BS EN 16432-1:2017

What is BS EN 16432-1 - Requirements for ballastless track system about?

BS EN 16432-1 is the first part of the BS EN 16432 series of standards that defines the general requirements concerning the design of ballastless track systems.

Note1: BS EN 16432-1 does not include any requirements for inspecting, maintaining, repairing, and replacing ballastless track systems during operation.

Note2: BS EN 16432-1 is applicable to all railway applications up to 250 kN axle load.

Note3: The requirements of BS EN 16432-1 apply to:

• Plain line track, switches and crossings and rail expansion joints
• Various substructures like embankments and cuttings, tunnels, bridges or similar, with or without floating slabs
• Transitions between different substructures
• Transitions between different ballastless track systems
• Transitions between ballasted and ballastless track systems

Who is BS EN 16432-1 - Requirements for ballastless track system for?

BS EN 16432-1 on requirements for ballastless track system is useful for:

• Railway authorities
• Contractors
• Product design engineers
• Civil engineers
• Mechanical engineers

Why should you use BS EN 16432-1 - Requirements for ballastless track system?

The main function of the track is to safely guide the vehicle and to distribute the loads through the
ballastless track system to the substructure. The ballastless track system shall carry the loads from the railway traffic over the design life within the specified operational and safety limits. BS EN 16432-1 is intended to be used by customers, designers, and specifiers of ballastless track systems as well as for reference and development by suppliers and construction contractors.

With the best industry guidance and requirements on ballastless track systems from BS EN 16432-1 ensures safety, structure stability, and sustainability.