prEN 13232-5 rev

Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings for Vignole rails - Part 5: Switches

The same as for EN 13232-5:2005+A1:2011

Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen für Vignolschinen - Teil 5: Zungenvorrichtungen

Der Anwendungsbereich für diese Europäische Norm ist:
-   Fachbegriffe für Zungenvorrichtungen und ihre einzelnen Bauteile zusammenzustellen und ihre Hauptteile zu benennen;
-   die Mindestanforderungen an die Herstellung der Zungenvorrichtungen und/oder einzelner Bauteile festzulegen;
-   Ausführungsbestimmungen für die Abnahme und Grenzabweichungen sowohl für halbe als auch für ganze Zungenvorrichtungen und ihre einzelnen Bauteile festzulegen;
-   den Lieferumfang festzulegen;
-   Verfahren aufzuführen, nach denen Zungenvorrichtungen und ihre einzelnen Bauteile identifiziert und rückverfolgt werden können;
-   die verschiedenen Möglichkeiten aufzuführen, nach denen Zungenvorrichtungen unter Verwendung der folgenden Parameter beschrieben werden können:
-   Geometrie der Zungenvorrichtungen;
-   Bauarten;
-   Leistungsanforderungen;
-   Konstruktionskriterien;
-   Grenzabweichungen und Abnahme.

Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 5: Aiguillages

Le domaine d’application de la présente Norme européenne est le suivant :
-   établir les définitions pour les aiguillages et leurs constituants et identifier les principaux types d’aiguillages ;
-   spécifier le minimum d’informations exigées pour la fabrication des aiguillages et de leurs constituants ;
-   spécifier les règles pour le contrôle et les tolérances des aiguillages et des demi-aiguillages ainsi que de leurs constituants ;
-   établir les limites de fourniture ;
-   lister les méthodes d’identification et de traçabilité des aiguillages et de leurs constituants ;
-   lister les différentes méthodes permettant la description des aiguillages en utilisant les paramètres suivants :
-   géométrie des aiguillages ;
-   types de construction ;
-   exigences de performance ;
-   critères de conception ;
-   tolérances et contrôle.

Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj proge - Kretnice in križišča za Vignolove tirnice - 5. del: Kretniška menjala

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Publication Date: 21-Mar-2016
• Withdrawal Date: 21-Sep-2016
• ICS: 93.100 - Construction of railways
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 256/SC 1/WG 18 - Switches and crossings - Performance and acceptance
• Current Stage: 4098 - Decision to abandon - Enquiry
• Start Date: 15-Apr-2016
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Directive: 2008/57/EC - Directive 2008/57/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Mandate: M/483 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to the European standardisation bodies under directive 2008/57/EC in the field of the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union
• Ref Project: oSIST prEN 13232-5:2014 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings for Vignole rails - Part 5: Switches

Relations

• Revises: EN 13232-5:2005+A1:2011 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 5: Switches
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2014
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Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings for Vignole rails - Part 5: Switches
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen für Vignolschinen - Teil 5:
Zungenvorrichtungen
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 5: Aiguillages
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 13232-5 rev
ICS:
45.080 7UDþQLFHLQåHOH]QLãNLGHOL Rails and railway
components
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
June 2014
ICS 93.100 Will supersede EN 13232-5:2005+A1:2011
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings for
Vignole rails - Part 5: Switches
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen
5: Aiguillages für Vignolschinen - Teil 5: Zungenvorrichtungen
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 256.

If this draft becomes a European Standard, CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
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shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents
Page
Foreword .3
Introduction .4
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
3.1 Construction .6
3.2 Rail joints .7
3.3 Handing and sets of switches .7
3.4 Parts of switches .9
3.5 Small fittings . 11
3.6 Geometry terms for switches . 11
3.6.1 Switch features . 11
3.7 Switch positions . 16
4 Performance requirements . 17
4.1 General . 17
4.2 Materials . 17
4.3 Inclination of the running table . 17
5 Design requirements . 17
5.1 Geometry and construction . 17
5.2 Rail profiles . 18
5.2.1 Switch rail profiles . 18
5.2.2 Stock rail profiles . 18
5.3 Joints . 18
5.4 Rolling stock data . 18
5.4.1 Axle loading and spacing . 18
5.4.2 Speed and cant deficiency . 18
5.5 Supports and fastenings . 18
5.6 Interface between switch and operating systems . 18
5.7 Other requirements. 19
5.8 Drawings . 19
6 Tolerances and inspection . 19
6.1 General . 19
6.2 Tools and instruments . 19
6.3 Critical dimensions . 19
6.4 Certification . 22
6.5 Methods of examination for structural defects . 22
7 Limits and extent of supply . 22
8 Identification marks . 22

prEN 13232-5:2014 (E)
Foreword
This document (prEN 13232-5:2014) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway
applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 13232-5:2005+A1:2011.
This series of standards “Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails” covers the
design and quality of switches and crossings in flat bottomed rail. The list of Parts is as follows:
 Part 1: Definitions
 Part 2: Requirements for geometric design
 Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
 Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection
 Part 5: Switches
 Part 6: Fixed common and obtuse crossings
 Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts
 Part 8: Expansion devices
 Part 9 : Layouts
Part 1 contains terminology used throughout all parts of this series. Parts 2 to 4 contain basic design guides
and are applicable to all switch and crossing assemblies. Parts 5 to 8 deal with particular types of equipment
including their tolerances. These use Parts 1 to 4 as a basis. Part 9 defines the functional and geometric
dimensions and tolerances for layout assembly.
The following terms are used within to define the parties involved in using the EN as the technical basis for a
transaction:
Customer the Operator or User of the equipment, or the Purchaser of the equipment on the User's behalf.
Supplier the Body responsible for the use of the EN in response to the Customer's requirements.
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Introduction
The requirements of switches are that they are capable of performing their intended purpose, which is to
cause a vehicle to transfer from one track to the other track of a turnout, either in the facing or trailing
direction. The switches are designed to withstand all external forces from rolling stock, thermal influences etc.
Switches are manufactured to give safe (and acceptable) motion of the vehicle based on conditions in the
specification.
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1 Scope
The scope of this European Standard is:
 establish a working definition for switches and their constituent parts and identify the main types;
 specify the minimum requirements for the manufacture of the switches and/or constituent parts;
 specify codes of practice for inspection and tolerances of both full and half sets of switches and their
constituent parts;
 establish the limits and scope of supply;
 list the methods by which switches and their parts should be identified and traced;
 list the different and varying ways by which switches can be described using the following parameters:
 geometry of the switches;
 types of construction;
 performance requirements;
 design criteria;
 tolerances and inspection.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13145, Railway applications – Track – Wood sleepers and bearers
EN 13146 (all parts), Railway applications – Track – Test methods for fastening systems
EN 13230 (all parts), Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and bearers
prEN 13232-1:2013, Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails – Part 1:
Definitions
prEN 13232-2:2014, Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails – Part 2:
Requirements for geometric design
prEN 13232-3:2014, Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails – Part 3:
Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
prEN 13232-4:2014, Railway applications – Track – Switches and crossings for Vignole rails – Part 4:
Actuation, locking and detection
EN 13481 (all parts), Railway applications – Track – Performance requirements for fastening systems
EN 13674 (all parts), Railway applications – Track – Rail
prEN 13232-5:2014 (E)
EN 13803-2, Railway applications – Track alignment design parameters – Track gauges 1 435 mm and wider
– Part 2: Switches and crossings and comparable alignment design situations with abrupt changes of
curvature
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in prEN 13232-1:2013, and the
following apply.
3.1 Construction
3.1.1
flexible switch
switch rail, the toe of which is moved by flexing about a fixed heel
Note 1 to entry: The switch rail in the movable area of the switch is made of one profile only. This can be either
standard rail profile or special profile. If a transition from special profile to standard rail profile is required, this takes place
in the fixed part of the switch rail. In case of a weld, the weld is also located in the fixed part of the switch rail (see Figure
1).
3.1.2
spring rail switches
the switch rail in the movable area of the switch is made of two different profiles. The transition and the weld
between one to the other profile take place in the movable part of the switch rail. This weld is secured by
fishplating (see Figure 2)
3.1.3
loose-heel switch (pivot-articulated switches)
rigid switch rail which pivots about its heel (see Figure 3).
Variations from these basic forms may be used:

Key
1 Stock rail 4 Moveable
2 Switch rail 5 Fixed
3 Weld
Figure 1 — Half set of flexible switches
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Key
1 Stock rail 5 Fixed
2 Switch rail 6 Special profile
3 Weld 7 Standard profile
4 Moveable
Figure 2 — Half set of spring switches

Key
1 Stock rail 4 Moveable
2 Switch rail 5 Fixed
3 Pivot
Figure 3 — Half set of loose heel switches
3.2 Rail joints
3.2.1
switch rail joint
joint at the heel end of the switch rail
3.2.2
stock rail joint
joint at the switch heel end of the stock rail
3.2.3
stock front joint
joint at the switch toe end of the stock rail
3.3 Handing and sets of switches
3.3.1
set of switches
arrangement of two half sets of switches, one right hand, the other left hand. The requirement of any other
fittings other than stud/distance block (Figure 7, item 11) and block or heel blocks (Figure 11, item 9) are
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specified, e.g. baseplates, fishplates, drive bar, stretcher bar brackets, stretcher bars, anti creep device. They
may be diverging right hand (Figure 4), diverging left hand (Figure 5) or equal split (Figure 6)
3.3.2
half-set of switches
consists of one stock rail and its switch rail complete with small fittings. It is right or left hand as seen by an
observer in the centre of the track facing the switch heel from the switch toe

Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
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3.4 Parts of switches
Key
1 Left hand half set of switches 11 Stud/distance block 21 Soleplate
2 Right hand half set of switches 12 Slide baseplate 21b Gauge plate
3 Set of switches 13 Stretcher bar bracket 21c Special stop
4 Left hand switch rail 14 Stretcher bar 22 Bearers
5 Right hand switch rail 15 Anti-creep device 23 Baseplate
6 Left hand stock rail 16 Switch toe/tip 24 Fishplate (joint bar)
7 Right hand stock rail 17 Switch heel 25 Drive rod
8 Heel baseplate 18 Switch rail joint 26 Example of alternative rail joint position
9 Block or heel block 19 Stock rail joint 27 Example of alternative switch heel
arrangements
10 Fishplate block 20 Stock front joint 28 Example of slideplates
Figure 7 — Parts of switches
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3.4.1
switch rail
movable machined rail, often of special section, but fixed and/or joined at the heel end to a rail to provide
continuity of wheel support. Details of movement are described in prEN 13232-4:2014. The two switch rails in
a set are the two inside rails. A switch rail is described as right or left hand according to whether it is part of a
right hand or left hand half-set of switches (see 3.3.2)
3.4.2
stock rail
fixed machined rail, ensuring the continuity on the main or diverging track with the switch in the open position.
The machined part of the stock rail supports its switch rail in the closed position, giving continuity of line
through this switch rail. The two stock rails in a set of switches are the two outside rails. A stock rail is
described as right or left hand according to whether it is part of a right hand or left hand half-set of switches
(see 3.3.2)
3.4.3
heel baseplate
first baseplate at the heel end of the movable part of the switch. This baseplate with or without the aid of a
heel block forms the first part of the rigid part of the switch
3.4.4
anti creep device
device to stop or limit relative longitudinal movement between switch and stock rails, or between rails and
bearers/ baseplates
3.4.5
soleplate
fabricated plate for use with switch operating device
3.4.6
gauge plate
plate used to hold the track gauge of the stock rails may or may not assist in the location of the switch
operating device
3.4.7
special stop
device used to hold the track gauge of the stock rails in the drive areas
3.4.8
bearers
load carrying supports on which the switches are mounted
3.4.9
baseplate
device used to support the switch and stock rails, stop them from twisting and moving laterally and also
connect the switch and stock rail to the supports in the heel end region of a set of switches
3.4.10
fishplate (joint bars)
device used for bolting two pieces of rail together
3.4.11
drive rod
rod connecting the switch rails to the switch drive. This may be integrated into the bearer
3.4.12
transition section
part of the switch rail which has been formed to give a transition between two different rail sections (not
shown)
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3.5 Small fittings
ancillary material required for the fabrication of switch and crossing work
3.5.1
block
part ensuring the attachment of two fixed parts laterally and/or longitudinally at the correct distance apart
3.5.2
heel block
block ensuring the attachment of the stock and switch rails at the heel of a half-set of switches
3.5.3
fishplate block
special block ensuring also the attachment of the fishplating at the heel of the stock or switch rail
3.5.4
stud or distance block
part normally fixed to the stock rail ensuring the lateral support of its switch rail in the closed position
3.5.5
slide baseplate or chair
part which supports and retains the stock rail and a flat surface upon which the foot of the switch rail slides
3.5.6
stretcher bar
part joining the two switch rails of the same set of
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