Scope
EN 16834
Railway Brake Adhesion Performance Testing
This test method evaluates the adhesion performance of railway braking systems under controlled wet and contaminated rail conditions. It assesses the ability of brake systems to generate sufficient friction force while maintaining stable deceleration and preventing wheel lock-up. The test is fundamental for railway operators, brake manufacturers, and rolling stock producers to ensure safe braking performance across varying environmental conditions. Accredited testing ensures independent verification that brake systems meet critical safety requirements for European rail networks and comply with technical specifications for rolling stock.
What it measures
- Adhesion coefficient under wet conditions
- Adhesion coefficient with contaminated rail surfaces
- Brake force generation and stability
- Wheel slip and lock-up prevention
- Performance reproducibility across test cycles
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DIN EN 13979-1
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BS EN 13979-1
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NF EN 13979-1
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UNI EN 13979-1
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UNE EN 13979-1
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NEN EN 13979-1
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DIN EN 15595
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BS EN 15595
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NF EN 15595
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UNI EN 15595
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UNE EN 15595
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NEN EN 15595
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Elektrische Messgrößen
Gleichstrom- und Niederfrequenzmessgröße
Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U
− Gleichspannung
− Gleichstromstärke
+ 3 more
Elster
Active
Durchfluss von Gasen 0,5 m³/h
Volumendurchfluss
> 4 m³/h
Railway overhead lines — pantograph head
> 10 m³/h
+ 3 more
DIN EN ISO 14607
DIN EN 13687-2
DIN EN ISO 15912
ASTM E290-22
DIN EN ISO 19023
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Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U
Railway brakes — conditions for homologa
− Durchfluss von Flüssigkeiten
Railway brakes — estimation of braking f
− Masse strömender Flüssigkeiten
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Endress+Hauser SE+
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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
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Enertek International
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DIN EN 12279
DIN EN 12278
-22018G/A, rs182549
DIN EN 303-2
DIN EN 15502-2-1
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Enquin Environmental
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(Section 2) based on HSG 248
(Section 4) based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
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CDC73
(NM_000384: c.1-c.82)
ID152
EN ISO 11925-2
DIN EN 350
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Enviraz Surveys
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HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of
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HSG 227 (2004))
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
Envirocare Midlands
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(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP/11, based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 12457-2
3.02 based on HSG 248
staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Environmental Essentials
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
TP003 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
TP002 based on HSG 248
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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Environmental Services
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
SP1 based on HSG 248
(HSG 264, 2012)
and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004))
Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
Envirosafe Testing
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
SOP 3 based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Innen- und Tiefenmaße
Konventioneller
0,11 G
> 2 G
> 5 g
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Essex Asbestos Testing
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(HSG 248) – 2021
(PCM) based on HSG 248
TP03 based on HSG 248
Eton Environmental Group
Active
(HSG 248) – 2021
TP005, based on HSG 248
(PCM) based on HSG 248
Eurofins Chemtest
Active
staining based on HSG 248.
(PCM) based on HSG 248
(HSG 248) – 2021
DIN EN 12457-2
DIN EN 12457-3
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