EN 15806

Railway Vehicle Traction and Braking Forces

This test measures and documents the traction effort and braking force capabilities of railway vehicles under specified operational conditions. The test determines maximum driving force, acceleration profiles, and braking deceleration rates to establish a vehicle's dynamic performance envelope. Accurate documentation of these forces is essential for train operation planning, safety assurance, infrastructure loading assessment, and driver safety training. Rolling stock manufacturers, railway operators, infrastructure managers, and certification bodies rely on this testing. ISO 17025 accreditation ensures measurements are traceable, reproducible, and meet the rigorous standards required for railway system safety and interoperability across Europe.

What it measures

  • Maximum traction force at wheel-rail interface
  • Acceleration force and power output characteristics
  • Service and emergency braking force magnitudes
  • Braking deceleration rates under various conditions
  • Force distribution between vehicle axles
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14531-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 14531-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 14531-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14531-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14531-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14531-1 🇩🇪 DIN EN 15892 🇬🇧 BS EN 15892 🇫🇷 NF EN 15892 🇮🇹 UNI EN 15892 🇪🇸 UNE EN 15892 🇳🇱 NEN EN 15892
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UNE-EN ISO 16859-2 (Método indirecto) UNE-EN ISO 6507-2 ASTM E 92 UNE-EN ISO 6508-2 (Método indirecto) UNE-EN ISO 6506-2 (Método indirecto) + 3 more
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Rolling stock manufacturers and designers Railway operators and train companies Railway infrastructure operators Vehicle certification and approval authorities Railway maintenance and technical support services

Related Standards

  • EN 14531-1 Railway applications — Braking systems — Part 1: General terminology and calculations
  • EN 15892 Railway applications — Vehicle dynamics — On-track test methods
  • EN 12663-1 Railway applications — Structural requirements of railway vehicle bodies — Part 1: Locomotives and passenger rolling stock

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