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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Temperaturmessgrößen Widerstandsthermometer* Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway vehicle body structural requirem Widerstandssensor * + 3 more
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KALITEO

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COFRAC 1-5835 Gasny, FR
DIN EN 27888 NF X 31-615 (Uniquement DIN EN ISO 10523
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KB Prüftechnik

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Härteprüfmaschinen nach 100 HBW Brinell- und 226 HBW messeinrichtungen von Härteprüfmaschinen + 3 more
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KCH Kalibriercentrum Hannover

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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 + 3 more
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Kalibra International

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Kalibrierservice Brandl

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Kapraun Prüfdienst

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Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U − Ebenheit − Geradheit − Winkelnormale auch als Vor-Ort-Kalibrierung + 3 more
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Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Institut für Elektroenergiesysteme und Hochspannungstechnik (IEH)

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DIN EN 60034-15 VDE 0530-15 IEC 60034-15 DIN EN 60044-7 VDE 0414-44-7 + 3 more
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Karlsruher Institut für Technologie Sicherheit und Umwelt (SUM) Kalibrierlabor

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Kern & Sohn

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nichtselbsttätige − Waagen Festkörpervolumen Wägewert/ Masse oder + 3 more
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Kessler QMP

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Parallelendmaße * 0,5 mm DIN EN ISO 3650:1999 Parallelendmaße * Einstelldorne * 1 mm Railway maintenance — track geometry (EN + 3 more
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Keysight Technologies Netherlands Riscure

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RvA L605 Delft, NL
IEC 18045 IEC 15408-1
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KfH KURATORIUM FÜR DIALYSE UND NIERENTRANSPLANTATION Zentrale Servicestelle - Kalibrierlabor

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Kistler Instrumente

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Beschleunigung* Beschleunigungsmessketten (Bezugsfrequenzen) (Mittelfrequenzbereich) Beschleunigungsaufnehmer, 0,1 m/s + 3 more
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Kiwa Assurance

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EN ISO 11925-2 DIN EN ISO 13162 DIN EN 14509 DIN EN ISO 13163 DIN EN 1604 + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 7438 DIN 50100 ISO 9352 DIN ISO 48-4 DIN EN ISO 1675 + 3 more
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UKAS 8896 Rasssau, GB
DIN EN 13079 BS 1212-4:1991 Clause 4, 13, 14 DIN EN 14622 BS 1212-3:1990 Clause 4 DIN EN 14623 + 3 more
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DIN EN 55011: 2018 IEC/CISPR 22 DIN EN 55016-2-1 IEC 61326-2-2: 2012 IEC 61000-6-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 0692 Cheltenham, GB
DIN EN 16510-2-3 DIN EN 16510-2-1 DIN EN 13229 DIN EN 16510-1 DIN EN 13240 + 3 more
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UKAS 2667 Blackwood, GB
DIN EN 55011: 2018 AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004 EN 55011 2016 + A1 2017 + A11 2020 IEC/CISPR 14-1 DIN EN 55013 + 3 more
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ISO 2781 ISO 1133-1 ISO 6259-1:2015 ISO 6259-3 ISO 6259-2:1997 + 3 more
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Kiwa Primara

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Klasmeier Kalibrier- und Messtechnik GmbH ISOTECH

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DAkkS D-K-15224-01-00 Fulda, DE
Taupunkttemperatur fixpunktzellen Normal- −196 °C bis −189,3442 °C thermometer (SPRT) Widerstandsnormal + 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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