EN 50206-2

Metro and Tram Pantograph Testing

This test evaluates the performance characteristics of pantographs designed for metro and tram systems operating at lower speeds with different catenary configurations than main line railways. It assesses mechanical robustness, contact stability, wear rates, and electrical properties specific to urban rail environments with frequent acceleration and braking cycles. Public transport operators and rolling stock manufacturers depend on this accreditation to ensure pantograph reliability in urban transit networks. Accredited testing validates product safety and performance in metropolitan electrified rail systems across Europe.

What it measures

  • Contact force stability in urban operating conditions
  • Mechanical endurance under frequent acceleration/deceleration
  • Carbon strip or contact material wear rate
  • Electrical contact quality and resistance stability
  • Response to variable catenary tension
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 50206-1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 50206-1 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 0148 Burton-upon-Trent, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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UKAS 4430 Swansea, GB
BS EN 1440:2016 + A1:2018 + EN ISO 23088:2020 Cylinders EN ISO 10460:2018 EN 14208:2004
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UKAS 4103 Bangor, GB
M002based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0772 Rochford, GB
TORQUE increasing torque only.
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UKAS 2577 Redruth, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 D3TA2 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 D3TA8 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9086 Manchester, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004)) (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 10483 Ossett, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SAC-SOP-15 based on HSG 248 SAC-SOP-07 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2210 Wilton International, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 DI/AN/ME/025 based on HSG 248 DI/AN/ME/001 based on HSG 248 DI/AN/ME/026 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0152 Heywood, GB
PRESSURE (contโ€™d) DC CURRENT DC VOLTAGE CFH-Gen, Macula-Degeneration Measurement + 3 more
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UKAS 9157 Sheffield, GB
LENGTH Plain plug gauges (parallel) Internal Caliper LENGTH (contโ€™d) + 3 more
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UKAS 1066 Leeds, GB
ASTM E 2149-20 BS EN ISO 20743:2021 Section ISO 14119 BS EN ISO 20645:2004 BS 1425-1:1991 Appendix A + 3 more
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UKAS 9248 Winall, GB
DIN EN 13821 Sigma-HSE (UK) Ltd DIN EN 14034-1 BS EN ISO/IEC 80079-20-2:2016 DIN EN 14034-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 0369 Wellington, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 R24 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0080 Hedge End, GB
ELECTRICAL CALIBRATION DC RESISTANCE (continued) DC Resistance AC VOLTAGE (continued) AC CURRENT + 3 more
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UKAS 1922 Near Wellington, GB
based on BS EN ISO 6579-1: ISO 21528-2 ISO 21149:2017+Amd1:2022 DIN EN ISO 18415 method based on BS ISO 16649-2: + 3 more
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UKAS 0046 Sheffield, GB
ASTM A 370 ASTM E 384 ASTM E 92 ASTM E 23 ISO 6506-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 4337 Sheffield, GB
ISO 3651-2 ASTM E 384-22 ASTM E10-23 ISO 6506-1 ASTM A262-15(2021) Practice E + 3 more
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UKAS 2621 Basildon, GB
QOP01 based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 10772 Birmingham, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 10817 Moneymore, GB
AM01 based on BS EN ISO 4833-1: AM03 based on BS EN ISO 11290- AM05 based on BS ISO 21528-2: AM08 based on BS EN ISO 15213-2:2023 by AM12 based onโ€ฏBS EN + 3 more
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UKAS 1170 Salwick, GB
LMM2149, ASTM E112-13 by ISO 6507-1 LMM2207, ASTM E112-13 by LMM1862, ASTM E112-13 for to BS EN ISO 6507-1:2018 + 3 more
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UKAS 0659 Hainault, GB
Sealed liquid cells containing prepared from NIST SRM 935a Toluene/Hexane Neutral density glass filters Neutral density glass filter + 3 more
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UKAS 26223 Little Canfield, GB
TORQUE Hydraulic pressure (gauge)
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UKAS 0731 Guildford, GB
DIN EN 933-11 DIN EN 1097-6 DIN EN 1097-1 DIN EN 1097-2 DIN EN 933-3 + 3 more
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UKAS 4608 Swindon, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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Industries

Metro and tram rolling stock manufacturers Urban public transport operators Pantograph component suppliers Vehicle type approval organizations

Related Standards

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

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