scope:

This European Standard is applicable to fastening systems for use on rectilinear steel sleepers in ballasted track categories A - E (EN 13481-1, clause 3.1) which have maximum axle loads and minimum curve radii in accordance with table 1. Table 1 - Track category criteria Category Maximum axle load kN Minimum curve radius m A 130 40 B 180 80 C 260 150 D 260 400 E 350 150 NOTE The maximum axle load for categories A and B does not apply to maintenance vehicles The requirements apply to: fastening systems which act on the foot and/or web of the rail including direct fastening systems and systems which incorporate a baseplate; fastening systems for the rail sections in EN 13674-1 and EN 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.