UIC 513

Railway Passenger Ride Comfort Evaluation

This standard provides methods for measuring and evaluating passenger comfort in railway vehicles in relation to vibration and shock phenomena. It specifies measurement procedures, instrumentation requirements, and assessment criteria for vertical, lateral, and longitudinal vibrations across typical operating conditions. The test is essential for railway operators, vehicle manufacturers, and comfort engineering specialists to design and verify vehicles that meet passenger expectations and regulatory requirements. Accredited laboratories ensure standardized, reproducible comfort assessments that inform vehicle procurement decisions and operational optimization.

What it measures

Vertical vibration acceleration and frequency response
Lateral vibration in horizontal plane
Longitudinal vibration along travel direction
Jerk and shock impulses during acceleration/braking
Vibration exposure duration and passenger discomfort index

🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 2631-1 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 2631-1 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 2631-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 2631-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 2631-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 2631-1 🇩🇪 DIN EN 12299 🇬🇧 BS EN 12299 🇫🇷 NF EN 12299 🇮🇹 UNI EN 12299 🇪🇸 UNE EN 12299 🇳🇱 NEN EN 12299

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