Glossary
Rolling Stock Approval

Rolling stock

Rolling stock is defined as all equipment capable of operating on all or part of the trans-European rail network, including :

• self-propelled railcars with internal combustion engines or electric motors;

• electric or thermal locomotives or engines;

• Passenger cars;

• freight cars.

Vehicle

By vehicle, we mean any rolling stock in the form of trains which are indivisible during operation, or in the form of individual vehicles such as a passenger car, locomotive or wagon.

AMEC (authorization for commercial operation)

This document is issued by the EPSF, and authorizes the operation of equipment in commercial...