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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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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