UIC wagon numbers

The system of wagon numbering has been laid down by the International Union of Railways (Union internationale des chemins de fer or UIC, founded in 1922) and is similar to that used for the locomotives and multiple units.

Vehicle numbering is now governed by the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail[1] and in Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) of the European Union.

(see also UIC country code) Numbers are read visually, the method of choice today (2008).

No railway is able to read the number automatically with the required reliability (less than 1 error in 10,000).

The UIC has the following numbering systems, as detailed in leaflets: These agreements have not yet achieved the status of a standard or norm.

Wagon number, 81 stands for Austria
This ITL Hbbillns goods wagon with country code 56 is based in Slovakia
Wagon number of an Italian Rgmms flat wagon