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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Accredited labs
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Leftfield Environmental
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
LSOP6 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Life Environmental Services
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
QSOP 01 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
accordance with (EN ISO 14644-
BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015
London Borough of Enfield
Active
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
London Laboratories
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
ASB04 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Lucideon
Active
DIN EN 772-13
DIN EN 1052-2
DIN EN 772-20
DIN EN 772-14
DIN EN 1052-4
+ 3 more
Lucion Services
Active
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
3492, ISO14966 and HSG 248
DIN EN 14629
+ 3 more
M E Broadstone Limited
Active
Plain ring gauges (taper)
Plain gap gauges (parallel)
Plain plug gauges (taper)
LENGTH
ANGLE
+ 3 more
MP Calibration Services
Active
Plain plug gauges (parallel)
length bars)
LENGTH (continued)
Micrometers
(enzephalomyopathische Form
+ 3 more
MS Laboratories
Active
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986)
ISO 936:1998
BS ISO 21528-2:2017
BS ISO 16649-2:2001
ISO 6888-1
+ 3 more
MSS Consulting
Active
(HSG 264, 2012)
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
Appendix 3 of HSG 227 (2004)
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
+ 1 more
Marfleet Microbiology
Active
ISO 6579-1
ISO 21528-2
ISO 16649-2
TP/007 based on BS ISO
ISO 11290-2
+ 3 more
Meridian Technical Services
Active
BS EN 14876:2007/Internal proceduresDiss
BS EN ISO 18119:2018+A1:2021
BS EN ISO 22434:2011
BS EN ISO 10460:2018
BS EN ISO 13769:2018
tungsten carbide)
Plain ring gauges (taper)
Straight edges
LENGTH (cont’d)
Squares
+ 3 more
Micro Precision (Midlands)
Active
LENGTH
Caliper
Depth BS 6468: 2008, 0 to 300
Depth
Dial gauges and dial
+ 2 more
Microtech Services (Wessex)
Active
ISO 7251
# = 100 A
ISO 6888-3
1) A:2b based on ISO 4833-2:2013 Amd 1:2
2) A:6c based on ISO 21528-1:2017 by mos
+ 1 more
Moorcroft Controls
Active
DC CURRENT
Gas pressure (gauge)
ELECTRICAL
DC VOLTAGE
Measurement
+ 3 more
NSF Wales Limited
Active
BS EN ISO 7686:2005
DIN EN 997
DIN EN 13079
DIN ISO 10381-7
DIN EN 14622
+ 3 more
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