BS EN 13231-1:2013

What is BS EN 13231-1 - acceptance of works on ballasted track about? BS EN 13231-1 is a European Standard that discusses railway applications. BS EN 13231-1  is the first part of the multi-series that specifies the minimum technical requirements and the tolerances for the acceptance of works on ballasted track situated on plain line and on switches and crossings and rail expansion devices, as part of the track, for 1 435 mm and wider track gauge railways, concerning the construction of the new track, track renewal, and track maintenance. Note 1: BS EN 13231-1 does not deal with contractual and legal aspects, and it does not cover either work related to reprofiling the railhead or the associated measurements, except for some measurements related to safety, since these works are covered by other parts of the EN 13231 series. Note 2: Related works, e.g., platform reconstruction, formation, drainage, level crossings are not covered by BS EN 13231-1 .

Who is BS EN 13231-1 - acceptance of works on ballasted track for? BS EN 13231-1 on acceptance of works on ballasted track is useful for:

Railway management authorities responsible for maintenance of track