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Railway applications - Current collection systems - Technical criteria for the interaction
between pantograph and overhead line (to achieve free access)
Bahnanwendungen - Zusammenwirken der Systeme - Technische Kriterien für das
Zusammenwirken zwischen Stromabnehmer und Oberleitung für einen freien Zugang
Applications ferroviaires - Systèmes de captage de courant - Critères techniques
d'interaction entre le pantographe et la ligne aérienne de contact (réalisation du libre
accès)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50367:2012
ICS:
29.280 (OHNWULþQDYOHþQDRSUHPD Electric traction equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50367
NORME EUROPÉENNE
May 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.280 Supersedes EN 50367:2006

English version
Railway applications -
Current collection systems -
Technical criteria for the interaction between pantograph and overhead
line (to achieve free access)
Applications ferroviaires -  Bahnanwendungen -
Systèmes de captage de courant - Zusammenwirken der Systeme -
Critères techniques d'interaction entre le Technische Kriterien für das
pantographe et la ligne aérienne de Zusammenwirken zwischen
contact (réalisation du libre accès) Stromabnehmer und Oberleitung für einen
freien Zugang
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Contents
Page

Foreword . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references. 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 9
5 Geometry . 10
5.1 General . 10
5.2 Overhead contact line characteristics . 10
5.2.1 General . 10
5.2.2 G a ug es . 10
5.2.3 Contact wire height . 10
5.2.4 Contact wire gradient . 11
5.2.5 Lateral deviation . 11
5.2.6 Contact wire uplift . 12
5.2.7 Neutral sections . 12
5.2.8 Change over area between pantograph profiles . 12
5.3 Pantograph characteristics . 12
5.3.1 General . 12
5.3.2 Assessment of the pantograph profile . 13
5.3.3 Conducting range . 15
6 Material interfaces . 15
6.1 General . 15
6.2 Contact wire . 15
6.3 Contact strips . 15
7 Interaction performance . 16
7.1 General . 16
7.2 Current capacity . 16
7.3 Dynamic behaviour and quality of current collection . 17
8 Operational requirements . 20
8.1 Additional characteristics for automatic dropping device . 20
8.2 Minimum and maximum spacing between two operating pantographs . 20
A.1 Neutral sections . 22
A.1.1Principle of neutral section. 22
A.1.2Long neutral section . 22
A.1.3Short neutral section . 23
A.1.4Split neutral section . 24
A.1.5Arrangement of pantograph on trains . 24
A.2 Profiles for interoperable pantograph head . 26
A.2.1Pantograph head with length of 1 600 mm . 26
A.2.2Pantograph head with length of 1 950 mm . 27
A.3 Additional tests for DC systems . 27
A.3.1Current at standstill . 27

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A.3.2Testing conditions . 27
A.3.3Testing procedure . 28
A.4 Visualisation of mean contact forces . 28
B.1 National characteristics . 30
B.2 General characteristics of pantograph head . 36

Figures
Figure 1 – General detail of pantograph with independently suspended collector head . 14
Figure 2 – Transition point – 1 600 mm and 1 950 mm pantograph head . 15
Figure A.1 – Principle of neutral section . 22
Figure A.2 – Long neutral section . 22
Figure A.3 – Short neutral section . 23
Figure A.4 – Split neutral section . 24
Figure A.5 – Arrangement of pantograph on trains . 25
Figure A.6 – Profile of pantograph head with length of 1 600 mm . 26
Figure A.7 – Profile of pantograph head with length of 1 950 mm . 27
Figure A.8 – Visualisation of contact forces a.c. . 28
Figure A.9 – Visualisation of contact forces DC 1,5 kV . 29
Figure A.10 – Visualisation of contact forces DC 3,0 kV . 29
Figure B.1 – Pantograph head with length of 1 450 mm . 36
Figure B.2 – Pantograph head with length of 1 950 mm (Type 1) . 36
Figure B.3 – Pantograph head with length of 1 600 mm (GB, CTRL) . 37
Figure B.4 – Pantograph head with length of 1 950 mm (Type 2) . 37
Figure B.5 – Pantograph head with length of 1 800 mm (NO, SE) . 38
Figure B.6 – Pantograph head with length of 1 600 mm (GB) . 39
Figure B.7 – Pantograph head with length of 1 950 mm (PL) . 40
Figure B.8 – Pantograph head with length of 1 760 mm (BE). 41

Tables
Table 1 – Range of nominal contact wire height for AC and DC systems . 10
Table 2 – Maximum lateral deviation . 11
Table 3 – Pantograph characteristics for AC and DC systems . 13
Table 4 – Static contact forces . 17
Table 5 – Maximum current at standstill . 17

Table 6 – Limits for interaction performance (contact force) . 19
Table 7 – Values for interaction performance (arcs) . 20
Table 8 – Minimum distances of operating pantographs . 21
Table B.1 – Overhead contact line characteristics for AC systems . 31
Table B.2 – Overhead contact line characteristics for DC systems . 31
Table B.3 – Rolling stock characteristics for AC systems . 32
Table B.4 – Rolling stock characteristics for DC systems . 33
Table B.5 – Interaction performance for AC systems . 34
Table B.6 – Interaction performance for DC systems . 35
Table C.1 – Contact strip material normally used . 42

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Foreword
This document (EN 50367:2012) has been prepared by CLC/SC 9XC "Electric supply and earthing
systems for public transport equipment and ancillary apparatus (fixed installations)".
The following dates are fixed:
•latest date by which this document has to be implemented at
(dop) 2013-03-19
national level by publication of an identical national standard or by
endorsement
•latest date by which the national standards conflicting with this
(dow) 2015-03-19
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 50367:2006.
general technical updating since last version; inclusion of requirements for pantographs with contact
strips with independent suspensions; reference to EN 15273 for lateral deviation.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For the relationship with EU Directive(s) see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for the interaction between pantographs and overhead
contact lines, to achieve interoperability.
NOTE These requirements are defined for a limited number of pantograph types, referred to as 'interoperable pantograph',
together with the geometry and characteristics of compatible overhead contact lines.
This European Standard describes parameters and values for all planned lines and future lines.
Annex B gives some parameters for existing lines (informative).
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50119:2009, Railway applications – Fixed installations – Electric traction overhead contact lines
EN 50149, Railway applications – Fixed installations – Electric traction – Copper and copper alloy
grooved contact wires
EN 50206-1:2010, Railway applications – Rolling stock – Pantographs: Characteristics and tests – Part 1:
Pantographs for main line vehicles
EN 50317:2012, Railway applications – Current collection systems – Requirements for and validation of
measurements of the dynamic interaction between pantograph and overhead contact line
EN 50318, Railway applications – Current collection systems – Validation of simulation of the dynamic
interaction between pantograph and overhead contact line
EN 50388:2012, Railway applications – Power supply and rolling stock – Technical criteria for the
coordination between power supply (substation) and rolling stock to achieve interoperability
EN 50405, Railway applications – Current collection systems – Pantographs, testing methods for carbon
contact strips
IEC 60050-811:1991, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Chapter 811: Electrical traction
EN 15273 (all parts), Railway applications – Gauges
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-811:1991 and the
following apply.
3.1
arcing
flow of current through an air gap between a contact strip and a contact wire usually indicated by the
emission of intense light
[SOURCE: EN 50317:2012]
3.2
automatic dropping device
device that lowers the pantograph in the event of pantograph head failure or damage of the pantograph
head
[SOURCE: EN 50206-1:2010]
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3.3
contact force
vertical force applied by the pantograph to the overhead contact line.
Note 1 to entry: The contact force is the sum of forces of all contact points
[SOURCE: EN 50317:2012]
3.4
contact plane
plane parallel to base frame of pantograph at the contact point
3.5
contact point
point of the mechanical contact between a contact strip and a contact wire
[SOURCE: EN 50317:2012]
3.6
contact wire height
distance from the top of the rail to the lower face of the contact wire, measured perpendicular to the track
[SOURCE: EN 50119:2009]
3.7
continuous pantograph head profile
pantograph head with collector strips and horns suspended in one piece
3.8
encroachment of the pantograph head above the contact plane
perpendicular distance from the contact plane to the highest point of the pantograph head
Note 1 to entry: Additional information is given in EN 15273-1:2009, Figure 45.
3.9
maximum contact wire height
maximum possible contact wire height which the pantograph is required to reach, in all cases
[SOURCE: EN 50119:2009]
3.10
maximum design contact wire height
maximum theoretical contact wire height not including tolerances and uplift, which the pantograph is
required to reach
3.11
maximum width of pantograph head
maximum distance measured along the axis of the track between the outer edges of the contact strips
3.12
mean contact force (F )
m
statistical mean value of the contact force.
Note 1 to entry: F is formed by the static and aerodynamic components of the pantograph contact force
m
[SOURCE: EN 50206-1:2010]
3.13
mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge
maximum gauge of the pantograph head under all operating conditions
Note 1 to entry: Additional information is given in EN 15273-1:2009, Clause 3.

3.14
minimum contact wire height
minimum value of the contact wire height in the span in order to avoid arcing between one or more
contact wires and the vehicles in all conditions
[SOURCE: EN 50119:2009]
3.15
neutral section
a section of a contact line provided with a sectioning point at each end, to prevent successive electrical
sections differing in voltage or phase being connected together by the passage of current collectors
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-811:1991, 36-16]
3.16
nominal contact wire height
a nominal value of the contact wire height at a support in normal conditions
[SOURCE: EN 50119:2009]
3.17
non-continuous pantograph head profile
pantograph head with collector strips separately (independently) suspended from the main horns
3.18
overhead contact line
contact line placed above (or beside) the upper limit of the vehicle gauge and supplying vehicles with
electric energy through roof mounted current collection equipment
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-811:1991, 33-02]
3.19
percentage of arcing
proportion of driving time with arcing
3.20
static contact force
vertical force exerted upward by the pantograph head on the overhead contact line, caused by the
pantograph-raising device, whilst the pantograph is raised and the vehicle is stationary
3.21
transition zone of pantograph head
range for the transition point between non independently suspended parts and independently suspended
parts of the pantograph head (see Figures 1 to 3)
3.22
working range in height
range of permissible contact wire heights for interaction

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4 Symbols and abbreviations
AC Alternative Current
half-length of the pantograph head
b
w
half-length of the pantograph head conducting length (with insulating horns) or working
b
w,c
gth (with conducting horns)
len
length of mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge at contact wire height, h
b'
h
D’ length of neutral section excluding overlapping parts taking into account the uplift by
pantograph passage and insulation clearances
D overall length of neutral section as distance between adjacent systems/phases including
overlapping parts taking into account the uplift by pantograph passage and insulation
clearances
`
reference cant taken into account by the vehicle for the pantograph gauge
D
d length of insulator inserted in contact wire
lateral deviation of contact wire
d
l
DC
Direct Current
F
mean contact force
m
F
maximum contact force
max
F
minimum mean contact force
m, min
F
maximum mean contact force
m, max
F
minimum contact force
min
F
static contact force
stat
maximum verification height of the pantograph gauge in a collecting position
h'
o
minimum verification height of the pantograph gauge in a collecting position
h'
u
reference roll centre height for the pantograph gauge
h`
c0
reference cant deficiency taken into account by the vehicle for the pantograph gauging
I'
L inner distance between two adjacent pantographs
L’
outer distance between first and last operating pantographs
L” inner distance between one and the second following operating pantographs
l maximum width of pantograph
NQ percentage of arcing
flexibility coefficient taken into account by agreement between the railway undertaking and
s'
the infrastructure manager for pantograph gauging
maximum standard deviation of contact force
σ
max
α angle of independent suspended part of the pantograph head at the transition point

β angle of the main horn on the fixed part of the pantograph head
5 Geometry
5.1 General
The geometric characteristics of the overhead contact line shall be designed and built in accordance with
5.2. The geometric characteristics of the pantograph(s) shall be designed and built in accordance with
5.3, according to the type of infrastructure on which it will operate.
5.2 Overhead contact line characteristics
5.2.1 General
The following geometric parameters of the overhead contact line are defined in order to achieve free
access:
• gauge;
• contact wire height;
• contact wire gradient;
• lateral deviation of the contact wire from the track centre line under action of a crosswind;
• free and unrestricted contact wire uplift at the support;
• neutral section arrangements.
The overhead contact line shall conform to EN 50119.
5.2.2 Gauges
The design of the overhead contact line shall allow the operation of vehicles compliant to the appropriate
vehicle gauge for the route. This gauge shall be calculated according to EN 15273.
5.2.3 Contact wire height
The range of nominal contact wire height shall be in accordance with Table 1.
The contact wire may be higher in certain cases such as level crossings, loading areas, etc. In these
cases the maximum design contact wire height shall not be greater than 6,20 m.
The maximum contact wire height is 6,5 m.
The contact wire height may be lower in certain cases related to gauge such as bridges and tunnels.
Minimum contact wire height shall be calculated in accordance with EN 50119:2009, 5.10.4.
Table 1 – Range of nominal contact wire height for AC and DC systems

Line speed v (km/h) 200 < v < 250
v ≤≤≤≤ 200 v ≥≥≥≥ 250
Range of nominal contact wire
5,0 up to 5,75 5,0 up to 5,5 5,08 up to 5,3
height [m]
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5.2.4 Contact wire gradient
The permissible contact wire gradient is defined in EN 50119:2009, 5.10.3.
The variation in contact wire height shall fulfil the requirements imposed by EN 50119:2009, 5.10.3.
The contact wire gradient specified in EN 50119:2009, 5.10.3 may be exceeded on an exceptional basis,
where a series of restrictions on the contact wire height such as level crossings, bridges, tunnels, etc.,
prevents compliance. In this case the requirements of 7.3 are not applicable, and the contact force shall
not exceed the maximum value defined in EN 50119:2009, 5.2.5.2.
5.2.5 Lateral deviation
The maximum lateral deviation of the contact wire shall be calculated by taking into consideration the total
movement of the pantograph with respect to the nominal track position and the conducting range (or
working length, for pantographs with horns made from a conducting material) as follows:
d = b + b − b'
l w,c w h
The values shall be adjusted taking into account the pantograph movement, track gauge and track
tolerances according to EN 15273 and the following reference parameters:
s'
= 0,225
h` = 0,5 m
c0
`
I'
0 D 0
= 0,066 m and  = 0,066 m
h' = 6,500 m and h' = 5,000 m
o u
b = 600 mm for pantographs in accordance with Figure A.6
w,c
b = 800 mm for pantographs in accordance with Figure A.6
w
b = 775 mm for pantographs in accordance with Figure A.7
w,c
b = 975 mm for pantographs in accordance with Figure A.7
w
For interoperable pantographs defined in A.2 the limit for the maximum permissible lateral deviation of the
contact wire normal to the design track centre line under the action of cross wind is given in Table 2.
Table 2 – Maximum lateral deviation
Dimensions in millimetres
Pantograph length Maximum lateral deviation
1 600 400
1 950 550
In the case of a multi-rail track, the requirement shall be fulfilled for each pair of rails (designed to be
operated as separated track) that is intended to be interoperability.

The wind speed and the pantograph length to be considered will be defined by the infrastructure
manager.
5.2.6 Contact wire uplift
The requirements for the allowance for contact wire uplift at the support are defined in EN 50119:2009,
5.10.2.
5.2.7 Neutral sections
For operation through neutral sections see EN 50388. The requirements for the design of neutral sections
are defined as follows:
• trains shall be able to move from one section to an adjacent one (which is fed from a different phase
or system) without bridging the neutral section;
• the neutral section shall be designed in such a way that trains with multiple pantographs arranged
according to A.1.5 at an overall separation up to a maximum of 400 m can pass through with their
pantographs raised;
• adequate means shall be provided to allow a train that is stopped within the phase separation section
to be restarted.
In the case of trains with multiple pantographs, the pantographs shall be lowered for the entire length of
the neutral section if any of the above requirements cannot be met. Technical or operational measures
shall be taken to meet safety and availability requirements.
For compatibility between neutral sections and certain arrangements of pantographs, see Clause 8.
5.2.8 Change over area between pantograph profiles
At connections between lines which are designed for different pantograph profiles, a change over area
shall be provided. In the change over area one pantograph type shall be lowered and the other type shall
be raised. In the area which is common to the different pantograph profiles, the overhead contact line
shall be designed as follows:
• the lateral deviation of the contact wire according to 5.2.5 shall be calculated for a pantograph with
the shortest length of head;
• the pantograph gauge according to 5.2.2 shall be calculated for a pantograph with the largest length
of head.
The new pantograph shall not be raised before the other is lowered.
NOTE Lowering of a pantograph before raising another one is necessary to avoid a critical uplift of the contact wire and unexpected
high contact forces.
5.3 Pantograph characteristics
5.3.1 General
The following geometric parameters of the pantograph are important to interaction performance:
• geometric profile of pantograph head;
• working range of the height of pantograph;
• length of contact strips;
• maximum width of pantograph head;
• encroachment of the pantograph head above the contact line.
The maximum encroachment of pantograph head shall not exceed 60 mm under all conditions according
to EN 15273-1:2009, 8.1.1.2.
NOTE 1 Typically the critical case is with the contact point at the limit of the contact strips with maximum contact forces applied.
The maximum lateral deviation of the contact wire using interoperable pantograph heads is specified in
5.2.5.
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The design of the pantograph shall ensure performance in accordance with Clause 7 for the speed range
and a contact wire height according to 5.2.2 and Table 3. The maximum value of working height shall be
6,5 m.
Table 3 – Pantograph characteristics for AC and DC systems
a
Profile of pantograph heads See Figure A.6 and Figure A.7
b
Maximum width of pantograph head (m) 0,65
Mechanical kinematic pantograph gauge See 5.2.2
a
See Figures B.1 to B.7 for the national profiles for existing lines.
b
Maximum width of pantograph head, see A.1.
NOTE 2The reference point for the pantograph profiles refers to the contact point (of contact strip and contact wire) at the centre of
the pantograph head
The pantograph shall conform to EN 50206-1. Additional tests are defined in 5.3.2.
5.3.2 Assessment of the pantograph profile
An assessment of the pantograph profile shall be undertaken on a new pantograph.
5.3.2.1 Continuous pantograph head profile
Pantograph heads shall remain compliant with the overall profile according Figures A.6 and A.7.
Maximum vertical deviation from the nominal pantograph profile is allowed only downwards and shall be
less than 30 mm.
Deviations below the pantograph profile inside the minimum collector strip length shall not exceed 5°
against a line horizontal to the pantograph when in a horizontal orientation.
5.3.2.2 Non-continuous pantograph head profile (independent suspended collector strips)
Additional assessments to 5.3.2.1 shall be undertaken as follows:
The transition between independently parts of the pantograph head shall be checked.
For pantograph heads fitted with contact strips
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