Division RA–bii–DE–2F1

Subject: local transport on designated routes of UN 1402 (calcium carbide), packaging group I, in containers on wagons.

Reference to Annex II, section II.1 to Directive 2008/68/EC: 3.2, 7.3.1.1

Content of the Annex to the Directive: General provisions for transport in bulk. Chapter 3.2, Table A, does not allow calcium carbide to be carried in bulk.

Content of the national legislation: Local transport by rail of UN 1402 (calcium carbide), packaging group I, on specifically designated routes, as part of a defined industrial process and closely controlled under clearly specified conditions. The loads are transported in purpose-built containers in wagons. The transport of the goods is subject to additional operational provisions laid down by the competent safety authorities.

Initial reference to the national legislation: Ausnahme Eisenbahn-Bundesamt Nr. E 3/10.

Expiry date: 15 January 2024 .