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/sยฒ)
- 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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Gas pressure (absolute)
Gas pressure (gauge)
Hydraulic pressure (gauge)
Hydraulic Pressure (absolute)
PRESSURE (contโd)
+ 1 more
DM Calibration
Active
LENGTH
Blade type
Straight edges
Surface plates
External micrometer
+ 3 more
DNKA
Active
staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) โ 2021
QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
QSOP 01 based on HSG 248
Decus Research
Active
1) MS08P based on BS EN ISO
MS02P based on BS EN ISO
MS03P based on BS EN ISO
MS06P based on BS EN ISO
MF07P based on BS EN ISO
+ 3 more
Devonport Royal Dockyard
Active
Specific Values 1 ๏
RF Power
RF Attenuation 10 MHz to 1 GHz
Other values -20 dBm to +20 dBm
Devonport Royal Dockyard
Active
BS 4206:1967 (superseded)
ISO 5173
ISO 7438
BS EN ISO 9606-2:2004
BS 131-5:1965
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and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
in Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
guides HSG 264 (2012) and
(HSG 264, 2012)
ERC Testing
Active
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
+ 3 more
Efectis UK/Ireland
Active
EN 1364-3
DIN EN 1366-4
EN 1364-4
BS 476-21
BS 476-22
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(HSG 248) โ 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
based on BS EN 12457
DIN EN 1948-4
dbSNP rs1800562, rs1799945, rs1800730, r
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004))
(HSG 248) โ 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
ISO 3651-2
ASTM A262 Methods A, C & E
ISO 7438
ASTM G28-2022 Method A
ASTM G48 Method A
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DIN EN 1303
DIN EN 12209
DIN EN 14846
BS 3621:2007+A2:2012
BS 8621:2007+A2:2012
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Enertek International
Active
DIN EN 12279
DIN EN 12278
-22018G/A, rs182549
DIN EN 303-2
DIN EN 15502-2-1
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Enquin Environmental
Active
(HSG 248) โ 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
Active
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 227 (2004))
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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