EN 16431:2026

Railway applications - Infrastructure - Hollow sleepers and bearers

Publication date:   Aug 13, 2026

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60.60   Standard published   Jun 10, 2026

CEN

CEN/TC 256 Railway applications

European Norm

93.100   Construction of railways

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This document defines technical criteria and control procedures which are satisfied by hollow sleepers and bearers used in ballasted track with Vignole rails. The hollow sleepers and bearers designed for ballasted track can also be used in ballastless track. In this case, the requirements are defined by the customer.

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EN 16431:2014

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EN 16431:2026
60.60 Standard published
Jun 10, 2026