BS EN 13481-5:2012+A1:2017

What is BS EN 13481-5 - Fastening systems for slab track about ?

BS EN 13481-5 discuss fastening systems for slab track. BS EN 13481-5 is applicable to fastening systems in Categories A–D as specified in BS EN 13481-1:2012, for attaching rails to the uppermost surface of concrete or asphalt slabs and for embedded rails in non-ballasted tracks with maximum axle loads and minimum curve radii. 

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  
• Adhesive and mechanical fastening systems for embedded rail, but excluding rail cast into road pavements 

BS EN 13481-5 is only applicable to fastening systems for rail sections in BS EN 13674-1 (excluding 49E4) or BS EN 13674-4.  

Note1: BS EN 13481-5 is not applicable to fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid fastening systems, or special fastening systems used at bolted joints or glued joints. 

Note2: BS EN 13481-5 should only be used for type approval of complete fastening systems. 

Who is BS EN 13481-5 - Fastening systems for slab track for ?

BS EN 13481-5 on fastening systems for slab track 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 13481-5 - Fastening systems for slab track ?  

The fastening system is designed with controlled clip guidance from the parked to the in-service position. BS EN 13481-5 specifies performance requirements for slab tracks to provide better stability and durability for high-speed railways. BS EN 13481-5 helps to assess the sustainability of the design and maintenance of fastening systems for slab track with the rail on the surface or rail embedded in a channel. 

What is changed since the last update ?  

BS EN 13481-5:2012+A1:2017 supersedes BS EN 13481-5:2012 which is withdrawn. 

BS EN 13481-5:2012+A1:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13481-5:2012. These include: 

• The scope has been extended to include fastening systems for embedded rail 
• New categories of fastening systems have been introduced 
• The ranges of test loads have been extended to cover the new categories of fastening systems 
• Advice on attenuation of noise and vibration has been added in a new annex (Annex A)