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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ENAC LC10.210 Cornellà de Llobregat, ES
(5 ± 0,2) · 10-2 mol/mol (1000 ± 50) · 10-6 mol/mol (15 ± 2) · 10-6 mol/mol
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ENAC LE2749 Zaragoza, ES
UNE-EN 12341 20 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 500 ⋅ 10-9 mol/m 0,015 l/min ≤ Q ≤ 50 l/min 20 ⋅10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 100 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mo 100 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 1000 ⋅ 10-9 mol + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17733-01-01 Hornberg, DE
> 0,05 bar Absolutdruck Pabs Positiver Überdruck p e (ein- oder mehrgängige Negativer und + 1 more
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ACCREDIA 01097 Novara, IT
DIN EN ISO 11885 DIN EN ISO 15587-2 DIN EN 13657 DIN EN ISO 10523 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-19033-01-01 Würzburg, DE
Bauart wie GR 1482 ISO 20 HR10/60 229600 (A150P u. A175 CD23, CD25, CD33,CD34, CD38, CD59 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-15110-01-02 Hartmannsdorf, DE
Sound power — engineering methods for sm Sound power — engineering method using a Sound power — survey method (ISO 3746) Sound intensity — scanning method (ISO 9 Sound intensity — scanning method part 2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15110-01-01 Hartmannsdorf, DE
Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U Railway brakes — conditions for homologa Railway brakes — electropneumatic brakes Railway bogies — wheelsets and bogies st - Gleichspannung + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0869 Paris, FR
DIN ISO 16000-3 DIN EN ISO 16017-1 ISO 16000-3 DIN ISO 16000-4 DIN EN ISO 16017-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-12074-01-01 Niestetal, DE
IEC 61000-4-2: 2008 IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 IEC 61000-4-5: 2005 IEC 61000-4-6: 2013 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-12074-01-01 Niestetal, DE
/ Messgeräte > 10 A 120 V 0,12 mA Messgeräte 1,2 mΩ + 3 more
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UKAS 31703 Eastbourne, GB
Surveying) based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-PL-17769-01-00 Tübingen, DE
DIN EN ISO 11737-2 DIN EN ISO 17664-1 ISO 17664-2 DIN EN ISO 11607-2 DIN EN 868-5 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0824 Lisses, FR
DIN EN ISO 13934-1 DIN EN ISO 105-E04 DIN EN ISO 13935-2 DIN EN ISO 12945-1 DIN EN ISO 12945-2 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00248 Milano, IT
DIN EN 13126-19 DIN EN 14792 DIN EN 14789 DIN EN 15058 DIN EN 14181 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6879 Vitry Sur Seine, FR
Occupational noise exposure measurement Railway pass-by noise measurement (ISO 3 Railway catenary — current collection qu Railway driver warning systems — braking Railway brake friction material characte + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00087 Trino, IT
DIN EN ISO 9698 UNI 11015 ISO 11704 UNI 11665 ISO 9698
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ACCREDIA 01966 Alessandria, IT
ISO 9308-2 APAT CNR IRSA 2030 Man 29 2003 APAT CNR IRSA 2060 Man 29 2003 APAT CNR IRSA 4020 Man 29 2003 APAT CNR IRSA 2040 B Man 29 2003 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00741 Palermo, IT
ISO 4832 ISO 21527-1 ISO 21527-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 17141 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00612 Rivalta Scrivia, IT
DIN EN 12350-1 DIN EN 12350-6 DIN EN 12390-3 DIN EN 12390-5 DIN EN 12390-8 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-5877 Frejus, FR
NF X 43-050 NF X 43-269 ISO 16000-7 FD X 46-033
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COFRAC 1-6328 Lissieu, FR
NF X 43-050 NF X 43-269 ISO 16000-7 FD X 46-033
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COFRAC 1-0273 Dechy, FR
DIN EN 27888 DIN EN 12880 DIN EN 196-2 DIN 18123 DIN EN 196-6 + 3 more
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UKAS 1089 Burton-on-Trent, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SCI/ASB/003 based on HSG 248 SCI/ASB/001 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0148 Burton-upon-Trent, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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COFRAC 1-7224 Cenon, FR
NF X 43-050 NF X 43-269 ISO 16000-7 FD X 46-033
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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

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