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/sยฒ)
  • 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
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช NBN EN 14512 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 14512 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 14512 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 14512 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 14512 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 14512 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 14512 ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช NBN EN ISO 4413 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN ISO 4413 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN ISO 4413 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN ISO 4413 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN ISO 4413
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COFRAC 1-5996 Saint Germain, FR
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Railway rolling stock manufacturing Brake system and component suppliers Railway infrastructure operators Maintenance and depot operations Transport safety and certification

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