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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BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 DIN EN 12457 No DETSC 5012 based on BS EN staining based on HSG 248. (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 + 1 more
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(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP-12, based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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AIR KERMA RATE AMBIENT DOSE HBs-Antigen (Hepatitis B-Surface RESPONSE: PERSONEL DOSE
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UKAS 0282 Harlow, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 21882 Manchester, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2769 Blyth, GB
IEC 61400-23 ASTM G73 (2012) IEC 60885-3, 2.4.1 IEC 60502-2 IEC 60840 + 3 more
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UKAS 2048 Avonmouth, GB
ISO 6888-1 ISO 21528-2 BS ISO 4832:2006 ISO 4833-1 ISO 6579-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 0286 Bradford, GB
DC Resistance DC CURRENT DC VOLTAGE DC RESISTANCE (contโ€™d)
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UKAS 4600 Kettering, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4265 Dartford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0384 Cardiff, GB
HSG 227 (2004)) (HSG 264, 2012) HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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Refractive Index Capillary Viscometer Calibration 2.92 mm systems (continued) Liquids Density in Air at 20 + 3 more
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UKAS 4109 Hatton, GB
MIL-STD 810D, Method 510.2 MIL-STD 810E, Method 510.3 MIL-STD 810G:2008 Method 501.5 MIL-STD 810F, Method 510.4 MIL-STD-810H, Method 510.7 + 3 more
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UKAS 0307 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB
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UKAS 0635 Newcastle-upon-Tyne, GB
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UKAS 0179 Bromley, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004)) Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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UKAS 0598 Fareham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 Manual based on HSG 248
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TEMPERATURE Viscosity constant โ€˜Cโ€™ Reference viscometers: ASTM D4052 (Digital density
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UKAS 1509 Llandrindod Wells, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0325 Tamworth, GB
External (Tip) Diameter Helix (lead) total deviation (F GEARS SPUR/HELICAL EXTERNAL (contโ€™d) As for Involute Spline Gauges
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UKAS 1817 Bangor, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 15213-2 ISO 11290-1 ISO 7932 F100 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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UKAS 0683 Harrogate, GB
DC CURRENT Measurement DC VOLTAGE AC Current Generation DC RESISTANCE (contโ€™d) + 3 more
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UKAS 2705 Dundonald, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 QSOP 03 based on HSG 248
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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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