Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 2: Requirements for geometric design

This part of this European Standard covers the following subjects:
- geometric design principles for wheel guidance;
- definition of basic limits of supply;
- applied forces and their adequate support;
- tolerance levels.
These are illustrated herein by application to a turnout. The main switch and crossing components are represented in turnouts and the principles used in turnouts apply equally to more complex layouts.

Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen - Teil 2: Anforderungen an den technischen Entwurf

Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareil de voie - Partie 2: Exigences pour la conception géométrique

Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Kretnice in križišča - 2.del: Geometrijske zahteve pri projektiranju

General Information

Status
Not Published
Public Enquiry End Date
24-Jul-2011
Technical Committee
IŽNP - Reilway applications
Current Stage
98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
Start Date
10-Feb-2014
Due Date
15-Feb-2014
Completion Date
10-Feb-2014

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Overview

SIST EN 13232-2:2004/kFprA1:2011 is a European standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) that specifies the geometric design requirements for railway track switches and crossings. This standard is part of a comprehensive series addressing railway track components and infrastructure, with this particular document focusing on the fundamental principles and technical specifications necessary for the reliable guidance of train wheels through turnouts and more complex railway layouts.

Aligned with the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC, SIST EN 13232-2 ensures uniform design and interoperability across European railway networks. The standard provides a clear basis for manufacturing, installation, and maintenance, supporting both high-speed and conventional rail systems.

Key Topics

  • Geometric Design Principles
    The standard outlines crucial principles for wheel guidance, ensuring safety and efficient train movement across switches and crossings.

  • Basic Limits of Supply
    Clear definitions of supply boundaries enable the consistent design, production, and specification of switch and crossing components.

  • Applied Forces and Support
    Requirements are provided for the calculation and adequate structural support of forces acting on switches and crossings.

  • Tolerance Levels
    Defined tolerance ranges help control manufacturing and installation quality, contributing to reliable, long-term performance.

  • Application to Turnouts and Complex Layouts
    Although illustrated using turnouts, the specified principles apply to wider, more complex railway track layouts, making the standard versatile and broadly applicable.

Applications

SIST EN 13232-2:2004/kFprA1:2011 is relevant for:

  • Railway Infrastructure Design:
    Ensuring new track layouts, turnouts, and crossings meet strict geometric requirements for safety and interoperability.

  • Component Manufacturing:
    Providing manufacturers with precise dimensional tolerances and technical requirements for switches, crossings, and related assemblies.

  • Installation and Construction:
    Assisting contractors and engineers in the correct positioning and assembly of turnout systems and complex rail layouts.

  • Maintenance and Upgrades:
    Supporting maintenance teams in assessing and adjusting existing infrastructure against standardized geometric tolerances to maintain efficient and safe operation.

  • Regulatory Compliance:
    Aligning railway projects with European regulations, particularly interoperability requirements under EU Directive 2008/57/EC.

Related Standards

  • SIST EN 13232 Series - Covers additional aspects such as mechanical requirements, testing methods, and terminology for switches and crossings.
  • EN 13232-1 - Defines terms and symbols used in geometric requirements.
  • EN 13232-3 - Addresses the requirements for main and supplementary components.
  • Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI INF) - Regulates infrastructure characteristics for high-speed and conventional rail systems in the EU.
  • EU Directive 2008/57/EC - Sets essential requirements for the interoperability of European railway systems.

By adhering to SIST EN 13232-2:2004/kFprA1:2011, stakeholders in the railway sector can achieve higher safety, improved consistency, and simplified cross-border operations for rail infrastructure, ensuring a reliable and future-proof railway network.

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SIST EN 13232-2:2004/kFprA1:2011 is a draft published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 2: Requirements for geometric design". This standard covers: This part of this European Standard covers the following subjects: - geometric design principles for wheel guidance; - definition of basic limits of supply; - applied forces and their adequate support; - tolerance levels. These are illustrated herein by application to a turnout. The main switch and crossing components are represented in turnouts and the principles used in turnouts apply equally to more complex layouts.

This part of this European Standard covers the following subjects: - geometric design principles for wheel guidance; - definition of basic limits of supply; - applied forces and their adequate support; - tolerance levels. These are illustrated herein by application to a turnout. The main switch and crossing components are represented in turnouts and the principles used in turnouts apply equally to more complex layouts.

SIST EN 13232-2:2004/kFprA1:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.080 - Rails and railway components. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 13232-2:2004/kFprA1:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13232-2:2004+A1:2012, SIST EN 13232-2:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 13232-2:2004/kFprA1:2011 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 2: Requirements for
geometric design
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen - Teil 2: Anforderungen an
den technischen Entwurf
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareil de voie - Partie 2: Exigences pour la
conception géométrique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13232-2:2003/FprA1
ICS:
45.080 7UDþQLFHLQåHOH]QLãNLGHOL Rails and railway
components
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 13232-2:2003
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2011
ICS 93.100
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 2:
Requirements for geometric design
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareil de voie - Partie 2: Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen -
Exigences pour la conception géométrique Teil 2: Anforderungen an den technischen Entwurf
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 13232-2:2003. 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
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

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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COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION

EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG

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© 2011 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 13232-2:2003/FprA1:2011: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword . 3
1 Modification to the Foreword . 4
2 Addition of Annex ZA . 4

Foreword
This document (EN 13232-2:2003/FprA1:2011) 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.
1 Modification to the Foreword
Add the following paragraphs after the second paragraph: "
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive 2008/57/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.".
2 Addition of Annex ZA
Add the following new Annex ZA: "
SIST EN 13232-2:
...