UIC Wagon Numbers
Wagon numbers (or coach numbers) are key data for railway operations. They enable a railway wagon or coach to be positively identified and form a common language between railway operators, infrastructure companies and the state authorities. The system of wagon numbering has been laid down by the International Union of Railways (Union internationale des chemins de fer or UIC) and is similar to that used for the locomotives and multiple units.
The complete wagon number comprises 12 digits. The individual digits have the following meaning:
| Digits 1-2: | Type of vehicle and indication of the interoperability capacity (on multiple units, type) |
| Digits 3-4: | Country Code (Owner before 2006) |
| Digits 5-8: | Vehicle type information |
| Digits 9-11: | Individual running number (serial number) |
| Digit 12: | Self-check digit |
Read more about UIC Wagon Numbers: Calculation of The Self-check Digit, Country Code, Reading of Numbers, See Also
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