Summary

Due to the unique characteristics of railway transportation—high passenger density, confined spaces, and evacuation challenges—fire safety is paramount. Recent train fire incidents have caused significant casualties and property damage, prompting countries to elevate fire safety standards in the railway sector.

Fire Testing Standards in Railway Sector

provides fire testing equipment compliant with various international and regional standards, including:

• Europe: EN 45545-2

• Germany: DIN 5510-2

• France: NF F 16-101

• United Kingdom: BS 6853

• United States: NFPA 130

• China: TB/T 3237, TB/T 3138

• UIC: UIC 564-2

List of Fire Testing Equipment

 

Cone Calorimeter: Measures heat release rate and total heat release (ISO 5660-1, ASTM E1354)	NBS Smoke Density Chamber: Measures smoke density (ISO 5659-2, ASTM E662)	Flooring Radiant Panel: Tests        flame spread on flooring materials    (ISO 9239-1, ASTM E648)
Oxygen Index Tester: Determines oxygen index (ISO 4589-2, ASTM D2863)	LIFT Apparatus: Tests flame spread (ISO 5658-2, IMO FTP Code)	Non-Combustibility Test               Apparatus: Assesses non-   combustibility (ISO 1182, BS 476-4, ASTM E2652)
Bomb Calorimeter: Measures calorific value (ISO 1716)	Single-Flame Source Test Apparatus: Evaluates ignition by a single flame source (ISO 11925-2)	UL 94 Chamber: Tests flammability of plastic materials (UL 94, IEC 60695-11-10)
Vertical Flame Propagation Test Apparatus: Assesses vertical flame spread (EN 60332, IEC 60332)	3 Metre Cube Smoke Density Apparatus: Measures smoke density in a 3-meter cube chamber (EN 61034, BS 6853)	Burning Behaviour of Bunched   Cables Apparatus: Tests burning   behavior of bunched cables (IEC   60332-3-10, IEC 60332-3-21~25)
DIN 54837 Chamber: Evaluates burning characteristics of railway materials (DIN 54837, DIN 5510-2)	FTIR Toxicity Test Apparatus: Measures smoke       toxicity (ISO 19702, EN 17084, EN 45545-2)	EN 16989 Railway Seat Test Apparatus: Assesses burning behavior of railway seats (EN 16989, EN 45545-2)