EN 13232-7:2006/FprA1

Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts

The scope of this part is:
-   to establish a working terminology for crossings with moveable parts, which means crossings with moveable parts to close the gap of the running edge, and their constituent parts, and identify the main types;
-   to list the minimum informative requirements for the manufacture of crossings with moveable parts and/or their constituent parts;
-   to formulate codes of practice for inspection and tolerances for crossings with moveable parts and/or their constituent parts;
-   to establish the limits and extent of supply;
-   to list the method by which crossings with moveable parts and their constructional parts should be identified and traced;
-   to list the different and varying ways by which crossings with moveable parts can be described, using the following parameters:
-   geometry of crossings;
-   types of construction;
-   performance requirements;
-   design criteria;
-   tolerances and inspection.

Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen - Teil 7: Herzstücke mit beweglichen Bauteilen

Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 7: Cœurs à parties mobiles

Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj proge - Kretnice in križišča - 7. del: Kretniška srca s premičnimi deli

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 45.080 - Rails and railway components
• 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: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 12-Aug-2011
• Due Date: 27-Aug-2011
• Completion Date: 12-Aug-2011
• 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/024 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI for programming and standardization in the field of railway equipment
• Mandate: M/275 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI for standardization in the field of railway equipment on the interoperability of the Trans-European high-speed rail system
• Mandate: M/334 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of the Interoperability of the trans-european conventional rail system
• 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: SIST EN 13232-7:2006/kFprA1:2011 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 13232-7:2006+A1:2011 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 13232-7:2006 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts
• Effective Date: 12-Dec-2009

Overview

EN 13232-7:2006/FprA1 is a European standard developed by CEN under the Technical Committee CEN/TC 256, focusing on railway applications related to track components. Specifically, Part 7 addresses crossings with moveable parts in railway switches and crossings. These components are critical for safe and efficient rail infrastructure, featuring moveable elements designed to close the gap at the running edge of railway crossings.

The standard establishes uniform terminology, design requirements, manufacturing guidelines, inspection practices, and identification methods for these specialized crossings. By harmonizing these aspects, EN 13232-7:2006/FprA1 supports interoperability, improves safety, and facilitates consistent quality in railway track systems across Europe.

Key Topics

• Terminology for Moveable Crossings
  Defines working terms for different types of crossings with moveable parts and their individual components, ensuring a common language within the railway industry.

• Material and Manufacturing Requirements
  Specifies the minimum informative requirements for the production of crossings with moveable parts, covering design parameters and construction types to ensure reliability and durability.

• Inspection and Tolerances
  Provides codes of practice for inspecting crossings and constituent parts, including defined tolerances essential for maintaining operational safety and track integrity.

• Design Parameters
  Details the geometry of crossings, performance expectations, and design criteria, including critical factors such as running table inclination and crossing geometry, affecting the smooth performance of switches.

• Identification and Traceability
  Outlines methods for identifying and tracing moveable crossings and their components, promoting quality control and accountability.

• Supply Scope and Limits
  Clarifies the extent of the supply and the limits addressed by this part of the standard, helping manufacturers and operators understand their responsibilities.

Applications

EN 13232-7:2006/FprA1 primarily applies to railway infrastructure projects and maintenance activities involving track switches and crossings with moveable parts. Key practical applications include:

• Designing and manufacturing reliable moveable crossing components that meet harmonized European standards.
• Facilitating maintenance inspections and tolerance measurements to ensure ongoing safety and performance of railway switches.
• Assisting railway operators and infrastructure managers to implement interoperable track solutions compliant with EU Directive 2008/57/EC on railway interoperability.
• Enabling manufacturers to document and track components accurately, aiding quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting the development of infrastructure compatible with both high-speed and conventional rail systems through standardized design and performance requirements.

Related Standards

EN 13232-7:2006/FprA1 is part of a wider suite of standards governing railway track and component specifications, interfacing with:

• EN 13232 series – Covers multiple aspects of switches and crossings across various parts, ensuring holistic track infrastructure standardization.
• EU Directive 2008/57/EC – Governs the interoperability of the trans-European rail system, which this standard helps to fulfill by addressing essential safety and technical requirements.
• TSI INF (Technical Specifications for Interoperability – Infrastructure) – This standard corresponds with TSI clauses relating to infrastructure geometry, switch and crossing geometry, and related component characteristics.
• National standards aligned with CEN membership – EN 13232-7/FprA1 is implemented across CEN member countries ensuring consistent adoption in Austria, Germany, France, the UK, and other European nations.

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Keywords: railway standards, EN 13232-7, railway crossings, moveable parts, switch and crossing design, railway interoperability, track geometry, railway inspections, railway manufacturing standards, CEN railway standards, European railway directive compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 13232-7:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2011
ICS 93.100
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 7:
Crossings with moveable parts
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen -
7: Cœurs à parties mobiles Teil 7: Herzstücke mit beweglichen Bauteilen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13232-7:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has
the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
Foreword . 3
1 Modification to the Foreword . 4
2 Modification to Annex ZA . 4

Foreword
This document (EN 13232-7:2006/FprA1:2011) 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 Unique Acceptance Procedure.
1 Modification to the Foreword
rd th
Replace the 3 and the 4 paragraphs with the following: "
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive 2008/57/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.".
2 Modification to Annex ZA
Replace the Annex ZA with the following: "
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirem
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