EN 15610

Rail and Wheel Surface Roughness Measurement

This test measures micro and macro-scale surface roughness on railway wheels and rails to assess their contribution to rolling noise generation. Surface irregularities on the wheel-rail interface are primary sources of railway noise, making this measurement essential for noise control and environmental compliance. The test uses standardized contact filtering and measurement zones to quantify roughness parameters that correlate with noise emissions. Railway infrastructure managers, wheel manufacturers, and rolling stock operators use this test to monitor equipment maintenance and optimize noise reduction strategies. Accredited testing provides validated data for environmental impact assessments and compliance with EU noise directives.

What it measures

  • Macroscopic roughness (wavelength 3โ€“300 mm)
  • Microscopic roughness (wavelength 0.1โ€“3 mm)
  • Peak-to-valley surface irregularities
  • Root mean square roughness values (Ra, Rz, Rq)
  • Wavelength-specific roughness spectra
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN ISO 3274 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN ISO 3274 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN ISO 3274 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN ISO 3274 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN ISO 3274 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN ISO 3274 ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช DIN EN 13674-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง BS EN 13674-1 ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท NF EN 13674-1 ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น UNI EN 13674-1 ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ UNE EN 13674-1 ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ NEN EN 13674-1
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DAkkS D-PL-11054-01-00 Dresden, DE
CDC73 (NM_000384: c.1-c.82) ID152 EN ISO 11925-2 DIN EN 350 + 3 more
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UKAS 0441 Glasgow, GB
HSG 264 (2012) and Appx. 3 of (HSG 264, 2012) HSG 227 (2004)) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 1755 Redditch, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP/11, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1227 Fareham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 DIN EN 12457-2 3.02 based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 1247 Hattersley, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2719 Cannel Row, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 TP003 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP002 based on HSG 248 Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) + 1 more
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UKAS 27551 Crook, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 4238 Hereford, GB
Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 2099 Exeter, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SP1 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 9608 Basildon, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) and Appx. 3 of HSG 227 (2004)) Executive guides HSG 264 (2012)
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UKAS 2030 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 staining based on HSG 248
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UKAS 28785 Wolverhampton, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 SOP 3 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-K-21247-01-01 Hemer, DE
Innen- und TiefenmaรŸe Konventioneller 0,11 G > 2 G > 5 g + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-23123-01-01 Haselรผnne, DE
Absolutdruck Pabs Druck 0,35 bar > 19 bar รœberdruck p 0,35 bar
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DAkkS D-K-15168-01-00 Hochdorf, DE
/ Messgerรคte > 220 mV Quellen > 0,2 V 120 V 200 V + 3 more
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UKAS 8007 Corringham, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 TP03 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2734 Darlington, GB
(HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 TP005, based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2183 Newmarket, GB
staining based on HSG 248. (PCM) based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) โ€“ 2021 DIN EN 12457-2 DIN EN 12457-3
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UKAS 0452 Bideford, GB
AC CURRENT AC VOLTAGE (continued) Measurement (continued) DC CURRENT Generation (continued) + 3 more
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UKAS 1574 York, GB
IEC 61000-6-1 IEC 61000-4-29: 2000 DIN EN 62233 IEC 61000-4-11: 2004 DIN EN 61000-4-12 + 3 more
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UKAS 2262 Ipswich, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 6888-1 ISO 16649-2 ISO 11290-1 1) AM/M/11-2 based on BS EN + 3 more
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UKAS 9659 Grimsby, GB
Method 15.2 based on BS EN ISO ISO 15213-2 Method 9.8 based on BS EN BS EN Method 5.11 based on BS EN ISO Method 4.3 based on BS EN ISO + 3 more
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UKAS 2622 Linlithgow Bridge, GB
ISO 6579-1 ISO 4832 EUMM 3.03 based on BS EN EUMM 3.07 based on BS EN ISO BS ISO 21528-2:2017 + 3 more
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UKAS 0342 Wolverhampton, GB
ISO 712 ISO 4833-1 on BS EN ISO 1736:2008 ISO 21528-2 BS ISO 4832:2006 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-17481-01-01 Gelsenkirchen, DE
Thrombozytenfunktion Agomelatin Amisulprid (Psychopharmaka) Amitriptylin (TZA) Aripiprazol (Neuroleptika) + 3 more
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Industries

Railway infrastructure and track operators Wheel and axle manufacturing Rolling stock manufacturers Rail grinding and maintenance contractors Environmental and noise control consultants

Related Standards

  • ISO 3274 Geometrical product specifications (GPS) โ€” Surface texture: Profile method โ€” Nominal characteristics of contact (stylus) instruments
  • EN 13674-1 Railway applications โ€” Track โ€” Rail โ€” Part 1: Vignole railway rails 46 kg/m and 54 kg/m
  • EN 15313 Railway applications โ€” Wheels and wheelsets โ€” Acceptance criteria for wheels โ€” Safety and quality requirements

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