European Union Agency for Railways

Vacuum-operated waste tank

A tank-container or tank swap body primarily used for the carriage of dangerous wastes, with special constructional features and/or equipment to facilitate the filling and discharging of wastes as specified in Chapter 6.10. A tank which fully complies with the requirements of Chapter 6.7 or 6.8 is not considered to be a vacuum-operated waste tank.
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Version with effect from 01 January 2025

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Convention
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International Relations
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Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail (COTIF) Appendix C – Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail (RID)

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https://otif.org/fileadmin/docs/LegalTexts/COTIF/DangerousGoodsRID/RID/RID_2025…
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