DIN Standards Committee Railway
DIN EN 15734-2
Railway applications - Braking systems of high speed trains - Part 2: Test methods; German version EN 15734-2:2010
Bahnanwendungen - Bremssysteme für Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren; Deutsche Fassung EN 15734-2:2010
Overview
This European Standard specifies test methods and acceptance criteria for a brake system for use in high speed trains as described in the TSI Rolling Stock, operating on routes of the trans-European high-speed rail system. The tests defined in this standard have the purpose of verifying that the braking performance and functions of the train's brake system comply at least with the respective requirements of EN 15734-1. This standard is applicable to: - all new vehicles of high speed trains; - all new constructions of existing vehicle types; - all major overhauls of the aforementioned vehicles if they involve redesigning or extensive alteration to the brake system of the vehicle concerned. The functional testing requirements set out in this document assume the vehicles are fitted with a brake system architecture that follows the UIC air brake pipe control principles. High speed rolling stock can be fitted with alternative brake system architectures that do not employ brake pipe control. In these cases, it is necessary to specify equivalent testing requirements to test the functional requirements of the brake system fitted.
