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This European Standard specifies the requirements for the rescue coupler for train sets compliant with the Technical Specification for Interoperability High Speed Rolling Stock. It defines the interfaces to which it has to match during rescue operations. It is suitable for locomotives fitted with UIC 520 pattern draw gear and buffers, i.e. moveable draw hook and draw gear capable of compressive loading. )
Provisions going beyond the scope of this European Standard need to be agreed upon by the contracting parties involved.

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EN 15020:2006+A1:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Rescue coupler - Performance requirements, specific interface geometry and test methods". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for the rescue coupler for train sets compliant with the Technical Specification for Interoperability High Speed Rolling Stock. It defines the interfaces to which it has to match during rescue operations. It is suitable for locomotives fitted with UIC 520 pattern draw gear and buffers, i.e. moveable draw hook and draw gear capable of compressive loading. ) Provisions going beyond the scope of this European Standard need to be agreed upon by the contracting parties involved.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for the rescue coupler for train sets compliant with the Technical Specification for Interoperability High Speed Rolling Stock. It defines the interfaces to which it has to match during rescue operations. It is suitable for locomotives fitted with UIC 520 pattern draw gear and buffers, i.e. moveable draw hook and draw gear capable of compressive loading. ) Provisions going beyond the scope of this European Standard need to be agreed upon by the contracting parties involved.

EN 15020:2006+A1:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 15020:2006+A1:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15020:2006/FprA1, EN 15020:2006, EN 15020:2022, EN 15085-1:2023, EN 15085-6:2022, EN 15085-5:2023, EN ISO 5817:2023, EN 15085-4:2023, EN 15085-2:2020+A2:2025, EN 15085-3:2022+A1:2023, EN 16839:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 15020:2006+A1:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/024, M/275. 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bahnanwendungen - Abschleppkupplung - Leistungsanforderungen, spezifische Schnittstellengeometrie und PrüfverfahrenApplications ferroviaires - Attelage de secours - Exigences concernant la performance, la géométrie des interfaces et les méthodes d'essaiRailway applications - Rescue coupler - Performance requirements, specific interface geometry and test methods45.060.10Tractive stockICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15020:2006+A1:2010SIST EN 15020:2007+A1:2010en,fr,de01-december-2010SIST EN 15020:2007+A1:2010SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15020:2006+A1
November 2010 ICS 45.060.01 Supersedes EN 15020:2006English Version
Railway applications - Rescue coupler - Performance requirements, specific interface geometry and test methods
Applications ferroviaires - Attelage de secours - Exigences concernant la performance, la géométrie des interfaces et les méthodes d'essai
Bahnanwendungen - Abschleppkupplung - Leistungsanforderungen, spezifische Schnittstellengeometrie und Prüfverfahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 October 2006 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 28 September 2010.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Automatic coupler . 10Annex B (normative)
Rescue coupler . 14Annex C (informative)
Characteristics of the rescue vehicle . 18Annex D (informative)
Air pipe coupling heads . 21Annex ZA (informative)
!!!!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU 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)"""" . 24Bibliography . 26 Figure 1 — Pneumatic connection between the rescue vehicle and the rescue coupler .7Figure A.1 — Automatic coupler (front view) . 10Figure A.2 — Automatic coupler (top view) . 11Figure A.3 — Automatic coupler (lateral view) . 12Figure A.4 — Automatic coupler (isometric view) . 13Figure B.1 — Rescue coupler (lateral view) . 14Figure B.2 — Rescue coupler (top view) . 15Figure B.3 — Rescue coupler (front view) . 16Figure B.4 — Rescue coupler (isometric view) . 17Figure C.1 — Draw hook . 18Figure C.2 — Available space for locomotives with foot-step . 19Figure C.3 — Connection for air pipes (see UIC 648:2001, Annex A) . 20Figure D.1 — Coupling head for brake pipe . 21Figure D.2 — Washer . 22Figure D.3 — Washer with bevelled edge. 22Figure D.4 — Coupling head for main reservoir pipe . 23 SIST EN 15020:2007+A1:2010

EN ISO 5817, Welding — Fusion-welded joints in steel, nickel, titanium and their alloys (beam welding excluded) — Quality levels for imperfections (ISO 5817:2003) 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 rescue coupler special coupling that enables the hauling and propelling of a failed train unit or train set by another vehicle that is equipped with different coupling design 3.2 rescue vehicle type of vehicle used to rescue a failed train unit or train set 3.3 automatic coupler latch-type automatic coupler allowing the mechanical, pneumatic and in some cases electrical connection between two train units or train sets without manual assistance, also known as "Scharfenberg system type 10" automatic coupler 3.4 draw hook part of a conventional and mechanical manual coupling, also known as UIC draw hook 3.5 main reservoir pipe pipe containing air pressure at a value which is sufficient to supply subsystems including the brake system [EN 14478:2005]
1) UIC 520 will be replaced by a European Standard on draw gear and buffers which is in preparation (prEN 15551 for buffers and prEN 15566 for draw gears). SIST EN 15020:2007+A1:2010

The rescue coupler shall be compatible with:  the Scharfenberg® system type 10 automatic coupler2) having the dimensions specified in Annex A and
 the draw hook having the dimensions shown in Figure C.1. The main dimensions and characteristics of the rescue coupler shall be as given in Annex B. The mass of the complete rescue coupler in its operational condition shall not exceed 50 kg. The rescue coupler shall be able to withstand the following loads without permanent deformation:  maximum tensile load = 300 kN;  maximum compressive load = 250 kN. NOTE There are no fatigue requirements for the rescue coupler. The rescue coupler shall be equipped with handles or components which serve as such for transport and lifting. Material certificates and weld-classes used shall meet current requirements. Welded parts shall be in accordance with prEN 15085 and EN ISO 5817. 4.2 Rescue vehicle characteristics The rescue vehicle characteristics to be taken into account are defined as follows:  connections for electric cables and air pipes on head stocks of locomotives (see Figure C.3);  draw hook (see Figure C.1). Due to different markings located on both sides of the hook it is compulsory to consider a 2059+ mm hook width;  pneumatic coupling for brake pipe and main air reservoir pipe (see Annex D). The rescue coupler pneumatic pipes and their connections shall be provided for a 10 bar pressure.
2)
Scharfenberg® is a registered trademark of Voith Turbo Scharfenberg, Salzgitter, Germany. This information is given for the convenience of users of this European Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of the product bearing this trademark. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results. SIST EN 15020:2007+A1:2010

The coupler shall be secured to the draw hook with a fixing device in such a way that it cannot freely move or come off the draw hook during the rescue operation. Once the rescue coupler is mounted on the draw hook of the rescue vehicle:  the installed rescue coupler shall have at least ± 6° vertical movement from the horizontal during operation;  it shall be possible for the coupler to be adjusted vertically on the draw hook without the need for special tools;  coupling and uncoupling operation shall not require any human presence between the rescue vehicle and the failed train unit or train set whilst either is being moved;  the rescue coupler and the pneumatic hoses shall not limit the maximum lateral movement of the draw hook. 4.4 Coupling conditions 4.4.1 Mechanical coupling The mechanical coupling between the automatic coupler on the failed train set and the rescue coupler on the rescue vehicle shall be automatic. It shall be possible to couple a train set to a rescue vehicle in a 150 m radius curve. For vehicles fitted with automatic couplers, the car builder shall demonstrate:  automatic coupling with a rescue coupler
 uncoupling performance in 150 m radius curve conditions. The rescue coupler shall be designed to ensure that coupling is possible
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