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
Public Enquiry End Date
31-May-2023
Publication Date
07-Jan-2025
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
27-Nov-2024
Due Date
01-Feb-2025
Completion Date
08-Jan-2025

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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SIST EN 50728:2025 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). 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.

SIST EN 50728:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.280 - Electric traction equipment; 33.100.01 - Electromagnetic compatibility in general; 45.060.10 - Tractive stock. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 50728:2025 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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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.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
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same status as the official versions.
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Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

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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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SIST EN 50728:2025 표준은 철도 응용 분야의 회전재에 대한 전자기 호환성 테스트를 명확히 정의하고 있습니다. 이 문서는 회전재가 트랙 회로와의 호환성을 입증하기 위해서 발생하는 간섭 전류 방출의 측정 및 평가 방법을 규정합니다. 특히, 이 표준은 트랙 장비를 포함하거나 포함하지 않는 회전재에서의 전자기 간섭 현상을 다루고 있어, 다양한 상황에서의 적용 가능성을 보여줍니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 호환성을 평가하기 위한 명확한 기준을 제공한다는 점입니다. ERA/ERTMS/033281 및 PD CLC/TS 50238-2에서 정의한 호환성 한계를 준수함으로써, 차량과 전기 견인 전원 공급 시스템 간의 전류 흐름이 트랙 회로 수신기에 미치는 영향을 효과적으로 관리할 수 있습니다. 이를 통해 철도 시스템 내에서의 안전성과 신뢰성을 높일 수 있습니다. 또한, SIST EN 50728:2025는 EN 50617-1에 따라 규정된 모든 종류의 트랙 회로와의 호환성을 입증하는 데도 적용될 수 있습니다. 이러한 종합적 접근은 별도의 요구사항이 정의된 NNTRs와 같은 다른 트랙 회로 유형에도 적용 가능하여, 다양한 전자기 간섭 요인들을 포괄적으로 다룰 수 있는 장점을 제공합니다. 마지막으로, 이 문서는 장애가 발생할 수 있는 특정 상황에서의 추가적인 안전 조치에 대한 언급은 하지 않지만, 필요한 안전 고려 사항을 다루는 다른 자료에서 정보를 얻을 수 있도록 안내합니다. 이러한 점에서 SIST EN 50728:2025 표준은 철도 분야의 전자기 호환성을 보장하기 위해 필수적이고 연관성이 높은 문서라고 할 수 있습니다.

SIST EN 50728:2025は、鉄道応用における車両と軌道回路の電磁両立性テストに関する重要な標準文書です。この文書の範囲は、車両からの干渉電流放出を測定し評価する方法を定義しており、軌道回路との互換性を示すことを目的としています。特に、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、互換性の限界が明確に定められていることです。ERA/ERTMS/033281やPD CLC/TS 50238-2、NNTRsで規定された基準に基づき、車両と電気牽引電力供給システムの間で流れる電流が、軌道回路受信機に干渉を引き起こす可能性を考慮しています。このため、車両のインピーダンスが最小限設定されることで、電気牽引電力供給システムと軌道回路間の互換性を確保しています。 さらに、この文書は「周波数管理」に対する干渉電流の限界を明示し、EN 50617-1に基づいて互換性を確立したすべての軌道回路との互換性を示すためにも適用できます。また、定義された方法論は、NNTRsで唯一要件が定義されている軌道回路を含む他のタイプの軌道回路にも適用可能です。 ただし、干渉電流やインピーダンス以外の介在パラメータは、この文書の範囲外であることに注意が必要です。また、誤動作の可能性がある軌道回路には、安全リスクを軽減するための追加の対策が必要です。この必要な対策や安全上の考慮事項については、NNTRsで確認することが推奨されています。このように、SIST EN 50728:2025は、鉄道の電磁両立性に関する厳密な基準を提供し、業界内での信頼性の向上に寄与しています。

La norme SIST EN 50728:2025 constitue une avancée significative dans le domaine des applications ferroviaires, en se concentrant spécifiquement sur les tests de compatibilité électromagnétique des matériels roulants avec les circuits de voie. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, incluant des méthodes de mesure et d'évaluation des émissions de courants d'interférence des matériels roulants, que ces derniers soient équipés ou non de matériel de traction. Une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans l'établissement de limites précises pour la compatibilité, conformément aux documents référencés, notamment ERA/ERTMS/033281 et PD CLC/TS 50238-2. Ces limites sont cruciales pour assurer que le courant circulant entre le véhicule et le système d'alimentation électrique ne perturbe pas le récepteur du circuit de voie, élément fondamental du système de circuit de voie. En outre, la norme précise que l'impédance minimale des matériels roulants peut être définie pour garantir cette compatibilité, renforçant ainsi la sécurité et la fiabilité des opérations ferroviaires. La pertinence de ce document s'étend au-delà de la simple conformité avec les limites de courants d'interférence définies dans la gestion de fréquence des circuits de voie. Il est également applicable à la démonstration de compatibilité avec d'autres types de circuits de voie, conformes à la norme EN 50617-1, ce qui en fait un outil précieux pour divers types d'infrastructure ferroviaire. Enfin, il est important de noter que la méthodologie décrite dans cette norme peut être appliquée à d'autres types de circuits de voie, y compris ceux pour lesquels les exigences ne sont définies que dans des Notified National Technical Rules (NNTRs). Toutefois, il est précisé que les paramètres d'interface entre les matériels roulants et les circuits de voie, autres que les courants d'interférence et l'impédance, ne sont pas inclus dans le cadre de cette norme, ce qui permet de maintenir un focus clair sur les éléments essentiels à la compatibilité électromagnétique. Dans l'ensemble, la norme SIST EN 50728:2025 est d'une grande importance pour le secteur ferroviaire, fournissant un cadre robuste pour garantir la compatibilité électromagnétique des matériels roulants avec les circuits de voie et contribuant ainsi à l'amélioration de la sécurité et de l'efficacité des systèmes ferroviaires.

Die SIST EN 50728:2025 ist ein bedeutendes Dokument für die Eisenbahnbranche, das sich mit der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit von Schienenfahrzeugen in Bezug auf Streckenschaltungen befasst. Der Umfang dieses Standards umfasst die definierten Mess- und Bewertungsmethoden für die Interferenzstromemissionen von Schienenfahrzeugen, sowohl für Fahrzeuge mit als auch ohne Antriebsausrüstung. Dies ist besonders wichtig, da die festgelegten Grenzwerte für die Verträglichkeit gemäß den Normen ERA/ERTMS/033281, PD CLC/TS 50238-2 oder den nationalen und nicht territorialen Regelungen (NNTRs) festgelegt sind. Eine der Stärken dieses Standards liegt in seiner detaillierten und klaren Definition der Grenzwerte. Diese Grenzwerte beziehen sich auf den Strom, der zwischen dem Fahrzeug und dem elektrischen Energieversorgungsnetz fließt und potenziell die Empfänger von Streckenschaltungen stören kann. Darüber hinaus stellt der Standard sicher, dass die Verträglichkeit zwischen dem elektrischen Energieversorgungsnetz und den Streckenschaltungen gewährleistet wird, indem er gegebenenfalls auch eine Mindestimpedanz für Schienenfahrzeuge festlegt. Die Relevanz der SIST EN 50728:2025 ist unbestreitbar, da sie nicht nur für die festgelegten Interferenzstromgrenzen in der Frequenzverwaltung für Streckenschaltungen gilt, sondern auch auf alle anderen Arten von Streckenschaltungen anwendbar ist, die gemäß EN 50617-1 die Verträglichkeit sicherstellen. Darüber hinaus bietet die in diesem Dokument definierte Methodik die Möglichkeit, auch andere Typen von Streckenschaltungen zu betrachten, für die die Anforderungen nur in den NNTRs definiert sind. Es ist wichtig zu beachten, dass Schnittstellenparameter, die über die Interferenzströme und die Impedanz hinausgehen, nicht Teil des Geltungsbereichs dieses Dokuments sind. Außerdem wird darauf hingewiesen, dass für Streckenschaltungen, die anfällig für falsche Seitenfehler sind, zusätzliche Vorsichtsmaßnahmen erforderlich sein könnten, um Sicherheitsrisiken zu minimieren. Diese Sicherheitsüberlegungen fallen jedoch nicht in den Geltungsbereich dieses Dokuments, sind aber in den NNTRs zu finden. Insgesamt stellt die SIST EN 50728:2025 einen wesentlichen Baustein für die Gewährleistung der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit in der Eisenbahnindustrie dar und trägt maßgeblich zur Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit von Schienenfahrzeugen und deren Intertechnik bei.

The SIST EN 50728:2025 standard significantly enhances the understanding and evaluation of electromagnetic compatibility between railway rolling stock and track circuits. Its comprehensive scope focuses on measuring and evaluating rolling stock interference current emissions, ensuring that vehicles comply with compatibility requirements essential for safe and effective railway operations. One of the key strengths of this standard is its clear definition of established limits for compatibility, as detailed in prominent documents like ERA/ERTMS/033281 and PD CLC/TS 50238-2. By specifying limits on current flow between rolling stock and electric traction power supply systems, the standard mitigates the risk of disturbances to track circuit receivers. This strengthens the integrity of railway signaling systems, which is crucial in preventing potential failures that could lead to safety hazards. The standard is particularly relevant in its applicability to a wide array of track circuit types, ensuring that all rolling stock-including those without traction equipment-can be assessed for electromagnetic interference. The reference to EN 50617-1 facilitates a broad spectrum of use, reinforcing the standard's importance in the industry. Additionally, the mention of a minimum rolling stock impedance further emphasizes the robust framework provided for maintaining compatibility and reducing electromagnetic interference risks. While the document provides a thorough methodology for evaluating interference currents, it also rightly delineates its limits by excluding interface parameters other than those pertaining to interference currents and impedance. This focused approach allows stakeholders to concentrate on critical compatibility aspects without being overwhelmed by extraneous details. In terms of safety, the standard acknowledges the need for additional precautions when dealing with track circuits susceptible to wrong side failures. By clarifying that safety measures are covered in NNTRs, the standard provides a seamless integration of safety considerations with the technical specifications of electromagnetic compatibility. Overall, the SIST EN 50728:2025 standard stands out as an essential document for ensuring the electromagnetic compatibility of railway rolling stock with track circuits, supporting the ongoing advancement of railway safety and efficiency. Its structured guidelines and relevant scope will undoubtedly serve as a crucial resource for manufacturers, operators, and regulatory bodies in the rail industry.