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
🇧🇪 NBN EN 14512 🇩🇪 DIN EN 14512 🇬🇧 BS EN 14512 🇫🇷 NF EN 14512 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14512 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14512 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14512 🇧🇪 NBN EN ISO 4413 🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 4413 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 4413 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 4413 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 4413
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DAkkS D-K-18731-01-01 Manching, DE
Sound power — in-situ using reference so - Gleichspannung - Kapazität Quellen 100 nF + 3 more
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UKAS 4376 Alton, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0681 Writtle, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Surveying for asbestos in premises (HSG 248) – 2021 staining based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-PL-19890-03-01 Dillingen/Saar, DE
DIN EN 27888 DIN EN 932-1 DIN EN 932-2 DIN EN 933-1 DIN EN 933-3 + 3 more
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Sound intensity — scanning method (ISO 9 Acoustics — estimation of noise-induced Sound system equipment — speech transmis Vibration measurements near traffic — me Vibration measurements near traffic — ev + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01184 Como, IT
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO ISO 6270-2 ASTM D 522 ISO 2813 ISO 16474-2 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01026 Chieri, IT
DIN EN ISO 4833-1 DIN EN ISO 6579-1 DIN EN ISO 11290-1 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 11885 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 02098 Sarcedo, IT
DIN EN ISO 15587-2 DIN EN ISO 10523 DIN EN 14346 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 DIN EN 15934 + 3 more
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UKAS 9091 Liverpool, GB
Ethanol Cortisol Glucose Gentamicin Insulin + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01557 Cernusco sul Naviglio, IT
ISO 13320 ISO 13099-2 ISO 11357-1 ISO 22412 BS ISO 9277:2010 + 3 more
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UKAS 1765 Kilmarnock, GB
DIN EN ISO 16994 DIN EN 15408 DIN EN 16117-1 DIN EN ISO 21654 DIN EN 15411 + 3 more
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UKAS 8441 London, GB
Upper GI | Impedance Breath Tests (13C Urea, Acetate, Octanoi Postal and In Clinic Breath Tests – Foil Lower GI | Biofeedback Therapy Lower GI | Defecating Proctograms
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ACCREDIA 01860 Bagheria, IT
DIN EN 27888 ISO 4832 ISO 21527-1 ISO 21527-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-19562-01-01 Kaufbeuren, DE
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO 510 mm elektronische Waagen (Härteskalen HV0,01 Durchmesser 1 mm + 3 more
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UKAS 0666 Pontypridd, GB
(enzephalomyopathische Form DC Resistance Hydraulic pressure (gauge) TEMPERATURE DC VOLTAGE + 3 more
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UKAS 6093 Scorrier, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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ACCREDIA 01300 Modugno, IT
DIN EN 27888 DIN EN 13657 DIN EN ISO 10523 DIN EN 14346 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 + 3 more
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EN IEC 61000-4 IEC 61000-3-2: 2014 IEC 61326-1: 2012 IEC 61547 IEC 61800-3 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01554 Montevarchi, IT
DIN EN 27888 DIN EN 12880 DIN EN ISO 10523 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 DIN EN 15934 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00902 Lecce, IT
dbSNP rs1800562, rs1799945, rs1800730, r DIN EN 27888 ISO 4832 ISO 21527-1 DIN ISO 16649-2 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01290 Messina, IT
DIN EN ISO 11885 DIN EN 13657 DIN EN ISO 17294-2 DIN EN 1484 DIN EN 13137 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-19804-01-00 Hamburg, DE
Digitoxin Digoxin HbA1c Aldosteron Cortisol + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13314-03-00 Lübeck, DE
angeborener Chromosomensatz erworbener Chromosomensatz Fra(X)-Syndrom, FXTAS (FMR1) Friedreich Ataxie (FXN) DRPLA (ATN1) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13314-04-00 Kiel, DE
Aldosteron Cortisol Testosteron Androstendion AMH + 3 more
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UKAS 1011 Warrington, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 OM H-3 based on ISO 9698:2019 ISO 9696:2017 and ISO staining based on HSG 248.
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Industries

Railway rolling stock manufacturing Brake system and component suppliers Railway infrastructure operators Maintenance and depot operations Transport safety and certification

Related Standards

  • UIC 541-03 Brakes — Disc brakes — Design, manufacturing and testing requirements
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  • ISO 4413 Hydraulic fluid power systems and components — General rules and safety

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