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Best Hi-Vis for Rail Work

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Best hi-vis for rail work

For GB mainline rail, hi-vis must be orange and meet RIS-3279-TOM, at least EN ISO 20471 Class 2. These picks are all made and certified to RIS-3279-TOM in orange.

  • Orange only
  • RIS-3279-TOM certified
  • Class 2 and Class 3

Standards on this page

RIS-3279-TOMEN ISO 20471EN 343EN 13758-2

Symbols follow the official pictograms. RIS-3279-TOM has no official pictogram, so the rail symbol is our own.

How we picked

  • Every pick is certified to RIS-3279-TOM in the orange colourway, per the manufacturer's data.
  • We left out Class 1 items and products where certification only covers some sizes.
  • A mix of layers so you can build a full outfit.
  • Only products in stock on our site when we checked, in October 2026.

We are an independent retailer. These are our picks from what we stock, chosen on the certified markings each product carries. Always check your site rules and the product label before you buy.

Our picks

Each card shows the standard and markings from the manufacturer's certification data.

Class 3 jacket

Pulsar RCT819 Packaway Jacket Orange REACT

EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM Issue 2 · Certified to 25 wash cycles. Orange packaway jacket certified to RIS-3279-TOM Issue 2.

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Class 3 · EN 343 4:4

Sioen 703ZA2LH2 Mildura Hi-Vis Rain Jacket

EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM · EN 343 4:4:X. Top water penetration and breathability classes.

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Class 3 · EN 343 4:3

Sioen 743AA2EPA Edam ECO Hi-Vis Rain Jacket

EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM · EN 343 4:3:X. A rain jacket from Sioen's ECO range.

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Class 3 softshell

Sioen 7023A2TUS Anloo ECO Hi-Vis Softshell Jacket

EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM · Stretch softshell. Stretch softshell in orange.

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Class 3 midlayer

Sioen 7013A2TR3 Midlum ECO Hi-Vis Midlayer Jacket

EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM. A midlayer that is Class 3 hi-vis on its own.

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Class 2 trousers

Sioen 7113A2OAA Tommel ECO Knee Pocket Trousers

EN ISO 20471 Class 2; RIS-3279-TOM · Knee pad pockets. Stretch zones and knee pad pockets.

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Class 2 bib and brace

Sioen 6669A2FC1 Aoba Hi-Vis Rain Bib and Brace

EN ISO 20471 Class 2; RIS-3279-TOM · EN ISO 24232 4-1-X. Rain bib and brace in orange.

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Class 2 polo

Sioen 3882A2MC1 Rotto Hi-Vis Polo Shirt

EN ISO 20471 Class 2; RIS-3279-TOM · EN 13758-2 UPF 50+. Hi-vis polo with UPF 50+ sun protection.

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EN ISO 20471: minimum fluorescent area

Class 2 0.50 m²
Class 3 0.80 m²

From DASSY. RIS-3279-TOM requires at least Class 2.

Side by side

Product Certified to Key markings Good for
Pulsar RCT819 Packaway Jacket Orange REACT EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM Issue 2 Certified to 25 wash cycles Packable rain layer
Sioen 703ZA2LH2 Mildura Hi-Vis Rain Jacket EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM EN 343 4:4:X Wet trackside shifts
Sioen 743AA2EPA Edam ECO Hi-Vis Rain Jacket EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM EN 343 4:3:X Rain jacket
Sioen 7023A2TUS Anloo ECO Hi-Vis Softshell Jacket EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM Stretch softshell Dry, cool days
Sioen 7013A2TR3 Midlum ECO Hi-Vis Midlayer Jacket EN ISO 20471 Class 3; RIS-3279-TOM — Layering under a shell
Sioen 7113A2OAA Tommel ECO Knee Pocket Trousers EN ISO 20471 Class 2; RIS-3279-TOM Knee pad pockets Trackside trousers
Sioen 6669A2FC1 Aoba Hi-Vis Rain Bib and Brace EN ISO 20471 Class 2; RIS-3279-TOM EN ISO 24232 4-1-X Rain over trousers
Sioen 3882A2MC1 Rotto Hi-Vis Polo Shirt EN ISO 20471 Class 2; RIS-3279-TOM EN 13758-2 UPF 50+ Summer shifts

What to check before you buy

  • Choose the orange colourway. RIS-3279-TOM allows orange only.
  • Check the hi-vis class on the label: at least Class 2, and Class 3 for many roles.
  • Check your contractor's or sponsor's rules, which may ask for more than the minimum.
  • Logos reduce the fluorescent area. Ask us before branding rail hi-vis.

Frequently asked questions

What is RIS-3279-TOM?

The GB rail industry standard for trackside hi-vis. It builds on EN ISO 20471, requires orange and at least Class 2. Issue 2 has applied since 2019.

Can I wear yellow hi-vis on the railway?

Not where RIS-3279-TOM applies: it allows orange only.

Is a Class 2 vest enough?

RIS-3279-TOM sets Class 2 as the minimum. Your site rules may ask for more, so check them.

More help choosing

Kitting out a rail team?

Tell us the roles and site rules and we will help you choose. Get in touch with our team to discuss trade or team pricing. Call (028) 90 749 719 or email sales@theworkwearco.com.

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Sources

Numbers in square brackets on this page refer to these sources. Standards and site rules change, so always check the current version and your own risk assessment.

  1. ProGARM, RIS-3279-TOM explained – https://www.progarm.com/en-standards/ris-3279-tom/
  2. DASSY, Standards and certification – https://www.dassy.eu/en-gb/Technical_information/Standards_and_certification/
  3. Product certification data: the manufacturer declaration, datasheet or product page linked from our record for each product, checked October 2026 – https://www.theworkwearco.com/pages/certification-standards