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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Fourstage Environmental
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(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
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(HSG 248) – 2021
M4 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
M3 based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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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
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
PRO02 based on HSG 248
Gaspack Services
Active
BS EN ISO 18119:2018+A1:2021
BS EN 14876:2007/Internal proceduresDiss
BS EN ISO 10460:2018
ISO 23088:2020
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
+ 3 more
Gully Howard Technical
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HSG 227 (2004))
(HSG 264, 2012)
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
HORIBA MIRA
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IEC/CISPR 25
DIN EN 55025: 2018
ISO 7637-2
ISO 11451-1
IEC/CISPR 12
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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
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(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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Hartford Steam Boiler UK
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BS 2790 - Specification for the design a
BS 1113 - Specification for the design a
BS EN 13480 Parts 1 to 8 - Metallic
EN 13445 – Parts 1 to 10 Unfired pressur
BS EN ISO 15614 and ASME IX
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(HSG 264, 2012)
and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
Heywood Williams Components
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DIN EN 1026
DIN EN 12046-2
BS 6375-1:2015 + A1:2016 and the
DIN EN 1027
DIN EN 1629
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I2 Analytical
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staining based on HSG 248.
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
A007B based on BS EN15051-2:2013 +1:2016
DIN EN 12457-3
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ITS Testing Services (UK)
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BS EN ISO 1833-1:2020
And the following parts of ISO 1833
ISO 1833-4:2017/EU Reg. method 2ISO 1833
ISO 1833-3: 2019
ISO 1833-6: 2019
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ASTM D 5443
ASTM D2892 (modified)
ASTM D2503
ASTM D4052 (modified)
ASTM D2887 (modified)
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