BS EN 13232-3:2003+A1:2011 PDF Download

BS EN 13232-3:2003+A1:2011 is a standard that falls under the category of Railway Applications: Track - Switches and Crossings. It focuses on the requirements for the interaction between the wheel and rail in railway tracks.

The standard provides guidelines for the characterization of wheel and track dimensions, as well as geometric design principles for wheel guidance. It also covers design principles for wheel load transfer, which ensures the smooth movement of trains through switches, crossings, and check rails.

The standard also addresses the decision-making process for determining the need for movable crossings. It provides criteria and considerations for evaluating whether movable crossings are required based on specific circumstances.

Although the standard primarily applies to turnout components such as switches, crossings, and check rails, its principles can also be applied to more complex track layouts.