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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ENAC LE154 Gijón, ES
ASTM E 415 UNE-EN ISO 15350 ASTM E 1086 UNE-EN 10276-2 UNE-EN ISO 15351 + 3 more
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ENAC LE2107 Getafe, ES
ISO 6721-1 ISO 11357-5 ISO 6721-11 ISO 11357-1 ASTM E2602 + 3 more
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ENAC LE024 Derio, ES
UNE-EN 772-20 UNE-EN 772-13 UNE-EN 772-1 UNE-EN 772-21 UNE-EN 772-3 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13133-01-01 Weißwasser, DE
Abetalipoproteinämie (MTTP) Achondroplasie (FGFR3) Acoeruloplasminämie/Hypocoerulo plasminämie (CP) ACTH-unabhängige makronoduläre + 3 more
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UKAS 1780 Wickford, GB
M002based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0166 Cannock, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) on BS 8580-1:2019 and ACoP L8
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RvA I305 Tilburg, NL
#EN ISO 5164:14 # EN 116-97 #ISO 12185 NEN 4400-2 # ISO 13736 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15123-01-00 Köln, DE
- Gleichspannung Normale Messgeräte und Quellen 10 µV > 10 V > 100 V + 3 more
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UKAS 0183 Norwich, GB
Frequenc 220 mV range FREQUENCY 10 Hz to 100 kHz difference from 10 % to 100 % of the sta 6105A control 0° to 360° + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11164-01-00 Aschheim, DE
DIN 32753-1
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DAkkS D-K-15088-01-00 Köln, DE
flexiblen Akkreditierungsbereich. Beschleunigung * 10 m/s Beschleunigungsaufnehmer Beschleunigungsaufnehmer 10 m/s digital (DTI) + 3 more
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UKAS 1497 Carrickfergus, GB
ISO Mark Casting (TS5527)
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DAkkS D-ML-21105-01-01 Penzberg, DE
(somatische genetische ACVR1B, AKT1, AKT2, AKT3, ALOX12B, AMER1 GATA3, GATA4, GATA6, GID4, GNA11,GNA13, CHEK2, CHIC2, CHN1, CIC, CIITA IRF8, IRS2, ITK, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, JARID + 3 more
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UKAS 9875 Benfleet, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248
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UKAS 2671 Castle Donington, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 DOC/002 based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-PL-21039-04-04 Erlangen, DE
DIN EN ISO 10304-1 DIN EN ISO 11885 DIN EN ISO 15350 DIN EN ISO 15351 DIN EN ISO 17294-2 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-21039-01-00 Erlangen, DE
- Gleichspannung Messgeräte 0,33 V bis < 3,3 V 330 V Quellen > 0,1 V + 3 more
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UKAS 4155 Sunderland, GB
5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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DAkkS D-K-17452-01-00 Schalkau, DE
Kraft (WPM) 30 N Vibration measuring instruments — test m maschinen nach DIN Kraft * 10 N Acoustics — tonality assessment (DIN 456 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11140-14-00 Braunschweig, DE
DIN ISO 16000-3 DIN EN ISO 12460-3 DIN EN ISO 12460-4 DIN EN ISO 12460-5 100 HV 120 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-11140-02-00 Freiburg, DE
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Kurzschlussstrom Solarmodule 16 mA Gleichstrom- und Nieder- 10 mV + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13455-01-00 Dubai, AE
HbF HbA1c HbA2 HBB/HBD Anti-HBs + 3 more
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UKAS 0919 Wallingford, GB
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990 BS 1377-3:2018 + A1:2021 ASTM D4186-12: 2020 ASTM D5334-22 ASTM D2216-19 + 3 more
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UKAS 10287 Chelmsford, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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UKAS 0580 Bexhill, GB
FLOW Gas pressure (absolute) Gas pressure (gauge) DC CURRENT TEMPERATURE + 3 more
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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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