ISO 14837-1

Ground-borne Vibration from Rail Systems

ISO 14837-1 establishes the fundamental framework for measuring and predicting ground-borne vibration generated by railway operations in free-field conditions. This test is essential for assessing environmental impact, particularly for urban and suburban rail networks where vibration transmission to nearby buildings is a concern. Infrastructure operators, urban planners, and environmental consultants rely on this standard to evaluate compliance with local vibration limits and to design mitigation measures. Accredited testing ensures consistent, reproducible vibration assessments that support both regulatory compliance and community health protection.

What it measures

  • Vertical vibration acceleration levels (m/s² or dB ref 10⁻⁶ m/s²)
  • Horizontal vibration components
  • Vibration frequency content (Hz range)
  • Vibration transmission to ground and surrounding structures
  • Free-field vibration velocity and displacement
🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 14837-2 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 14837-2 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 14837-2 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 14837-2 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 14837-2 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 14837-2 🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 20816-3 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 20816-3 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 20816-3 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 20816-3 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 20816-3 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 20816-3
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Related Standards

  • ISO 14837-2 Vibration from rail systems — Part 2: Measurement of vibration in buildings
  • ISO 20816-3 Mechanical vibration — Measurement and evaluation of vibration severity — Part 3: Industrial machines with nominal power above 15 kW and nominal speeds 120–15 000 r/min
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