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

🇩🇪 DIN EN 14512 🇬🇧 BS EN 14512 🇫🇷 NF EN 14512 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14512 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14512 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14512 🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 4413 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 4413 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 4413 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 4413 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 4413 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 4413

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IMPELAB

COFRAC 1-6403 Marrakech, MA

DIN EN ISO 7932 DIN EN ISO 6579-1 DIN EN ISO 7937 DIN EN ISO 11290-1 0.95) based on BS ISO 21527-2:2008 + 2 more

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Laboratoire Marocain de Métrologie Industrielle - L2MI

COFRAC 1-6426 12 Et 14 Lot. Mauritania Q.I Sidi Bernoussi | - Casablanca | Maroc, MA

DIN EN 12469 NF S 90-351 BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 ISO 14644-3

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PROCESS INSTRUMENTS (PI)

COFRAC 1-5987 263, 3Eme Etage Zone Industrielle De Mohammedia | - Mohammedia | Maroc, MA

DIN EN 12469 NF S 90-351 BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 ISO 14644-3

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