prEN 13232-7 rev

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings for Vignole rails - Part 7:
Crossings with moveable parts
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen für Vignolschienen - Teil 7:
Herzstücke mit beweglichen Bauteilen
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 7: Coeurs à parties mobiles
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2014
ICS 93.100 Will supersede EN 13232-7:2006+A1:2011
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings for
Vignole rails - Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen
7: Cœurs à parties mobiles für Vignolschienen - Teil 7: Herzstücke mit beweglichen
Bauteilen
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prEN 13232-7:2014 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Types of crossing with moveable parts .6
3.1 Common crossings with moveable parts .6
3.2 Obtuse crossings with moveable parts .6
3.3 Materials .7
3.4 Geometry .7
3.5 Inclination of the running table .7
3.6 Construction .7
3.7 Relationship with the adjacent track .7
4 Terms and definitions .7
4.1 Common crossing with moveable point (Figure 7) .8
4.2 Common crossing with moveable wing rails (Figure 8) .9
4.3 Obtuse crossing with moveable parts (Figures 9 & 10). 10
5 Design requirements . 11
5.1 Geometrical data . 11
5.2 Rolling stock data . 12
5.2.1 Maximum axle load . 12
5.2.2 Maximum speed . 12
5.2.3 Wheel profile, diameter, back to back and wheel set dimensions . 12
5.2.4 Note . 12
5.3 Supports and fastenings . 12
5.4 Interface between crossing with moveable parts and operating system . 12
5.5 Transfer of longitudinal track forces . 13
5.6 Other requirements. 13
5.7 Drawings . 13
6 Tolerances and inspection . 13
6.1 General . 13
6.2 Tools and instruments . 13
6.3 Critical dimensions . 14
6.3.1 General . 14
6.3.2 Critical dimensions for common crossings with moveable point . 14
6.3.3 Critical dimensions for common crossings with moveable wing rails . 14
6.3.4 Critical dimensions for obtuse crossings with moveable parts . 14
6.4 Certification . 14
6.5 Methods of examination for structural defects . 14
7 Limits and extent of supply . 14
8 Identification marks . 14
Bibliography . 62

prEN 13232-7:2014 (E)
Foreword
This document (prEN 13232-7:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway
applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13232-7:2006+A1:2011.
This series of standards “Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails” covers the
design and quality of switches and crossings in flat bottomed rail. The list of Parts is as follows:
 Part 1: Definitions
 Part 2: Requirements for geometric design
 Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
 Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection
 Part 5: Switches
 Part 6: Fixed common and obtuse crossings
 Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts
 Part 8: Expansion devices
 Part 9 : Layouts
Part 1 contains terminology used throughout all parts of this series. Parts 2 to 4 contain basic design guides
and are applicable to all switch and crossing assemblies. Parts 5 to 8 deal with particular types of equipment
including their tolerances. These use Parts 1 to 4 as a basis. Part 9 defines the functional and geometric
dimensions and tolerances for layout assembly.
The following terms are used within to define the parties involved in using the EN as the technical basis for a
transaction:
Customer the Operator or User of the equipment, or the Purchaser of the equipment on the User's behalf.
Supplier the Body responsible for the use of the EN in response to the Customer's requirements.
prEN 13232-7:2014 (E)
Introduction
The requirements of crossings with moveable parts are that they are capable of performing their intended
purpose, which is to allow a vehicle to pass the area where the two rails cross with a continuous running edge.
That means the wheels of the vehicle are fully supported and guided in the whole crossing area, either in the
facing or trailing direction.
The main criteria for the selection of crossings with moveable parts are:
 improvement of ride comfort;
 reduction of noise and vibration;
 reduction of maintenance;
 mixed traffic conditions (e.g. train/tram);
 security against derailment.
This last point is particularly important (critical) in diamond crossings. Effectively, as the wheel diameter and
the obtuse crossing angle decrease, the distance without guidance (EN 13232-3:2003, 4.2.5) increases.
Therefore, to assure the safety of running of the wheel set over the diamond crossing, it is sometimes
necessary to design the obtuse crossing as moveable.
Rules and recommendations for security against derailment in diamond crossings are set down in part 9 of
this standard.
The crossings with moveable parts shall be designed to withstand all external forces from rolling stock,
thermal influences etc.
The customer shall specify the maximum strains or stresses due to external thermal forces that the crossing
with moveable parts has to withstand.
Operating, signalling systems, heater systems, load bearing supports, maintainability and safety are all major
factors which should be taken into account during the design.
The performance criteria shall be based on information given by the customer.
The design and selection of types of crossings with moveable parts will be influenced by axle loads, frequency
of traffic and speed.
prEN 13232-7:2014 (E)
1 Scope
The scope of this part is:
 to establish a working terminology for crossings with moveable parts, which means crossings with
moveable parts to close the gap of the running edge, and their constituent parts, and identify the main
types;
 to list the minimum informative requirements for the manufacture of crossings with moveable parts and/or
their constituent parts;
 to formulate codes of practice for inspection and tolerances for crossings with moveable parts and/or their
constituent parts;
 to establish the limits and extent of supply;
 to list the method by which crossings with moveable parts and their constructional parts should be
identified and traced;
 to list the different and varying ways by which crossings with moveable parts can be described, using the
following parameters:
 geometry of crossings;
 types of construction;
 performance requirements;
 design criteria;
 tolerances and inspection.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13145, Railway applications – Track – Wood sleepers and bearers
EN 13146 (all parts), Railway applications – Track – Test methods for fastening systems
EN 13230 (all parts), Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and bearers
prEN 13232-1:2013, Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossingsfor for Vignole rails – Part 1:
Definitions
prEN 13232-2:2014, Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails – Part 2:
Requirements for geometric design
prEN 13232-3:2014, Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails – Part 3:
Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
prEN 13232-4:2014, Railway applications – Track – Switches and
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