What is BS EN 17065 - Passenger coach test procedure for braking system about?
BS EN 17065 discusses braking for Passenger coach railway application. BS EN 17065 is an international standard that provides for the standardized performance of brake systems for railway passenger coaches to ensure the safety of passengers.
BS EN 17065 outlines test methods and acceptance criteria for a brake system used in passenger coaches including driving trailers for use in general operation.
BS EN 17065 applies to all new passenger coaches including driving trailers, which are designed
for general operation in the European conventional rail system network by EN 14198.
Note: BS EN 17065 does not cover the homologation tests of any brake component.
Who is BS EN 17065 - Passenger coach test procedure for braking system for?
BS EN 17065 on passenger coach test procedure for the braking system is useful for:
- Manufacturers of Railway brake system
- Test centers for Railway brake system
- Regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN 17065 - Passenger coach test procedure for braking system?
The brake system for railway passenger coaches is by far the most safety feature it has. The ability to stop and slow at a spilt second significantly assists in stopping incidents and accidents.
BS EN 17065 guidelines assist you with test conditions, load conditions, check of the brake equipment, tightness when the brake is isolated, tightness in emergency braking, tests methods for the pneumatic brake, manual release valve, the electric part of ep assist, reactions on pas signals, functional test, parking brake, and sanding device for assessing brake system used in railway passenger coaches.
BS EN 17065 also provides test methods on cooperation between automatic brake, direct brake, and/or other brake systems.
The methods shown BS EN 17065 assist in assessing the brake system used in railway passenger coaches efficiently and enhancing the performance of the brake system used in railway passenger coaches.
