UIC 544-1

Railway Rolling Stock Braking Performance

UIC 544-1 establishes the braking performance requirements and test procedures for railway rolling stock, including trains, trams, and metro vehicles. It defines minimum deceleration rates, braking distance standards, and the interaction between service and emergency braking systems under various load conditions and rail adhesion scenarios. This standard is essential for ensuring passenger safety and operational reliability across European rail networks by verifying that vehicles meet consistent, continent-wide braking performance benchmarks. Accreditation ensures independent verification of manufacturers' compliance and operational readiness of rail fleets.

What it measures

  • Service brake deceleration and stopping distance
  • Emergency brake performance and reaction time
  • Braking distance on different rail adhesion conditions
  • Brake force distribution across axles
  • Thermal stability during repeated braking cycles
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 14531-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 14531-1 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 14531-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 14531-1 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 14531-1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 14531-1
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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
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DC Resistance 2.92 mm systems (continued) DC VOLTAGE AC CURRENT DC Power + 3 more
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OM H-3 based on ISO 9698:2019 ISO 9696:2017 and ISO (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248.
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a) BS 7270:2006 b) BS 3518-3:1963 (Withdrawn) ASTM E1820-18ae1 (Withdrawn) ISO 6892-2 BS EN ISO 204 + 2 more
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requirements of HTM 01-06 Part E 35 ยฐC/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
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UKAS 8502 Nottingham, GB
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Analystsโ€™ Guide (HSG 248) (PCM) based on HSG 248
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Railway rolling stock manufacturers Public transit and metro operators Railway maintenance and certification Brake system integrators Transport safety authorities

Related Standards

  • UIC 544-2 Railway brakes โ€” Estimation of braking force
  • UIC 546 Railway brakes โ€” Electropneumatic brakes
  • EN 14531-1 Railway applications โ€” Safety requirements for the design of rolling stock

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