DIN EN 16432-1:2012-05

This European Standard defines the general requirements concerning the design and acceptance for ballastless track systems. It does not include any requirements for inspecting, maintaining, repairing and replacing ballastless track systems during operation. This standard is applicable for high speed and conventional railway applications up to 250 kN axle load. The application for other tracks (e. g. urban track or industrial lines) is not considered. This standard applies to track systems using slabs as well as: - booted systems; - embedded rail systems; or - other fastening systems. The requirements of this standard apply to ballastless track systems: - for plain track as well as switches and crossings and rail expansion joints; - at transitions between different supporting structures; - at transitions between different ballastless track systems; - at transitions between ballasted and ballastless track systems; - on various supporting structures like embankments and cuttings, tunnels, bridges or similar, with or without floating slabs.