Wagons - Variable-gauge running gear for 1435 mm/1520 mm and 1668 mm. Recommendations for bilateral agreements

Summary

This leaflet applies to freight wagons with automatic variable-gauge wheelsets, which are able to run on railways with different track gauges. It is intended to allow the railways concerned to conclude the necessary bi- or multilateral agreements, and may be revised in the light of experience. Because of their special equipment, these wagons shall not carry the RIV symbol.

Note:

Points 1.2, 1.5, 2.1.1.6, 2.1.2, 2.1.3.4, 2.1.4.1 to 2.1.4.4, 2.1.5, 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.4, 2.5.1, 2.5.2, 2.5.6, 4.1.1, 4.1.4, 4.2.1, 4.2.2 must be complied with to facilitate the conclusion of bi- or multilateral agreements.

Points 2.1.1.4, 2.1.1.5, 2.1.3.2, 2.2.4 and 2.4.3 correspond to provisions that are already obligatory in another existing UIC leaflet.