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BS EN 50206-1 EN 50206-1:2026 Railway applications. Rolling stock. Pantographs: Characteristics and tests. Part 1: Pantographs for main line vehicles

Source:
CENELEC
Committee:
GEL/9/2 - Railway Electrotechnical Applications - Rolling stock
Categories:
Electric traction equipment
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This document specifies the general assembly characteristics applied to pantographs and their control unit, to enable current collection from the overhead contact line system. It also specifies the tests the pantographs and their control unit need to perform.

This document is not applicable to pantograph dielectric tests performed on the pantograph installed on the vehicle roof. Insulation coordination is covered in EN 50124‑1.

This document is not applicable to pantographs used on isolated metros and light rail systems. These pantographs are considered in EN 50206‑2.

This document is not applicable to third and fourth rail current collectors used on isolated metros and light rail systems. These pantographs are considered in EN 50702.

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