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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Eurofins Food Testing UK
Active
Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO
ISO 15213-2
Method 9.8 based on BS EN BS EN
Method 5.11 based on BS EN ISO
Method 4.3 based on BS EN ISO
+ 3 more
Eurofins Food Testing UK
Active
ISO 6579-1
ISO 4832
EUMM 3.03 based on BS EN
EUMM 3.07 based on BS EN ISO
BS ISO 21528-2:2017
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Eurofins Food Testing UK
Active
ISO 712
ISO 4833-1
on BS EN ISO 1736:2008
ISO 21528-2
BS ISO 4832:2006
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Fibre Clear Consulting
Active
M002based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Fluke Precision Measurement
Active
Frequenc 220 mV range
FREQUENCY
10 Hz to 100 kHz
difference from 10 % to 100 % of the sta
6105A control 0° to 360°
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Fourstage Environmental
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
DOC/002 based on HSG 248
Fugro GB
Active
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990
BS 1377-3:2018 + A1:2021
ASTM D4186-12: 2020
ASTM D5334-22
ASTM D2216-19
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Furness Controls
Active
FLOW
Gas pressure (absolute)
Gas pressure (gauge)
DC CURRENT
TEMPERATURE
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G&L Consultancy
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
M4 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
M3 based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
+ 1 more
G&M Procter
Active
based on ISO 11133:2014+Amd
dependent) based on BS EN
based on BS EN 12322:1999
G.B.N.S. Partnership
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
PRO02 based on HSG 248
Glasgow City Council
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
staining based on HSG 248
F2011 (BS 696:Part 2:1989)
F0131 (BS 1741:10-1:1989) using
F0008 (BS 696:Part 2:1989) using
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Gully Howard Technical
Active
HSG 227 (2004))
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
HSL Compliance
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
M003 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
M002based on HSG 248
HSG 227 (2004))
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Hampshire Scientific Service
Active
(HSG 248) - 2021
ASB/SOP/OM8 based on HSG 248
ASB/SOP/OM6 based on HSG 248
DIN EN 12697-11
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
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