BS EN 13481-4:2012 PDF Download

BS EN 13481-4:2012 is a European Standard that provides performance requirements for fastening systems used on rectilinear steel sleepers in ballasted track in railway applications. The standard focuses on fastening systems in categories A - C and E as specified in EN 13481-1:2012, which consider factors such as maximum axle loads and minimum curve radii.

The standard applies to various types of fastening systems, including those that act on the foot and/or web of the rail, such as direct and indirect fastening systems. It also covers fastening systems for specific rail sections mentioned in EN 13674-1 and EN 13674-4, excluding the 49E4 section. However, it does not apply to fastening systems used on other rail sections, rigid fastening systems, or special fastening systems used at bolted joints or glued joints.

It is important to note that this standard is specifically for type approval of a complete fastening assembly and does not apply to maintenance vehicles. The maximum axle load requirements mentioned for categories A and B are not applicable in the case of maintenance vehicles.