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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(HSG 248) – 2021 ASB/10 based on HSG 248 (PCM) based on HSG 248 ASB/6 based on HSG 248 BS EN ISO 14644-1:2015 + 3 more
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CEM ME009
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Myopathie, Nemaline (TyP1, 3-10: ASTM E 23-18 ASTM D 1322 Toxizität UGT1A1-Gen rs3064744, rs414832 DIN EN 1789 + 3 more
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DIN SPEC 91323 DIN EN 1815 DIN 8959 DIN 8959 Ber. 1
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HCS LF 1 1 HCS LF 2 1 HCS LF 1 3 HCS LF 12 HCS LF 22 + 3 more
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UKAS 0593 Lutterworth, GB
TEMPERATURE parameters and ranges) indicators or recorders WEIGHING INSTRUMENTS
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Appendix 5 of HSG 227 (2004) (HSG 264, 2012)
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am Standort Vectoflow Windtunnel A, Frie Strömungsgeschwindigkeit von Gasen 15 m/s bis > 38 m/s
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VDE 0468-2-2 IEC 60068-2-2 VDE 0468-2-6 IEC 60068-2-6 DIN EN 60068-2-14 + 3 more
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Durchflussmessgrößen 8 m³/h Volumendurchfluss Q v 9 m³/h bzw. Volumen von strömenden Gasen 12 m³/h 19 m³/h + 3 more
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Blutbild, kleines (Erythrozyten, Leukozy Erythrozyten Leukozyten Retikulozyten Thrombozyten + 3 more
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UKAS 10213 Bishops Stortford, GB
(HSG 264:2012) 5 of HSG 227 (2004))
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UKAS 1249 Garston, GB
(HSG 248) – 2021 (PCM) based on HSG 248 P052 based on HSG 248
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DAkkS D-K-18737-01-01 Jena, DE
− Permanentes Laboratorium Positionen und Abstände gleichgerichteter Kanten positionen von Strukturen (Hartschichtmasken) + 3 more
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UKAS 7855 Belfast, GB
(HSG 264, 2012)
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Koordinatenmessgeräte von <7000 mm under-Edge, UK INCA3D, Software von Inspect 3D, Cholet, F + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-15105-01-00 Klingenberg, DE
Positiver und −1 bar bis −0,03 bar Positiver und negativer (ein- oder mehrgängige > −0,03 bar bis > 0,15 bar bis + 3 more
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− Parallelendmaße − Längenmessmittel − Durchmesser − Formabweichung − Gewinde + 3 more
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UKAS 2538 London, GB
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ACCREDIA 01077 Tribano, IT
IEC 62109-1 IEC 61400-21-1 IEC 62109-2 DIN EN 60598-2-4 DIN EN 60068-2-30 + 3 more
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DAkkS D-K-20130-01-00 Meissen, DE
Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1) Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO elektronische Waagen verwendete Abkürzungen: 1) In den CMC sind die erweiterten Messu + 2 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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