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NR RT/CE/S/023

Insulated Rail Joints (aka NR/SP/TRK/023)

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Organization: NR
Publication Date: 1 March 1996
Status: active
Page Count: 20
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This specification defines requirements for:

• a cyclic loading test on a fully assembled joint

• the space-envelope within which all parts of the assembled joint must lie

• the electrical resistance of the joint

• the geometry of the rail top at the joint.

This standard is restricted to joints made using steel fishplates and 113A rail to BS11:1986.

PURPOSE

To ensure the durability and reliability of new designs of insulated rail joint proposed for installation on Railtrack's infrastructure.

Document History

NR RT/CE/S/023
March 1, 1996
Insulated Rail Joints (aka NR/SP/TRK/023)
This specification defines requirements for: • a cyclic loading test on a fully assembled joint • the space-envelope within which all parts of the assembled joint must lie • the electrical...

References

This document references:
NR RT/CE/S/064 - Assembly of BR MkIII 4- and 6-Hole Insulated Joints (aka NR/SP/TRK/064)
Published by NR on December 1, 2003
This specification covers the assembly, in a workshop environment, of BR MkIII glued insulated rail joints. Note: The BR MkIII joint is designed for 113A (56E1) rail. The design is owned by Network...
This document references:
BS 64 - Specification for Normal and High Strength Steel Bolts and Nuts for Railway Rail Fishplates
Published by BSI on November 15, 1992
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
NR RT/CE/S/050 - Process for Cold-Expanding New Fishbolt Holes by the Split Sleeve Method Using Fti Tooling & Consumables (aka NR/SP/TRK/050)
Published by NR on January 1, 1996
This specification describes the method to be used for the cold expansion of newly cut fishbolt holes in rails and cast crossings using the split sleeve process and FTI tooling and consumables. It...
This document references:
BS 11 - Specification for dimensional properties and associated tolerances of railway rails
Published by BSI on May 31, 2015
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS 3692 - ISO Metric Precision Hexagon Bolts, Screws and Nuts - Specification
Published by BSI on October 31, 2014
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
ISO 9001 - Quality management systems — Requirements
Published by ISO on September 15, 2015
This International Standard specifies requirements for a quality management system when an organization: a) needs to demonstrate its ability to consistently provide products and services that meet...
This document is referenced by:
NR/L3/TRK/063 - Recycling and Reuse of Switches & Crossings
Published by NR on December 5, 2020
This document covers S&C layouts, sub-assemblies and components which are not in an “as new” condition but are being considered for installation into running lines or sidings owned by Network Rail....
This document is referenced by:
NR/L3/SCO/204 - Switches and Crossings Recycling Process
Published by NR on December 5, 2020
This document applies to the processes for recycling of switches, crossings and other ancillaries at a Network Rail S&C recycling facility, items in scope include (list is not exhaustive);...
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