Entity in charge of maintenance (ECM)

The entity in accordance with the Uniform Rules concerning the Technical Admission of Railway Material used in International Traffic (ATMF – Appendix G to COTIF) and certified in accordance with Annex A thereto, that is in charge of the maintenance of a wagon. NOTE: With respect to elements related to entities in charge of maintenance (ECM) and their certification, Appendix G to COTIF (ATMF), is harmonised with European legislation, particularly Directive (EU) 2016/798 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on railway safety (Article 14 points 1 to 5) and Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Article 47 point 3 letter f). With respect to the system on certification of entities in charge of maintenance, Annex A to ATMF is equivalent to Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/779 of 16 May 2019 laying down detailed provisions on a system of certification of entities in charge of maintenance of vehicles pursuant to Directive (EU) 2016/798 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 445/2011.