EN 15686:2010
(Main)Railway applications - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles with cant deficiency compensation system and/or vehicles intended to operate with higher cant deficiency than stated in EN 14363:2005, Annex G
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the on-track testing for acceptance of the running characteristics of railway vehicles equipped with a cant deficiency compensation system and/or vehicles intended to operate with a higher cant deficiency than stated in EN 14363:2005, Annex G.
In most cases the procedure is the same as defined in EN 14363, only the differences for the special case are listed.
The testing of the running characteristics applies principally to all vehicles used in public transport which operate without restriction on standard gauge tracks (1 435 mm).
NOTE 1 The testing of the running characteristics of:
- railways with different track layout,
- railways with non-standard gauge tracks
can be conducted by analogy with this European Standard.
The testing of running characteristics is part of the test for the acceptance of running characteristics of vehicles which
- are newly developed,
- have had relevant design modifications, or
- have changes in their operating regimes.
The testing and acceptance of running characteristics refers to the complete vehicle including the running gear. If a running gear, which has already been tested and accepted, is to be used under a vehicle body of another design, this is considered to be a design modification. The procedure as described in 5.2 is used.
NOTE 2 In addition to the testing of running characteristics for the acceptance of vehicles, the regulations can be generally applied in other technical tasks, e.g.:
- the checking for compliance against development contracts;
- the optimization of components, vehicles or running gear;
- the testing of influences, influencing parameters and relationships of dependence;
- the monitoring of track or vehicles in operational use.
The application of the full method and the stated limit values reflects unrestricted international operation.
Testing for acceptance of vehicles is based on some reference conditions of track. If these are not respected on certain lin
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 25-May-2010
- Withdrawal Date
- 22-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/WG 10 - Vehicle/Track Interaction
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 09-Mar-2016
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2008/57/EC - DIRECTIVE 2008/57/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)OJ Ref: C, C 214 OJ Date: 20-Jul-2011
Relations
- Effective Date
- 09-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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EN 15686:2010 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles with cant deficiency compensation system and/or vehicles intended to operate with higher cant deficiency than stated in EN 14363:2005, Annex G". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the on-track testing for acceptance of the running characteristics of railway vehicles equipped with a cant deficiency compensation system and/or vehicles intended to operate with a higher cant deficiency than stated in EN 14363:2005, Annex G. In most cases the procedure is the same as defined in EN 14363, only the differences for the special case are listed. The testing of the running characteristics applies principally to all vehicles used in public transport which operate without restriction on standard gauge tracks (1 435 mm). NOTE 1 The testing of the running characteristics of: - railways with different track layout, - railways with non-standard gauge tracks can be conducted by analogy with this European Standard. The testing of running characteristics is part of the test for the acceptance of running characteristics of vehicles which - are newly developed, - have had relevant design modifications, or - have changes in their operating regimes. The testing and acceptance of running characteristics refers to the complete vehicle including the running gear. If a running gear, which has already been tested and accepted, is to be used under a vehicle body of another design, this is considered to be a design modification. The procedure as described in 5.2 is used. NOTE 2 In addition to the testing of running characteristics for the acceptance of vehicles, the regulations can be generally applied in other technical tasks, e.g.: - the checking for compliance against development contracts; - the optimization of components, vehicles or running gear; - the testing of influences, influencing parameters and relationships of dependence; - the monitoring of track or vehicles in operational use. The application of the full method and the stated limit values reflects unrestricted international operation. Testing for acceptance of vehicles is based on some reference conditions of track. If these are not respected on certain lin
This European Standard specifies the on-track testing for acceptance of the running characteristics of railway vehicles equipped with a cant deficiency compensation system and/or vehicles intended to operate with a higher cant deficiency than stated in EN 14363:2005, Annex G. In most cases the procedure is the same as defined in EN 14363, only the differences for the special case are listed. The testing of the running characteristics applies principally to all vehicles used in public transport which operate without restriction on standard gauge tracks (1 435 mm). NOTE 1 The testing of the running characteristics of: - railways with different track layout, - railways with non-standard gauge tracks can be conducted by analogy with this European Standard. The testing of running characteristics is part of the test for the acceptance of running characteristics of vehicles which - are newly developed, - have had relevant design modifications, or - have changes in their operating regimes. The testing and acceptance of running characteristics refers to the complete vehicle including the running gear. If a running gear, which has already been tested and accepted, is to be used under a vehicle body of another design, this is considered to be a design modification. The procedure as described in 5.2 is used. NOTE 2 In addition to the testing of running characteristics for the acceptance of vehicles, the regulations can be generally applied in other technical tasks, e.g.: - the checking for compliance against development contracts; - the optimization of components, vehicles or running gear; - the testing of influences, influencing parameters and relationships of dependence; - the monitoring of track or vehicles in operational use. The application of the full method and the stated limit values reflects unrestricted international operation. Testing for acceptance of vehicles is based on some reference conditions of track. If these are not respected on certain lin
EN 15686:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15686:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14363:2016, EN 14363:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15686:2010 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/334. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bahnanwendungen - Fahrtechnische Prüfung für die fahrtechnische Zulassung mit Kompensation für Überhöhungsfehlbetrag, um mit höherem Fehlbetrag als in EN 14363:2005, Anhang G zu fahrenApplications ferroviaires - Essais en vue de l'homologation du comportement dynamique des véhicules ferroviaires avec système de compensation et/ou véhicules désignés pour circuler avec une insuffisance de dévers plus élevée que définie en EN 14363:2005, Annexe GRailway applications - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles with cant deficiency compensation system and/or vehicles intended to operate with higher cant deficiency than stated in EN 14363:2005, Annex G45.060.01Železniška vozila na splošnoRailway rolling stock in generalICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15686:2010SIST EN 15686:2011en,fr,de01-oktober-2011SIST EN 15686:2011SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 15686
May 2010 ICS 45.060.01 English Version
Railway applications - Testing for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles with cant deficiency compensation system and/or vehicles intended to operate with higher cant deficiency than stated in EN 14363:2005, Annex G Applications ferroviaires - Essais en vue de l'homologation du comportement dynamique des véhicules ferroviaires avec système de compensation et/ou véhicules désignés pour circuler avec une insuffisance de dévers plus élevée que définie dans l'EN 14363:2005, Annexe G
Bahnanwendungen - Fahrtechnische Prüfung für die fahrtechnische Zulassung mit Kompensation für Überhöhungsfehlbetrag, um mit höherem Fehlbetragals in EN 14363:2005, Anhang G zu fahren This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 March 2010.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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B-1000 Brussels © 2010 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CEN national Members. Ref. No. EN 15686:2010: ESIST EN 15686:2011
Conditions for extension of an acceptance . 14Annex B (normative)
Statistical evaluation for the overturning criterion . 21Annex C (informative)
Symbols . 23Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EC Directive 2008/57/EC . 24Bibliography . 26 SIST EN 15686:2011
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
EN 14363, which is related to the acceptance of railway vehicles with conventional curve speeds. It is foreseen to implement the requirements of this European Standard in a revision of EN 14363. The establishment of this European Standard was based on existing rules, practices and procedures. The following principles were applied: 1) the railway system requires comprehensive technical rules in order to ensure an acceptable interaction of vehicle and track; 2) due to the numerous national and international regulations new railway vehicles had to be tested and homologated before putting them into service. In addition, existing acceptance had to be checked when operating conditions were extended; 3) in view of the increasing significance of international traffic, in particular of high speed traffic, the standardization of existing regulations is required. In some cases, additional rules are required as well. An update of existing regulations is also needed due to the considerable progress achieved in the field of railway-specific methods for measuring, evaluation and data processing; 4) it is of particular importance that the existing level of safety and reliability is not compromised even when changes in design and operating practices are demanded, e.g. by the introduction of higher speeds, higher wheel forces. This European Standard takes account of the present state of the art which is generally applicable for test procedures and the evaluation of 'on-track' tests. NOTE This European Standard is derived in essential parts from UIC 518-1 which has not yet been fully validated by experience. The working group is aware that the combination of the test conditions is not always achievable. In some cases, the existing regulations may require exceptions for which justification will be provided to the acceptance body. In this event, the conditions which are not fulfilled will be identified. The working group expects that existing shortcomings will be recognized in further investigations and during frequent application of the rules. SIST EN 15686:2011
km/h
Key 1 vehicle not homologated 2 vehicle homologated Figure 1 — Example of limiting operating conditions achieved during on-track testing SIST EN 15686:2011
1) If a vehicle is tested for high values of cdadm according to the test zones defined in EN14363, the track sections with curve radii between 600 m and 900 m are excluded from the assessment, because test zone 2 requires testing in the area of permissible speed and permissible cant deficiency. SIST EN 15686:2011
for each bogie where wheel-rail forces are measured shall be evaluated as parameter of running safety. Signal processing of that quantity is presented in 5.5.7. 5.3.2 Limit values All limit values of EN 14363 are also applied to vehicles with special equipment for the negotiation of curves. In addition for the normal measuring method the limit for the overturning criterion:
|ΚΚΚΚ | lim = 1,0
shall be respected. 5.3.3 Measured values and measuring points The same regulations as defined in EN 14363 shall be applied. 5.4 Performing on-track tests 5.4.1 Test conditions The requirements of EN 14363 shall be fulfilled. NOTE As well as for all other parameters of EN 14363 the evaluation of overturning risk does not consider the effect of side wind. Weather conditions during test runs will be such that the wind does not significantly influence the test results. 5.4.2 Test zones The test zones for vehicles with special equipment for the negotiation of curves are fundamentally the same as in EN 14363, but an additional test zone 2a for curve radii between 600 m and
900 m is defined, when the maximum speed of the vehicle Vadm is at least 190 km/h. 5.4.3 Test vehicle The requirements of EN 14363 shall be fulfilled. In addition to the tests defined in 5.4.3.4 of EN 14363:2005 failure tests on an active tilt system and its active sub-systems (for instance an integrated hold-off device) shall be carried out on track as follows: the main failures of the tilting system, as identified by the risk analysis, shall be tested; SIST EN 15686:2011
(600 m < R ≤ 900 m) the following requirements shall be fulfilled when testing a vehicle for a maximum speed Vadm which is at least 190 km/h: Table1 shows the additional requirements for this radii class. Table 1 — Test conditions for track sections in curves Test characteri
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