EN 45545 part of the European standard is pertaining to fire protection on railway applications used in the rolling stock market, specifically the requirements for fire and smoke behaviour of materials and components. Regarding the rolling stock market, this will see a wide variety of suppliers and operators affected, including brake hose manufactures, cable suppliers, floor manufactures and even seating production. Manufactures and operators must follow strict requirements throughout the standard; anything weighing more than 100 grams on a train must undergo a fire safety test. It is of high importance that the materials and components used are tested for toxicity, smoke density and oxygen-depletion.
Railway vehicles complying with EN 45545 standard:
• Locomotives
• Multiple unit trains
• Passenger car
• Light rail vehicles
• Trams
• Underground vehicles
• Trolley buses (only in relation to the electrical equipment)
• Magnetic levitation vehicles