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
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DAkkS D-PL-12074-01-01 Niestetal, DE
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/ Messgeräte > 10 A 120 V 0,12 mA Messgeräte 1,2 mΩ + 3 more
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Surveying) based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-PL-17769-01-00 Tübingen, DE
DIN EN ISO 11737-2 DIN EN ISO 17664-1 ISO 17664-2 DIN EN ISO 11607-2 DIN EN 868-5 + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 13934-1 DIN EN ISO 105-E04 DIN EN ISO 13935-2 DIN EN ISO 12945-1 DIN EN ISO 12945-2 + 3 more
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DIN EN 13126-19 DIN EN 14792 DIN EN 14789 DIN EN 15058 DIN EN 14181 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6879 Vitry Sur Seine, FR
Occupational noise exposure measurement Railway pass-by noise measurement (ISO 3 Railway catenary — current collection qu Railway driver warning systems — braking Railway brake friction material characte + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00087 Trino, IT
DIN EN ISO 9698 UNI 11015 ISO 11704 UNI 11665 ISO 9698
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ISO 9308-2 APAT CNR IRSA 2030 Man 29 2003 APAT CNR IRSA 2060 Man 29 2003 APAT CNR IRSA 4020 Man 29 2003 APAT CNR IRSA 2040 B Man 29 2003 + 3 more
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ISO 4832 ISO 21527-1 ISO 21527-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 17141 + 3 more
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DIN EN 12350-1 DIN EN 12350-6 DIN EN 12390-3 DIN EN 12390-5 DIN EN 12390-8 + 3 more
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NF X 43-050 NF X 43-269 ISO 16000-7 FD X 46-033
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DIN EN 27888 DIN EN 12880 DIN EN 196-2 DIN 18123 DIN EN 196-6 + 3 more
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UKAS 1089 Burton-on-Trent, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SCI/ASB/003 based on HSG 248 SCI/ASB/001 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0148 Burton-upon-Trent, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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COFRAC 1-7224 Cenon, FR
NF X 43-050 NF X 43-269 ISO 16000-7 FD X 46-033
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DIN EN 27888 DIN EN ISO 10523 DIN EN ISO 21877 DIN EN 14791 DIN ISO 16000-4 + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 4833-1 DIN EN ISO 6579-1 DIN EN ISO 7932 DIN EN ISO 11290-1 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 1015 Burton-upon-Trent, GB
ISO 11948-1 DIN EN 13126-19 DIN EN 13284-1 DIN EN 14790 DIN EN 14792 + 3 more
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FD X15-140 FD X 15-140
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ACCREDIA 01045 Monza, IT
ISO 12963 EU PHARMA 01/2008 EU PHARMA 07/2022 EU PHARMA 01/2010
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DIN EN ISO 12966-2 ISO 18787 ISO 4832 DIN EN ISO 7932 DIN EN ISO 16050 + 3 more
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ISO 4832 ISO 21527-1 ISO 21527-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 DIN EN ISO 4833-1 + 3 more
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Traversen-geschwindigkeit - Gleichspannung - Wechselspannung - Kapazität Quellen + 3 more
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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 — 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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