Railway & Metro Fire Safety Testing
At Prospec Labs, we provide advanced fire testing solutions for the railway and metro industry, ensuring passenger safety, material reliability, and compliance with global fire safety regulations. Our testing services support manufacturers, OEMs, system integrators, and infrastructure developers in evaluating the fire performance of materials and components used in rolling stock, passenger coaches, metro interiors, cables, flooring, seats, wall panels, insulation systems, and other railway applications.
Railway transportation environments demand stringent fire safety requirements due to high passenger density, enclosed spaces, and operational risks. Our laboratory performs comprehensive fire behavior analysis to help industries meet international standards and improve overall safety performance. Through scientifically controlled testing methods, we evaluate how materials react under real fire conditions, including flame spread, smoke generation, heat release, and toxic gas emissions.
KEY TEST PARAMETERS
Our testing capabilities focus on critical fire performance characteristics, including:
These parameters help determine the suitability of materials for use in railway and metro applications while ensuring compliance with safety norms and passenger evacuation requirements.
Standards & Codes
We conduct testing in accordance with internationally recognized railway fire safety standards and codes, including:
- EN 45545-2 – Fire protection of railway vehicles: Requirements for fire behavior of materials and components
- EN 45545-3 – Fire resistance requirements for fire barriers in railway vehicles
- ISO 5659-2 – Smoke density and toxicity measurement
- NES 713 – Toxicity index of combustion gases
- UIC 564-2 – Fire safety requirements for railway rolling stock
Our expertise, modern testing infrastructure, and commitment to safety enable clients to achieve regulatory compliance, improve product reliability, and build safer railway and metro transportation systems with confidence.