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
🇩🇪 DIN EN 14253:2019 🇬🇧 BS EN 14253:2019 🇫🇷 NF EN 14253:2019 🇮🇹 UNI EN 14253:2019 🇪🇸 UNE EN 14253:2019 🇳🇱 NEN EN 14253:2019 🇩🇪 DIN EN 13848-1 🇬🇧 BS EN 13848-1 🇫🇷 NF EN 13848-1 🇮🇹 UNI EN 13848-1 🇪🇸 UNE EN 13848-1 🇳🇱 NEN EN 13848-1
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IEC 60335-1: 2010 IEC 60335-2-2 IEC 60335-2-3 DIN EN 60335-2-3: 2002 IEC 60335-2-4 + 3 more
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ENAC LE147 Campanillas, ES
IEC 61730-2 IEC 61215-1-2 IEC 61215-2 IEC 61215-1-3 IEC 61215-1-4 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-18255-01-00 Amberg, DE
Drehmoment 0,01 N·m Railway — traction effort and braking fo 0,1 N·m
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- Gleichspannung Messgeräte > 330 mV > 3,3 V > 33 V > 330 V + 3 more
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UKAS 0138 Irlam, GB
Gas pressure (absolute) Gas pressure (gauge) Hydraulic pressure (gauge) Hydraulic Pressure (absolute) PRESSURE (cont’d) + 1 more
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Kleines Blutbild (maschinell) Differentialblutbild (maschinell) Thrombozyten Retikulozyten Natriumchlorid + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6191 Grande Synthe, FR
NF EN ISO 6892-1 (méthode DIN EN 10164 ASTM E 8 ASTM A 370 DIN EN ISO 6508-1 + 3 more
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Gleichspannung 10 mV Quellen > 100 mV > 1 V > 10 V > 100 V + 3 more
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ASTM C 1166 IEC 60512-16-7 ID168 IEC 60512-16-9 AK gegen Sc1-70 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-17345-01-01 Frankfurt, DE
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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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