1 Scope

This document defines the requirements and tests on the rescue coupler foreseen to connect a rescue vehicle equipped with a draw hook, according to EN 15566:2022 and a headstock layout according to EN 16839:2022+A1:2025 together with the train to be rescued equipped with a Type 10 automatic coupler according to EN 16019:2014.

The requirements on coupling interfaces of end couplers are defined in EN 16019:2014.