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BSI 23/30430177 DC:2023 Edition

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BS EN 15273-3. Railway applications. Gauges – Part 3. Infrastructure

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 30430177-NC.pdf
3 41_e_stf.pdf
10 1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
11 4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Defined gauging
5.1 General
5.1.1 Introduction
5.1.2 Gauging methods
5.1.3 Infrastructure gauge types
5.1.4 Uniform gauge
12 5.1.5 Choice of gauge
5.1.5.1 Introduction
5.1.5.2 Infrastructure gauge type choice
13 5.2 General information on all the gauge calculation methods
5.2.1 The reference profile and its associated rules
5.2.2 Lateral gauge widening
5.2.2.1 General
5.2.2.2 Lateral infrastructure gauge variations depending on the local situation
15 5.2.2.3 Lateral random phenomena
16 5.2.3 Vertical adjustment
5.2.3.1 General
17 5.2.3.2 Vertical infrastructure gauge variations depending on the local situation
19 5.2.3.3 Vertical random phenomena
21 5.2.4 Additional allowances
22 5.3 Kinematic gauging method
5.3.1 General
5.3.2 Infrastructure gauge
5.3.2.1 Lateral
25 5.3.2.2 Vertical
27 5.4 Dynamic gauging method
5.4.1 General
28 5.4.2 Infrastructure gauge
5.4.2.1 Lateral
29 5.4.2.2 Vertical
31 5.5 Static gauging method
5.5.1 General
5.5.2 Infrastructure gauge
5.5.2.1 Lateral
33 5.5.2.2 Vertical
34 5.6 Distance between track centres
5.6.1 Introduction
5.6.1.1 General
35 5.6.1.2 The nominal installation distance between track centres
5.6.1.3 The installation limit distance between track centres
5.6.1.4 The verification limit distance between track centres
36 5.6.2 Parameters to take into account when determining the distance between track centres
5.6.2.1 General parameters
37 5.6.2.2 The effect of cant difference
38 5.6.3 Determination of the distance between track centres
5.6.3.1 General
39 5.6.3.2 Generic formula for EAj
5.6.3.3 Determination of allowance
42 5.7 Elements of variable layout
5.7.1 Introduction
5.7.1.1 Calculation principle
43 5.7.1.2 Characteristics of a layout transition
5.7.1.3 Lateral gauge variation
5.7.2 Layout transition
5.7.2.1 Abrupt change of curvature
46 5.7.2.2 Smooth transition of curvature
48 5.7.3 Running on switches and crossings
5.7.3.1 Introduction
49 5.7.3.2 Lateral projection variation
50 5.7.3.3 Quasi-static effect variation
51 5.8 Determination of the free passage gauge of the pantograph
5.8.1 General
5.8.1.1 Space to be cleared for electrified lines
5.8.1.2 Particularities
5.8.1.3 Basic principles
53 5.8.2 Mechanical pantograph gauge for the kinematic gauging method
5.8.2.1 Determination of the mechanical gauge width
57 5.8.2.2 Determination of the maximum height of the mechanical gauge
5.8.3 Electrical pantograph gauge for the kinematic gauging method
5.8.3.1 Introduction
58 5.8.3.2 Determination of the electrical gauge width
5.8.3.3 Determination of the maximum height of the electrical gauge
59 5.8.3.4 Insulating distance
5.8.4 Mechanical pantograph gauge for the dynamic gauging method
5.8.4.1 Determination of the mechanical gauge width
5.8.4.2 Determination of the mechanical gauge height
5.8.5 Electrical pantograph gauge for the dynamic gauging method
5.8.5.1 Introduction
60 5.8.5.2 Pantograph electrical gauge width
5.8.5.3 Determination of the maximum height of the electrical gauge
5.8.5.4 Insulating distance
5.9 Overhead contact line
5.10 Items intended to be in close proximity
5.10.1 Rules for installation of platform edges
5.10.1.1 General
63 5.10.1.2 Gap bgap and hgap
64 5.10.1.3 Installation dimensions
66 5.10.1.4 Infrastructure verification limit gauge and tolerances
5.10.2 Track accessories
5.10.2.1 Introduction
5.10.2.2 Contact ramps
5.10.2.3 Active checkrails
5.10.2.4 Electric third rail
67 5.10.2.5 Planking of level crossings
5.10.2.6 Rail brakes
5.11 Guide for determination of a new gauge from an existing infrastructure
5.12 Tilting trains
5.13 Ferries
5.14 Verification and maintenance of the gauge
5.14.1 Infrastructure gauges
68 5.14.2 Distance between track centres
6 Absolute and comparative gauging
6.1 Absolute gauging
6.1.1 General
69 6.1.2 Infrastructure data requirements
6.1.2.1 Absolute gauging input data
6.1.2.2 Track quality
6.1.2.3 Infrastructure data
71 6.1.3 Infrastructure tolerances
6.1.3.1 Track tolerances
72 6.1.3.2 Measurement tolerances
6.1.3.3 Other relevant infrastructure effects
73 6.1.4 Infrastructure calculations
6.1.4.1 General
6.1.4.2 Infrastructure positioning
74 6.1.4.3 Distance between track centres
75 6.1.4.4 Calculation of clearance
6.1.5 Application rules
76 6.2 Comparative gauging
77 6.3 Absolute gauges
6.4 Compatibility information
6.5 Items intended to be in close proximity
6.5.1 General
78 6.5.2 Control, command and signalling equipment
79 6.5.3 Active check rails
6.5.4 Planking of level crossings
6.5.5 Conductor rails
6.5.6 Rail brakes
6.6 Platforms
6.7 Pantograph Gauging
6.7.1 General
80 6.7.2 Pantograph gauges
6.7.3 Benchmark pantograph sway values
6.7.4 Pantograph gauging using pantograph swept envelopes
81 6.8 Switch and crossings
6.9 Tilting trains
6.10 Infrastructure measurement
6.10.1 Measurement data
6.10.2 Survey equipment
82 6.10.3 Measurement accuracy
6.10.4 Survey quality
6.11 Gauging management principles
83 6.12 Fixed installations mounted in proximity of the tracks
84 6.13 Temporary structures
85 Annex A (informative)Recommended values for calculation of the allowances in defined and absolute gauging
88 Annex B (informative)Defined gauging – lower parts
B.1 General
B.2 Lower part of GI2- generally applicable
89 B.3 Lower part of GI1 – Tracks for rail brake equipment
B.3.1 General
91 B.3.2 Vertical lowering
B.3.2.1 Nominal value
B.3.2.2 Vertical curves of marshalling humps
92 B.4 Lower parts for “rolling” roads – GI3
94 Annex C (informative)Determination of reference vehicle characteristics for defined gauging
C.1 Introduction
C.2 Methodology
95 C.3 Calculation example
C.3.1 Introduction
C.3.2 Vehicle no. 1 (on the inside of the curve)
C.3.3 Vehicle no. 2 (on the outside of the curve)
96 C.3.4 Vehicle no. 3 (on the inside of the curve)
C.3.5 Vehicle no. 4 (on the outside of the curve)
C.3.6 Summary
C.3.7 International gauge reference vehicles
102 Annex D (informative)Gauge maintenance guideline for defined gauging
D.1 Introduction
D.2 Choice of gauge
D.3 Installation rules
D.3.1 Guidelines for installation of equipment along the track
D.3.2 Guidelines for the installation of tracks alongside structures
103 D.3.3 Guidelines for the installation of temporary structures
D.4 Managing and checking of structures
D.4.1 Management principles
D.4.2 Management of critical situations
D.4.3 Practical aspects for measuring the structures
104 D.5 Effect of track maintenance
D.6 Personnel training
105 Annex E (informative)Calculation example for determination of the gauge in a turnout for defined gauging
E.1 Introduction
106 E.2 Methodology
107 E.3 Gauge widening
E.3.1 Widening of the gauge in the main line
E.3.2 Widening of the gauge in the turnout route
108 E.4 The quasi-static effect
E.5 Gauge width at a turnout
111 Annex F (informative)Tilting trains
F.1 General
112 F.2 Transition curve
F.3 Degraded modes
113 Annex G (informative)Uniform gauge
G.1 General
G.2 GU1
G.2.1 General
G.2.2 Determination of the gauge
114 G.2.3 Equivalent kinematic gauge
115 G.3 GU2
G.3.1 General
G.3.2 Determination of the gauge
117 G.4 GUC
G.4.1 General
G.4.2 Determination of the gauge
119 Annex H (informative)A-deviations
120 Annex ZA (informative)Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive (EU) 2016/797 aimed to be covered
BSI 23/30430177 DC
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