Scope
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
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DIN EN 14512
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BS EN 14512
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NF EN 14512
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UNI EN 14512
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UNE EN 14512
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NEN EN 14512
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DIN EN ISO 4413
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BS EN ISO 4413
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NF EN ISO 4413
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UNI EN ISO 4413
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UNE EN ISO 4413
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NEN EN ISO 4413
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BS ISO 18283:2022
ASTM D2234 (location E)
ASTM D2013 (location B)
BS ISO 5074:2015; and
ASTM D409:2016
+ 3 more
Allgäuer Messzentrum
Active
Durchmesser 1 mm
510 mm
Rundheitsabweichung 1 mm
Parallelitätsabweichung
Rundheitsabweichung
+ 3 more
Allied Aerosystems
Active
DC Resistance
2.92 mm systems (continued)
DC VOLTAGE
AC CURRENT
DC Power
+ 3 more
Cyclosporin A
Everolimus
FK 506 (Tacrolimus)
Sirolimus
6-Methylmercaptopurin
+ 3 more
Fra(X)-Syndrom, FXTAS (FMR1)
Friedreich Ataxie (FXN)
DRPLA (ATN1)
Huntington Krankheit (HTT)
Huntington-like (TBP, JPH3)
+ 3 more
Aldosteron
11-Desoxycorticosteron
11-Desoxycortisol
17-Hydroxypregnenolon
17-Hydroxyprogesteron
+ 3 more
Amentum Clean Energy
Active
OM H-3 based on ISO 9698:2019
ISO 9696:2017 and ISO
(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248.
UK
Active
a) BS 7270:2006
b) BS 3518-3:1963 (Withdrawn)
ASTM E1820-18ae1 (Withdrawn)
ISO 6892-2
BS EN ISO 204
+ 2 more
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I
Feuchtemessgrößen 15 %
*) > 30 %
Railway bogies — wheelsets and bogies st
Temperaturmessgrößen
+ 3 more
Anchem Laboratories
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
ANC/AS/2 based on HSG 248
DIN EN 14791
IEC 60519-11
DIN EN 13284-1
+ 3 more
Andersen Caledonia
Active
requirements of HTM 01-06 Part E
35 °C/3 days based on HTM 2030
Part E, WHTM 01-06 Part E & BS EN
ISO 15883-4 using R2A and
Part E, HTM 0106 Part E, WHTM 01-
+ 3 more
Applus Netherlands
Active
DIN EN 16407-1
BS EN ISO 10675-1
ÖNORM EN ISO 17636-1
NEN-EN 12732
ÖNORM EN ISO 17636-2
+ 3 more
As-Wägetechnik
Active
Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1)
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO
Radiated emissions (CISPR 32)
1) In den CMC sind die erweiterten Messu
nichtselbsttätige
+ 2 more
Asbestos Analytical Services
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
LSD.ASB.02 based on HSG 248
LSD.ASB.04 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
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