BS EN 16431:2014 PDF

What is BS EN 16431 - Hollow sleepers and bearers for Vignoles rail about? Hollow sleepers provide protection against accidental damage to cross-track cables and the associated costs of reinstatement. BS EN 16431 focuses on railway applications and discusses best practices for hollow sleepers and bearers. BS EN 16431 defines technical criteria and control procedures that are satisfied by hollow sleepers and bearers used in ballasted track with Vignole rails. The hollow sleepers and bearers designed for the ballasted track can also be used in the ballastless track. In this case, the requirements are defined by the customer.

Who is BS EN 16431 - Hollow sleepers and bearers for Vignoles rail for? BS EN 16431 on hollow sleepers and bearers for Vignoles rail is useful for:

Relevant railway authorities / Train operating companies (TOCs) Owners and managers of the rail transport networks Contractors Infrastructure managers Project managers Manufacturers and suppliers of hollow sleepers and bearers / components Product design engineers Railway engineers Quality control and testing authorities Railway infrastructure regulatory bodies

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