BS EN 16432-1:2017

European foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviations
5 External actions
6 System requirements
Annex A (informative) - Rail temperature increase
        by using eddy current brake
Annex B (informative) - Examples of loop-free and zones
        with limited metal content to ensure EMC
Annex C (informative) - Example of balise mounting system
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
         European Standard and the Essential
         Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC
Bibliography

Specifies the general requirements concerning the design of ballastless track systems.

This European Standard defines the general requirements concerning the design of ballastless track systems. It does not include any requirements for inspecting, maintaining, repairing and replacing ballastless track systems during operation. This European Standard is applicable to all railway applications up to 250 kN axle load. The requirements of this standard apply to: - plain line track, switches and crossings and rail expansion joints; - various substructures like embankments and cuttings, tunnels, bridges or similar, with or without floating slabs; - transitions between different substructures; - transitions between different ballastless track systems; - transitions between ballasted and ballastless track systems. NOTE Requirements for characterization of the substructures listed above are included in this standard. Design of the substructures is covered by other European Standards, e.g. EN 1992–2, EN 1997–1 , etc..