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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UKAS 2569 Gateshead, GB
staining based on HSG 248 (HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 3492, ISO14966 and HSG 248 DIN EN 14629 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15223-01-00 Wertheim, DE
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UKAS 0227 Poole, GB
Plain ring gauges (taper) Plain gap gauges (parallel) Plain plug gauges (taper) LENGTH ANGLE + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.124 Collbató, ES
0,005 l/min ≤ Q ≤ 50 l/min 0,5 m3/h≤ Q ≤ 2,8 m3/h 0,6 m3/h  Q  2,8 m3/h 20 m3/h  Q  30 m3/h 30 m3/h < Q  70 m3/h + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-19548-01-03 Waldkraiburg, DE
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DAkkS D-ML-13341-01-01 Berlin, DE
17-OH-Carbazepin Amiodaron, Desmethylamiodaron Amitriptylin Clobazam Clomipramin + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-20515-01-00 Filderstadt, DE
Temperaturmessgrößen auch direktanzeigend 35 °C direktanzeigende > 200 °C auch direktanzeigend Temperaturmessgrößen −35 °C + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.163 Badalona, ES
Rangos de caudal (m3/h): 1 m3/h ≤ Q < 25
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ENAC LC10.236 San Ginés, ES
1 g 2 g 5 g 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 5 5 kg 10 kg 20 kg 100 kg 200 kg 500 kg 1000 kg 1 g 2 g 5 g 10 g 20 g 50 g 100 g 200 g 5 + 2 more
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COFRAC 1-6986 Reims, FR
ISO 11607-1 ASTM F1886 BS EN ISO 11607-1:2020+A11 NF EN 868-5 annexe D ASTM F88 DIN EN 12758 + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00540 Napoli, IT
DIN EN ISO 12945-2 DIN EN ISO 5403-1 DIN EN ISO 2060 DIN EN ISO 13937-1 DIN EN ISO 11642 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7500 Nanterre, FR
DIN EN 14511-2 DIN EN 14511-3 DIN EN 14511-4 DIN EN 14825 NF EN 16147
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DAkkS D-K-18366-01-01 Schweinfurt, DE
1350 mm Innen- und Tiefenmaße * > 300 mm Tiefenmessschieber * 0 mm Höhenmessschieber * 0 mm + 3 more
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DAkkS D-ML-13228-01-00 München, DE
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UKAS 0228 Wimborne, GB
Plain plug gauges (parallel) length bars) LENGTH (continued) Micrometers (enzephalomyopathische Form + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-11241-01-01 Eberswalde, DE
DIN EN 50178: 1998 DIN EN ISO 2813 DIN EN ISO 4628-4 DIN EN ISO 10456 DIN EN ISO 12572 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17552-01-01 Berlin, DE
Drehmoment * 0,2 N∙m > 10 N∙m bis Kalibriereinrichtungen > 100 N∙m Drehmomentschlüssel, 0,2 N∙m + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-13383-01-00 Gelsenkirchen, DE
IEC 62570 DIN 13273-7
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UKAS 1625 Wellingborough, GB
on BS 4401:Part 3:1970(1986) ISO 936:1998 BS ISO 21528-2:2017 BS ISO 16649-2:2001 ISO 6888-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-20595-01-00 Kirchheim unter Teck, DE
Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Taupunkttemperatur direktanzeigende > 200 °C Widerstandssensor > 300 °C + 3 more
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UKAS 0199 Galdames Place, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) Appendix 3 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 + 1 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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