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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ERC Testing
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DIN EN 1863-1
BS EN ISO 10077-1:2006
published 2024) for BS EN
DIN EN 1863-2
BS EN ISO 10077-2:2017
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Efectis UK/Ireland
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EN 1364-3
DIN EN 1366-4
EN 1364-4
BS 476-21
BS 476-22
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
based on BS EN 12457
DIN EN 1948-4
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(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004))
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
DIN EN 1303
DIN EN 12209
DIN EN 14846
BS 3621:2007+A2:2012
BS 8621:2007+A2:2012
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Enquin Environmental
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(Section 2) based on HSG 248
(Section 4) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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Enviraz Surveys
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HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004))
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
Envirocare Midlands
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(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP/11, based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 12457-2
3.02 based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Environmental Essentials
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(HSG 248) – 2021
TP003 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
TP002 based on HSG 248
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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Environmental Services
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
SP1 based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
Envirosafe Testing
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(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP 3 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Essex Asbestos Testing
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
TP03 based on HSG 248
Eton Environmental Group
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(HSG 248) – 2021
TP005, based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Eurofins Chemtest
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staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 12457-2
DIN EN 12457-3
AC CURRENT
AC VOLTAGE (continued)
Measurement (continued)
DC CURRENT
Generation (continued)
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IEC 61000-6-1
IEC 61000-4-29: 2000
DIN EN 62233
IEC 61000-4-11: 2004
DIN EN 61000-4-12
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
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ISO 6579-1
ISO 6888-1
ISO 16649-2
ISO 11290-1
1) AM/M/11-2 based on BS EN
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