Scope
EN 14253
Railway Track Geometry Calculation and Classification
EN 14253 establishes methods for measuring, calculating, and classifying geometric parameters of railway tracks including gauge, alignment, and longitudinal profile. This standard provides quality classifications that determine allowable operating speeds and maintenance priorities for railway lines across Europe. Railway infrastructure operators, maintenance contractors, and network authorities rely on accredited measurement and assessment to ensure safe train operations and optimize maintenance scheduling. Accreditation of testing laboratories guarantees consistent, reproducible measurement methodologies and impartial classification decisions. Proper track geometry monitoring prevents derailments, reduces component wear, and maintains passenger and freight service reliability.
What it measures
- Track gauge (rail-to-rail distance)
- Horizontal and vertical alignment deviations
- Longitudinal profile and gradient parameters
- Twist and cross-level of the track
- Quality classification relative to speed limits
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DIN EN 14253:2019
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BS EN 14253:2019
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NF EN 14253:2019
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UNI EN 14253:2019
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UNE EN 14253:2019
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DIN EN 13848-1
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BS EN 13848-1
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NF EN 13848-1
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UNI EN 13848-1
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NEN EN 13848-1
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Industries
Railway infrastructure maintenance and operations
High-speed and conventional rail networks
Railway engineering and design consultancy
Track inspection and diagnostics services
Urban transit and light rail systems
Related Standards
- EN 14253:2019 Railway applications - Track geometry - Measuring the position of railway track - Specification and tolerances for track geometry quality
- EN 13848-1 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry
- EN 13848-5 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 5: Geometric quality assessment of a track section for maintenance
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- Force Transducer Calibration
- Reaction-to-Fire Testing
- Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing
- Tensile Testing of Plastics
- Technical cleanliness of fluid system components
- Technical cleanliness and particle contamination analysis
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- Sound power — reverberation field engineering method
- Sound power — enveloping surface engineering method
- Sound Power Level — Survey Method
- Sound Power Level — In-Situ Reference Source Method
- Sound Power — Intensity Method (Discrete Points)
- Sound Power — Intensity Method (Scanning)
- Occupational Noise Exposure Measurement
- Environmental Noise Sound Level Determination
- Noise-Induced Hearing Loss Estimation
- Room Acoustics Reverberation Time Measurement
- Speech Transmission Index Measurement
- Vibration Measuring Instruments Specification
- Vibration Measuring Instruments Test Methods
- Traffic Vibration Measurement Equipment Specification
- Traffic Vibration Assessment and Immission Evaluation
- Low-Frequency Noise Measurement and Assessment
- Acoustics Tonality Assessment for Noise Annoyance
- Traffic Noise Immission Measurement
- Railway Vehicle Noise & Silencer Testing
- Accelerometer Mechanical Mounting Methods
- Hand-Arm Vibration Measurement & Evaluation
- Hand-Arm Vibration Workplace Measurement Guidance
- Whole-Body Vibration Exposure Assessment
- Machine Vibration Evaluation on Non-Rotating Parts
- Industrial Machine Vibration Assessment (>15 kW)
- Machinery Vibration Condition Monitoring
- Experimental Modal Analysis – Single-Point Excitation
- Experimental Modal Analysis Using Impact Excitation
- Measurement and Evaluation of Railway Ride Comfort
- Testing and Acceptance of Railway Vehicle Running Behaviour
- Testing and Approval of Railway Vehicle Running Behaviour
- Whole-Body Vibration Evaluation for Railway Passenger Comfort
- Ground-borne Vibration from Rail Systems
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- Railway Pass-By Noise Measurement
- Railway Interior Noise Measurement
- Pneumatic Brake Systems for Railway Rolling Stock
- Railway Disc Brake Components Testing
- Automatic Variable Load Brake Testing
- Anti-Slide Device (Wheel-Slide Protection) Testing
- Magnetic Track Brake Systems Testing
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- Railway Disc Brake Pad Homologation
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- Railway Braking Force Estimation Methods
- Railway Electropneumatic Brake Systems
- Railway Brake Testing and Approval Documentation
- Urban Guided Transport Brake Systems Performance
- Urban Transit Brake Systems Testing Methods
- Railway Vehicle Body Structural Requirements
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- Railway Vehicle Reference Masses Definition
- Railway Vehicle Gauge Limits and Clearances
- Railway Passenger Ride Comfort Evaluation
- Railway Wheelset Equivalent Conicity Determination
- Railway Coach Bogie Behavior Assessment
- Railway Driver Cab Design and Layout
- Main Line Railway Pantograph Testing
- Metro and Tram Pantograph Testing
- Railway Catenary Current Collection Quality
- Railway Pantograph Head Type 1 Dimensions
- Railway Pantograph Head Type 2 Dimensions
- Railway Pantograph Interaction with Overhead Contact Line
- High-Speed Railway Braking System Performance Testing
- Railway Automatic Train Protection and Warning Systems
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- Rail and Wheel Surface Roughness Measurement
- Railway Brake System Thermal Analysis
- Railway Vehicle Traction and Braking Forces
- Railway Vehicle On-Track Dynamics Testing
- Railway Brake Disc Acoustic Emissions Testing
- Railway Wheel Squeal and Curve Noise Assessment
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- Product Certification Bodies - Railway Requirements
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- Railway Testing Standards Reference Handbook Part 2
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- Railway Freight Wagon Brake System Requirements
- Railway End Stop and Door System Performance
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- Hardness (Vickers, Rockwell, Brinell)
- Impact / Charpy / Izod
- Fatigue / Creep
- Torsion / Shear
- Elemental Analysis
- Spectroscopy (XRF, ICP, AAS)
- Chromatography (GC, HPLC)
- REACH Substance Testing
- RoHS Compliance Testing
- Technical Cleanliness
- EMC / EMI Testing
- Radio Frequency
- CE Marking Compliance
- Corrosion / Salt Spray
- Climate / Temperature Cycling
- UV / Weathering
- Vibration / Shock
- Noise / Acoustics
- Sterility Testing
- Biocompatibility (ISO 10993)
- Food Safety Testing
- Dimensional / Geometric
- Force / Torque
- Temperature / Pressure
- Electrical
- Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
- Radiographic Testing (RT)
- Magnetic Particle (MT)
- Penetrant Testing (PT)
- Reaction to Fire
- Resistance to Fire
- Construction Products
- Fiber Analysis
- Color Fastness
- Physical Properties
- Rail Dynamic Behaviour / Running Tests
- Rail Braking Systems
- Rail Noise / Ground-borne Vibration
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Immunology / Serology
- Clinical Microbiology
- Molecular Diagnostics / PCR
- Histopathology / Cytology
- Drinking Water Analysis
- Wastewater / Effluent Testing
- Environmental / Surface Water
- Legionella / Microbiological
- Contaminants / Heavy Metals
- Nutritional Analysis
- Food Microbiology
- Pesticide Residues
- Allergen Testing
- Concrete / Cement
- Aggregates / Soils
- Geotechnical Testing
- Asphalt / Bituminous
- Fuel Testing
- Lubricants / Oils
- Gas Analysis
- Product Safety (IEC 60335, IEC 62368)
- Installation / Wiring Testing
- High Voltage Testing
- Stability Testing
- Dissolution Testing
- Impurities / Residual Solvents
- Raw Material Testing
- Automotive Materials Testing
- Emissions Testing
- Component / Parts Testing
- Durability / Endurance