This document specifies the criteria for system acceptance and type approval of a wheel slide protection (WSP) system. It also specifies criteria for the implementation of WSP to specific vehicle applications and specific operating conditions, as well as requirements for wheel rotation monitoring (WRM). This includes the design, testing and quality assessment of the WSP and WRM systems and their components.
This document does not apply to vehicles on rubber tyred wheels or vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes.
Legislation related to this standard
Directive (EU) 2016/797 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union (Text with EEA relevance)
PUBLISHED
EN 15595:2018+A1:2023
IN_DEVELOPMENT
prEN 15595 rev
00.60
Close of review
Feb 2, 2026
