SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007
(Amendment)Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
This European Standard specifies the main characteristics of the supply voltages of traction systems, such as traction fixed installations, including auxiliary devices fed by the contact line, and rolling stock, for use in the following applications : - railways; - guided mass transport systems such as tramways, elevated and underground railways mountain railways, and trolleybus systems; - material transportation systems. This European Standard does not apply to - mine traction systems in underground mines, - cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly or via transformers from the contact line system and are not endangered by the traction power supply system, - suspended cable cars, - funicular railways.
Bahnanwendungen - Speisespannungen von Bahnnetzen
Applications ferroviaires - Tensions d'alimentation des réseaux de traction
Železniške naprave – Napajalne napetosti sistemov električne vleke
Ta evropski standard določa glavne značilnosti napajalnih napetosti sistemov električne vleke, npr. nepremičnih naprav za vleko, vključno s pomožnimi napravami, ki se napajajo prek kontaktnega vodnika, in železniških vozil, za: – železnice; – vodene sisteme javnega prevoza, kot so tramvaji, dvignjene in podzemne železnice, gorske železnice in trolejbusni sistemi; – sisteme za prevoz materiala. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za – vlečne sisteme za podzemne rudnike, – žerjave, prestavljive ploščadi in podobno prevozno opremo na tirih, začasne konstrukcije (npr. razstavne konstrukcije), pod pogojem, da se ne napajajo neposredno ali prek transformatorjev iz sistema kontaktnega vodnika ter jih ne ogroža vlečni napajalni sistem, – obešene nihalne žičnice, – tirne vzpenjače.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Sep-2007
- Technical Committee
- ŽEN - Electrical applications for railways
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 04-Sep-2007
- Due Date
- 09-Nov-2007
- Completion Date
- 11-Sep-2007
Relations
- Effective Date
- 21-Sep-2010
Overview
SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 is a key European standard published by CLC that specifies the supply voltages and frequencies for railway traction systems. This amendment updates the original EN 50163:2004 standard and provides important modifications relevant to electric traction supply networks. The standard focuses on ensuring consistent, safe, and efficient power supply for railway applications, including fixed installations and ancillary apparatus used in public transport electrification.
Developed under the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 9X, this standard is essential for harmonizing the electrical supply characteristics of traction systems across Europe. It supports interoperability and reliability in railway operations by defining clear voltage and frequency tolerances for different types of traction power systems.
Key Topics
Supply Voltage Levels for Traction Systems
The standard defines the nominal voltages for railway traction supply networks, ensuring that electrical equipment can safely operate under standardized voltage conditions.Traction Frequency Specifications
SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 updates the allowable frequency range for 16.7 Hz traction systems:- For synchronous connections to interconnected systems, the frequency must stay within ±1% of 16.7 Hz (16.50 Hz to 16.83 Hz) for 99.5% of the year.
- Over 100% of the time, the frequency range is set to +4%/-6% (15.67 Hz to 17.33 Hz).
Interoperability Requirements
By standardizing supply voltages and frequencies, the document facilitates compatibility between different railway networks and equipment manufacturers.Application to Fixed Installations
The standard applies explicitly to electric traction equipment and fixed installations like substations, power supply systems, and distribution networks.
Applications
Railway Electrification Projects
Utility companies and infrastructure developers use SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 to design and implement traction power supply networks that comply with European norms.Rolling Stock Manufacturers
Ensures that electric trains and trams are compatible with the standardized voltage and frequency parameters of traction supply systems.Maintenance and Safety Engineering
Provides guidelines for testing and maintaining electric supply systems for railways, ensuring safe operation under defined voltage and frequency tolerances.Cross-border Railway Operations
Enhances operational reliability by preventing electrical supply mismatches in international railway networks within CENELEC member countries.
Related Standards
EN 50122 - Railway Applications: Fixed Installations
Covers safety and protection systems for traction power supply, complementing voltage and frequency regulations.EN 50388 - Railway Applications: Power Supply and Rolling Stock Interoperability
Addresses the interface between rolling stock and power supply consistent with EN 50163’s voltage and frequency requirements.IEC 60850 - Railway Electrification Systems - Supply Voltages
An international standard related to supply voltages for railway traction systems, providing a global perspective alongside EN 50163.CENELEC TC 9X Standards
A portfolio of technical standards focused on electrical and electronic applications in railways, supporting integrated and standardized railway infrastructure.
Keywords: SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007, railway traction system voltages, traction power supply standards, railway electrification, traction frequency standards, CENELEC railway standards, electric train power supply, European railway interoperability, fixed installations railway electrification
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the main characteristics of the supply voltages of traction systems, such as traction fixed installations, including auxiliary devices fed by the contact line, and rolling stock, for use in the following applications : - railways; - guided mass transport systems such as tramways, elevated and underground railways mountain railways, and trolleybus systems; - material transportation systems. This European Standard does not apply to - mine traction systems in underground mines, - cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly or via transformers from the contact line system and are not endangered by the traction power supply system, - suspended cable cars, - funicular railways.
This European Standard specifies the main characteristics of the supply voltages of traction systems, such as traction fixed installations, including auxiliary devices fed by the contact line, and rolling stock, for use in the following applications : - railways; - guided mass transport systems such as tramways, elevated and underground railways mountain railways, and trolleybus systems; - material transportation systems. This European Standard does not apply to - mine traction systems in underground mines, - cranes, transportable platforms and similar transportation equipment on rails, temporary structures (e.g. exhibition structures) in so far as these are not supplied directly or via transformers from the contact line system and are not endangered by the traction power supply system, - suspended cable cars, - funicular railways.
SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.280 - Electric traction equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 50163:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 50163:2005/A1:2007 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2003-01-2787, 2008/57/EC, 96/48/EC. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Railway applications - Supply voltages of traction systems
Bahnanwendungen - Speisespannungen von Bahnnetzen
Applications ferroviaires - Tensions d'alimentation des rseaux de traction
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50163:2004/A1:2007
ICS:
29.280 (OHNWULþQDYOHþQDRSUHPD Electric traction equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50163/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2007
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.280
English version
Railway applications -
Supply voltages of traction systems
Applications ferroviaires - Bahnanwendungen -
Tensions d'alimentation Speisespannungen
des réseaux de traction von Bahnnetzen
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 50163:2004; it was approved by CENELEC on
2007-03-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spa
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