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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ENAC LE814 Pamplona/Iruña, ES
DIN EN ISO 18203 ISO 6988 ISO 37 ISO 22479 ASTM A 370 + 3 more
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ASTM E 18-20 ASTM E 415 ASTM E 1086 ASTM E 8 ASTM E 21 + 3 more
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delA, 2615_2617 delAAG, 2850 DIN 51603-1 ISO 6721-11 ISO 13256-2 DIN EN 2243-1 + 3 more
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ENAC LE024 Derio, ES
Hand-arm vibration — practical guidance rs1801133 / A1298C; rs1801131 rs11887534 ISO 5658-2 ISO 5660-1 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01201 Caorso, IT
DIN EN 13657 DIN EN 14039 DIN EN 12457-2 EPA 8270 EPA 3550 + 3 more
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Helicobacter pylorii - AG ISO 18787 ISO 21527-1 ISO 21527-2 DIN CEN ISO/TS 18867 + 3 more
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BELAC 707-TEST Anderlecht, BE
NBN T96-102 HSG248 - appendix 2
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ACCREDIA 01049 Bolzano, IT
ISO 16649-2 ISO 6888-2 based on ISO 13366-2:2006 ISO 14675 ISO 9622 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-19242-01-00 Hamburg, DE
ISO 21527-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 10272-1 DIN EN ISO 18593 DIN EN ISO 19458 (K 19) + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 01216 Osoppo, IT
DIN EN 933-1 ASTM E 415 21 ISO 16878 ASTM C25-24 ASTM D7582-24 + 3 more
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UKAS 1780 Wickford, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 M002based on HSG 248
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ACCREDIA 00116 Cisterna di Latina, IT
ISO 7899-2 ISO 9308-1 ISO 6888-2 UNI 03 AFNOR UNI 03/06-12/07 + 2 more
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DAkkS D-K-20846-01-00 Goslar, DE
Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1) Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO Radiated emissions (CISPR 32) − Waagen Optoelektronische + 1 more
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RvA I305 Tilburg, NL
9 #ISO 6618 # EN 116-97 #ISO 12185 #EN ISO 5164:14 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15123-01-00 Köln, DE
Railway vehicles — specific test require - Gleichspannung - Gleichstromstärke - Wechselspannung - Wechselstromstärke + 3 more
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UKAS 0183 Norwich, GB
FREQUENCY Frequenc 220 mV range 10 Hz to 100 kHz difference from 10 % to 100 % of the sta 6105A control 0° to 360° + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11164-01-00 Aschheim, DE
DIN 32753-1 DIN 32753-1
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DAkkS D-PL-11164-01-01 Aschheim, DE
DIN 32753-1
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ACCREDIA 01999 Val della Torre, IT
DIN EN 143 DIN EN 12149 EN 149 EN 143
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ACCREDIA 01547 Serravalle Pistoiese, IT
DIN EN ISO 11357-1 DIN EN 1104 DIN EN ISO 17294-2 DIN EN ISO 14362-1 DIN EN ISO 14362-3 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00745 Corato, IT
IEC 60512-17-1 DIN EN ISO 3960 ISO 4832 ISO 21527-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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BELAC 135-TEST Herstal, BE
ISO 4833-1 (en profondeur) ISO 4833-2 (en surface) Dérivée de ISO 4833-1 et -2 Dérivée de ISO 4833-1 ISO 21528-2 Dérivée de ISO 21528-2 spira + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15088-01-00 Köln, DE
Kraft Wegaufnehmer Kraftaufnehmer Kraftaufnehmer und Mehrkomponenten Kraft + 3 more
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UKAS 1497 Carrickfergus, GB
ISO Mark Casting (TS5527)
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ACCREDIA 01084 Gorla Minore, IT
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1) DIN EN 13018 ASTM E21-20 ASTM E10-23 + 3 more
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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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