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Council Directive 96/49/EC of 23 July 1996 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States with regard to the transport of dangerous goods by rail · European Union

1.6.3.2. Periodic tests for tank wagons retained in service in conformity with the transitional requirements shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of 6.8.2.4 and 6.8.3.4 and the special requirements pertaining to the various classes. Unless the earlier requirements prescribed a higher test pressure, a test pressure of 200 kPa (2 bar) (gauge pressure) is sufficient for aluminium and aluminium alloy shells.

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