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
🇩🇪 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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UKAS 0919 Wallingford, GB
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 BS 1377-3:2018 + A1:2021 ASTM D4186-12: 2020 ASTM D5334-22 ASTM D2216-19 + 3 more
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UKAS 10287 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0580 Bexhill, GB
FLOW Gas pressure (absolute) Gas pressure (gauge) DC CURRENT TEMPERATURE + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15109-01-01 Titisee-Neustadt, DE
Druck * Absolutdruck Pabs 1 bar; 3 bar Negativer und positiver Überdruck + 3 more
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UKAS 2083 Wellington, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 M4 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 M3 based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012) + 1 more
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UKAS 2727 Perth, GB
based on ISO 11133:2014+Amd dependent) based on BS EN based on BS EN 12322:1999
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UKAS 4037 Welwyn Garden City, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 PRO02 based on HSG 248
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ENAC LC10.116 Puerto de Santa María, ES
3 mV  U < 330 mV 0,33 V  U < 3,3 V 3,3 0 mV  U < 200 mV 200 mV  U < 2 V 2 V  0 mV  U  100 mV 0,1 V < U  1 V 1 V < 5 mV  U  30 V 10 mV  U < 33 mV 50 Hz  f  1 kHz 1 kH + 3 more
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ENAC LE2121 Llinars del Valles, ES
ISO 9994 ISO 22702 ASTM F400 ASTM F2201
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DAkkS D-PL-17559-01-01 Bexbach, DE
DIN EN 50173-1 DIN EN 50173-2 DIN EN 50173-3 DIN EN 50173-4 DIN EN 50173-5 + 3 more
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RvA C480 Ljubljana, NL
IEC 17025
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DAkkS D-PL-11085-01-00 Frankfurt am Main, DE
DIN 51757 DIN EN ISO 12185 DIN EN ISO 3405 DIN EN 13016-1 DIN EN 237 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-11243-01-00 Stade, DE
Koordinatenmesstechnik Lasertracker* 0,5 m 1) In den CMC sind die erweiterten Messu Bügelmessschrauben* 0 mm + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-20313-01-01 Nürnberg, DE
- Gleichspannung Messgeräte > 0,22 V > 2,2 V > 11 V > 22 V + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.194 Palau-solità i Plegamans, ES
EURAMET cg-18 CEM cg-19 UNE-EN ISO 14644-3 UNE-EN ISO 14644-1
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DAkkS D-ML-13406-01-00 Rüsselsheim, DE
Erythrozytenzahl Hämatokrit Leucozytendifferenzierung Leucozytenzahl MCV + 3 more
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Erythrozytenzahl Hämatokrit Leucozytendifferenzierung Leucozytenzahl MCV + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-18186-01-00 Bitterfeld-Wolfen, DE
Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1) Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO Radiated emissions (CISPR 32) Innen- und Tiefenmaße Wägewert/ + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-21136-01-00 Damme, DE
Innen- und Tiefenmaße Konventioneller Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1) Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO Radiated emissions (CISPR 32) + 1 more
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DAkkS D-K-15106-01-02 Bickenbach, DE
Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Kraft Kraftaufnehmer und Sound power — survey method (ISO 3746) 0,2 MN + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-20936-01-01 Stuttgart, DE
Abgasmessgeräte für motoren Transmissionsfilter Trübungsgrad N Transmission T + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.219 Galapagar, ES
9,8 L ≤ V ≤ 10,2 L (25 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 500 L/h 98 L ≤ V ≤ 104 L (250 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 5000 L/h 970 L ≤ V ≤ 1005 L (2500 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 20000 1305 L ≤ V ≤ 1350 L (5000 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 8000 2660 L ≤ V ≤ 2700 L (5000 L/h ≤ Q ≤ 1000
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DAkkS D-PL-18598-01-02 Essen, DE
DIN 30655-1 DIN 30655-2 DIN 3590-1 DIN 3590-2 DIN 30652-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-17457-01-00 Minden, DE
Anti-Müller-Hormon Androstendion CA 125 Cortisol DHEA-S + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-22602-01-01 Berlin, DE
Azoospermie (AZF-Mikrodeletionen) Fragiles X-Syndrom (FMR1) Chorea Huntington (HTT) Spinocerebelläre Ataxie Typ1 (ATXN1); Typ 2 (ATXN2); Typ 3 + 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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