BS EN 14587-3:2012

What is BS EN 14587-3 - rail weld with cross construction - requirements about?   

Flash butt welding is an electrical resistance welding procedure for connecting components. BS EN 14587-3 is a European Standard that discusses railway applications from a perspective of consistency of product quality. BS EN 14587-3 is the third part of the multi-series that specifies requirements for the approval of a welding process in a fixed plant, together with the requirements for subsequent welding production. 

BS EN 14587-3 applies to new Vignole rails welded by flash butt welding to crossing components in a fixed plant and intended for use on railway infrastructures. 

Who is BS EN 14587-3 - rail weld with cross construction - requirements for?  

BS EN 14587-3 on rail weld with cross construction - requirements is useful for:  

• The railway network industry 
• Railway management authorities responsible for maintenance of track 
• Train operating companies (TOCs)  
• Manufacturers of track components 
• Project managers / site supervisors / contractors 
• Engineers 
• Welders / weld contractors 
• Maintenance teams 
• Quality control personnel 
• Mechanical engineers 
• Auditors 
• Teams responsible for compliance and submitting reports 

Why should you use BS EN 14587-3 - rail weld with cross construction - requirements?   

High quality track components need high quality welding in order to perform well and mitigate risks. 

BS EN 14587-3 covers five main topics with reference to track welding:  

• Requirements of a welding process  
• Procedure approval for a fixed plant  
• Approval of other rail profiles or grades  
• Approval of welding contractor  
• Weld production following procedure approval  

Compliance with BS EN 14587-3 contributes towards ensuring that the welding process meets quality requirements. Incorporating these best practices can also make positive contributions to your quality management systems for welding processes and ultimately ensure commuter safety.