BS EN 12561-3:2011

This standard BS EN 12561-3:2011 Railway applications. Tank wagons is classified in these ICS categories:

• 45.060.20 Trailing stock
• 13.300 Protection against dangerous goods

This European Standard specifies requirements on and characteristics of bottom filling and emptying devices on tank wagons used for the carriage of gases liquefied under pressure having a test pressure up to 2,9 MPa. This European Standard specifies the important dimensions and arrangements for the filling and emptying connections. Safety functions of these devices are subject to RID requirements and not described in this document.

This European Standard applies to new tank wagons built after the 1st January 2010.