UIC 644

Railway Coach Bogie Behavior Assessment

This standard specifies the behavior and performance requirements for Y25 bogie type coaching stock bogies, focusing on derailment resistance, curving performance, and stability characteristics. It provides test methods and acceptance criteria for evaluating bogie performance through simulation, calculation, and track testing to ensure safe operation across varying track geometries and speeds. Compliance verification is mandatory for coach manufacturers, bogie suppliers, and infrastructure operators to maintain interoperability and prevent accidents. Accredited testing ensures comprehensive evaluation against standardized criteria, reducing operational risks and supporting evidence-based vehicle certification.

What it measures

  • Derailment coefficient and safety margin against derailment
  • Lateral and vertical wheel loads on curves
  • Curve-climbing behavior and stability
  • Dynamic response to track irregularities and switches
  • Forces on bogie frame and guidance components
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14363 🇬🇧 BS EN 14363 🇫🇷 NF EN 14363 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14363 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14363 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14363
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RvA I309 Culemborg, NL
#EN ISO 5164:14 # EN 116-97 # ISO 13736 NEN 4400-1 #ISO 6618
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RvA I381 Zaltbommel, NL
#EN ISO 5164:14 # EN 116-97 # ISO 13736 NEN 4400-1 #ISO 6618
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RvA I167 Son En Breugel, NL
DIN EN ISO 17232 DIN EN 14960 NEN 3140 #EN ISO 5164:14 EN 1069 + 3 more
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RvA I297 Arnhem, NL
NF EN 10002-1 –1990 DIN EN 115-1: IEC 61993-2 ASTM D5199-12 EN 1991-1-1 + 3 more
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RvA L662 'S-Gravenhage, NL
IEC 18045 IEC 15408-1
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RvA K999 Delft, NL
HCS LF 1 1 HCS LF 2 1 HCS LF 1 3 HCS LF 12 HCS LF 22 + 3 more
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Industries

Coach and passenger vehicle manufacturers Bogie and suspension system suppliers Railway operators and depot maintenance Track infrastructure and maintenance organizations Vehicle type approval and certification bodies

Related Standards

  • UIC 518 Railway applications — Tests for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles
  • EN 14363 Railway applications — Running gear — Testing and validation of running behaviour and safety
  • UIC 505-1 Railway vehicles — gauge limits — Part 1: Rolling stock

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