scope:

This European Standard is applicable to fastening systems for use on concrete sleepers in ballasted track as follows: - main lines having a radius of curvature greater than 150 m and subject to a maximum design axle load of 260 kN; - 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: - direct fastening systems and systems which incorporate a baseplate; - 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