This European Standard is applicable to fastening systems, in categories A-C and E as specified in EN 13481-1:2012, 3.1, for use on wood sleepers in ballasted track with maximum axle loads and minimum curve radii in accordance with Table 1. The requirements apply to: fastening systems which act on the foot and/or web of the rail including direct fastening systems and indirect fastening systems; fastening systems for the rail sections in EN 13674-1 (excluding 49E4) and EN 13674-4.This standard is not applicable to fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid fastening systems or special fastening systems used at bolted joints or glued joints.This standard is for type approval of a complete fastening assembly only.
EN 13481-3:2012 Referenced Document
EN 13145 Railway applications - Track - Wood sleepers and bearers
EN 13146-1:2012 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 1: Determination of longitudinal rail restraint (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2014)
EN 13146-2:2012 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 2: Determination of torsional resistance
EN 13146-4:2012 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 4: Effect of repeated loading (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2014)
EN 13146-6:2012 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 6: Effect of severe environmental conditions
EN 13146-7:2012 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 7: Determination of clamping force
EN 13146-8:2012 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 8: In service testing
EN 13674-1 Railway applications - Track - Rail - Part 1: Vignole railway rails 46 kg/m and above
EN 13674-4 Railway applications - Track - Rail - Part 4: Vignole railway rails from 27 kg/m to, but excluding 46 kg/m
EN 13481-3:2012 history
2022EN 13481-3:2022 Railway applications - Track - Performance requirements for fastening systems - Part 3: Fastening systems for wood and polymeric composite sleepers
2012EN 13481-3:2012 Railway applications - Track - Performance requirements for fastening systems - Part 3: Fastening systems for wood sleepers
2002EN 13481-3:2002 Railway Applications - Track - Performance Requirements for Fastening Systems - Part 3: Fastening Systems for Wood Sleepers Includes A1: August 2006