ISO 2631-1 applied to rail vehicles

Whole-Body Vibration Evaluation for Railway Passenger Comfort

This test applies ISO 2631-1 whole-body vibration assessment methodology specifically to railway passenger comfort evaluation, measuring and analysing human exposure to vibration during train operation. The method uses frequency-weighted acceleration measurements and comfort indices to objectively quantify the vibrational environment experienced by passengers in railway vehicles. It is commonly used alongside EN 12299 to provide complementary assessment of ride quality, supporting vehicle design validation and operational certification. Accreditation ensures correct application of international human factors standards to railway operations and reliable passenger comfort assessment.

What it measures

Frequency-weighted acceleration in vertical direction
Frequency-weighted acceleration in horizontal directions
Vibration dose value (VDV)
Exposure time and cumulative vibration effects
Passenger comfort perception indices

🇧🇪 NBN EN ISO 2631-1 🇩🇪 DIN EN ISO 2631-1 🇬🇧 BS EN ISO 2631-1 🇫🇷 NF EN ISO 2631-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN ISO 2631-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN ISO 2631-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN ISO 2631-1 🇧🇪 NBN EN 12299 🇩🇪 DIN EN 12299 🇬🇧 BS EN 12299 🇫🇷 NF EN 12299 🇮🇹 UNI EN 12299

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