EN 50317

Railway Catenary Current Collection Quality

This standard defines measurement systems and procedures for evaluating current collection quality between pantograph and overhead catenary lines during train operation. It specifies methods for measuring contact force, arcing, electrical quality, and mechanical interaction to verify system performance in real operational conditions. Railway infrastructure managers and rolling stock operators use these measurements to assess electrification system health, validate pantograph performance, and optimize maintenance schedules. Accredited testing laboratories provide the reliable data necessary for safe, efficient railway operations and network diagnostics.

What it measures

  • Contact force during dynamic operation
  • Arcing occurrence and duration
  • Electrical voltage and current fluctuations
  • Pantograph contact strip wear patterns
  • Catenary geometry and tension variations
🇩🇪 DIN EN 50206-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 50206-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 50206-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 50206-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 50206-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 50206-1 🇩🇪 DIN EN 50206-2 🇬🇧 BS EN 50206-2 🇫🇷 NF EN 50206-2 🇮🇹 UNI EN 50206-2 🇪🇸 UNE EN 50206-2 🇳🇱 NEN EN 50206-2
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Related Standards

  • EN 50206-1 Railway pantographs — requirements for main line pantographs
  • EN 50206-2 Railway pantographs — requirements for metro and tram pantographs
  • EN 50119 Railway applications — fixed installations — electric traction overhead contact lines

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