered. The serial letters for sleeping-car with “special” compartments are supplemented
with index-letter “S”
Dining-car
Coach with dining-car, buffet or bar compartment (serial-letter used in addition)
Van
Open, 2-tier car-carrier van
Mail vanBar coach with dancing facilities

Pullman coachOpen 2-axle 2-tier car-carrier wagon
Open 2-axle 2-tier car-carrier wagon fitted with train supply cableOpen 3-axle 2-tier car-carrier wagon fitted with train supply cableIndex letters with an international value:
b
h
c
d
v
ee
z
f
p
t
m
s

Coach fitted out to carry disabled passengers
Compartments convertible into couchette accommodation
Vehicle fitted to receive bicycles
Vehicle fitted with central power supply
Vehicle fitted with driver’s cab (driving trailer)
Centre-aisle coach with seats
Vehicle over 24,5 m in length
Centre-aisle in vans and coaches with luggage compartment

The number of compartments is shown in the form of an index (for example: Bc9)
Serial letters and index letters with a national value
The others serial letters and index letters have a national value, defined by eachContracting State.
Member State.

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