Scope
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
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DIN EN 14512
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BS EN 14512
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NF EN 14512
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UNI EN 14512
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UNE EN 14512
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NEN EN 14512
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DIN EN ISO 4413
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BS EN ISO 4413
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NF EN ISO 4413
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UNI EN ISO 4413
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UNE EN ISO 4413
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NEN EN ISO 4413
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(HSG 248) – 2021
AEC 1 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
AEC 6 based on HSG 248
Airtech Analysis
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
BS ISO 18283:2022
ASTM D2234 (location E)
ASTM D2013 (location B)
BS ISO 5074:2015; and
ASTM D409:2016
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Allied Aerosystems
Active
DC Resistance
2.92 mm systems (continued)
DC VOLTAGE
AC CURRENT
DC Power
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Amentum Clean Energy
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OM H-3 based on ISO 9698:2019
ISO 9696:2017 and ISO
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248.
UK
Active
a) BS 7270:2006
b) BS 3518-3:1963 (Withdrawn)
ASTM E1820-18ae1 (Withdrawn)
ISO 6892-2
BS EN ISO 204
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Anchem Laboratories
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
ANC/AS/2 based on HSG 248
DIN EN 14791
IEC 60519-11
DIN EN 13284-1
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Andersen Caledonia
Active
requirements of HTM 01-06 Part E
35 °C/3 days based on HTM 2030
Part E, WHTM 01-06 Part E & BS EN
ISO 15883-4 using R2A and
Part E, HTM 0106 Part E, WHTM 01-
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Asbestos Analytical Services
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
LSD.ASB.02 based on HSG 248
LSD.ASB.04 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
QOP03 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248)
QOP01 based on HSG 248
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Asbestos Solution Providers
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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