This European Standard defines wood species, quality requirements, origin, manufacturing conditions, forms, dimensions and tolerances as well as the durability and preservation of wood sleepers and bearers for use in railway tracks. It does not cover specific finishing processes that may be required by the customer. It does not apply to other track timbers.
EN 13145:2001+A1:2011 Referenced Document
EN 252:1989 Field Test Method for Determining the Relative Protection Effectiveness of a Wood Preservative in Ground Contact
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