SIST EN 13232-4:2005/kFprA1:2011

Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection

This European Standard determines the interface between moveable parts and the actuation, locking and detection equipment, and defines the basic criteria of switches and crossing with moveable parts in respect of the interface.
It concerns:
·   rules parameters and tolerances for alternative positions of the moveable parts;
·   criteria and limits for the forces which move and restrain the moveable parts.

Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen - Teil 4: Umstellung, Verriegelung und Lageprüfung

Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 4: Manœuvre, blocage et contrôle

Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Kretnice in križišča - 4. del: Postavljalna naprava in kontrola lege ostrice

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Jul-2011
• ICS: 45.080 - Rails and railway components
• Technical Committee: IŽNP - Reilway applications
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 28-Jan-2014
• Due Date: 02-Feb-2014
• Completion Date: 28-Jan-2014
• 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/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: EN 13232-4:2005/FprA1 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 13232-4:2005+A1:2012 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2012
• Revised: SIST EN 13232-4:2005 - Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection
• Effective Date: 12-Dec-2009

Overview

The SIST EN 13232-4:2005/kFprA1:2011 standard, developed by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), focuses on the actuation, locking, and detection mechanisms of switches and crossings within railway track systems. It establishes clear interfaces between moveable track parts and their associated control equipment, defining essential rules, parameters, and tolerances, as well as force limits relevant to the operation of these components. This European Standard plays a crucial role in ensuring safe, reliable, and interoperable railway infrastructure across member states.

Key Topics

• Interface Definition
  The standard specifies the interface requirements between moveable parts-such as blades and crossings-and the actuation, locking, and detection equipment. This ensures compatibility and seamless operation within the railway signaling and control systems.

• Rules and Tolerances
  It sets out detailed parameters and tolerances for alternative positions of moveable switch parts. This controls how accurately and safely the switch can change positions, which is vital for preventing derailments and ensuring smooth train passage.

• Force Limits
  The document defines both the forces necessary to move these components and the restraining forces that must hold them securely in place. Understanding and maintaining these limits guarantees proper mechanical function and prolongs component lifespan.

• Conformity With EU Directive 2008/57/EC
  SIST EN 13232-4:2005/kFprA1:2011 supports essential requirements of the EU interoperability directive, providing presumption of conformity when implemented nationally. This alignment facilitates cross-border railway operations and harmonized safety standards.

Applications

• Railway Infrastructure Design
  Engineers use this standard to design and specify the track’s moveable parts, ensuring they integrate correctly with locking and detection systems.

• Safety Compliance and Testing
  Railway operators and maintenance teams apply the rules for force limits and alternative position tolerances in acceptance testing and ongoing inspections, boosting operational safety and system reliability.

• Interoperable Control Systems
  By defining interface criteria, the standard aids manufacturers and system integrators in delivering interoperable actuation and detection components compatible across various national networks.

• High-Speed and Conventional Rail Networks
  Its scope includes infrastructure elements used in both high-speed and conventional rail systems, meeting the requirements of the EU high-speed (HS TSI) and conventional rail (CR TSI) interoperability specifications.

Related Standards

For comprehensive railway infrastructure and interoperability coverage, SIST EN 13232-4:2005/kFprA1:2011 complements:

• EN 13232 Series
  The broader set of standards covering switches and crossings, including design criteria and construction methods for track components.

• EU Directive 2008/57/EC
  The interoperability directive guiding the harmonization of trans-European railway systems, to which this standard contributes essential technical criteria.

• Other Railway Track Component Standards
  Standards governing rails, fastenings, and sleepers, which together form the complete specifications for track assembly and performance.

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Keywords: EN 13232-4, railway switch standards, railway crossings, switch actuation, locking devices, detection equipment, railway interoperability, EU Directive 2008/57/EC, railway track components, track tolerances, railway safety standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 4: Actuation, locking and
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Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen - Teil 4: Umstellung,
Verriegelung und Lageprüfung
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie 4: Manœuvre, blocage et
contrôle
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 13232-4:2005
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2011
ICS 93.100
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 4:
Actuation, locking and detection
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Appareils de voie - Partie Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Weichen und Kreuzungen -
4: Manœuvre, blocage et contrôle Teil 4: Umstellung, Verriegelung und Lageprüfung
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 13232-4:2005. 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 13232-4:2005/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
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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.
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