What is BS EN 13481-2 - Fastening systems for concrete sleepers about ?

BS EN 13481-2 discusses fastening systems for concrete sleepers.

Note1: BS EN 13481-2 is applicable to fastening systems in Categories A–E as specified in EN 13481-1:2012, 3.1, for use on concrete sleepers in ballasted track with maximum axle loads, and minimum curve radii.

Note2: The requirements apply to:

Fastening systems that act on the foot and/or web of the rail including direct fastening systems and indirect fastening systems
Fastening systems with dynamic stiffness, kLFA, not less than 50 MN/m
Fastening systems for rail sections included in EN 13674-1 (excluding 49E4) or EN 13674-4

Note3: BS EN 13481-2 is not applicable to fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid fastening systems or special fastening systems used at bolted joints or glued joints.

Note4: BS EN 13481-2 should only be used for type approval of complete fastening systems.

Who is BS EN 13481-2 - Fastening systems for concrete sleepers for ?

BS EN 13481-2 on fastening systems for concrete sleepers is useful for:

Designer and producers of rail fastening systems
Railway management authorities 
Infrastructure managers
Site supervisors 
Inspection and testing department in railways  
Train operator companies (TOCs)

Why should you use BS EN 13481-2 - Fastening systems for concrete sleepers ?

The fastening system is designed with controlled clip guidance from the parked to the in-service position. BS EN 13481-2 is used to assess the suitability of fastening systems for use in railway track. BS EN 13481-2 specifies classes for attenuation of dynamic loading are included for use when it is necessary to protect sleepers from vehicle-induced impacts.

BS EN 13481-2 provides requirements for fastening systems for concrete sleepers which helps to prevent construction failures and accidents when using fasteners.

What is changed since the last update ?

BS EN 13481-2:2012+A1:2017 supersedes BS EN 13481-2:2012 which is withdrawn.

BS EN 13481-2:2012+A1:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13481-2:2012. These include:

New categories of fastening systems have been introduced
The ranges of test loads have been extended to cover the new categories of fastening system
Advice on the attenuation of noise and vibration has been added in a new annex (Annex B)

BS EN 13481-2:2012+A1:2017

Railway applications. Track. Performance requirements for fastening systems - Fastening systems for concrete sleepers

Published:

30 Jun 2012

Withdrawn:

5 Aug 2022