The purpose of the Loading Guidelines Group is to ensure that all loading and securing rules are kept as relevant and suitable as possible. The continuous exchange of railway know-how is of utmost importance, and it must remain in the sector, albeit to be shared with any concerned party.
The Loading Guidelines Work Group encompasses the following actions:
- Analysis of unusual or dangerous incidents affecting railway operations which may be related to problems or defects impacting the loading or securing of cargo.
- Evaluation of new “loading”, “wagon” or “wagon component” products in terms of possible applications or measures to be taken to ensure operating safety and fitness to run.
- Creation of new loading methods based on products available on the market, and customer or keeper demand.
- Monitoring the need to modify the loading rules in the light of railway operating requirements or other provisions.
The Loading Guidelines Group addresses the specificities of 3 product clusters:
- Iron and Steel, led by Steve Frascht, CFL cargo S.A.
- Wood and Paper, led by Raimund Burböck, Rail Cargo Group
- Combined Transport, led by Stefan Peloschek, Rail Cargo Group
Chair of the Loading Guidelines Group: Jens Taron, DB Cargo AG
UIC Contact
For any further information please contact: Nathalie Libardi or Hakan Günel