Railway applications - Rolling stock - Testing for electromagnetic compatibility with track circuits

This document defines the measurement and evaluation methods of rolling stock interference current emissions to demonstrate compatibility with track circuits. This includes rolling stock with or without traction equipment. The established limits for compatibility are defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281, PD CLC/TS 50238-2 or NNTRs as current flowing between the vehicle and the electric traction power supply system that can disturb the track circuit receiver, as part of the track circuit system. Additionally, the referred documents can define a minimum rolling stock impedance in order to guarantee compatibility between the electric traction power supply system and track circuits. This document is relevant to the interference current limits defined in the "frequency management" for track circuits as defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281. It is also applicable to the demonstration of compatibility with all other types of track circuits which have established compatibility according to EN 50617-1. Finally, the methodology defined in this document can also be applied to other track circuit types, including those for which the only requirements are defined in NNTRs. NOTE 1 Interface parameters between rolling stock and track circuits other than interference currents and impedance are out of the scope of this document. NOTE 2 For track circuits prone to wrong side failures additional precautions might be needed to mitigate safety risks. The necessary precautions and safety considerations are outside the scope of this document, but can be found in NNTRs.

Bahnanwendungen - Fahrzeuge - Prüfung der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit mit Gleisstromkreisen

Applications ferroviaires - Matériel roulant - Essais pour la compatibilité électromagnétique avec les circuits de voie

Le présent document définit les méthodes de mesure et d'évaluation des courants perturbateurs générés par le matériel roulant dans le but de démontrer leur compatibilité avec les circuits de voie. Il couvre le matériel roulant avec ou sans équipement de traction. Les limites fixées pour la compatibilité sont définies dans le document ERA/ERTMS/033281, dans le document premier CLC/TS 50238-2 ou dans les règles techniques nationales notifiées (RTNN). Ces limites concernent les courants, qui circulent entre le véhicule et le réseau d'alimentation électrique de traction et qui peuvent perturber le récepteur du circuit de voie. Par ailleurs, les documents cités peuvent définir une impédance minimale pour le matériel roulant afin de garantir la compatibilité entre le réseau d'alimentation électrique de traction et les circuits de voie. Le présent document traite des limites de courant perturbateur établies dans le cadre de la « gestion des fréquences » pour les circuits de voie, définie dans le document ERA/ERTMS/033281. Il s'applique également à la démonstration de compatibilité avec tous les types de circuits de voie, dont la compatibilité a été démontrée conformément à l'EN 50617-1. Enfin, la méthodologie décrite dans le présent document peut également être mise en œuvre pour d'autres types de circuits de voie, y compris ceux dont les exigences sont uniquement définies dans les RTNN. NOTE 1 Les paramètres d'interface entre le matériel roulant et les autres circuits de voie, autres que les courants perturbateurs et l'impédance, ne relèvent pas du domaine d'application du présent document. NOTE 2 Pour les circuits de voie sujets à des défauts contraires à la sécurité, il peut être nécessaire de prendre des précautions supplémentaires afin d'atténuer les risques pour la sécurité. Les précautions nécessaires et les considérations relatives à la sécurité n'entrent pas dans le domaine d'application du présent document, mais peuvent être précisées dans les RTNN.

Železniške naprave - Vozna sredstva - Preskušanje elektromagnetne združljivosti s tirnimi tokokrogi

Ta dokument opredeljuje metode merjenja in ocenjevanja emisij motenj iz voznih sredstev za prikaz združljivosti s tirnimi tokokrogi. To vključuje vozna sredstva z električno vleko ali brez nje.
Vzpostavljene mejne vrednosti za združljivost so opredeljene v dokumentih ERA/ERTMS/033281, PD CLC/TS 50238-2 ali priglašenih nacionalnih tehničnih predpisih (NNTR) kot tok, ki teče med vozilom in napajalnim sistemom za električno vleko ter lahko moti sprejemnik tirnega tokokroga kot del sistema tirnega tokokroga. V navedenih dokumentih je lahko opredeljena minimalna impedanca voznih sredstev, da se zagotovi združljivost med napajalnim sistemom za električno vleko in tirnimi tokokrogi.
Ta dokument je relevanten za omejitve motečega toka, opredeljene v okviru »upravljanja s frekvencami« za tirne tokokroge, kot je opredeljeno v dokumentu ERA/ERTMS/033281. Uporablja se tudi za dokazovanje združljivosti z vsemi drugimi vrstami tirnih tokokrogov, pri katerih je bila ugotovljena združljivost v skladu s standardom EN 50617-1. Metodologijo, opredeljeno v tem dokumentu, je mogoče uporabiti tudi za druge vrste tirnih tokokrogov, vključno s tistimi, za katere so zahteve opredeljene zgolj v priglašenih nacionalnih tehničnih predpisih.
OPOMBA 1: Parametri vmesnikov med voznimi sredstvi in tirnimi tokokrogi, razen motečih tokov in impedance, ne spadajo na področje uporabe tega dokumenta.
OPOMBA 2: Pri tirnih tokokrogih, ki so dovzetni za napake pri oddajanju signala, bodo morda potrebni dodatni previdnostni ukrepi za zmanjšanje varnostnih tveganj.
Potrebni previdnostni ukrepi in varnostni vidiki ne spadajo na področje uporabe tega dokumenta, vendar jih je mogoče najti v priglašenih nacionalnih tehničnih predpisih.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
12-Dec-2024
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
13-Dec-2024
Due Date
17-Jan-2024
Completion Date
13-Dec-2024

Overview

EN 50728:2024 - Railway applications - Rolling stock - Testing for electromagnetic compatibility with track circuits (CLC/CENELEC) defines the measurement and evaluation methods for rolling stock interference current emissions to demonstrate compatibility with track circuits. It covers vehicles with or without traction equipment and links compatibility limits to documents such as ERA/ERTMS/033281, PD CLC/TS 50238-2 and applicable NNTRs. The standard focuses on interference currents and rolling stock impedance; other interface parameters are out of scope. It is applicable to track circuit types with established compatibility per EN 50617-1 and can be used for other track circuit types referenced in NNTRs.

Key Topics and Requirements

  • Test specification and preparation
    • Vehicle data collection, applicable requirement selection and pre-analysis.
  • Test setup
    • Sensor location, current or voltage measurement arrangements and required apparatus.
  • Test conditions
    • Defined vehicle, infrastructure and environmental conditions for static, dynamic and long‑term tests.
  • Measurement methods
    • Procedures for DC and AC rolling stock: synchronisation, summation, scaling and current sharing rules.
  • Impedance checks
    • Verification of passive inductive and capacitive input impedance and controller influence.
  • Measurement analysis
    • Treatment of resonances, discardable phenomena (e.g., supply variations), identification of transients and pass/fail criteria.
  • Documentation
    • Test reporting requirements and guidance for impact analysis of design or configuration changes.
  • Normative/informative annexes
    • Measurement equipment, summation rules, resonance analysis, converter-specific guidance, superposition of sources and automatic data processing.

Applications

  • EMC validation during rolling stock design and type-approval.
  • Commissioning and acceptance testing of new or modified vehicles.
  • Infrastructure compatibility assessments to prevent track-circuit interference and signalling disruption.
  • Troubleshooting EMI-related line incidents and long‑term monitoring of fleet behaviour.
  • Design guidance for converter/filter topology to minimise injected interference currents.

Who should use this standard

  • Rolling stock manufacturers and OEM electrical designers
  • Railway test laboratories and EMC specialists
  • Infrastructure managers and signalling engineers
  • Certification bodies, conformity assessors and safety engineers
  • Railway system integrators and maintenance organizations

Related standards

  • ERA/ERTMS/033281 (frequency management for track circuits)
  • PD CLC/TS 50238-2
  • EN 50617-1 (track circuit compatibility)
  • National Notified Technical Rules (NNTRs)

Keywords: EN 50728:2024, electromagnetic compatibility, rolling stock testing, track circuits, interference current, railway EMC testing, ERA/ERTMS/033281.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2025
Železniške naprave - Vozna sredstva - Preskušanje elektromagnetne združljivosti s
tirnimi tokokrogi
Railway applications - Rolling stock - Testing for electromagnetic compatibility with track
circuits
Bahnanwendungen - Fahrzeuge - Prüfung der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit mit
Gleisstromkreisen
Applications ferroviaires - Matériel roulant - Essais pour la compatibilité
électromagnétique avec les circuits de voie
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50728:2024
ICS:
29.280 Električna vlečna oprema Electric traction equipment
33.100.01 Elektromagnetna združljivost Electromagnetic compatibility
na splošno in general
45.060.10 Vlečna vozila Tractive stock
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50728
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2024
ICS 29.280; 45.060.10
English Version
Railway applications - Rolling stock - Testing for electromagnetic
compatibility with track circuits
Applications ferroviaires - Matériel roulant - Essais pour la Bahnanwendungen - Fahrzeuge - Prüfung der
compatibilité électromagnétique avec les circuits de voie elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit mit Gleisstromkreisen
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2024-11-05. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 50728:2024 E
Contents Page
European foreword . 6
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations . 8
3.1 Terms and definitions . 8
3.2 Abbreviations . 14
4 Test specification . 14
4.1 Preparation . 14
4.1.1 General . 14
4.1.2 Vehicle data . 14
4.1.3 Applicable requirements . 15
4.1.4 Pre-analysis . 16
4.2 Test specification . 17
4.3 Test setup . 18
4.3.1 Sensor location . 18
4.3.2 Current or voltage measurement . 18
4.3.3 Apparatus . 19
4.3.4 Other signals and information . 19
4.4 Test conditions . 19
4.4.1 Vehicles . 19
4.4.2 Infrastructure . 19
4.4.3 Environment . 22
4.5 Test procedure for vehicles . 23
4.5.1 General . 23
4.5.2 Pre-test of the measurement chain on the vehicle . 23
4.5.3 Static tests . 23
4.5.4 Dynamic tests . 23
4.5.5 Long term tests . 25
4.6 Test conditions for separate auxiliary converters . 25
4.6.1 General . 25
4.6.2 Definition of requirements . 25
4.6.3 Test procedure . 25
4.7 Check of input impedance . 26
4.7.1 Passive inductive impedance . 26
4.7.2 Passive capacitive impedance . 26
4.7.3 Controller influence . 27
5 Measurement analysis . 27
5.1 Summation - General . 27
5.2 Summation - DC rolling stock . 28
5.2.1 Synchronisation . 28
5.2.2 Point of measurement . 28
5.2.3 Scaling . 28
5.2.4 Current sharing . 28
5.3 Summation - AC rolling stock . 29
5.3.1 Synchronisation . 29
5.3.2 Point of measurement . 29
5.4 Resonances . 30
5.5 Phenomena to be discarded . 30
5.5.1 Variation of line voltage . 30
5.5.2 Variation of supply frequency . 30
5.5.3 Asymmetry in the public supply network and substation load . 30
5.5.4 Evaluation of short duration exceedances . 31
5.5.5 Other rolling stock . 32
5.5.6 Electric traction power supply system resonances . 32
5.6 Test report . 33
5.7 Pass / fail criteria . 33
5.8 Impact analysis of changes . 34
Annex A (normative) Measurement equipment . 35
A.1 General . 35
A.2 Whole measurement chain . 35
A.3 Voltage sensors . 36
A.4 Current sensors . 36
Annex B (normative) Resonances . 37
B.1 Amplification factors . 37
B.2 Measurement setups . 39
B.3 Comparison with limits . 41
Annex C (informative) Identification of transients . 43
C.1 General . 43
C.2 Recommendations . 43
C.3 Examples . 43
Annex D (informative) Substation, traction and auxiliary system structures . 47
D.1 General . 47
D.2 Overall system . 47
D.3 AC substations . 48
D.4 DC substations . 48
D.5 AC rolling stock . 49
D.6 DC rolling stock . 50
Annex E (normative) Summation rules . 53
E.1 DC Rolling Stock: Scaling of independent IISs to the IU . 53
E.2 DC rolling stock: Scaling from the sum of Q independent IISs to a single IIS . 56
E.3 AC rolling stock . 63
Annex F (informative) Resonances . 64
F.1 General . 64
F.2 System definition . 64
F.3 Resonance amplification . 65
F.4 Relevance in railway systems . 67
F.5 Identification of resonances from measurements . 68
F.6 Examples . 71
Annex G (informative) Converters with small input filters . 75
G.1 Introduction . 75
G.2 Problems with such converters . 75
G.3 Analysis . 75
G.4 Tests . 76
Annex H (informative) Superposition of interference from electric traction power supply system and rolling stock
H.1 General . 77
H.2 Equivalent circuit diagram . 77
H.3 AC systems . 77
H.4 DC systems . 78
Annex I (informative) Voltage versus current measurement in DC vehicles . 80
I.1 Traction system . 80
I.2 Goal . 80
I.3 Influence of a magnetic core . 80
I.4 Characteristics of an air cored inductor . 81
I.5 Resonances in the filter inductor . 82
Annex J (informative) Automatic data processing . 83
J.1 General . 83
J.2 Identification of interference source(s) . 83
J.3 Characterization of identified interference sources . 84
J.4 Justification of completeness. 85
J.5 Transients . 85
J.6 Quantify the maximum value(s) of the respective interference source(s) . 85
Annex K (informative) Summation- background . 86
K.1 Scope . 86
K.2 Theoretical background . 86
K.3 Continuous approximation . 88
K.4 Measuring a group of Q independent IISs . 89
Annex ZZ (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of
EU Directive (EU) 2016/797 aimed to be covered . 97
Bibliography . 98
European foreword
This document (EN 50728:2024) has been prepared by CLC/SC 9XB “Electromechanical material on board
rolling stock” of CLC/TC 9X “Electrical and electronic applications for railways”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2025-12-31
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2027-12-31
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Introduction
This document defines the testing, measurement and evaluation methods for rolling stock interference current
emissions to demonstrate compatibility with track circuits. The evaluation is done at the interface between rolling
stock and infrastructure (the total interference current of the IU), and not at the receiver of a track circuit.
In the context of European interoperability, interference current limits for rolling stock are defined in the TSI
Interface document ERA/ERTMS/033281.
Outside European interoperability, individual limits and summation rules are defined in other documents such
as NNTRs and PD CLC/TS 50238-2. In specific application cases outside the scope of Interoperability
Regulations, limit values can be notified by the track circuit manufacturer, according to the process defined in
EN 50617-1.
Proof of compliance of rolling stock with the interference current limits is done in three main steps. First, a test
specification is defined, based on the specific characteristics of rolling stock to be tested (see Clause 4). This
ensures that the final results give sufficient confidence in the level of compliance. Then the tests are performed
according to the specification. Finally, the results are processed under a defined set of rules, in order to
demonstrate compliance with the given limits (see Clause 5).
Tests for the demonstration of vehicle compatibility are type tests and are performed before the first unit is put
into regular service. When completed in accordance with this document, it is the goal to perform measurements
only once per electric traction power supply system voltage and frequency.
As far as possible, common requirements are defined for both AC and DC systems. However, these differ in
several aspects. In AC systems, the impedance of the electric traction power supply system is small compared
with the impedance of the vehicle, but resonance effects need to be considered. The main source of interference
is the rolling stock. In DC systems, the impedance and, therefore, the distance from substations, is important,
but resonance effects are largely neglectable. Rectifier substations have a significant contribution to the total
interference current in DC systems, and also the traction and auxiliary systems of DC rolling stock are normally
different from those of AC. Where necessary or appropriate, this document differentiates between AC and DC
systems. If requirements are not clearly indicated as relevant to AC or DC systems then they are relevant to
both AC and DC.
In order to limit the influence from static converters (AC) and substations (DC) on track circuits, a minimum
rolling stock impedance is required. This document defines how to prove conformity with such requirements as
well.
1 Scope
This document defines the measurement and evaluation methods of rolling stock interference current emissions
to demonstrate compatibility with track circuits. This includes rolling stock with or without traction equipment.
The established limits for compatibility are defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281, PD CLC/TS 50238-2 or NNTRs as
current flowing between the vehicle and the electric traction power supply system that can disturb the track
circuit receiver, as part of the track circuit system. Additionally, the referred documents can define a minimum
rolling stock impedance in order to guarantee compatibility between the electric traction power supply system
and track circuits.
This document is relevant to the interference current limits defined in the “frequency management” for track
circuits as defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281. It is also applicable to the demonstration of compatibility with all
other types of track circuits which have established compatibility according to EN 50617-1. Finally, the
methodology defined in this document can also be applied to other track circuit types, including those for which
the only requirements are defined in NNTRs.
NOTE 1 Interface parameters between rolling stock and track circuits other than interference currents and impedance
are out of the scope of this document.
NOTE 2 For track circuits prone to wrong side failures additional precautions might be needed to mitigate safety risks.
The necessary precautions and safety considerations are outside the scope of this document, but can be found in NNTRs.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the
latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 50388-1:2022, Railway Applications - Fixed installations and rolling stock - Technical criteria for the
coordination between electric traction power supply systems and rolling stock to achieve interoperability - Part 1:
General
EN 50163:2004, Railway applications. Supply voltages of traction systems
ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008, Uncertainty of measurement — Part 3: Guide to the expression of uncertainty in
measurement (GUM:1995)
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1.1
beating
interference pattern between two or more slightly different frequencies, perceived as a periodic variation in
amplitude with a rate dependent on the differences in frequencies

As impacted by EN 50163:2004/A1:2007, EN 50163:2004/corrigendum May 2010, EN 50163:2004/AC:2013,
EN 50163:2004/A2:2020, EN 50163:2004/A3:2022.
3.1.2
controlled impedance
increase of impedance by appropriate control of a connected converter
Note 1 to entry: The resulting controlled impedance is equal to the frequency response of the small signal ratio voltage
divided by current.
Note 2 to entry: The increased impedance can be a result of controlling other quantities, e.g. active interference current
suppression.
3.1.3
degraded mode
mode of operation of rolling stock with a reduced number of ES or IIS, which has been anticipated in the design
Note 1 to entry: Degraded modes (failure modes) are operating modes which can be activated in order to isolate a defect
and continue the operation of the rolling stock. When operating in a degraded mode the system performance might be
reduced. Examples of degraded modes are deactivated traction motors or traction converters that have an impact on the
remaining ones, such as increasing power and / or traction, changing the interlacing strategy or switching frequency.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-811:2017, 811-01-52, modified – The term “degraded modes” has been replaced with
“degraded mode” and “have been” with “has been”; “in the presence of faults” has been replaced with “of rolling
stock with a reduced number of ES or IIS,”; “of the signalling system or the rolling stock” has been deleted; the
Note 1 to entry has been added.]
3.1.4
electric traction power supply system
railway electric distribution network used to provide energy for rolling stock
Note 1 to entry: The system includes
—  contact line systems,
—  return circuit of electric traction systems,
—  running rails of non-electric traction systems, which are in the vicinity of, and conductively connected to the running rails
of an electric traction system,
—  electric installations, which are supplied from contact lines either directly or via a transformer,
—  electric installations in power plants and substations, which are utilized solely for generation and distribution of power
directly to the contact line,
—  electric installations of switching stations.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-821:2017, 821-36-21, modified – “power supply” has been added in the term]
3.1.5
electrical subsystem
ES
smallest unit which is practicably accessible for interference current measurements
Note 1 to entry: See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Note 2 to entry: An ES is fed from the line voltage via distribution lines inside a TU. Internally, an ES can consist of one or
several interference sources (such as traction and / or auxiliary converters) which cannot practicably be evaluated
individually.
Note 3 to entry: An ES can be an IIS, however it can also consist of multiple IISs.
3.1.6
individual interference source
IIS
smallest subset of an electrical subsystem that can be identified and characterised as an interference current
source
Note 1 to entry: The individual interference source is the basis for evaluation, in DC systems, of the total interference current
produced by an influencing unit, but it might not always be practicable to measure at IIS level.
Note 2 to entry: Individual interference sources can be various types of components and their control.
3.1.7
influencing unit
IU
rolling stock influencing the train detection system
Note 1 to entry: One influencing unit comprises all coupled / connected vehicles, e.g. complete train with single or multiple
traction, single vehicle, multiple connected / coupled vehicles and wagons, e.g. one complete passenger train, consisting of
one or more TUs and coaches.
Note 2 to entry: The influencing unit can consist of several “Traction Units“ (TU).
See Figure 1 and Figure 2 for clarification.

Figure 1 — Definition of IU, TU and Electrical Subsystem (ES)
[SOURCE: CLC/TS 50238-2:2020, 3.1.2, modified – The Note 1 to entry and Note 2 to entry have been
modified. The note 3 to entry has been omitted. The Figure 1 has been replaced.]
3.1.8
infrastructure
all fixed railway installations
Note 1 to entry: In the given context it includes the electric traction power supply system and train detection systems.
3.1.9
integration time
window size over which the root mean square (RMS) of the output of the bandpass filter is calculated
[SOURCE: CLC/TS 50238-2:2020, 3.1.3]
3.1.10
interference current
undesired frequency content in the line current, which is in the operating frequency range of the track circuits
3.1.11
interference current budget
part of the interference current limit, based on the summation rules, which can be used by an IU, TU, ES or IIS
3.1.12
interference current limit
maximum interference current which an influencing unit is allowed to produce at a given frequency to remain
compatible with a track circuit
Note 1 to entry: Interference current limits are defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281, NNTRs or PD CLC/TS 50238-2.
Note 2 to entry: Interference current limits are defined by a number of evaluation parameters, such as FFT parameters, or
bandpass filter centre frequency and bandwidth and integration time.
3.1.13
interference current monitor
system or function that monitors the interference current production of an influencing unit, traction unit or
electrical subsystem
Note 1 to entry: The interference current monitor is not part of the test specification as given in this document. It might,
however, be one of the safety measures required.
Note 2 to entry: In case interference currents can result in a wrong side failure, an interference current monitor which is able
to switch off an interference current source is a possible mitigation measure.
3.1.14
line current
current that flows from the contact line via the pantograph(s) (or current collectors) through the IU, TU or ES to
the return circuit
Note 1 to entry: In this document, line current is used in a more general sense and not only to the pantograph current to one
TU.
3.1.15
normal operating mode
mode of operation of rolling stock with all electrical subsystems in fault-free working configuration
3.1.16
number of tests
number of times that a condition defined in the test specification is met
Note 1 to entry: This is not necessarily equal to the number of test runs.
3.1.17
right side failure
RSF
mode of failure which does not directly compromise the safe operation of trains but can reduce availability
3.1.18
small input filter
low pass passive input filter for DC supplied vehicle with a cut-off frequency which is higher than 1/3 of the
centre frequency f of the considered track circuit
Note 1 to entry: 1/3 is set so that the filter cut-off frequency is well below the lowest track circuit centre frequency.
Note 2 to entry: For an LC filter the cut-off frequency is
2 π LC
3.1.19
steady state
operating condition of a system in which the system state variables can be considered to be constant compared
to time interval of interest
Note 1 to entry: For example, a varying speed should be considered as potentially constant if a train can stay at a certain
speed for a longer time than the time interval of interest.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-603:1986, 603-02-06, modified – “conditions” has been replaced with “condition”.
“network” has been replaced with “system”. “are” has been replaced with “can be”. “sensibly constant” has been
replaced with “constant compared to time interval of interest”. The Note 1 to entry has been added.]
3.1.20
substation
installation which supplies a contact line
Note 1 to entry: The voltage of a primary supply system, and in certain cases the frequency, is converted by the substation
to the voltage and frequency of the contact line.
3.1.21
summation rule
calculation method to scale a set of measurements on traction unit or electrical subsystem level to the maximum
interference current for an IU with a specified confidence level
3.1.22
traction unit
TU
locomotive, motor coach or train-unit
Note 1 to entry: Each TU is fed from one pantograph or collector (or UIC busbar in case of coaches / wagons). A TU contains
at least one ES. One TU can be:
—  one locomotive;
—  one electric multiple unit, with one or several Electrical Subsystems (ES) in one or several cars;
Note 2 to entry: A TU does not have to have traction equipment.
See Figure 2 for examples. This Figure is not exhaustive.
Figure 2 — Term clarification for Traction unit (TU) and Influencing Unit (IU)
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-811:2017, 811-02-04, modified – The Notes 1 and 2 to entry have been added. Figure 2
has been added.]
3.1.23
transient
pertaining to a phenomenon or quantity which passes from one steady state to another consecutive
steady state during a time interval short compared to the timescale of interest
Note 1 to entry: The term “transient” is also used as a noun to mean a transient phenomenon or quantity.
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-103:2009, 103-05-02, modified – “during a time interval short compared to the timescale
of interest” has been added.]
3.1.24
transient
phenomenon or quantity which varies between two consecutive steady states during a time interval
short compared to the timescale of interest
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-702:2019, 702-07-781]
3.1.25
UIC busbar
single-pole line for the supply of auxiliaries through a whole train
Note 1 to entry: The return current flows through the rails.
Note 2 to entry: For additional information see UIC 550:2005-04.
3.1.26
vehicle impedance
impedance of an influencing unit seen between pantograph(s) and wheels
Note 1 to entry: The minimum impedance is defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281 or NNTRs.
Note 2 to entry: The minimum impedance can be defined in terms of inductance and capacitance.
3.1.27
wrong side failure
WSF
mode of failure which can compromise the safe operation of trains
3.2 Abbreviations
For the purposes of this document, the following abbreviations apply.
AC Alternating Current
DC Direct Current
EC European Commission
EU European Union
EMU Electric Multiple Unit or Battery Electric Multiple Unit when connected to the electric traction
power supply system
ERTMS European Rail Traffic Management System
FFT Fast Fourier Transform
GPS Global Positioning System
LC Inductor-Capacitor
NNTR National Notified Technical Rules
PWM Pulse Width Modulation
RMS Root Mean Square
TSI Technical Specification for Interoperability
UIC International Union of Railways
4 Test specification
4.1 Preparation
4.1.1 General
Rolling stock and their traction and auxiliary system configurations as well as control systems and parameters
can be very diverse. It is, therefore, necessary to prepare for interference current measurements by a pre-
analysis for the specific rolling stock. The compiled data serve as input to the test specification and will
guarantee an efficient performance and evaluation of the measurements.
The following subclauses specify this data collection and its analysis.
4.1.2 Vehicle data
4.1.2.1 General
The vehicle manufacturer shall document the following data characterizing the vehicle to be tested:
a) Rolling stock configuration (locomotive, or EMU);
b) Electric traction power supply system(s) under which the rolling stock is intended to operate;
c) Main circuit diagram (traction and auxiliaries);
d) Main data: maximum speed, tractive and brake effort and power at wheel;
e) Dynamic braking systems (regenerative, rheostatic, mixed);
f) Operational configurations (double or multiple traction, traction battery if applicable);
g) Whether a UIC busbar is fitted and maximum number of coaches
h) Whether the UIC busbar is fed from a converter, instead of directly from the catenary or via a transformer
winding
i) Degraded modes of operation (e.g. traction or auxiliary converters isolated);
j) Maximum currents of IU, TU, traction and auxiliary converters, and voltage dependency of these maxima.
Based on this information, one Influencing Unit (IU) shall be defined. Traction units (TU) and Electrical
Subsystems (ES) shall be identified according to 3.1.7, 3.1.22 and 3.1.5. This will be part of the documentation
of the pre-analysis (see 4.1.4).
4.1.2.2 Converter control data
The following information about converter control is essential to perform the pre-analysis:
a) Switching method and frequency and how it varies with operating point;
b) Interlacing scheme;
c) Information about the effect of converter or control failures on switching parameters (e.g. frequency, pulse
pattern) and interlacing of remaining converters;
d) Use of controlled impedance;
e) Cut-off frequency of the input filter (see 3.1.18);
f) Limitations which can have an influence on interference current generation.
This information is not part of the documentation for interference current measurements. It can be shared with
the other involved parties. It is essential to perform the pre-analysis (see 4.1.4).
4.1.3 Applicable requirements
4.1.3.1 General
The vehicle manufacturer shall compile the following for the IU, apportioned to the analysed formation:
a) Interference current limits (including all relevant parameters);
b) Minimum IU input impedance (inductive, capacitive).
for both interoperable (TSI) and national operation, depending on the intended use of the vehicle.
The split of limits (both interference current and impedance) between locomotives and coaches “intended to be
used in general operation” (as specified in Commission Regulation (EU) No 1302/2014, 7.1.1.5.2) is defined in
other documents.
4.1.3.2 DC Systems- Interference current budget for rolling stock and power supply
For track circuits used on DC systems at frequencies where the substation contributes significantly to
interference currents, the limit shall be budgeted to allow for the substation contribution. See informative
Annex H for more explanation.
For the DC system interference current limits defined in the TSI Interface document ERA/ERTMS/033281 at N
x 100 Hz, where N is an integer, the budget for IU generated currents shall be 60 % of the limit, if the IU has
exactly the minimum required input impedance.
For higher input impedances the IU interference current budget is higher, since the influence from the substation
will be lower. For example for 2 p.u. input impedance: the substation contribution is only 40 %, and the IU budget
is √ (1 – 0,4 ) = 91,7 %.
For limits in PD CLC/TS 50238-2, NNTRs or other documents other budgets may apply. Informative Annex H
may be used as a guide.
4.1.4 Pre-analysis
4.1.4.1 General
The vehicle manufacturer shall identify the expected interference currents, covering all relevant operating
conditions and expected worst case operational configurations, including degraded modes. This is an input to
the test specification.
This can be done by
a) Simulation in the time domain (this may include the consideration
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EN 50728:2024 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Railway applications - Rolling stock - Testing for electromagnetic compatibility with track circuits". This standard covers: This document defines the measurement and evaluation methods of rolling stock interference current emissions to demonstrate compatibility with track circuits. This includes rolling stock with or without traction equipment. The established limits for compatibility are defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281, PD CLC/TS 50238-2 or NNTRs as current flowing between the vehicle and the electric traction power supply system that can disturb the track circuit receiver, as part of the track circuit system. Additionally, the referred documents can define a minimum rolling stock impedance in order to guarantee compatibility between the electric traction power supply system and track circuits. This document is relevant to the interference current limits defined in the "frequency management" for track circuits as defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281. It is also applicable to the demonstration of compatibility with all other types of track circuits which have established compatibility according to EN 50617-1. Finally, the methodology defined in this document can also be applied to other track circuit types, including those for which the only requirements are defined in NNTRs. NOTE 1 Interface parameters between rolling stock and track circuits other than interference currents and impedance are out of the scope of this document. NOTE 2 For track circuits prone to wrong side failures additional precautions might be needed to mitigate safety risks. The necessary precautions and safety considerations are outside the scope of this document, but can be found in NNTRs.

This document defines the measurement and evaluation methods of rolling stock interference current emissions to demonstrate compatibility with track circuits. This includes rolling stock with or without traction equipment. The established limits for compatibility are defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281, PD CLC/TS 50238-2 or NNTRs as current flowing between the vehicle and the electric traction power supply system that can disturb the track circuit receiver, as part of the track circuit system. Additionally, the referred documents can define a minimum rolling stock impedance in order to guarantee compatibility between the electric traction power supply system and track circuits. This document is relevant to the interference current limits defined in the "frequency management" for track circuits as defined in ERA/ERTMS/033281. It is also applicable to the demonstration of compatibility with all other types of track circuits which have established compatibility according to EN 50617-1. Finally, the methodology defined in this document can also be applied to other track circuit types, including those for which the only requirements are defined in NNTRs. NOTE 1 Interface parameters between rolling stock and track circuits other than interference currents and impedance are out of the scope of this document. NOTE 2 For track circuits prone to wrong side failures additional precautions might be needed to mitigate safety risks. The necessary precautions and safety considerations are outside the scope of this document, but can be found in NNTRs.

EN 50728:2024 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.280 - Electric traction equipment; 45.060.10 - Tractive stock. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 50728:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/797/EU; Standardization Mandates: M/483, M/591. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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표준 EN 50728:2024는 철도 응용 분야에서의 수송 수단과 선로 회로 간의 전자기 적합성 테스트를 다루고 있습니다. 이 문서는 철도 차량의 간섭 전류 방출을 측정하고 평가하는 방법을 정의하여 선로 회로와의 호환성을 입증하는 데 중점을 두고 있습니다. 특히, 이 표준은 전동장치가 있는 경우와 없는 경우 모두에 적용됩니다. EN 50728:2024의 강점 중 하나는 ERA/ERTMS/033281 및 PD CLC/TS 50238-2에 정의된 호환성 한계를 명확히 규정하고 있다는 점입니다. 이 한계는 차량과 전기적 트랙 전원 공급 시스템 간의 전류가 선로 회로 수신기를 방해할 수 있는 수준을 정합니다. 따라서 이 표준은 전기적 트랙 전원 공급 시스템과 선로 회로 간의 호환성을 보장하기 위한 최소한의 차량 임피던스를 정의하는 데에도 기여합니다. 또한, 이 문서는 EN 50617-1에 따라 호환성이 확립된 모든 유형의 선로 회로와의 호환성 입증에 적용 가능합니다. 이는 선로 회로의 주파수 관리에 따른 간섭 전류 한계와 관련된 정보를 제공함으로써, 전반적인 시스템 안전성을 향상시키는 데 기여하고 있습니다. 또한, 이 문서에서 정의된 방법론은 NNTRs에 의해 정의된 요구 사항만 있는 다른 선로 회로 유형에도 적용될 수 있습니다. 마지막으로, 차량과 선로 회로 간의 간섭 전류 및 임피던스 외에 다른 인터페이스 매개변수는 이 문서의 범위를 벗어납니다. 따라서 이러한 매개변수에 대한 상세한 분석은 별도의 자료를 통해 검토해야 합니다. 전반적으로 EN 50728:2024 표준은 철도 시스템의 전자기 적합성 확보를 위한 필수 문서로, 안전성과 호환성 강화에 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다.

The EN 50728:2024 standard outlines a comprehensive framework for ensuring electromagnetic compatibility between rolling stock and track circuits, emphasizing crucial testing methodologies for measuring interference current emissions. The standard's scope is meticulously defined, focusing on rolling stock with and without traction equipment. By establishing clear measurement and evaluation methods, this standard facilitates the demonstration of compatibility, which is vital to the safe operation of railway applications. One of the significant strengths of this standard is its integration with other key documents, such as ERA/ERTMS/033281 and PD CLC/TS 50238-2, which provide limits for interference current emissions and define minimum impedance requirements between rolling stock and electric traction power supply systems. This interconnectedness reinforces the standard's relevance and authority in governing electromagnetic compatibility, thereby enhancing the safety and reliability of railway operations. Furthermore, the EN 50728:2024 standard's applicability extends to various track circuits, including those assessed under EN 50617-1, thus confirming its versatility in addressing diverse railway settings. The methodology detailed in this standard can also be adapted for other track circuit types that rely on NNTRs, showcasing its comprehensive approach towards electromagnetic compatibility. While the document effectively covers interference currents and impedance metrics essential for maintaining compatibility, it explicitly notes that interface parameters beyond these aspects fall outside its jurisdiction. This delineation ensures that users understand the standard's limitations while also directing them to pertinent resources for any additional safety considerations, particularly in the context of track circuits vulnerable to wrong side failures. Overall, the EN 50728:2024 standard serves as a critical resource for the railway industry, promoting rigorous testing for electromagnetic compatibility with track circuits and ensuring that rolling stock operates safely and effectively within this framework. Its strengths lie in its thorough measurement methodologies, integration with established norms, and clear delineation of scope, making it a relevant reference for stakeholders in the railway sector.

La norme EN 50728:2024, intitulée "Applications ferroviaires - Matériel roulant - Tests pour la compatibilité électromagnétique avec les circuits de voie", établit un cadre clair pour la mesure et l'évaluation des émissions de courant d'interférence des matériels roulants. Cela permet de démontrer la compatibilité avec les circuits de voie, englobant aussi bien les matériels avec que sans équipement de traction. L'un des points forts de cette norme est la définition précise des limites de compatibilité, qui s'appuient sur des documents de référence tels que ERA/ERTMS/033281 et PD CLC/TS 50238-2. Ces limites précisent le courant qui peut circuler entre le véhicule et le système d'alimentation électrique, évitant ainsi toute perturbation du récepteur du circuit de voie. Cette approche garantit non seulement la conformité des nouveaux matériels roulants aux exigences de compatibilité, mais elle constitue également une base solide pour les tests de matériels existants. La norme est particulièrement pertinente dans le contexte actuel de mise en réseau des systèmes ferroviaires. Elle prend en compte les aspects de gestion des fréquences pour les circuits de voie, permettant une interopérabilité assurée entre différents types de matériels et circuits. De plus, la possibilité d'appliquer les méthodologies de cette norme à d'autres types de circuits, même ceux avec des exigences uniquement définies dans des documents NNTRs, élargit son champ d'application, renforçant son importance dans l'industrie ferroviaire. En outre, bien que la norme ne couvre pas certains paramètres d'interface entre le matériel roulant et les circuits de voie, tel que précisé dans les notes, elle reste un pilier essentiel pour les ingénieurs et les concepteurs. Leur capacité à se référer à des normes établies pour la compatibilité électromagnétique contribue à l'amélioration continue et à la sécurité du système ferroviaire. En somme, la norme EN 50728:2024 s'impose comme un document fondamental pour assurer la compatibilité électromagnétique des matériels roulants, soutenant ainsi la fiabilité et la sécurité des circuits de voie dans le secteur ferroviaire.

SIST EN 50728:2025は、鉄道アプリケーションにおける電磁干渉のテストに関する重要な標準文書です。この標準は、軌道回路との互換性を示すための測定および評価方法を明確に定義しており、牽引装置の有無にかかわらず、すべての車両に適用可能です。 この標準の強みは、車両と電力供給システムの間に流れる干渉電流の限界を設定している点です。この限界は、ERA/ERTMS/033281やPD CLC/TS 50238-2、またはNNTRに記載された内容に基づいており、これにより、軌道回路システムにおける受信機の動作を妨害することがないように、数値的な基準が提供されています。また、標準は、電力供給システムとの互換性を確保するための最低インピーダンスの要件も示しており、これにより異なるシステム間の円滑な連携が促進されます。 SIST EN 50728:2025は、ERA/ERTMS/033281に定義された「周波数管理」に関連する干渉電流の限度に関しても適切であり、EN 50617-1に基づいて確立された他のタイプの軌道回路との互換性の実証にも適用できます。さらに、文書に記載されている方法論は、NNTRで唯一の要件が定義されているような他の軌道回路の種類にも活用可能です。 ただし、注意が必要な点として、干渉電流やインピーダンス以外のインターフェースパラメータはこの文書の範囲外であることが明記されています。また、誤動作による安全リスクを軽減するために追加の予防策が必要な軌道回路についても、必要な考慮事項は本標準の範囲外であり、NNTRで参照することが推奨されています。 この標準は、鉄道業界における安全性と効率性を促進するための重要なツールであり、電磁適合性という観点からも非常に関連性が高いものです。

Die Norm EN 50728:2024 bietet eine umfassende Grundlage zur Prüfung der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit von Schienenfahrzeugen mit Gleiskreisen. Ihr Anwendungsbereich umfasst die Mess- und Auswertemethoden der Störstromemissionen von Schienenfahrzeugen, um die Kompatibilität mit Gleiskreisen nachzuweisen. Besonders hervorzuheben ist, dass die Norm sowohl für Schienenfahrzeuge mit als auch ohne Antriebseinrichtungen gilt, was ihre Reichweite und Anwendbarkeit in unterschiedlichen Betriebsbedingungen erhöht. Ein zentrales Merkmal der Norm ist die Festlegung von Grenzwerten für die Kompatibilität, die in den Dokumenten ERA/ERTMS/033281 und PD CLC/TS 50238-2 definiert sind. Diese Grenzwerte beziehen sich auf den elektrischen Strom, der zwischen dem Fahrzeug und dem elektrischen Oberleitungsnetz fließt und potenziell den Empfänger des Gleiskreises stören kann. Die Norm schafft damit einen klaren Referenzrahmen, welcher die sicherheitsrelevanten Aspekte der Schienenverkehrstechnik berücksichtigt. Die Relevanz der EN 50728:2024 wird durch ihre Anwendung auf verschiedene Gleiskreisarten unterstrichen, da sie auch für andere Gleiskreise gilt, die gemäß EN 50617-1 eine etablierte Kompatibilität aufweisen. Die in der Norm definierte Methodik ermöglicht zudem die Anwendung auf Gleiskreistypen, bei denen die Anforderungen lediglich in den NNTRs definiert sind. Dies zeigt, dass die Norm nicht nur für bestehende Systeme, sondern auch für zukünftige Entwicklungen im Bereich der Gleiskreistechnologie von Bedeutung ist. Ein weiteres Plus dieser Norm ist die klare Abgrenzung der Schnittstellenparameter zwischen Schienenfahrzeugen und Gleiskreisen, indem sie spezifiziert, dass Aspekte außerhalb der Störströme und Impedanz nicht in den Geltungsbereich fallen. So wird vermieden, dass zusätzliche, möglicherweise unklare Anforderungen in die Evaluierung einfließen. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die EN 50728:2024 durch ihre prägnanten Definitionen und klaren Richtlinien eine wertvolle Ressource für die Entwicklung und Prüfung der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit von Schienenfahrzeugen darstellt. Sie fördert die Sicherheit und Effizienz im Schienenverkehr und trägt zur Harmonisierung der technischen Standards in Europa bei.