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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UKAS 4225 Deeside, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 based on BS EN 12457 DIN EN 1948-4 dbSNP rs1800562, rs1799945, rs1800730, r
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UKAS 0170 Heaton Mersey, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) HSG 227 (2004)) (HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0621 Wednesbury, GB
DIN EN 1303 DIN EN 12209 DIN EN 14846 BS 3621:2007+A2:2012 BS 8621:2007+A2:2012 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15020-04-01 Norderstedt, DE
/ Messgeräte 0,001 V > 0,22 V > 2,2 V > 22 V + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15180-01-01 Wiesloch, DE
Elektrische Messgrößen Gleichstrom- und Niederfrequenzmessgröße Railway brake — magnetic track brakes (U − Gleichspannung − Gleichstromstärke + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-19495-01-01 Mainz-Kastel, DE
Durchfluss von Gasen 0,5 m³/h Volumendurchfluss > 4 m³/h Railway overhead lines — pantograph head > 10 m³/h + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-18838-02-01 Riedering, DE
DIN EN ISO 14607 DIN EN 13687-2 DIN EN ISO 15912 ASTM E290-22 DIN EN ISO 19023 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-15172-01-00 Maulburg, DE
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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UKAS 2604 Wentloog, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (Section 2) based on HSG 248 (Section 4) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012) + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11054-01-00 Dresden, DE
CDC73 (NM_000384: c.1-c.82) ID152 EN ISO 11925-2 DIN EN 350 + 3 more
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UKAS 0441 Glasgow, GB
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of (HSG 264, 2012) HSG 227 (2004)) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 1755 Redditch, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 SOP/11, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1227 Fareham, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 DIN EN 12457-2 3.02 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1247 Hattersley, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2719 Cannel Row, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 TP003 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP002 based on HSG 248 Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) + 1 more
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UKAS 27551 Crook, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4238 Hereford, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2099 Exeter, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SP1 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9608 Basildon, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004)) Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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Environtec

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UKAS 2030 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 28785 Wolverhampton, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 SOP 3 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-K-21247-01-01 Hemer, DE
Innen- und Tiefenmaße Konventioneller 0,11 G > 2 G > 5 g + 3 more
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Esenwein

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DAkkS D-K-15168-01-00 Hochdorf, DE
/ Messgeräte > 220 mV Quellen > 0,2 V 120 V 200 V + 3 more
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UKAS 8007 Corringham, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2734 Darlington, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 TP005, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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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
  • EN 50160 Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public electricity networks

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