BS EN 15179:2007

What is BS EN 15179 - Requirements for the brake system of coaches about?

BS EN 15179 is a European standard that discusses the braking system of railways. BS EN 15179 outlines the basic requirements for the braking of passenger coaches in trains hauled by locomotives as described in EN 14198, using UIC air brakes (RIC traffic) operating on routes of the European railways and their infrastructure systems to ensure manufacturing efficient brake systems for railways.

BS EN 15179 covers:

• All new vehicle designs of the passenger coach type of construction (day coaches, restaurant cars, sleeper coaches, driving trailers, baggage cars, couchette coaches)
• All new constructions of existing vehicle types
• Other vehicles (e.g., motorail vehicles) that may also be included in passenger trains
• All major overhauls of the above-mentioned vehicles if they involve redesigning or extensive alteration to the brake system1 of the vehicle concerned

The vehicles under BS EN 15179 meet the following technical criteria:

• Inclusion in trains as per EN 14198 in regular railway operation is possible (coupling capacity)
• The maximum speed is between 100 km/h and 200 km/h
• The lower vehicle limitations of prEN 15273-1, prEN 15273-2, prEN 15273-3 are adhered to

Who is BS EN 15179 - Requirements for the brake system of coaches for?

BS EN 15179 on the requirements for the brake system of coaches is useful for:

• Manufacturers of braking systems
• Test centres
• Regulatory authorities

Why should you use BS EN 15179 - Requirements for the brake system of coaches?

Modern railways use two types of compressed air braking systems. One is the indirect braking system and the other is the direct electro-pneumatic braking system. Automatic train brake at train level is the action that is based on the fact that a break in the brake pipe (pipe for control commands) in the two parts of the train automatically leads to the application of the brakes.

BS EN 15179 guideline assists you with the requirements on climatic conditions, brake control, thermal capacity, brake performance, other brake components, other specifications, and for internal traffic in the United Kingdom for the brake system of coaches. This assists in manufacturing brake systems for coaches and ensuring their durability and stability.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15179, you can standardise the brake system of coaches. In addition, ensure that the minimum requirements for the brake system are achieved.