Rail Fire Testing

Rail fire testing services for the global market

Warringtonfire provides a comprehensive range of independent rail fire testing services to a global market from its UKAS accredited testing laboratory in Warrington, and our BELAC accredited testing laboratory in Gent.

Our dedicated team of engaged experts have a deep understanding of the rail industry’s specific requirements.

We aim to help our customers achieve a holistic view of rail fire testing standards through the provision of a full service offering that includes: developing fire safety design strategies, through rail fire testing and certification of fire protection products, to inspection, commissioning and certification of completed projects: Warringtonfire can help with all aspects of your rail fire safety.

Rail fire testing – what we can do

Rail fire testing of railway components:

• Wall linings
• Ceiling linings
• Floor coverings
• External surfaces
• Fire retardant treatments
• Seating
• Cables
• Rubber materials
• Plastic materials
• Foam materials
• Glazing systems
• Electrotechnical components 

Rail fire testing to rolling stock standards

Our rail fire testing capabilities include flammability, smoke density and toxicity testing to the following rolling stock standards:

EN 45545-2

• ISO 5660-1 cone calorimeter (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• ISO 5658-2 Flame spread (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• ISO 5659-2 Smoke density (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• EN 45545-2 Annex C Method 2 (Chamber) toxicity
• ISO 4589-2 Oxygen index (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• EN 17084 Method 2 (Tube furnace / NF X 70-100) Toxicity
• EN ISO 11925-2 Ignitibility
• EN ISO 9239-1 Radiant panel floor
• EN 13501-1 Euroclass A1 (Non-combustible)
• EN ISO 1716
• EN ISO 1182
• EN 61034 Smoke density
• EN 50305 Section 9.2 Toxicity
• EN 60695-2-11 Glow wire
• EN 60695-11-10 Small vertical flame test

BS 6853

• BS 476 Part 6 (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• BS 476 Part 7 (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• BS 6853 Annex B.1 Toxicity (tube furnace / NF X 70-100)
• BS 6853 Annex B.2 Toxicity (chamber)
• BS 6853 Annex D Smoke density (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• ISO 9239-1 Radiant panel floor (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• ISO 4589-2 Oxygen index (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• ISO 4589-3 Appendix A temperature index 

•  I rating
• ISO 4589-2 Oxygen index (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• EN 60695-2-11 Glow wire
• F rating
• NF X 70-100 Toxicity (Click here to see a short video on the test)
• NF X 10-702 Smoke density 

To find out more about how Warringtonfire can help you, please contact one of our local laboratories below.