EN 50206-1

Main Line Railway Pantograph Testing

This test evaluates the mechanical and electrical performance of pantographs used on main line railway networks. It assesses contact force stability, dynamic behavior under catenary interaction, wear resistance, and electrical contact quality to ensure reliable current collection at high speeds. European railways and rolling stock manufacturers require this accreditation to certify pantograph compliance before deployment on main line services. Accredited testing ensures safety, reliability, and interoperability of railway electrification infrastructure across European networks.

What it measures

  • Contact force and force variations during operation
  • Mechanical stiffness and dynamic response
  • Wear of carbon or composite contact strips
  • Electrical contact resistance and arcing behavior
  • Interaction with various catenary geometries
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 50206-2 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 50206-2 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 50206-2 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 50206-2 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 50206-2 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 50206-2 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 50317 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 50317 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 50317 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 50317 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 50317 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 50317
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UKAS 4236 Northampton, GB
cartridges, based on HTM 2030 9.201 to 9.212 and BS EN ISO 35 ยฐC/3 days based on HTM 2030 section 9.201 to 9.212, BS EN ISO 15883-1:2009 6.4.2.3 and + 3 more
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UKAS 0173 London, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1931 London, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 E203 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 E200 based on HSG 248 E201 based ISO 14966:2019 using + 1 more
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UKAS 9372 West Chiltington, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 9260 Dukinfield, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4021 Rogerstone, GB
TEMPERATURE PRESSURE AC VOLTAGE (continued) DC VOLTAGE Generation only + 3 more
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UKAS 4494 Southampton, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 staining based on HSG 248 QP23 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2742 Canvey Island, GB
Analystsโ€™ Guide (HSG 248) (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0162 Ashwellthorpe, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 0144 Glasgow, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1282 Templeborough, GB
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986) ISO 12966-2 AM/C/108 based on BS EN ISO BS 684 2.14:2001 BS EN 288-Part 9 :1999 + 3 more
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UKAS 2136 Hebburn, GB
QOP03 based on HSG 248 QOP01 based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0347 Hebburn, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 20835 Warmley, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 9924 Netherton, GB
ISO 10469:2006) (Based on ISO 10258:2018)
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UKAS 4352 Liverpool, GB
ISO 5983-1:2005/Cor.1:2008, ISO20483:201 07L.1.07 based on ISO 6865:2001 ISO 712 07L.1.02 based on ISO 6496:1999, ISO 12966-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 1854 Reading, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 LQP007 based on HSG 248 LQP003 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0477 Gosport, GB
the guidance of GPG 14 PERSONAL DOSE EQUIVALENT: RESPONSE:
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UKAS 31383 Wakefield Europort, GB
TORQUE
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UKAS 0078 Portchester, GB
DC Resistance CFH-Gen, Macula-Degeneration DC RESISTANCE (continued) DC VOLTAGE DC VOLTAGE (continued) + 3 more
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UKAS 2418 Cleckheaton, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227
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UKAS 0483 Hemel Hempstead, GB
ISO 11654 BS EN ISO 10140-2:2021 ISO 7171 ISO 354 BS EN ISO 10140-3:2021 + 3 more
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Sound Calibrators Pistonphones based: level Microphones + 2 more
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UKAS 8504 Glasgow, GB
(HSG 264:2012) HSG 227 Appendix 5: By HSG 227 Appendix 3: By
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UKAS 9064 Paignton, GB
DIN EN ISO 11127-6 DIN EN 13727 1) BS EN ISO 11930:2019+ 2) QMIC WI 22, based on BS EN
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Related Standards

  • EN 50206-2 Railway pantographs โ€” requirements for metro and tram pantographs
  • EN 50317 Railway catenary โ€” current collection quality measurement
  • IEC 60494-1 Railway overhead lines โ€” pantograph heads

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