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
🇧🇪 NBN EN 50206-1 🇩🇪 DIN EN 50206-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 50206-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 50206-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 50206-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 50206-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 50206-1 🇧🇪 NBN EN 50317 🇩🇪 DIN EN 50317 🇬🇧 BS EN 50317 🇫🇷 NF EN 50317 🇮🇹 UNI EN 50317
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DAkkS D-PL-17148-01-02 Eisenhüttenstadt, DE
DIN 51757 DIN EN ISO 10523 (C 5) DIN EN 27888 (C 8) DIN EN ISO 10304-1 (D 20) DIN EN ISO 11885 (E 22) + 3 more
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UKAS 27746 Blackley, GB
DIN EN 1650 DIN EN 13624 DIN EN 16615 DIN EN 1276
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DAkkS D-PL-17278-01-02 Berlin, DE
DIN EN 27888 DIN 19682-1 DIN 19682-2 DIN EN ISO 14688-2 DIN EN 12457-4 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00203 Bologna, IT
DIN EN 27888 DIN EN ISO 17294-2 ISO 11731 ISO 6222 ISO 7899-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17702-01-00 Garching, DE
Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1) Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO Radiated emissions (CISPR 32) 1) In den CMC sind die erweiterten Messu − Waagen + 2 more
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ACCREDIA 01433 Ovada, IT
DIN EN 12880 DIN EN 933-1 DIN EN 933-11 DIN EN 1097-2 DIN EN 1097-5 + 3 more
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UKAS 10243 Royston, GB
(PCM) based on HSG 248 Analysts’ Guide (HSG 248)
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UKAS 2230 Prestwick, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 LSD.ASB.02 based on HSG 248 LSD.ASB.04 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 10194 Hockliffe, GB
(PCM) based on HSG 248 Analysts’ Guide (HSG 248
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UKAS 0472 Grays, GB
ASB/SOP/OM8 based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) – 2021 QOP03 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248) + 1 more
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UKAS 10792 Mansfield Woodhouse, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 4234 Slough, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) (HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2544 Hebburn, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 QOP03 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 QOP01 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 32982 Sunderland, GB
(PCM) based on HSG 248 M3 based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) – 2022 UP02 based on HSG 248 UP03 based on HSG 248 and HSG
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DAkkS D-K-15079-01-00 Alsdorf, DE
> 2,0 bar positiver Überdruck Absolutdruck Pabs > 0,03 bar > 7 bar + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-22860-01-01 Reutlingen, DE
Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO ISO 16750-5 VDE 0468-2-1 DIN EN IEC 60068-2-5 VDE 0468-2-5 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00117 Saint Christophe, IT
ISO 4833-2 based on ISO 13366-2:2006 ISO 14675 UNI 10935 UNI 10934 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00595 Cuneo, IT
DIN EN ISO 5983-2 ISO 18787 ISO 21527-1 DIN EN ISO 4833-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00921 Putignano, IT
based on ISO 13366-2:2006 ISO 9622 ISO 13366-2 AOAC DSM Delvotest SP-NT Visual n 011102
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ACCREDIA 00545 Vicenza, IT
ISO 4832 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 ISO 6222 ISO 7899-2 ISO 9308-1 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00898 Andria, IT
BS EN 15662 UNI EN 15662 COI/T.20/Doc n 35/rev 1 2017 COI/T.20/Doc n 34/rev 1 2017 COI/T.20/Doc n 19/rev 5 2019 + 1 more
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UKAS 0438 London, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 30612 Cambridge Biomedical Campus, GB
Betriebsübertragungsmaß Hydraulic pressure (gauge) AC CURRENT RELATIVE HUMIDITY DC CURRENT + 3 more
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UKAS 4696 Rochford, GB
(PCM) based on HSG 248 Analysts’ Guide (HSG 248) (HSG 248) – 2021 Asbestos: The
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DAkkS D-K-17447-01-01 Essen, DE
Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway — traction effort and braking fo mentschraubwerkzeuge Druckkraftrichtung 0,2 N∙m + 3 more
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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 — requirements for main line pantographs
  • EN 50317 Railway catenary — current collection quality measurement
  • IEC 60494-2 Railway overhead lines — pantograph heads type 2

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