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 1755 Redditch, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP/11, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1227 Fareham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 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) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2719 Cannel Row, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 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) โ€“ 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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UKAS 2030 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 28785 Wolverhampton, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP 3 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 8007 Corringham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2734 Darlington, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 TP005, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2183 Newmarket, GB
staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN 12457-3
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UKAS 0452 Bideford, GB
AC CURRENT AC VOLTAGE (continued) Measurement (continued) DC CURRENT Generation (continued) + 3 more
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UKAS 1574 York, GB
IEC 61000-6-1 IEC 61000-4-29: 2000 DIN EN 62233 IEC 61000-4-11: 2004 DIN EN 61000-4-12 + 3 more
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UKAS 2262 Ipswich, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 6888-1 ISO 16649-2 ISO 11290-1 1) AM/M/11-2 based on BS EN + 3 more
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UKAS 9659 Grimsby, GB
Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO ISO 15213-2 Method 9.8 based on BS EN BS EN Method 5.11 based on BS EN ISO Method 4.3 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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UKAS 2622 Linlithgow Bridge, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 4832 EUMM 3.03 based on BS EN EUMM 3.07 based on BS EN ISO BS ISO 21528-2:2017 + 3 more
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UKAS 0342 Wolverhampton, GB
ISO 712 ISO 4833-1 on BS EN ISO 1736:2008 ISO 21528-2 BS ISO 4832:2006 + 3 more
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UKAS 9661 Teston, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 1780 Wickford, GB
M002based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0166 Cannock, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) on BS 8580-1:2019 and ACoP L8
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UKAS 0183 Norwich, GB
Frequenc 220 mV range FREQUENCY 10 Hz to 100 kHz difference from 10 % to 100 % of the sta 6105A control 0ยฐ to 360ยฐ + 3 more
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UKAS 1497 Carrickfergus, GB
ISO Mark Casting (TS5527)
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UKAS 9875 Benfleet, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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Railway rolling stock manufacturing Railway infrastructure operators Pantograph component suppliers Vehicle certification bodies

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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