EN 286-3:1994
(Main)Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen - Part 3: Steel pressure vessels designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock
General Information
- Abstract
This Part of this European Standard is applicable to simple unfired steel pressure vessels, referred to as "vessel" in this standard, designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 29-Sep-1994
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 54 - Unfired pressure vessels
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 54 - Unfired pressure vessels
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 24-Oct-2013
- Completion Date
- 24-Oct-2013
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2009/105/EC - Simple pressure vesselsOJ Ref: C, C 229 OJ Date: 25-Aug-2010
Not Harmonized87/404/EEC - Simple pressure vesselsOJ Ref: C, C 162 OJ Date: 28-Jun-1995
Overview
EN 286-3:1994 is a CEN (European Committee for Standardization) technical standard that applies to simple unfired steel pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen for use in air braking systems and auxiliary pneumatic equipment on railway rolling stock. Published as Part 3 of the EN 286 series, the standard was adopted by several national bodies (for example SIST EN 286-3:1998 in Slovenia). It sits under ICS 23.020.30 (pressure vessels, gas cylinders).
Key Topics
The standard sets out the essential requirements and expectations for steel pressure vessels used in railway pneumatic applications. Key technical topics typically covered include:
- Scope and definitions relevant to simple unfired steel vessels for air/nitrogen service
- Design principles and required safety margins for vessels intended for braking and auxiliary pneumatic systems
- Materials and material selection suitable for steel pressure vessels in rail environments
- Manufacture and fabrication (including welding and construction practices appropriate for rolling stock use)
- Inspection and testing requirements to verify integrity (non-destructive examination, pressure testing, etc.)
- Marking, documentation and traceability for safe operation and maintenance
- Operational considerations such as compatibility with air or nitrogen and intended service conditions
Note: EN 286-3 focuses on railway-specific applications; it complements general pressure-vessel practice by addressing the particular needs of rolling stock pneumatic systems.
Applications
EN 286-3 is intended for organizations involved with railway pneumatic systems, including:
- Rolling stock manufacturers (OEMs) specifying and fitting air reservoirs and auxiliary pneumatic vessels
- Pressure vessel fabricators producing steel air reservoirs for trains and trams
- Railway maintenance and overhaul organizations performing inspection, testing and in-service repairs
- Procurement teams and system integrators ensuring compliance with European technical requirements
- Certification bodies and regulators assessing conformity with CEN requirements for rail equipment
Typical applications include air reservoirs for locomotive and coach braking systems, pneumatic accumulators for auxiliary equipment, and other compressed-air storage components on rail vehicles.
Related Standards
- EN 286-3 is Part 3 of the EN 286 family (simple unfired pressure vessels). Consult the other parts of the EN 286 series and relevant national railway standards and CEN documents for complementary requirements, testing methods and regulatory compliance guidance.
Keywords: EN 286-3:1994, simple unfired pressure vessels, steel pressure vessels, air braking equipment, railway rolling stock, pneumatic auxiliary equipment, CEN standard, pressure vessel standard.
Relations
- 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
- Referred By
EN 15179:2007 - Railway applications - Braking - Requirements for the brake system of coaches - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Nov-2015
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 286-3:1994 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen - Part 3: Steel pressure vessels designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock". This standard covers: This Part of this European Standard is applicable to simple unfired steel pressure vessels, referred to as "vessel" in this standard, designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock.
This Part of this European Standard is applicable to simple unfired steel pressure vessels, referred to as "vessel" in this standard, designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment for railway rolling stock.
EN 286-3:1994 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 23.020.30 - Pressure vessels, gas cylinders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 286-3:1994 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15955-1:2013, EN 14198:2016+A1:2018, EN 14033-1:2011, EN 15746-1:2010+A1:2011, EN 15746-1:2020, EN 14198:2016+A2:2021, EN 15179:2007, EN 14198:2016, EN 14033-1:2017, FprEN 286-3. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 286-3:1994 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2009/105/EC, 2009/105//EC, 2014/29/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 2016/797/EU, 87/404/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/86/6. 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)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Simple unfired pressure vessels designed to contain air or nitrogen - Part 3: Steel
pressure vessels designed for air braking equipment and auxiliary pneumatic equipment
for railway rolling stock
Einfache unbefeuerte Druckbehälter für Luft oder Stickstoff - Teil 3: Druckbehälter aus
Stahl für Druckluftbremsanlagen und pneumatische Hilfseinrichtungen in
Schienenfahrzeug
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