• EN 13803 : 2017

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    Railway applications - Track - Track alignment design parameters - Track gauges 1 435 mm and wider

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    Published date:  26-04-2017

    Publisher:  Comite Europeen de Normalisation

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    Table of Contents - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    European foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Symbols and abbreviations
    5 General
    6 Limits for 1435 mm gauge
    Annex A (normative) - Rules for converting parameter
            values for track gauges wider than 1435 mm
    Annex B (normative) - Track alignment design parameter
            limits for track gauges wider than 1435 mm
    Annex C (informative) - Supplementary information about
            shape and length of transition curves
    Annex D (informative) - Constraints and risks associated
            with the use of exceptional limits
    Annex E (informative) - Evaluation of conditions at the toe
            of a switch
    Annex F (informative) - Design considerations for switch
            and crossing units
    Annex G (informative) - Examples of applications
    Annex H (informative) - Examples of local limits for cant
            Deficiency
    Annex I (informative) - Considerations regarding cant
            deficiency and cant excess
    Annex J (informative) - Passenger comfort on curves
    Annex K (normative) - Sign rules for calculation of Delta[D],
            Delta[I] and Delta[P]
    Annex L (informative) - Length of constant cant between
            two linear cant transitions L[i]
    Annex M (informative) - The principle of virtual transition
    Annex N (normative) - Lengths of intermediate elements
            L[c] to prevent buffer locking
    Annex O (informative) - Considerations for track gradients
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
             Standard and the Essential Requirements of
             EU Directive 2008/57/EC
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    The purpose of this European Standard is to specify rules and limits for track alignment design parameters, including alignments within switches and crossings.

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    Committee CEN/TC 256
    Development Note Supersedes PREN 13803, EN 13803-2 & EN 13803-1. (05/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Comite Europeen de Normalisation
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    I.S. EN 13848-5:2017 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRACK GEOMETRY QUALITY - PART 5: GEOMETRIC QUALITY LEVELS - PLAIN LINE, SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS
    BS EN 13848-5:2017 Railway applications. Track. Track geometry quality Geometric quality levels. Plain line, switches and crossings
    DIN EN 13848-5:2017-10 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 5: Geometric quality levels - Plain line, switches and crossings; German version EN 13848-5:2017
    EN 13848-5:2017 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 5: Geometric quality levels - Plain line, switches and crossings
    DIN EN 13848-5:2015-02 (Draft) RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRACK GEOMETRY QUALITY - PART 5: GEOMETRIC QUALITY LEVELS - PLAIN LINE, SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 13848-5:2017 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 5: Geometric quality levels - Plain line, switches and crossings
    EN 15273-3:2013+A1:2016 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 3: Structure gauges
    EN 14363:2016 Railway applications - Testing and Simulation for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles - Running Behaviour and stationary tests
    EN ISO 80000-3:2013 Quantities and units - Part 3: Space and time (ISO 80000-3:2006)
    EN 13232-3:2003+A1:2011 Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
    EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry
    EN 12299:2009 Railway applications - Ride comfort for passengers - Measurement and evaluation
    EN 15273-2:2013+A1:2016 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 2: Rolling stock gauge
    ISO 80000-3:2006 Quantities and units Part 3: Space and time
    EN 15273-1:2013+A1:2016/AC:2017 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - GAUGES - PART 1: GENERAL - COMMON RULES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ROLLING STOCK
    EN 14067-6:2010 Railway applications - Aerodynamics - Part 6: Requirements and test procedures for cross wind assessment
    EN 13232-1:2003 Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 1: Definitions
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