Scope: This document defines a harmonized way to assess the braking performance by test of locomotives,
passenger coaches, freight wagons and self-propelled passenger trains (EMU/DMU).
The document sets out the standardized method for undertaking brake performance tests and the correction factors to be applied to the data obtained for all types of rolling stock.
This document also defines the methods to assess the brake performance in terms of stopping distance,
and from this the process to determine vehicle(s) deceleration and braked weight.
It then deals with conversion of the braked weight to the braked weight percentage of a vehicle or train
for operating purposes. It also sets out additional factors when determining the braked weight percentage of a train calculated from specified braked weight, depending on the formation of the train.
In Annex D there is a method for determining brake performance of freight wagons fitted with P10 cast
iron or LL-blocks using limited testing (force measurement).Cross References:EN 14531-2:2015EN 14531-1EN 15355EN 16452EN 15595EN 15877-2EN 14198EN 14478EN 15663EN 16207EN 15877-1UIC 542UIC 541-5UIC 832EN 16185-2ETCS-SRSERA/TD/2009-02/INTEN 16185-1UIC 541-6UIC 541-3EN ISO/IEC 17025UIC 544-1All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.