20/30385993 DC

This standard 20/30385993 DC BS EN 13232-2. Railway applications. Track. Switches and crossings for Vignole rails is classified in these ICS categories:

• 93.100 Construction of railways

This document covers the following subjects:

• the design process for switches and crossings, and the use of the other parts of this standard;

• geometric design principles for wheel guidance;

• definition of basic limits of supply;

• applied forces and their adequate support;

• tolerance levels.

These are illustrated herein by application to a turnout. The main switch and crossing components are represented in turnouts and the principles used in turnouts apply equally to more complex layouts.