SIST EN 14813-1:2007/kFprA1:2010

Railway applications - Air conditioning for driving cabs - Part 1: Comfort parameters

This European Standard specifies the comfort parameters for the driving cab to ensure driver comfort which helps safe operation.

Bahnanwendungen - Luftbehandlung in Führerräumen - Teil 1: Behaglichkeitsparameter

Applications ferroviaires - Conditionnement de l'air pour cabines de conduite - Partie 1: Paramètres de bien-être

Železniške naprave - Klimatske naprave v vozniških kabinah - 1. del: Parametri za določevanje udobja - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 19-Aug-2010
• ICS: 23.120 - Ventilators. Fans. Air-conditioners
• ICS: 45.060.01 - Railway rolling stock in general
• Technical Committee: IŽNP - Reilway applications
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 28-Jan-2014
• Due Date: 02-Feb-2014
• Completion Date: 28-Jan-2014
• Directive: 2008/57/EC - Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Mandate: M/024 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI for programming and standardization in the field of railway equipment
• Mandate: M/275 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI for standardization in the field of railway equipment on the interoperability of the Trans-European high-speed rail system
• Ref Project: EN 14813-1:2006/FprA1 - Railway applications - Air conditioning for driving cabs - Part 1: Comfort parameters

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 14813-1:2007+A1:2010 - Railway applications - Air conditioning for driving cabs - Part 1: Comfort parameters
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2010
• Revised: SIST EN 14813-1:2007 - Railway applications - Air conditioning for driving cabs - Part 1: Comfort parameters
• Effective Date: 15-Feb-2010

Overview

SIST EN 14813-1:2007/kFprA1:2010 is a European Standard developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization) focusing on railway applications, specifically the air conditioning systems in driving cabs. This standard outlines comfort parameters designed to ensure optimal driver comfort, which is crucial for safe and efficient railway operations. The document addresses essential ergonomic and environmental factors in the cab environment to support driver well-being and operational safety.

Key Topics

• Comfort Parameters for Driving Cabs
  SIST EN 14813-1:2007/kFprA1:2010 specifies the environmental conditions-such as temperature, humidity, air velocity, and air quality-that must be maintained within railway driving cabs to promote driver comfort and alertness.

• Air Conditioning and Ventilation Requirements
  The standard defines appropriate air quantities and speeds to provide adequate ventilation, including emergency ventilation scenarios, ensuring that air quality remains suitable for prolonged occupancy.

• Safety and Interoperability Compliance
  This standard aligns with EU Directive 2008/57/EC on rail system interoperability, ensuring that air conditioning systems in driving cabs meet harmonized safety and technical specifications required across European rail networks.

• Amendment Under EU Directive
  SIST EN 14813-1:2007/kFprA1:2010 updates Annex ZA to reflect the requirements of the recast EU Directive 2008/57/EC, confirming the standard’s status as a reference for legal conformity within member states.

Applications

• Railway Rolling Stock Manufacturers
  Suppliers and manufacturers of locomotives and passenger rail vehicles utilize this standard to design, test, and certify air conditioning systems that enhance driver environment comfort in compliance with EU interoperability requirements.

• Railway Operators and Maintenance
  Railway companies implement these parameters in operational procedures and maintenance to ensure that the driver cabs continually meet comfortable and safe conditions.

• Regulatory Compliance and Certification
  Certification bodies use SIST EN 14813-1:2007/kFprA1:2010 to assess conformity with essential safety and performance requirements, supporting interoperability across different national rail systems in Europe.

• Ergonomic and Safety Design
  Designers and engineers reference the standard to optimize cab layouts and environmental controls, reducing fatigue and improving driver performance on long journeys.

Related Standards

• EU Directive 2008/57/EC – This directive governs the interoperability of the European rail system, with which SIST EN 14813-1:2007/kFprA1:2010 is aligned to ensure cross-border compatibility and safety of rolling stock.

• EN 14813 Series – The EN 14813 series includes other parts addressing technical aspects of air conditioning and environmental controls within railway applications.

• TSI Rolling Stock Standards – Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) documents, such as HS TSI RST, refer to this standard for detailed requirements on the driver cab climate and ventilation systems.

Benefits of Compliance

• Ensures driver comfort that promotes attention and reduces fatigue, contributing to overall railway safety.
• Supports harmonized safety standards across European rail networks, facilitating operation and maintenance.
• Provides clear guidelines for design and quality control of air conditioning systems specific to railway driver cabs.
• Assists in meeting legal and regulatory requirements related to rail vehicle interoperability and occupational health standards.

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By adhering to SIST EN 14813-1:2007/kFprA1:2010, stakeholders in the railway sector can confidently develop and operate air conditioning systems that enhance driver safety and comfort, consistent with European railway interoperability goals. This standard represents a critical component in the evolution of comfortable, safe, and efficient railway driving environments.

Standards Content (Sample)

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 14813-1:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2010
ICS 45.060.10
English Version
Railway applications - Air conditioning for driving cabs - Part 1:
Comfort parameters
Applications ferroviaires - Conditionnement de l'air pour Bahnanwendungen - Luftbehandlung in Führerräumen -
cabines de conduite - Partie 1: Paramètres de bien-être Teil 1: Behaglichkeitsparameter
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 14813-1:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
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Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Annex ZA, Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC.4

Foreword
This document (EN 14813-1:2006/FprA1:2010) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256
“Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.

The “Recast” Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of
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the rail system within the Community was published on 17 June 2008. The two previous EU Directives
96/48/EC and 2001/16/EC on the interoperability of the High Speed and Conventional rail systems within the
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