1 Scope
This document is applicable to fastening systems, in Categories A – E as specified
in EN 13481‑1:2012, 3.1, for use on rectilinear steel sleepers in ballasted track with maximum axle loads
and minimum curve radii in accordance with Table 1.
Table 1
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Fastening category criteria
| Category |
Maximum design axle load
kN
|
Minimum curve radius
m
|
|---|---|---|
| A | 130 | 40 |
| B | 180 | 80 |
| C | 260 | 150 |
| D | 260 | 400 |
| E | 350 | 150 |
NOTE The maximum axle load for Categories A and B does not apply to maintenance vehicles.
The requirements apply to:
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— fastening systems which act on the foot and/or web of the rail including direct fastening systems and indirect fastening systems;
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— fastening systems for rail sections included in EN 13674‑1 (excluding 49E4) or EN 13674‑4.
This document is not applicable to fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid
fastening systems, special fastening systems used at bolted joints or glued joints
or special low clamping force fastenings used to mitigate track-bridge interaction
effects.
This document is for type approval of complete fastening systems.