EN 13848-2:2006
(Main)Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 2: Measuring systems - Track recording vehicles
Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 2: Measuring systems - Track recording vehicles
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for measuring principles and systems in order to produce comparable results. It applies to all measuring equipment fitted on dedicated recording vehicles, or on vehicles specifically modified for the same purpose, after the coming into force of the standard. It also defines the requirements of measurement.
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Qualität der Gleisgeometrie - Teil 2: Messsysteme - Gleismessfahrzeuge
Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die minimalen Anforderungen an Messprinzipien und -systeme, um
vergleichbare Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Sie betrifft alle Messeinrichtungen auf zugehörigen Messfahrzeugen
oder auf die zu diesem Zweck modifizierten Fahrzeuge nach In-Kraft-Treten der Europäischen Norm. Sie
definiert auch die Anforderungen an die Messung.
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Qualité géométrique de la voie - Partie 2: Systèmes de mesure - Véhicules d'enregistrement de la voie
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences pour les principes et les systèmes de mesure afin de produire des résultats comparables. Elle s'applique à tout équipement de mesure nouvellement conçu équipant des véhicules dédiés à l'enregistrement ou spécialement modifiés pour le même besoin, et définit les exigences de mesure.
Železniške naprave – Zgornji ustroj – Kakovost tirne geometrije – 2. del: Merilni sistemi – Merilna vozila
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 23-May-2006
- 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
- 18-Nov-2020
- Completion Date
- 21-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 25-Nov-2020
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13848-2:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 2: Measuring systems - Track recording vehicles". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for measuring principles and systems in order to produce comparable results. It applies to all measuring equipment fitted on dedicated recording vehicles, or on vehicles specifically modified for the same purpose, after the coming into force of the standard. It also defines the requirements of measurement.
This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for measuring principles and systems in order to produce comparable results. It applies to all measuring equipment fitted on dedicated recording vehicles, or on vehicles specifically modified for the same purpose, after the coming into force of the standard. It also defines the requirements of measurement.
EN 13848-2:2006 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 13848-2:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13848-2:2020, EN 13848-4:2011, EN 13848-3:2009. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13848-2:2006 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 93/38/EEC, 96/48/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/024, M/275. 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.Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 2: Measuring systems - Track recording vehiclesŽelezniške naprave – Zgornji ustroj – Kakovost tirne geometrije
– 2. del: Merilni sistemi – Merilna vozilaApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Qualité géométrique de la voie - Partie 2: Systemes de mesure - Véhicules d'enregistrement de la voieBahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Qualität der Gleisgeometrie - Teil 2: Messsysteme - GleismessfahrzeugeTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13848-2:2006SIST EN 13848-2:2006en93.100Gradnja železnicConstruction of railways45.080Rails and railway componentsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13848-2:200601-oktober-2006
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13848-2May 2006ICS 93.100 English VersionRailway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 2:Measuring systems - Track recording vehiclesApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Qualité géométrique de lavoie - Partie 2: Systèmes de mesure - Véhiculesd'enregistrement de la voieBahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Qualität der Gleisgeometrie- Teil 2: Messsysteme - GleismessfahrzeugeThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 23 March 2006.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 Central Secretariat 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2006 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 13848-2:2006: E
Transfer and coherence functions.20 A.1 General description.20 A.1.1 Transfer function.20 A.1.2 Coherence function.21 A.2 Practical calculation.21 A.3 Applications within this standard.22 A.3.1 Comparison between two runs.22 A.3.2 Cross check.23
Principles of measurement.25 B.1 General description.25 B.2 Longitudinal level and alignment.25 B.2.1 Chord measuring system.25 B.2.2 Inertial measuring system.25 B.3 Gauge.26 B.4 Cant.26 B.5 Twist.26 Annex C (normative)
Description of field tests: values to be respected.27 C.1 General.27 C.2 Repeatability.27 C.2.1 Statistical analysis of parameter data.27 C.2.2 Statistical analysis of standard deviations.28 C.2.3 Frequency analysis.29 C.3 Reproducibility.31 C.3.1 Statistical analysis of parameter data.31 C.3.2 Statistical analysis of standard deviations.32 C.3.3 Frequency analysis.32 C.4 Cross check.34 C.4.1 General.34 C.4.2 Transfer function.34 C.4.3 Coherence function.34 Bibliography.35
– Track construction and maintenance machines Part 4: Measuring systems
– Manual and light weight devices Part 5: Geometric quality assessment According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1 Scope This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for measuring principles and systems in order to produce comparable results. It applies to all measuring equipment fitted on dedicated recording vehicles, or on vehicles specifically modified for the same purpose, after the coming into force of the standard. It also defines the requirements of measurement. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 13848-1, Railway applications – Track – Track geometry quality – Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry Other informative references concerning the environmental conditions (refer to 5.2) are provided in the Bibliography.
3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 track recording vehicle self propelled or hauled vehicle with fixed, dedicated, measuring equipment and systems, used for the measurement, assessment and recording of track geometry parameters under loaded conditions, which measures and produces consistent results, to the requirements of EN 13848-1 3.2 sensor device which detects, measures and translates characteristics of track geometry into quantities that can be used for further data processing 3.3 repeatability degree of agreement between the values of successive measurements of the same parameter made under the same conditions (speed, direction of measurement), where the individual measurements are carried out on the same section of track subject to the following controls: same measurement method; same vehicle orientation; same method of interpretation; similar environmental conditions; short period of time between successive runs.
validation set of tests for determining if a track recording vehicle complies with the requirements of this standard 3.7 calibration set of procedures for adjusting the measuring devices of track recording vehicles in order to meet the requirements of this standard 3.8 event record of a track or line-side feature that can be either technical, physical or natural 3.9 localisation information required to locate events and the measured track geometry 3.10 reference track track with known characteristics necessary to allow adequate testing of the track geometry recording system 4 Symbols and abbreviations For the purposes of this European Standard, the following symbols and abbreviations apply.
5 Track recording vehicle 5.1 General description For the purpose of this standard, the track geometry recording system of the vehicle is divided into several units as represented in Figure 1 below:
Figure 1 — Track geometry recording system MEASURING SYSTEM / DEVICE (5.5) DATA OUTPUT (5.7) DATA STORAGE (5.8) TRACK FEATURES INPUT (5.3) DATA LOCALISATION (5.4) DATA PROCESSING (5.6)
An increase in the number of input signals as well as of the number of calculations made shall be foreseen in the system design. 5.6.2 Parameter generation The signals processed in 5.5.3 shall be calculated in order to obtain parameters complying with requirements of EN 13848-1.
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