EN 13481-2:2002

Railway applications - Track - Performance requirements for fastening systems - Part 2: Fastening systems for concrete sleepers

Publication date:   Dec 22, 2003

Scope

This European Standard is applicable to fastening systems for use on concrete sleepers in ballasted track as follows:
¾ main lines having a radius of curvature greater than 150 m and subject to a maximum design axle load of 260 kN;
¾ light rail systems having a radius of curvature greater than 80 m and subject to a maximum design axle load of 130 kN.
The requirements apply to:
¾ direct fastening systems and systems which incorporate a baseplate;
¾ fastening systems for the rail sections in prEN 13674-1 and prEN 13674-4.
This standard is not applicable to fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid fastening systems or special fastening systems used at bolted joints.
This standard is for type approval of a complete fastening assembly only.

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