BS EN 15273-2:2013+A1:2016

What is BS EN 15273-2 – Requirements and rules for rolling stock gauge about?  

BS EN 15273 is a European standard that discusses gauges for railway applications. BS EN 15273-2 provides the best industry guidance on rolling stock gauges to minimize the hazards that may occur during traveling. 

BS EN 15273-2 applies to new vehicle designs, modifications, and checking of the gauge for vehicles already in use.  

The application of the rules of BS EN 15273-2 makes it possible to determine the maximum dimensions of vehicles related to the structures.  

BS EN 15273-2 is the second part of a multi-part series that contains: 

• The associated rules for all the gauges for rolling stock  
• The requirements for composing the technical gauge report to submit to the acceptance authority to confirm vehicle conformity to this standard  
• The requirements for maintaining the vehicle characteristics influencing gauging throughout its operational life 

Who is BS EN 15273-2 – Requirements and rules for rolling stock gauge for? 

BS EN 15273-2 on the requirements and rules for the rolling stock gauge is useful for: 

• Gauges and related components manufacturers and installers 
• Test centers  
• Regulatory authorities that are involved in all types of railway operations 

Why should you use BS EN 15273-2 – Requirements and rules for rolling stock gauge? 

A rolling stock gauge is the maximum dimension of the cross-section of rolling stock. 

BS EN 15273-2 guideline assists you with common requirements on Static gauges, kinematic gauges, description of the calculation method, vehicle classes, the applicability of static gauges depending on the running gear of the vehicle, kinematic gauges depending on the running gear of the vehicle, limitations for the use of static gauges, requirements for use of kinematic gauges, dimensional tolerances on vehicles for rolling stock gauge. 

BS EN 15273-2 also provides a dynamic method based on a reference profile for rolling stock gauge. 

With compliance and obedience of BS EN 15273-2, you can enhance the performance of the rolling stock gauge and minimize the hazards that may occur during traveling.