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E DIN EN 50562-1 VDE 0115-562-1:2025-12

Fixed installations for railway applications – Safety of electric traction power supply systems

Part 1: Generic approach for conventional applications, functions and properties;

German and English version prEN 50562-1:2025
Class/Status: Draft, valid
Released: 2025 -12   Published: 2025-11 -14
VDE Art. No.: 1100963
End of objection deadline: 2026-01-14

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This document defines the process, protective measures and demonstration of safety in accordance with EN 50126-1:2017 and EN 50126-2:2017 for AC and DC electric traction power supply systems for railways. This document can also be applied to urban rail and trolleybus systems. All these systems can be elevated, at-grade and underground.
This document applies to electric traction power supply systems, which are new or are undergoing major changes as defined in the legal framework. For similar technology and similar hazardous scenarios, the safety considerations can be used as a guideline.