TS EN 15016-2+A1

TS EN 15016-2+A1 addresses the preparation and reproduction of design parts lists used in railway technical documentation. It focuses not only on what a parts list contains, but also on the basic principles and structure that govern how the information is organised. In technical drawing and documentation practice, parts lists consolidate the components of a design in a readable and traceable form, so a consistent format is important for clear communication across teams and projects.

The role of design parts lists

In general technical usage, a parts list is the document that brings together the components of a product or subassembly, typically showing item identification, quantities, and related descriptive information. In the railway field, this supports the classification and consistent presentation of parts used at vehicle, equipment, subassembly, and system level. That consistency helps align drawings and documents throughout manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and supply processes.

What this standard covers

This TS EN 15016-2+A1 document defines the basic principles and structure for design parts lists and provides a framework for their reproduction. Its scope applies to all design parts lists for railway applications. The standard therefore guides how this document type is organised within a technical documentation set, with the aim of making the same parts list format understandable in different project contexts.

• Applies to design parts lists for railway applications.
• Covers preparation and reproduction principles.
• Defines the basic principles and structure.
• Supports consistent use of parts lists in technical documentation.