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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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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UKAS 0438 London, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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Betriebsübertragungsmaß Hydraulic pressure (gauge) AC CURRENT RELATIVE HUMIDITY DC CURRENT + 3 more
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Massaspectrometrie Pre-analyse Moleculaire diagnostiek d.m.v. PCR Fenotypische karakterisatie Antilichaambepaling d.m.v. immuno- assay + 3 more
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Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway — traction effort and braking fo mentschraubwerkzeuge Druckkraftrichtung 0,2 N∙m + 3 more
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DIN EN ISO 1463 DIN EN ISO 6270-2 DIN EN ISO 22479 DIN EN 60243-1 ISO 6270-2 + 3 more
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UKAS 0612 Orpington, GB
(PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) – 2021 ) Surveying) based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-K-21102-01-00 Donaueschingen, DE
Railway braking — urban guided transport Railway vehicle body structural requirem Railway bogies — wheelsets and bogies st Temperaturmessgrößen mitter mit Thermo- > 550 °C + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-12017-01-00 Neuhausen auf den Fildern, DE
IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 IEC 61000-4-5: 2005 IEC 61000-4-6: 2013 IEC 61000-4-8: 2009 + 3 more
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ENAC LE1004 Logroño, ES
IEC 61400-12-1 IEC 61400-50-1 IEC 61400-50-2 IEC 61400-12-2 IEC 61400-12-3 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-14121-04-01 Ludwigshafen, DE
und VDI/VDE 2604 17 I/D rs1799752 AK gegen BP 180 DIN EN ISO 9934-1 DIN EN ISO 2813 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-17407-01-00 Großburgwedel, DE
wie GR 1404 P1433, P14-3-3 DIN EN 61341 IEC 60512-4-1 DIN EN 60601-2-4 + 3 more
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UKAS 7511 Brentwood, GB
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DAkkS D-PL-18204-01-02 Kernen im Remstal, DE
DIN EN ISO 11737-2 DIN EN ISO 17141 DIN EN ISO 17405 DIN EN ISO 10993-5 DIN EN ISO 10993-1 + 3 more
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UKAS 2791 Oadby, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0365 Oadby, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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COFRAC 1-6582 Mertzwiller, FR
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BELAC 021-TEST Machelen, BE
NBN EN 14351-1 NBN EN 13830
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BELAC 453-TEST Dessel, BE
Eigen methode Eigen methode (uitvoering volgens Afgeleide methode van ISO 10704 Afgeleid van ISO 9698 ISO10703)
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DIN EN 60068-2-30 IEC 60068-2-61 DIN EN 60068-2-50 DIN EN 60068-2-51 DIN EN 60068-2-61
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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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