BS EN 13481-2:2022 PDF Download

BS EN 13481-2:2022 is a standard that specifies the performance requirements for fastening systems used on concrete sleepers in ballast for railway tracks. It applies to fastening systems in Categories A – E as defined in EN 13481-1:2012, with specific maximum axle load and minimum curve radius criteria shown in Table 1.

The standard covers fastening systems that act on the foot and/or web of the rail, including both direct and indirect fastening systems. It is applicable for rail sections included in EN 13674-1 (excluding 49E4) or EN 13674-4. However, it does not cover fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid fastening systems, or special fastening systems used at bolted joints or glued joints.

The purpose of this standard is to provide type approval for complete fastening systems, ensuring that they meet the necessary performance requirements for use on concrete sleepers in ballast. It does not apply to maintenance vehicles, and the maximum axle load criteria for Categories A and B do not apply to them.