EN 45545-2 defines reaction-to-fire requirements for materials and products used in railway vehicles. The applicable test route depends on the component, its installation and project requirements.

RAILWAY LAB SERVICES

Q: Which railway fire test does my material need?

There is no single test for every railway material. The applicable route depends on the component, installation, requirement set and project specification.

Q: How are smoke and toxicity assessed?

Smoke can be evaluated according to ISO 5659-2 and toxicity for railway applications according to EN 17084, depending on the applicable test configuration.

FIRE · SMOKE · TOXICITY

FROM TEST QUESTION TO CLEAR EVIDENCE.

Railway interior materials need to perform in demanding environments — and they need to meet the right fire-safety requirements for their application.

LANTAL's laboratory in Langenthal, Switzerland supports rolling-stock manufacturers, railway operators, seat manufacturers, interior suppliers and material producers with fire, smoke and toxicity testing for railway applications.

If the exact test route is not yet clear, start with the part, its construction and where it will be installed. Our team can help define the appropriate testing approach.

LANTAL laboratory specialist preparing a specimen for railway fire testing

WHAT WE TEST

RAILWAY TESTING CAPABILITIES.

The applicable method depends on the component, installation and project requirements. The standards below are therefore a capability overview, not a substitute for defining the correct test route.

Heat release

Cone calorimeter test ISO 5660-1

Spread of flame

Lateral spread of flame ISO 5658-2

Flooring

Flooring radiant panel test EN ISO 9239-1

Smoke

Smoke chamber testing ISO 5659-2

Toxicity

Railway smoke-toxicity assessment EN 17084

Ignitability

Small-flame test EN ISO 11925-2

Passenger seats

Complete-seat testing and standardized vandalism procedure EN 16989

Railway passenger seat undergoing full-scale fire testing

COMPLETE-SEAT TESTING

A SEAT IS A SYSTEM.

A railway passenger seat is more than its upholstery. Fabric, foam, interliners, adhesives, structure and the complete configuration can influence fire behaviour.

Where complete-seat testing is required, testing an individual material alone does not replace evaluation of the defined seat configuration. EN 16989 provides the relevant test route for complete passenger seats.

HOW IT WORKS

FROM APPLICATION TO TEST REPORT.

DEFINE

Tell us what you are testing, where it is used and which requirement you need to meet.

PREPARE

We align on method, specimen configuration, quantities and test conditions.

TEST

The agreed testing is carried out in our laboratory in Langenthal, Switzerland.

DOCUMENT

Results are documented for your project and compliance documentation.

Close-up fire test in LANTAL's transportation laboratory

FIRE TESTING · LANGENTHAL, SWITZERLAND

LANTAL laboratory specialist in the transportation testing environment

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INSIDE THE LAB

SEE THE TEST ENVIRONMENT IN PRACTICE.

Fire testing is highly technical. Seeing the equipment, preparation and test environment gives useful context to the data behind a test report.

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

COMMON RAILWAY LAB QUESTIONS.

A concise reference for engineering, purchasing, certification and interior teams preparing a railway test request.

WHAT IS EN 45545-2?

EN 45545-2 defines reaction-to-fire requirements for materials and products used in railway vehicles. The applicable requirement depends on the component, its use and the project-specific hazard level.

WHICH RAILWAY FIRE TEST DOES MY MATERIAL NEED?

There is no single test for every railway material. The correct route depends on the component, where it is installed, the relevant requirement set and the project specification.

CAN LANTAL TEST COMPLETE RAILWAY PASSENGER SEATS?

Yes. LANTAL supports complete-seat testing according to EN 16989, including the standardized vandalism procedure where applicable.

HOW ARE SMOKE AND TOXICITY ASSESSED?

Smoke can be evaluated according to ISO 5659-2. Toxicity assessment for railway applications can be performed according to EN 17084, depending on the applicable requirement and test configuration.

IS LANTAL'S LABORATORY ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITED?

LANTAL's Fire Test Lab in Langenthal, Switzerland is accredited according to ISO/IEC 17025 for defined testing activities. The accreditation scope should be checked for the specific method requested.

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START WITH THE APPLICATION.

Send us the component, intended use and requirement you need to meet. If the exact test route is not yet defined, that is a good place to start the conversation.

HEIKO NUESSEL

EVP COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATION

Heiko runs LANTAL Lab Services and advises customers on testing, certification and compliance questions across transportation interiors. He brings extensive experience in transportation material testing and certification.

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