EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008
(Main)Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry
Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry
This European Standard specifies the requirements for the homologation of track geometry quality parameters as measured by various measuring devices fitted on track recording vehicles. These measuring devices are described in Part 2 of the standard. This European Standard applies to all track geometry parameters including track gauge, longitudinal level, alignment, cross level (cant / superelevation) and twist. It defines each parameter and specifies the requirements for measurement, the analysis methods and the presentation of results. Parts 3 and 4 give a description of measuring devices complying partially with this Part 1 according to the specificities of respectively track construction and maintenance machines, and manual and lightweight devices.
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleislagequalität - Teil 1: Beschreibung der Gleisgeometrie
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Qualité géométrique de la voie - Partie 1: Caractérisation de la géométrie de voie
!Cette Norme européenne spécifie les exigences pour l’homologation des paramètres de qualité géométrique de
la voie tels qu’ils sont mesurés par divers systèmes de mesure fixés sur les véhicules d’enregistrement de la voie."
Ces systèmes de mesure sont décrits dans la !Partie 2" de la norme. La présente Norme européenne s’applique
à tous les paramètres de géométrie de la voie, y compris l’écartement de la voie, le nivellement longitudinal,
le dressage, le dévers et le gauche. Elle définit chaque paramètre et spécifie les exigences pour la mesure,
les méthodes d’analyse, et la présentation des résultats. !Les Parties 3 et 4 donnent une description des systèmes
de mesure satisfaisant partiellement à la présente Partie 1 de la norme, par rapport aux spécificités des engins
de travaux et de maintenance de la voie, ainsi qu’aux spécificités des dispositifs manuels et de faible poids."
Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Kakovost tirne geometrije - 1. del: Karakteristike tirne geometrije
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 01-Jul-2008
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/SC 1/WG 28 - Track geometry quality
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 27-Mar-2019
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 18-Jun-2014
- 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
- 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
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for the homologation of track geometry quality parameters as measured by various measuring devices fitted on track recording vehicles. These measuring devices are described in Part 2 of the standard. This European Standard applies to all track geometry parameters including track gauge, longitudinal level, alignment, cross level (cant / superelevation) and twist. It defines each parameter and specifies the requirements for measurement, the analysis methods and the presentation of results. Parts 3 and 4 give a description of measuring devices complying partially with this Part 1 according to the specificities of respectively track construction and maintenance machines, and manual and lightweight devices.
This European Standard specifies the requirements for the homologation of track geometry quality parameters as measured by various measuring devices fitted on track recording vehicles. These measuring devices are described in Part 2 of the standard. This European Standard applies to all track geometry parameters including track gauge, longitudinal level, alignment, cross level (cant / superelevation) and twist. It defines each parameter and specifies the requirements for measurement, the analysis methods and the presentation of results. Parts 3 and 4 give a description of measuring devices complying partially with this Part 1 according to the specificities of respectively track construction and maintenance machines, and manual and lightweight devices.
EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.100 - Construction of railways. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13848-1:2003, EN 13848-1:2019, EN 4624:2010, EN 4623:2010, EN 3637:2023, EN 4396:2008, EN 13848-4:2011, EN 4014:2004, EN 13848-5:2017, EN 4621:2010, EN 4399:2008, EN 4311:2006, EN 13848-3:2009, EN 2943:2024, EN 4622:2010. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/16/EC, 93/38/EEC, 96/48/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/024, M/275, M/334. 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.Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Kakovost tirne geometrije - 1. del: Karakteristike tirne geometrijeBahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleislagequalität - Teil 1: Beschreibung der GleisgeometrieApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Qualité géométrique de la voie - Partie 1: Caractérisation de la géométrie de voieRailway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry93.100Gradnja železnicConstruction of railways45.080Rails and railway componentsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008SIST EN 13848-1:2004+A1:2008en01-september-2008SIST EN 13848-1:2004+A1:2008SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 13848-1:2003+A1
July 2008 ICS 93.100 Supersedes EN 13848-1:2003English Version
Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Qualité géométrique de la voie - Partie 1: Caractérisation de la géométrie de voie
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleislagequalität - Teil 1: Beschreibung der Gleisgeometrie This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 June 2003 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 6 June 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN 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 translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Measurement of acceleration.20 A.1 Introduction.20 A.2 Measurement method.20 A.3 Frequency range.20 A.4 Range of measurement.20 A.5 Sampling frequency.21 A.6 Measurement conditions.21 A.7 Analysis method.21 A.8 Output requirements.21 A.9 Output presentation.21 Annex B (informative)
Other Parameters.22 Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives.24
1 Scope !This European Standard specifies the requirements for the homologation of track geometry quality parameters as measured by various measuring devices fitted on track recording vehicles." These measuring devices are described in !Part 2" of the standard. This European Standard applies to all track geometry parameters including track gauge, longitudinal level, alignment, cross level (cant / superelevation) and twist. It defines each parameter and specifies the requirements for measurement, the analysis methods and the presentation of results. !Parts 3 and 4 give a description of measuring devices complying partially with this Part 1 according to the specificities of respectively track construction and maintenance machines, and manual and lightweight devices." 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including amendments). !EN 13848-2, Railway applications — Track — Track geometry quality — Part 2: Measuring systems — Track recording vehicles" ENV 13005:1999, Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement 3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviated terms 3.1 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply (refer also to the terms and definitions described in clause 4 of this part). 3.1.1 track geometry quality assessment of excursions from the mean or designed geometrical characteristics of specified parameters in the vertical and lateral planes which give rise to safety concerns or have a correlation with ride quality 3.1.2 gauge face inside face of the running rail head 3.1.3 running table upper surface of the head of the rail 3.1.4 running surface curved surface defined by the longitudinal displacement of a straight line perpendicular to the centre-line of the track and tangential to both running tables 3.1.5 running plane plane tangential to the running surface at the point of measurement SIST EN 13848-1:2004+A1:2008
No. Symbol Designation Unit 1 G
Track gauge mm 2 Zp !Limit of the range below the running surface within which the gauge is measured. Zp is always 14 mm." mm 3 Zp'1
Deviation in the direction of consecutive running table levels on left hand rail. Used in the measurement of Longitudinal Level. mm 4 Zp'2 Deviation in the direction of consecutive running table levels on right hand rail. Used in the measurement of Longitudinal Level. mm 5 yp
Distance between point P and a reference line. Used in the measurement of Alignment mm 6 P
Gauge face contact point
7 D1, D2, D3
Wavelength ranges m 8 λ Wavelength m 9 V1 Amplitude from the zero line. Used in the measurement of Twist mm/m 10 V2 Amplitude from the mean value. Used in the measurement of Twist mm/m 11 l Twist base-length m 12 X, Y,
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