EN 13232-1:2003
(Main)Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 1: Definitions
Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 1: Definitions
This European Standard provides an accepted "terminology" for switch and crossing work. With the assistance of diagrams, the various components are given definitions, and these specific names are regarded as obligatory.
The definitions cover the constituent parts and design geometry of switch and crossing work, and include the movement of switches. Additional terminology of a more specific nature will be defined in the relevant part of the series.
The present definitions set out the terms most generally used for the geometrical form and the construction of switches and crossings, omitting those of too special a nature.
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen - Teil 1: Definitionen
Diese Europäische Norm legt anerkannte Definitionen für Weichen und Kreuzungen fest. Mit Hilfe von Skizzen werden die verschiedenen Bauteile beschrieben. Die speziellen Bezeichnungen werden als verbindlich angesehen.
Die Definitionen beinhalten die einzelnen Bauteile und die geometrische Ausbildung von Weichen und Kreuzungen, sie umfassen auch das Stellen der Zungenvorrichtungen. Weitere speziellere Definitionen sind in den entsprechenden Teilen dieser Normenreihe enthalten.
Bei den vorliegenden Definitionen handelt es sich um die meist gebräuchlichen für die geometrische Form und die Konstruktion von Weichen und Kreuzungen. Speziellere Begriffe sind nicht enthalten.
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 1: Définitions
Ce document porte sur l'établissement d'une terminologie reconnue pour les appareils de voie. Les différents composants sont définis à l'aide de figures. Les dénominations spécifiques doivent être respectées.
Les définitions couvrent les parties constituantes et la géométrie conceptuelle des appareils de voie et incluent la man�uvre des aiguilles. Une terminologie additionnelle de nature plus spécifique se trouve dans chaque partie concernée de la norme européenne.
Les présentes définitions portent sur les termes les plus couramment utilisés pour la géométrie et la conception des appareils de voie, omettant ceux de nature trop spécifique.
Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj – Kretnice in križišča – 1.del: Definicije
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 19-Aug-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 11-Oct-2023
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13232-5:2005+A1:2011 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 5: Switches - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 08-Aug-2012
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13232-1:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 1: Definitions". This standard covers: This European Standard provides an accepted "terminology" for switch and crossing work. With the assistance of diagrams, the various components are given definitions, and these specific names are regarded as obligatory. The definitions cover the constituent parts and design geometry of switch and crossing work, and include the movement of switches. Additional terminology of a more specific nature will be defined in the relevant part of the series. The present definitions set out the terms most generally used for the geometrical form and the construction of switches and crossings, omitting those of too special a nature.
This European Standard provides an accepted "terminology" for switch and crossing work. With the assistance of diagrams, the various components are given definitions, and these specific names are regarded as obligatory. The definitions cover the constituent parts and design geometry of switch and crossing work, and include the movement of switches. Additional terminology of a more specific nature will be defined in the relevant part of the series. The present definitions set out the terms most generally used for the geometrical form and the construction of switches and crossings, omitting those of too special a nature.
EN 13232-1:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.45 - Railway engineering (Vocabularies); 45.080 - Rails and railway components. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13232-1:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13232-1:2023, EN 13803-2:2006+A1:2009, EN 13232-4:2005+A1:2011, EN 15689:2009, EN 13481-7:2012, EN 13232-2:2003+A1:2011, EN 13232-6:2005+A1:2011, EN 13232-5:2005+A1:2011, EN 13481-1:2012, prEN 13232-1. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13232-1:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/38/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/024. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen - Teil 1: DefinitionenApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 1: DéfinitionsRailway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 1: Definitions45.080Rails and railway components01.040.45Železniška tehnika (Slovarji)Railway engineering (Vocabularies)ICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13232-1:2003SIST EN 13232-1:2004en01-junij-2004SIST EN 13232-1:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13232-1August 2003ICS 01.040.45; 45.080English versionRailway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 1:DefinitionsApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie1: DéfinitionsBahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen -Teil 1: DefinitionenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 January 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13232-1:2003 ESIST EN 13232-1:2004
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