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(Main)Railway applications - Gauges - Part 3: Infrastructure
Railway applications - Gauges - Part 3: Infrastructure
This document:
- defines the various profiles needed to install, verify and maintain the infrastructure,
- lists the various phenomena to be taken into account to determine the infrastructure gauge,
- defines a methodology that may be used to calculate the various profiles from these phenomena,
- lists the rules to determine the distance between the track centres,
- lists the rules to be complied with when building the platforms,
- lists the rules to determine the pantograph gauge,
- lists the formulae needed to calculate the infrastructure gauge, and is applicable for various track gauges.
This document is applicable to heavy rail networks using various track gauges. Other networks are outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
Bahnanwendungen- Begrenzungslinien - Teil 3: Infrastruktur
Applications ferroviaires - Gabarits - Partie 3 : Infrastructure
Železniške naprave - Profili - 3. del: Infrastruktura
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 15273-3:2023
01-maj-2023
Železniške naprave - Profili - 3. del: Infrastruktura
Railway applications - Gauges - Part 3: Infrastructure
Bahnanwendungen- Begrenzungslinien - Teil 3: Infrastruktur
Applications ferroviaires - Gabarits - Partie 3 : Infrastructure
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 15273-3
ICS:
45.060.01 Železniška vozila na splošno Railway rolling stock in
general
oSIST prEN 15273-3:2023 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 15273-3
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
March 2023
ICS Will supersede EN 15273-3:2013+A1:2016
English Version
Railway applications - Gauges - Part 3: Infrastructure
Applications ferroviaires - Gabarits - Partie 3 : Bahnanwendungen- Begrenzungslinien - Teil 3:
Infrastructure Infrastruktur
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 stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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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
European foreword . 6
Introduction . 7
1 Scope . 8
2 Normative references . 8
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 9
5 Defined gauging . 9
5.1 General. 9
5.1.1 Introduction . 9
5.1.2 Gauging methods . 9
5.1.3 Infrastructure gauge types . 9
5.1.4 Uniform gauge . 9
5.1.5 Choice of gauge . 10
5.2 General information on all the gauge calculation methods . 11
5.2.1 The reference profile and its associated rules . 11
5.2.2 Lateral gauge widening . 11
5.2.3 Vertical adjustment . 14
5.2.4 Additional allowances . 19
5.3 Kinematic gauging method . 20
5.3.1 General. 20
5.3.2 Infrastructure gauge . 20
5.4 Dynamic gauging method . 25
5.4.1 General. 25
5.4.2 Infrastructure gauge . 26
5.5 Static gauging method . 29
5.5.1 General. 29
5.5.2 Infrastructure gauge . 29
5.6 Distance between track centres . 32
5.6.1 Introduction . 32
5.6.2 Parameters to take into account when determining the distance between track
centres . 34
5.6.3 Determination of the distance between track centres . 36
5.7 Elements of variable layout . 40
5.7.1 Introduction . 40
5.7.2 Layout transition . 41
5.7.3 Running on switches and crossings. 46
5.8 Determination of the free passage gauge of the pantograph . 49
5.8.1 General. 49
5.8.2 Mechanical pantograph gauge for the kinematic gauging method . 51
5.8.3 Electrical pantograph gauge for the kinematic gauging method. 55
5.8.4 Mechanical pantograph gauge for the dynamic gauging method . 57
5.8.5 Electrical pantograph gauge for the dynamic gauging method . 57
5.9 Overhead contact line . 58
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5.10 Items intended to be in close proximity . 58
5.10.1 Rules for installation of platform edges . 58
5.10.2 Track accessories . 64
5.11 Guide for determination of a new gauge from an existing infrastructure . 65
5.12 Tilting trains . 65
5.13 Ferries . 65
5.14 Verification and maintenance of the gauge . 65
5.14.1 Infrastructure gauges . 65
5.14.2 Distance between track centres . 66
6 Absolute and comparative gauging . 66
6.1 Absolute gauging . 66
6.1.1 General . 66
6.1.2 Infrastructure data requirements . 67
6.1.3 Infrastructure tolerances . 69
6.1.4 Infrastructure calculations . 71
6.1.5 Application rules . 73
6.2 Comparative gauging . 74
6.3 Absolute gauges . 75
6.4 Compatibility information. 75
6.5 Items intended to be in close proximity . 75
6.5.1 General . 75
6.5.2 Control, command and signalling equipment . 76
6.5.3 Active check rails . 77
6.5.4 Planking of level crossings . 77
6.5.5 Conductor rails . 77
6.5.6 Rail brakes . 77
6.6 Platforms . 77
6.7 Pantograph Gauging . 77
6.7.1 General . 77
6.7.2 Pantograph gauges . 78
6.7.3 Benchmark pantograph sway values . 78
6.7.4 Pantograph gauging using pantograph swept envelopes . 78
6.8 Switch and crossings . 79
6.9 Tilting trains . 79
6.10 Infrastructure measurement . 79
6.10.1 Measurement data. 79
6.10.2 Survey equipment . 79
6.10.3 Measurement accuracy T . 80
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6.10.4 Survey quality . 80
6.11 Gauging management principles . 80
6.12 Fixed installations mounted in proximity of the tracks . 81
6.13 Temporary structures . 82
Annex A (informative) Recommended values for calculation of the allowances in defined and
absolute gauging . 83
Annex B (informative) Defined gauging – lower parts . 86
B.1 General . 86
B.2 Lower part of GI2- generally applicable . 86
B.3 Lower part of GI1 – Tracks for rail brake equipment . 87
B.3.1 General . 87
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B.3.2 Vertical lowering . 89
B.3.2.1 Nominal value . 89
B.3.2.2 Vertical curves of marshalling humps . 89
B.4 Lower parts for “rolling” roads – GI3 . 90
Annex C (informative) Determination of reference vehicle characteristics for defined
gauging . 92
C.1 Introduction . 92
C.2 Methodology . 92
C.3 Calculation example . 93
C.3.1 Introduction . 93
C.3.2 Vehicle no. 1 (on the inside of the curve) . 93
C.3.3 Vehicle no. 2 (on the outside of the curve) . 93
C.3.4 Vehicle no. 3 (on the inside of the curve) . 94
C.3.5 Vehicle no. 4 (on the outside of the curve) . 94
C.3.6 Summary . 94
C.3.7 International gauge reference vehicles . 94
Annex D (informative) Gauge maintenance guideline for defined gauging . 100
D.1 Introduction . 100
D.2 Choice of gauge . 100
D.3 Installation rules . 100
D.3.1 Guidelines for installation of equipment along the track . 100
D.3.2 Guidelines for the installation of tracks alongside structures . 100
D.3.3 Guidelines for the installation of temporary structures . 101
D.4 Managing and checking of structures . 101
D.4.1 Management principles . 101
D.4.2 Management of critical situations . 101
D.4.3 Practical aspects for measuring the structures . 101
D.5 Effect of track maintenance. 102
D.6 Personnel training . 102
Annex E (informative) Calculation example for determination of the gauge in a turnout for
defined gauging . 103
E.1 Introduction . 103
E.2 Methodology . 104
E.3 Gauge widening . 105
E.3.1 Widening of the gauge in the main line. 105
E.3.2 Widening of the gauge in the turnout route . 105
E.4 The quasi-static effect . 106
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E.5 Gauge width at a turnout . 106
Annex F (informative) Tilting trains . 109
F.1 General . 109
F.2 Transition curve . 110
F.3 Degraded modes . 110
Annex G (informative) Uniform gauge . 111
G.1 General . 111
G.2 GU1 . 111
G.2.1 General . 111
G.2.2 Determination of the gauge . 111
G.2.3 Equivalent kinematic gauge . 112
G.3 GU2 . 113
G.3.1 General . 113
G.3.2 Determination of the gauge . 113
G.4 GUC . 115
G.4.1 General . 115
G.4.2 Determination of the gauge . 115
Annex H (informative) A-deviations . 117
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive (EU) 2016/797 aimed to be covered . 118
Bibliography . 122
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European foreword
This document (prEN 15273-3:2023) 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 15273-3:2013+A1:2016.
— prEN 15273-1: General common rules for Rolling stock and Infrastructure gives the general
explanations of gauging and defines the sharing of the space between Rolling Stock and
Infrastructure;
— prEN 15273-2: Rolling stock gives the rules for dimensioning vehicles;
— prEN 15273-3: Infrastructure gives the rules for positioning the infrastructure;
— prEN 15273-4: Catalogue of defined gauges includes a non-exhaustive list of reference profiles and
parameters to be used by Infrastructure and Rolling Stock;
— prCEN/TR 15273-5: Background, explanation and worked examples.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— the series was fully restructured, from three parts to five parts,
— Clause 3 and Clause 4 now refer to prEN 15273-1 where all terms and symbols are defined,
— reorganization of Clauses 5 to 17,
— creation of a new Clause 6 for absolute and comparative gauging process,
— all worked examples moved into the new prCEN/TR 15273-5,
— Table B.1 moved into the normative Annex A,
— all reference profiles and basics data from normative Annexes C and D moved into the new
prEN 15273-4,
— normative Annex F moved into normative Annex C,
— informative Annex H moved into informative Annex D,
— creation of a new informative Annex F about tilting trains.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU
Directive(s) / Regulation(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s) / Regulation(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part
of this document.
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Introduction
The aim of this document is to define the rules for the calculation and verification of the dimensions of
rolling stock and Infrastructure from a gauging perspective.
This document describes gauging processes taking into account the relative movements between rolling
stock and infrastructure as well as the necessary margins or clearances.
This part of the series EN 15273 covers requirements for infrastructure and is used in conjunction with
the following parts:
— Part 1: General common rules for Rolling stock and Infrastructure;
— Part 2: Rolling stock;
— Part 4: Catalogue of defined gauges;
— Part 5: Background, explanation and worked examples.
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1 Scope
This document:
— defines the various profiles needed to install, verify and maintain the infrastructures;
— lists the various phenomena to be taken into account to determine the infrastructure gauge;
— defines a methodology that may be used to calculate the various profiles from these phenomena;
— lists the rules to determine the distance between the track centres;
— lists the rules to be complied with when building the platforms;
— lists the rules to determine the pantograph gauge;
— lists the formulae needed to calculate the infrastructure gauge;
and is applicable for various track gauges.
This document is applicable to heavy rail networks using various track gauges. Other networks are
outside the scope of this document, but the rules may be applied to them.
This document is not applicable to the gauges “S” and “T” for track gauge 1 520 mm.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13232:2011 (series), Railway applications — Track — Switches and crossings
prEN 15273-1:2023, Railway applications - Gauges - Part 1: General - Common rules for Infrastructure and
rolling stock
prEN 15273-2:2023, Railway Applications - Gauges - Part 2: Rolling stock
prEN 15273-4:2023, Railway Applications - Gauges - Part 4: Catalogue of gauges and associated rules
prCEN/TR 15273-5:2023, Railway applications - Gauges - Part 5: Background, explanation and worked
examples
EN 50119:2020, Railway applications - Fixed installations - Electric traction overhead contact lines
EN 50367:2020, Railway applications - Fixed installations and rolling stock - Criteria to achieve technical
compatibility between panto
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