UIC 544-2

Railway Braking Force Estimation Methods

UIC 544-2 provides standardized calculation and estimation methods for determining braking force in railway rolling stock across different brake system types and operational scenarios. This technical standard defines mathematical models for translating brake system pressure, line force, and mechanical leverage into actual stopping power, accounting for variables such as wheel slip, temperature effects, and load conditions. The standard enables consistent performance prediction and certification across diverse European rail systems. Accreditation for this calculation methodology ensures reproducible, safety-critical engineering assessments used in rail fleet design and operational planning.

What it measures

  • Brake force calculation from system pressure and geometry
  • Adhesion coefficient effects on available braking force
  • Load-dependent braking force variations
  • Dynamic brake force response characteristics
  • Braking force distribution optimization
🇧🇪 NBN EN 14531-1 🇩🇪 DIN EN 14531-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 14531-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 14531-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14531-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14531-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14531-1
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DAkkS D-K-15219-01-02 Helmstadt, DE
Vibration measuring instruments — test m Acoustics — tonality assessment (DIN 456 Whole-body vibration — evaluation of hum Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway vehicle body structural requirem + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-19194-01-00 Idstein, DE
Railway brakes — disc brake pads (UIC 54 Railway pantographs — requirements for m abs > 2,0 bar Druck −1,0 bar + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-19194-01-01 Idstein, DE
abs > 2,0 bar Druck −1,0 bar > 0,0 bar > 20 bar + 3 more
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iocto

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DAkkS D-K-21204-01-00 Hofheim am Taunus, DE
Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway vehicle body structural requirem abs direktanzeigende > 200 °C + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00574 Gariga di Podenzano, IT
DIN EN ISO 4833-1 DIN EN 14039 DIN EN ISO 9377-2 DIN EN 13284-1 DIN EN 61482-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13067-01-00 Berlin, DE
HbA1c Estradiol (E2) Testosteron Creatinkinase (CK) Zink + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-20469-01-01 Kempten, DE
DIN EN 15111 ISO 18787 DIN 10964 DIN EN ISO 4120 DIN EN ISO 6887-2 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00069 Barberino Tavarnelle, IT
dbSNP rs1800562, rs1799945, rs1800730, r ISO 18787 ISO 4832 ISO 15214 ISO 21527-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-21619-01-00 Leer, DE
Elektrische Messgrößen - Hochspannungsmessgrößen Volumendurchfluss − Hochspannungsmessgrößen Durchflussmess- 13 m³/h + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-22590-02-01 Hamburg, DE
elektronische Waagen − Waagen nichtselbsttätige
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DAkkS D-K-21353-01-01 Manching-Oberstimm, DE
Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway vehicle body structural requirem Railway pantographs — requirements for m positiver Überdruck Taupunkttemperatur + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-12064-01-01 Bonn, DE
DIN EN 50155 VDE 0115-200 IEC 61000-4-2: 2008 IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 + 3 more
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RvA M025 Etten-Leur, NL
BS SOP004 using sandwich immunoassay Massaspectrometrie Bloedafname (extra-muraal) Chromatografie waaronder HPLC,UPLC,GC Semenanalyse incl. morfologie en motilit + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13149-01-00 München, DE
Aldosteron Cortisol Glucose Zink Aminosäuren + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00154 Rovigo, IT
DIN EN ISO 9239-1 EN ISO 1182 EN ISO 1716 EN ISO 11925-2 EN 13501-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15210-01-00 München, DE
- Gleichstromwiderstand 1) In den CMC sind die erweiterten Messu > 100 µA 330 V Wechselstromstärke 100 µA + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-17439-02-00 Schweinfurt, DE
DIN EN 15194: 2018 DIN EN 15496 DIN EN 14619 DIN EN 15918 DIN 79008-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11215-01-02 Eberswalde, DE
DIN EN 10160 DIN EN ISO 16810 DIN EN ISO 17637 DIN EN ISO 17638 DIN EN ISO 9934-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-17881-01-01 Darmstadt, DE
HABP2-Gen (c.1601G>A) rs7080536 rs11887534 DIN EN ISO 16535 DIN EN 303-4 DIN EN 303-5 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-14020-01-01 Magdeburg, DE
DIN EN 12879 DIN EN 12880 DIN EN ISO 19458 DIN EN ISO 11885 DIN EN ISO 10523 (C 5) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-19506-01-01 Mönchengladbach, DE
DIN EN 12681-1 ASTM D 3343 DIN EN 50491-5-1 DIN EN 1015-10 DIN EN 20105-A02 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-19859-01-00 Bochum, DE
Digitoxin Digoxin Aldosteron Cortisol Alkalische Phosphatase + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13403-01-00 Dortmund, DE
Digitoxin Digoxin Aldosteron Cortisol Testosteron + 3 more
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Railway rolling stock engineering and design Brake system manufacturers and integrators Railway fleet operators Rail vehicle certification authorities Transport safety and compliance consulting

Related Standards

  • UIC 544-1 Railway brakes — Braking performance
  • UIC 541-01 Railway brakes — Brake pads — Part 1: Friction material specification
  • EN 14531-1 Railway applications — Safety requirements for the design of rolling stock

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