Scope
EN 15734-2
High-Speed Railway Braking System Performance Testing
This test method establishes performance criteria and evaluation procedures for braking systems installed on high-speed rolling stock operating at speeds exceeding 200 km/h. It assesses braking distances, deceleration rates, emergency brake effectiveness, and thermal capacity under various operational scenarios and environmental conditions. The test is essential for ensuring passenger safety and operational reliability on high-speed rail networks across Europe. Accreditation guarantees that testing laboratories can verify compliance with Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) and validate that braking systems meet stringent European safety requirements.
What it measures
- Braking distance and deceleration rates
- Emergency brake effectiveness and response time
- Thermal stability and fade characteristics
- Braking system energy dissipation capacity
- Performance consistency across repeated brake applications
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Industries
High-speed rail manufacturers
Railway infrastructure operators
Braking system component suppliers
Rolling stock maintenance facilities
Rail safety regulatory bodies
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- EN 15152 Railway applications - Braking systems on rail vehicles - General requirements and definitions
- EN 13571 Railway applications - Brakes - Disc brake pads - Specifications and approval
- TSI HS RST (OJ 2008/217/EC) Technical Specification for Interoperability - High Speed Rolling Stock
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