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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UNE-EN ISO 27888 SM 2540 UNE-EN ISO 8467 UNE-EN ISO 7027-1 UNE-EN ISO 10523 + 3 more
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AOAC 995.11 UNE EN ISO 6869 AOAC 985.35 UNE-EN 17298
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COFRAC 1-0871 Coulounieix-Chamiers, FR
DIN EN ISO 17294-2 DIN EN ISO 14403-2 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 NF-T 90-101 NF T90-015-1 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0551 Laon, FR
DIN ISO 11466 NF X31-120 DIN EN ISO 11885 NF X31-147 DIN EN 16175-1 + 3 more
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NF V08-401 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 BS ISO 15214:1998 NF V08-409 + 3 more
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8 mT/A ≤ B/I < 500 mT/A 80 mT ≤ B ≤ 1,1 T 0,2 mT ≤ B < 1,1 T 0 mT ≤ B < 80 mT 10 Wb <   0,2 Wb + 2 more
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3,5 kPa  P  70 kPa 70 kPa < P  700 kP 3,5 kPa  P  2,0 MPa 2,0 MPa < P  7,0 3,5 kPa  P  20 kPa 20 kPa < P  70 kPa 100 kPa  P  6,1 MPa 6,1 MPa < P  100 100 kPa  P 70 MPa + 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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