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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Härte (WPM) 80 HBW und Knoop-Verfahren 150 HV (Härteskalen HV5 bis HV100) 150 HV (Härteskalen HV 0,1 bis HV 3) + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0161 Cergy, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-1 DIN 53483-2 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN ISO 11665-4 DIN EN ISO 16649-3 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6746 Saint-Herblain, FR
ISO 18787 AM09 based on BS ISO 21527-1: DIN EN ISO 11290-1 NF V04-408 0.95) based on BS ISO 21527-2:2008 + 2 more
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COFRAC 1-0889 Fontaine, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-1 NF V08-401 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-7288 La Fleche, FR
DIN EN ISO 21528-1 DIN EN ISO 21528-2 DIN EN ISO 6888-1 DIN EN ISO 6888-2 DIN ISO 16649-2 + 3 more
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ENAC LC10.203 Zaragoza, ES
-95 kPa ≤ P < 0 kPa 0 kPa ≤ P ≤ 1 kPa 1 -95 kPa ≤ P ≤ -5 kPa - 5 kPa < P < -1 kP
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ENAC LC10.210 Cornellà de Llobregat, ES
(5 ± 0,2) · 10-2 mol/mol (1000 ± 50) · 10-6 mol/mol (15 ± 2) · 10-6 mol/mol
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ENAC LE2749 Zaragoza, ES
UNE-EN 12341 0,015 l/min ≤ Q ≤ 50 l/min 20 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 500 ⋅ 10-9 mol/m 20 ⋅10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 100 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mo 100 ⋅ 10-9 mol/mol ≤ C ≤ 1000 ⋅ 10-9 mol + 3 more
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Absolutdruck Pabs > 0,05 bar Negativer und positiver Überdruck p (ein- oder mehrgängige + 1 more
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DAkkS D-PL-19033-01-01 Würzburg, DE
Bauart wie GR 1482 DIN ISO 48-4 DIN ISO 7619-2 DIN EN ISO 868 DIN EN ISO 2039-1 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-PL-15110-01-02 Hartmannsdorf, DE
IEC 61000-4-2: 2008 IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 DIN EN IEC 61000 IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 IEC 61000-4-5: 2005 + 3 more
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IEC 61000-4-2: 2008 VDE 0847-4-2 IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 VDE 0847-4-3 IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 + 3 more
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UKAS 31703 Eastbourne, GB
Surveying) based on HSG 248
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COFRAC 1-0824 Lisses, FR
DIN EN ISO 1833-13 DIN EN ISO 1833-14 DIN EN ISO 1833-16 DIN EN ISO 1833-17 DIN EN ISO 1833-18 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-6879 Vitry Sur Seine, FR
ISO 13737 NF ISO 22286 ASTM D 2137 NF F19-503 NF T60-190 + 3 more
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COFRAC 1-0062 Les Ulis, FR
DIN EN ISO 10545-3 DIN EN 997 DIN EN ISO 10545-4 DIN EN ISO 10545-14 DIN EN ISO 10545-6 + 3 more
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UKAS 1089 Burton-on-Trent, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 SCI/ASB/003 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 SCI/ASB/001 based on HSG 248
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UKAS 0148 Burton-upon-Trent, GB
(HSG 264, 2012) 5 of HSG 227 (2004)
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DAkkS D-K-20497-01-01 Twist, DE
- Gleichspannung Messgeräte 1 mV > 330 mV 3,3 V Messgeräte 0,33 V + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-17475-01-00 Hilden, DE
Vibration measuring instruments — test m Vibration measurements near traffic — me Härteprüfmaschinen Acoustics — tonality assessment (DIN 456 Noise measurement on railway vehicles — + 3 more
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ACCREDIA 00638 Castellucchio, IT
ISO 17604 ISO 6888-2 ISO 18787 ISO 19250 AOAC 2012.01 2016 + 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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