UNE-EN 50239-2018 PDF

Full title and description

STB UNE-EN 50239:2018 — Railway applications: Radio remote control system of traction vehicle for shunting application. This national adoption of EN 50239:2018 specifies application requirements for radio remote control of traction units used in shunting operations, where the operating person is not located in the vehicle cab.

Abstract

This standard defines the application-level requirements for radio remote control systems used to control traction vehicles during shunting operations. It addresses safety and functional aspects of the remote-control arrangement, human-machine interface considerations for on‑ground staff, and requirements for retrofit and newly manufactured vehicles. The standard explicitly does not specify radio equipment performance limits, wireless protocols or inter-vehicle wireless communications.

General information

• Status: Current / Active (EN adoption in force as of 2018).
• Publication date: EN 50239:2018 (original EN edition Jan 2018); UNE-EN 50239:2018 published/adopted 18 July 2018 (Spanish national edition).
• Publisher: European Standard EN 50239:2018 (published as national edition UNE-EN 50239:2018 by Asociación Española de Normalización - UNE).
• ICS / categories: 33.200 (Telecontrol / Telemetry); 45.060.10 (Traction rolling stock).
• Edition / version: 2018 (EN 50239:2018 / UNE-EN 50239:2018).
• Number of pages: 19 (national editions commonly list 19–20 pages).

Scope

This European Standard covers application requirements relevant to radio remote control of traction units for shunting applications where control personnel are acting remotely (not located in the vehicle cab). It applies to both newly manufactured and retrofitted vehicles. The standard excludes detailed specifications for radio means, wireless protocols and intra-train wireless communications — those technical radio aspects are outside its remit.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of functional requirements for remote-control operation of traction vehicles during shunting.
• Safety and human‑machine interface requirements for ground personnel operating the remote control.
• Requirements applying to retrofit of existing vehicles and to newly manufactured rolling stock for shunting use.
• Operational constraints and conditions of use (environment, duty cycles typical for shunting).
• Exclusions: does not specify radio equipment characteristics, wireless protocol stacks, or inter‑vehicle wireless links — these are left to relevant radio/telecommunications standards and manufacturers' specifications.

Typical use and users

Used by railway rolling‑stock manufacturers, system integrators, signalling and traction engineers, safety assessors, maintenance organisations, and railway operators planning or verifying remote-control systems for shunting operations. It is referenced in technical specifications for procurement, retrofit projects and safety documentation.

Related standards

Commonly referenced alongside railway engineering and equipment standards such as EN standards for EMC, rolling stock electronics and RAMS (for example EN 50155 for electronic equipment on rolling stock, EN 50126/50128/50129 lifecycle and safety standards, and relevant EMC and radio standards). Project-specific implementations will also reference radio‑equipment and spectrum/regulatory standards governed by national authorities.

Keywords

radio remote control; shunting; traction vehicle; railway applications; remote operation; retrofit; human‑machine interface; safety requirements; EN 50239; UNE-EN 50239.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 50239:2018 (adopted as UNE-EN 50239:2018) is a European standard that sets application requirements for radio remote control systems used to control traction vehicles during shunting operations.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers application-level functional and safety requirements for remote-control operation (including operator interface and applicable use cases) for newly manufactured or retrofitted shunting traction units. It does not specify radio hardware performance, wireless protocol stacks, or inter‑vehicle wireless communications.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Rolling‑stock manufacturers, systems integrators, railway operators, signalling and traction engineers, maintainers and safety assessors use this standard when specifying, procuring, retrofitting or assessing remote-control systems for shunting.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2018 edition (EN 50239:2018) is the current EN edition and has been adopted by national bodies (e.g., UNE as UNE-EN 50239:2018). Previous editions from 1999/2001 were superseded by the 2018 edition. Users should check national standards bodies for any later amendments or corrigenda.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: EN 50239 is a stand‑alone EN dealing with remote radio control for shunting traction vehicles but is typically applied alongside other railway standards covering EMC, rolling‑stock electronics, safety and lifecycle (e.g., EN 50155, EN 50126 series). Projects will combine this standard with radio/telecommunications and national regulatory requirements.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Radio remote control; shunting; traction vehicle; remote operation; human‑machine interface; retrofit; railway applications; EN 50239; UNE-EN 50239.