EN 16683:2015
(Main)Railway applications - Call for aid and communication device - Requirements
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the functional requirements for Call For Aid and Communication devices fitted in trains:
- the functional requirements for a Call For Aid and Communication device;
- the dynamic analysis of the Call For Aid system.
NOTE 1 The Call For Aid function on existing vehicles may require modification to work in conjunction with vehicles that comply with this European Standard.
NOTE 2 The Call For Aid function is separate from the Passenger Alarm System (PAS), which is provided to deal with emergency situations. The PAS is described in EN 16334.
NOTE 3 The communication device is different from the PAS, but it can share some parts of the PAS to achieve its functionalities.
NOTE 4 The PAS is regarded as a safety relevant system whereas the CFA and communication device are non-critical aids to passengers.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 22-Dec-2015
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/WG 36 - Emergency and alarm systems
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 17-Dec-2025
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2008/57/EC - DIRECTIVE 2008/57/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)OJ Ref: C 249/04 OJ Date: 08-Jul-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16683:2015 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Call for aid and communication device - Requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the functional requirements for Call For Aid and Communication devices fitted in trains: - the functional requirements for a Call For Aid and Communication device; - the dynamic analysis of the Call For Aid system. NOTE 1 The Call For Aid function on existing vehicles may require modification to work in conjunction with vehicles that comply with this European Standard. NOTE 2 The Call For Aid function is separate from the Passenger Alarm System (PAS), which is provided to deal with emergency situations. The PAS is described in EN 16334. NOTE 3 The communication device is different from the PAS, but it can share some parts of the PAS to achieve its functionalities. NOTE 4 The PAS is regarded as a safety relevant system whereas the CFA and communication device are non-critical aids to passengers.
This European Standard specifies the functional requirements for Call For Aid and Communication devices fitted in trains: - the functional requirements for a Call For Aid and Communication device; - the dynamic analysis of the Call For Aid system. NOTE 1 The Call For Aid function on existing vehicles may require modification to work in conjunction with vehicles that comply with this European Standard. NOTE 2 The Call For Aid function is separate from the Passenger Alarm System (PAS), which is provided to deal with emergency situations. The PAS is described in EN 16334. NOTE 3 The communication device is different from the PAS, but it can share some parts of the PAS to achieve its functionalities. NOTE 4 The PAS is regarded as a safety relevant system whereas the CFA and communication device are non-critical aids to passengers.
EN 16683:2015 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.320 - Alarm and warning systems; 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16683:2015 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 16683:2025, ISO 3864-1:2011, EN 16585-3:2025, EN 16584-1:2025, EN 16584-3:2025, EN 16334-1:2014+A1:2022, EN 16585-1:2025, EN 16584-2:2025, EN 16585-2:2025, EN 16186-3:2016, EN 16186-3:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 16683:2015 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/334, M/483. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bahnanwendungen - Hilferufvorrichtung und Kommunikationseinrichtungen für Fahrgäste - AnforderungenApplications ferroviaires - Dispositif de demande d'aide et de communication à disposition des passagers - PrescriptionsRailway applications - Call for aid and communication device - Requirements45.060.01Železniška vozila na splošnoRailway rolling stock in general35.240.60Uporabniške rešitve IT v transportu in trgoviniIT applications in transport and trade13.320Alarmni in opozorilni sistemiAlarm and warning systemsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16683:2015SIST EN 16683:2016en,fr,de01-marec-2016SIST EN 16683:2016SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
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Railway applications æ Call for aid and communication device æ Requirements Applications ferroviaires æ Dispositifs d 5appel à l 5aide et de communication à disposition des passagers æ Prescriptions
Bahnanwendungen æ Hilferufvorrichtung und Kommunikationseinrichtung für Fahrgäste æ Anforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on
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egulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alterationä Upætoædate lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CENæCENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN memberä
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CENæCENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versionsä
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CFA train broadcast audible signal tone for cross border trains . 14 Annex B (informative)
Flowchart of CFA operation . 15 Annex C (informative)
Communication device passenger interface . 17 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC . 18 Bibliography . 20
Key
shaded box - mandatory CFA system element
dotted box - optional CFA system element 1 CFA passenger interface (includes 2, 3, 4 and 5) 11 visual and acoustic devices 2 visual and acoustic feedback 12 acknowledgement button 3 CFAD (push button) 13 remote reset command (active cab only) 4 microphone/loudspeaker 14 wireless link 5 resetting device 15 recorder 6 visual location 16 passenger information system 7 CFA Function 17 others 8 authorized persons (optional for DOO) 18 TCMS 9 broadcast to inform the authorized persons on board that a CFAD has been operated 19 audio/intercom communication system 10 active driver cab or authorized persons area (if applicable) 20 location of operated CFAD Figure 1 — Example of CFA general overview 4.2 CFA general requirements The CFA shall have no interaction with the brake system. The CFA shall not adversely interfere with the operation of the PAS. SIST EN 16683:2016
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