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IUInterunit Technical CommitteeUnaccompanied Combined TransportGuide on Coding and ndedAmended7-10-0917-6-1014-12-10UIRR s.c.r.l Rue Montoyer, 31 – bte 11 BE – 1000 BRUXELLESUIC Rue Jean Rey,16 F – 75015 PARIS1

Combined transport1. Preamble . 32. List of ITUs . 42.1. Containers . 42.2. Swap bodies . 52.3. Hybrid units . 62.4. Demountable bodies. 72.5. Semi-trailers . 82.6. Flat units. 92.7. Specialised units. 92.7.1. ARCUS systems. 92.7.2. Units with broad lower parts . 103. List of wagons . 113.1. Swap body, container and hybrid unit carrier . 113.2. Demountable body carrier. 123.3. Semi-trailer carrier . 133.4. Specialised unit carrier . 154. Lines . 164.1. Maximum line capacities . 164.2. Restricted line capacities. 165. Procedures for identifying and accepting consignments . 176. Approval and coding procedure for ITUs . 226.1. Prototypes . 226.2. Series units . 236.3. List of national bodies authorised to deliver certification and coding . 246.4. Addresses of national bodies authorised to deliver certification and coding. 257. Procedures for checking the maintenance condition of the ITUs. 268. List of standards. 278.1. ISO standards . 278.2. CEN standards . 278.3. UIC leaflets . 278.4. Other . 278.5. Bibliography . 272

1.PreambleIn combined transport, the higher sections of most ITUs (Intermodal Transport Units) foul theloading gauge in various European countries when the units are loaded on wagons or bogies.Their carriage must therefore be covered by the procedure for exceptional consignments as perUIC Leaflet 502 (International Union of Railways). The cumbersome nature of the procedure hasmade it necessary to make the rules less strict.In order to facilitate and speed up transport in a reliable manner, a coding system for variouselements of combined transport was established. The system ensures safe operation of ITUs,indicates their loading gauges and ensures the owner is identified.UIC Leaflet 596-6 sets out the prescriptions for this system regarding ITUs, carrier wagons andlines. The system, which ensures safe operations, has been applied for several decades byvarious companies in the combined transport chain. Those who do not wish to apply the UIC 5966 procedure are obliged to take organisational measures which ensure the same level of reliability.The present document is a reflection of the current situation.3Guide on Coding and Certification

2.List of ITUs2.1.ContainersA container is a unit with standardised dimensions used in sea and land transport. Their marking andidentification must comply with ISO 6346 (International Standard Organisation) for sea containers andUIC Leaflet 592 for land containers.Identification of loading gauge and approval - examples of markingsContainerSea (ISO)LandClass 1Class 24Class 3Guide on Coding and Certification

2.2.Swap bodiesA swap body is a road vehicle structure with dimensions and certain devices that are standardised.These bodies, approved for international traffic, must include a coding plate on each side wallcomprising black markings on a yellow background according to the templates presented below(source: UIC Leaflet 596-6 and EN13044).New plate format in force as of 1-7-2011 BIC code or ILU codeMarkingsExisting plate format expiring on 1-7-20195Guide on Coding and Certification

2.3.Hybrid unitsA hybrid unit is a structure with non-standardised dimensions (length, width and/or weight). Theseunits are a hybrid between land containers and swap bodies, are approved for international traffic andmust include a coding plate on each side wall comprising black markings on a yellow backgroundaccording to the templates presented below (source: UIC Leaflet 596-6 et EN13044).New plate format in force as of 1-7-2011or BIC code or ILU codeExisting plate format expiring on 1-7-2019It is to be noted that certain older models arestill notfitted with coding plates; however most of them bear markings according to the following table.6Guide on Coding and Certification

2.4.Demountable bodiesA demountable body for road transport has dimensions and certain devices that are standardised,and is loaded through horizontal transhipment.These bodies are approved as per UIC Leaflet 591, suitable for international traffic and must includea coding plate on each side wall comprising black markings on a yellow background according to thetemplate presented below (source: UIC Leaflet 596-6).7Guide on Coding and Certification

2.5.Semi-trailersA semi-trailer may be transported separately from the tractor unit on suitable wagons if it is fitted withspecific devices and a strengthened structure. These approved units, suitable for international traffic,must include on each side wall a coding plate comprising markings in black on a yellow backgroundaccording to one of the templates presented below (source: UIC leaflets 596-5 and 596-6 andEN13044).Semi-trailersP technology(seating device)P technology withvarying seating deviceheightsN technology(front supports)Uncommon technologiesNew plate formats applicable as of 1-7-2011or ILU codeExisting plate format expiring on 1-7-20198Guide on Coding and Certification

2.6.Flat unitsFlat units have the structure of a road vehicle and are uniform in terms of dimensions and certaindevices. They may be fitted with collapsible end walls and transported in stacks when empty. Theseapproved units, suitable for international traffic, must include on each side wall a coding platecomprising markings in black on a yellow background according to the templates presented below(source: UIC Leaflet 592).Units without end wallsUnits with end walls2.7.Specialised units2.7.1.ARCUS systemsSpecialised units have the structure of a road vehicle with a design that makes the use of specialisedwagons necessary. These approved bodies, suitable for international traffic, must include on eachside wall a coding plate comprising markings in black on a yellow background according to thetemplates presented below (source: UIC Leaflet 592).9Guide on Coding and Certification

2.7.2.Units with broad lower partsThese specialised units, which are broader in the lower part of the loading gauge, have an identicalstructure to containers. They are approved and suitable for international traffic, and must include oneach side wall a coding plate comprising markings in black on a yellow background according to thetemplates presented below (source: UIC Leaflet 592).10Guide on Coding and Certification

3.List of wagons3.1.Swap body, container and hybrid unit carrierSuitable wagons with specific fittings capable of being operated in international traffic must complywith the prescriptions of UIC Leaflet 571-4.Each of their girders must include a marking in black on a yellow background according to thetemplate below (source: UIC Leaflet 596-6 and the GCU – General Contract of Use for wagons,Appendix 11).If necessary a corrective number takes into account any difference between the geometriccharacteristics of the carrier wagons and those of a standard wagon. It is determined as per UICLeaflet 596-6.Standard wagonWagon with unfavourable characteristicsWagon with favourable characteristics11Guide on Coding and Certification

3.2.Demountable body carrierSuitable wagons with specific fittings capable of being operated in international traffic must complywith the prescriptions of UIC Leaflet 571-4.Each of their girders must include a marking in black on a yellow background according to thetemplate below (source: UIC Leaflet 596-6 and Appendix 11 to the GCU).If necessary a corrective number takes into account any difference between the geometriccharacteristics of the carrier wagons and those of a standard wagon. It is determined as per UICLeaflet 596-6.Standard wagonWagon with unfavourable characteristicsCompatibility codes ofdifferent systemsWagon with favourable characteristics12Guide on Coding and Certification

3.3.Semi-trailer carrierSuitable wagons with specific fittings capable of being operated in international traffic must complywith the prescriptions of UIC Leaflet 571-4.Each of their girders must include a marking in black on a yellow background according to thetemplate below (source: UIC Leaflet 596-6).The identification letter for pocket wagons with defined clearance envelopes (compatibility codesaccording to the height of the seating device) is determined according to the prescriptions of UICLeaflet 596-5.If necessary a corrective number takes into account any difference between the geometriccharacteristics of the carrier wagons and those of a standard wagon. It is determined as per UICLeaflet 596-6.Standard wagonWagon with unfavourable characteristicsWagon with favourable characteristics13Guide on Coding and Certification

Wagon with a defined envelopeFormer markingNew markingWagon typeSeating deviceheightPocket wagon 1a,1b113 cm Pocket wagon 4113 / 98 cm Pocket wagon 739 /744113 / 98 cm Pocket wagon 2000113 / 98 cm Pocket wagonMega 2113 / 98 / 85 cm Pocket wagon 5113 / 98 / 88 cm Pocket wagon 3000113 / 98 / 88 cm Pocket wagon Twin113 / 98 / 88 cm Pocket wagon 4.2113 / 98 cm 14Guide on Coding and Certification

3.4.Specialised unit carrierSuitable wagons with specific fittings capable of being operated in international traffic must complywith the prescriptions of UIC Leaflet 571-4.Each of their girders must include a marking in black on a yellow background according to thetemplates below (source: UIC Leaflet 592).15Guide on Coding and Certification

4.Lines4.1.Maximum line capacitiesThe coding of lines on the European network is drawn from the map published by the UIRR InterunitTechnical Committee. The map is publish

ISO-6346 d i m e n s i o n code nonno Measurement by inspector Dimension check Conformecompliant Refused for combined transport non conformenon-compliant Accepted for combined transport To be allocated a code by the road-rail transport company as per UIC 596-6 E x a m p l e I d e n t i f i c a t i o n: 4 5 G 1 4 C t oui 4 0 ' 5 C t 9 ' 6 ' ' G 1 bulk container ouiyes Distinctive ouiyes .