This part of this European Standard specifies:characterisation of wheel and track dimensions; geometric design principles for wheel guidance; design principles for wheel load transfer; deciding whether movable crossings are needed.These are illustrated byTheir application to turnout components:switches; crossings; check rails. butThe principles apply equally to more complex layouts.
EN 13232-3:2003 history
2023EN 13232-3:2023 Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings for Vignole rails - Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
2003EN 13232-3:2003 Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2011)