IEC 60494-2

Railway Pantograph Head Type 2 Dimensions

This standard specifies dimensional and material requirements for Type 2 pantograph head contacts designed for metropolitan and urban railway systems with different electrical and mechanical demands than main line networks. It defines standardized contact strip profiles to ensure compatibility with metro and tram catenary systems and interoperability across urban transit networks. Manufacturers and transit operators require accreditation of this test to ensure product compliance and safe, reliable operation in metropolitan electrified rail systems. Standardized Type 2 heads reduce compatibility issues and maintenance costs across metro and tram networks.

What it measures

  • Type 2 pantograph head contact width and profile geometry
  • Carbon or composite strip material composition and thickness
  • Contact surface hardness and wear resistance
  • Electrical conductivity and contact resistance
  • Mechanical deflection under typical operating forces
🇩🇪 DIN EN IEC 60494-1 🇬🇧 BS EN IEC 60494-1 🇫🇷 NF EN IEC 60494-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN IEC 60494-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN IEC 60494-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN IEC 60494-1 🇩🇪 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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Industries

Metro and tram pantograph head manufacturers Urban transit rolling stock manufacturers Contact material and strip suppliers Metro system operators and maintainers

Related Standards

  • IEC 60494-1 Railway overhead lines — pantograph heads
  • 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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