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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C-TEC Systemtechnik und Serviceleistung für die Werkstoffprüfung

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Charpy impact test (ISO 148-1) Salt spray / neutral salt fog test (ISO Radiated emissions (CISPR 32) verwendete Abkürzungen:

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C.E.I.A. Spa a socio unico Sez. LACE Laboratorio di Compatibilità Elettromagnetica

ACCREDIA 01402 Civitella in Valdichiana, IT

ETSI EN 301 489-1: V2.2.3 EN 61000-3-2 and EN 61000-3-3 IEC 61000-6-1 IEC 61000-4-4: 2012 1.4 Electrostatic Discharge EN 61000-4 + 3 more

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UKAS 0156 Congresbury, GB

(HSG 264, 2012) HSG 227 (2004)) Safety Executive guides HSG 264 (2012) and App 3 of HSG 227 (HSG 248) – 2021 + 3 more

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CALTECNICA INGENIEROS

ENAC LC10.071 Boadilla del Monte, ES

(3 ± 0,5)  10-2 mol/mol (5 ± 0,5)  10- (5 ± 0,5)  10-2 mol/mol - 80 ˚C a 200 ˚C - 20 ˚C a < 23 ˚C 23 ˚C a 40 ˚C > 40 ˚C - 20 ˚C a 60 ˚C + 2 more

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ENAC LE1870 Rinconada, ES

ISO 2808 ISO 48-4 UNE-EN ISO 2808 ISO 2409 UNE-EN ISO 2360 + 3 more

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DAkkS D-K-22378-01-01 Mühldorf a. Inn, DE

Tensile testing of metallic materials (I Vickers hardness test (ISO 6507) Kraft Railway vehicles — specific test require Railway — traction effort and braking fo + 3 more

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ENAC LC10.201 Alacant, ES

(0,15 ± 0,02) · 10-2 mol/mol (0,50 ± 0,0 (6,0 ± 1,0) · 10-2 mol/mol (11,5 ± 2,0) (10 ± 2) · 10-6 mol/mol (50 ± 8) · 10-6 (0,15 ± 0,02) · 10-2 mol/mol (0,30 ± 0,0 1,000 ± 0,100 + 3 more

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ACCREDIA 00024 San Giovanni al Natisone, IT

ISO 9308-1 ISO 7899-2 DIN EN ISO 11205 DIN EN ISO 10304-1 ISO 14189 + 3 more

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ENAC LC10.234 Bollullos de la Mitación, ES

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CBRE GWS Industrial Services GmbH Kalibrierlabor

DAkkS D-K-15125-01-01 Lorsch, DE

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