This list contains the UIC classification of goods wagons and their meanings. The description is made up of a category letter (in capitals) and usually several index letters (in lower case).
The international system for the classification of goods wagons was agreed by the UIC in 1965 and subsequently introduced into member countries. For example it was adopted in Germany on 1 January 1968 replacing their previous classification system which originated as early as 1905. The UIC classification has been amended several times since it began.
Not all wagons are given UIC designations. In Germany the few remaining guards vans and narrow gauge goods wagons have retained their original classifications.
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