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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ACCREDIA 02192 Torino, IT
ETSI EN 319 412 ETSI EN 319 401 ETSI EN 319 411-2 ETSI EN 319 411-1
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DAkkS D-ML-18276-01-01 Duisburg, DE
Thrombozytenaggregation Epinephrin-Ristocetin) nach Verschlusszeitbestimmung Kollagen / ADP, PFA-Kollagen Epinephrin, PFA-P2Y) + 3 more
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ISO 1920-4 DIN EN 480-11 DIN EN 12350-1 DIN EN 12350-3 DIN EN 12350-6 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-14571-01-00 Brandenburg an der Havel, DE
Aktivator ADP / Epinephrin Thrombozytenfunktionstest Basophile Leukozyten, absolut Basophile Leukozyten Eosinophile Leukozyten + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15047-01-00 Türkenfeld, DE
spektrale Mikrofonempfindlichkeit Photodioden 1 µA/W Bestrahlungsstärke + 3 more
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UKAS 1278 Glasgow, GB
(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
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UKAS 7751 Sawbridgeworth, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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DAkkS D-K-15080-01-01 Nürnberg, DE
- Gleichspannung Messgeräte > 0,22 V > 2,2 V > 11 V > 22 V + 3 more
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UKAS 9528 Stevenage, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2735 Portsmouth, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0363 Portsmouth, GB
HSG 227 (2004)) (HSG 264, 2012) HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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DAkkS D-PL-17291-01-00 Buchen Odenwald, DE
ASTM D3835-16 ASTM D6204-19a ASTM D6601-19 ISO 11443 ASTM D1238-13 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17638-01-02 Remscheid, DE
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Drehmoment 2 N·m Handbetätigte 20 N·m + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-18658-01-01 Lünen, DE
DIN 18041 DIN EN 1804-2 DIN EN 1804-3
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DAkkS D-ML-13015-01-01 Wiesbaden, DE
Verschlusszeit (ADP, Epinephrin, P2Y12) HCG, ß-HCG PF4/Heparin-Komplexe induzierte Thrombozytopenie, Test) Differenzialblutbild (maschinell) + 3 more
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HCG, ß-HCG Ampicillin Cefipim Hämoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Linecolid + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13211-01-00 Wuppertal, DE
ADP-Antagonisten TRAP-6-Aktivierung ASS-Inhibition Thrombozyten-Funktionsanalyse β-HCG + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-20425-01-00 Ulm, DE
- Gleichspannung Spannungsmessgeräte > 20 V > 200 V Spannungsquellen + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-21826-01-00 Bad Bocklet, DE
Natriumchlorid Glucose Kalium Natrium Albumin + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-18661-01-00 Leipzig, DE
DIN EN ISO 10666 DIN 53438-3 rs738409 DIN EN 1382 DIN EN 1383 + 3 more
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UKAS 4026 Meopham, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012)
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DAkkS D-K-19153-01-01 Dresden, DE
Gleichspannung a) / Messgeräte > 600 kV Messsysteme, Teiler > 5 kV + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-21561-01-01 Brühl, DE
IEC 61000-6-1 IEC 61000-6-2: 2005 VDE 0839-6-1 VDE 0839-6-2 power port EN 61000-4-29 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11026-01-01 Stuttgart, DE
DIN EN 442-2 DIN EN 16430-1 DIN EN 16430-2 DIN EN 16430-3 DIN 4703-3 + 3 more
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UKAS 0642 Ross-on-Wye, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 M003 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 M002based on HSG 248 HSG 227 (2004)) + 2 more
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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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