UIC 540-1, 540-2

Pneumatic Brake Systems for Railway Rolling Stock

UIC 540 establishes technical requirements and test procedures for pneumatic (air) brake systems on freight and passenger trains throughout the European railway network. This standard covers design, performance, safety, and interoperability of brake components including cylinders, valves, pipes, and control systems. Railway manufacturers, brake suppliers, and infrastructure operators require testing to ensure compliance, validate equipment compatibility across different networks, and demonstrate safety performance. Accredited testing provides independent verification that brake systems meet stringent safety and reliability standards essential for railway operations.

What it measures

  • Brake force and braking deceleration (m/s²)
  • Pressure response and valve actuation times
  • Pipe and connection integrity and leakage rates
  • Brake cylinder performance and seal integrity
  • System compatibility and inter-car coupling performance
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14512 🇬🇧 BS EN 14512 🇫🇷 NF EN 14512 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14512 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14512 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14512 🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 4413 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 4413 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 4413 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 4413 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 4413 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 4413
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COFRAC 1-6452 Brive-La-Gaillarde, FR
DIN ISO 17289 DIN EN ISO 10523 NF X 31-615 (Uniquement DIN EN ISO 7393-2 DIN EN 27888 + 1 more
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COFRAC 1-6454 Toulouse, FR
NF X 43-269 NF X 43-269 - Annexe K NF X43-050 (parties utiles de ISO 22262-1 NF X 43-050 + 1 more
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COFRAC 1-0161 Cergy, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-1 DIN 53483-2 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN ISO 11665-4 DIN EN ISO 16649-3 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6746 Saint-Herblain, FR
ISO 18787 AM09 based on BS ISO 21527-1: DIN EN ISO 11290-1 NF V04-408 0.95) based on BS ISO 21527-2:2008 + 2 more
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COFRAC 1-0889 Fontaine, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-1 NF V08-401 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7288 La Fleche, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-1 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0869 Paris, FR
NF X 43-050 NF X 43-269 NF X 43-269 – Annexe K NF X43-050 (parties utiles de la DIN ISO 16000-3 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0824 Lisses, FR
DIN EN ISO 1833-13 DIN EN ISO 1833-14 DIN EN ISO 1833-16 DIN EN ISO 1833-17 DIN EN ISO 1833-18 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6879 Vitry Sur Seine, FR
ISO 13737 NF ISO 22286 ASTM D 2137 NF F19-503 NF T60-190 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0062 Les Ulis, FR
DIN EN ISO 10545-3 DIN EN 997 DIN EN ISO 10545-4 DIN EN ISO 10545-14 DIN EN ISO 10545-6 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7125 Guyancourt, FR
DIN EN 14385 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3 2019-11 DIN EN ISO 21877 NF X 43-317 DIN EN 14181 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-2383 Hombourg, FR
ISO 11737-3 DIN EN ISO 11737-2 NF EN 13824 (norme BS EN ISO 11737-1:2018
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COFRAC 1-7174 Velaux, FR
DIN EN 12469 NF S 90-351 BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 ISO 14644-3
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COFRAC 1-0576 Sedan, FR
DIN EN ISO 717-2 DIN EN ISO 10140-3 DIN EN 1081 DIN EN ISO 105-B02 DIN EN ISO 9239-1 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6120 Lempdes, FR
NF T 90-412 NF U47-101 DIN EN ISO 7899-1 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6561 Sainte-Florine, FR
ISO 16750-3 IEC 60068-2-80) IEC 60068-2-53 limitée à : IEC 60068-2-14 fait IEC 60068-2-1 et + 3 more
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Industries

Railway rolling stock manufacturing Brake system and component suppliers Railway infrastructure operators Maintenance and depot operations Transport safety and certification

Related Standards

  • UIC 541-03 Brakes — Disc brakes — Design, manufacturing and testing requirements
  • EN 14512 Railway applications — Specification and approval of welded wheels — Monobloc wheels
  • ISO 4413 Hydraulic fluid power systems and components — General rules and safety

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