BS en 13232 8 2011, Railway Applications

BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
13232-8:2007
+A1:2011
Railway applications —
Track — Switches and
crossings —
Part 8: Expansion devices
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13232-8:2007+A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2011
ICS 93.100 Supersedes EN 13232-8:2007
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 8:

Expansion devices
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Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
3.1 General definitions ................................................................................................................................6
3.2 Main types of expansion devices .........................................................................................................8
4 Design .................................................................................................................................................. 13
4.1 Design inputs ...................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 Design rules ........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.2.1 General rules ....................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Wheel/rail interaction ......................................................................................................................... 15
4.2.3 Specific rules....................................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Performance requirements ................................................................................................................ 16
4.4 Materials .............................................................................................................................................. 16
4.5 Design output ...................................................................................................................................... 17
4.5.1 Detailed component plans ................................................................................................................. 17
4.5.2 Assembly documents ......................................................................................................................... 17
5 Tolerances and inspection ................................................................................................................ 17
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5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 17

5.2 Tools and instruments ....................................................................................................................... 17
5.3 Critical dimensions ............................................................................................................................. 17
5.4 Adjustment switch (bayonet type) .................................................................................................... 18
5.5 Expansion switch................................................................................................................................ 23
5.6 Certification ......................................................................................................................................... 32
5.7 Methods of examination for structural defects ............................................................................... 32
5.7.1 Visual ................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.7.2 Dye penetrant and/or magnetic particle ........................................................................................... 32
6 Longitudinal resistance testing......................................................................................................... 33
6.1 Test method......................................................................................................................................... 33
6.2 Test results .......................................................................................................................................... 33
7 Acceptance testing ............................................................................................................................. 33
8 Limits and extent of supply ............................................................................................................... 34
9 Identification marks ............................................................................................................................ 34
Annex ZA (informative) !Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC" .................................................................................. 35
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Foreword
This document (EN 13232-8:2007+A1:2011) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256
“Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2012, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the
latest by April 2012.
!This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive
2008/57/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document."
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2011-09-13.
This document supersedes EN 13232-8:2007.
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Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This series of standards “Railway applications — Track — Switches and crossings” covers the design and
quality of switches and crossings in flat bottomed rail. The list of Parts is as follows:
 Part 1: Definitions
 Part 2: Requirements for geometric design
 Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
 Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection
 Part 5: Switches
 Part 6: Fixed common and obtuse crossings
 Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts
 Part 8: Expansion devices
 Part 9: Layouts
Part 1 contains terminology used throughout all parts of the standard. Parts 2 to 4 contain basic design guides
and are applicable to all switch and crossing assemblies. The latter parts, from 5 onwards, deal with particular
types of equipment, including their tolerances. Part 9 defines the functional and geometric dimensions and
tolerances for layout assemblies. These use Parts 1 to 4 as a basis.
The following terms are used within to define the parties involved in using the EN as the technical basis for a
transaction:
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Customer The Operator or User of the equipment, or the Purchaser of the equipment on the
User's behalf.
Supplier The body responsible for the use of the EN in response to the Customer's
requirements.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
An expansion device is a device which permit longitudinal relative rail movement of two adjacent rails, while
maintaining correct guidance and support.
These longitudinal movements may be required in:
a) interrupted CWR (continuously welded rail);
b) structure movement;
c) or a combination of both.
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1 Scope
This part of EN 13232 covers the following subjects: to establish a working terminology for expansion devices,
for their constituent parts and for the types; to specify the minimum manufacturing requirements for expansion
devices and their constituent parts; to formulate codes of practice for inspection and tolerances; to define the
method by which expansion devices and their parts should be identified and traced.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 13146-1, Railway applications — Track — Test methods for fastening systems — Part 1: Determination of
longitudinal rail restraint
EN 13232-2, Railway applications — Track — Switches and crossings — Part 2: Requirements for geometric
design
EN 13232-3, Railway applications — Track — Switches and crossings — Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail
interaction
EN 13232-9, Railway applications — Track — Switches and crossings — Part 9: Layouts
EN 13715, Railway applications — Wheelsets and bogies — Wheels — Wheels tread
UIC 510-2, Trailing stock: wheels and wheelsets — Conditions concerning the use of wheels of various
diameters
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1 General definitions
3.1.1
hand (of half set) – adjustment switch (bayonet type)
LH (left hand) half set or RH (right hand) when viewed standing in the track gauge and facing the tips of the
inside rails.
With check rails, there may be two LH or two RH half sets, see Figure 6, or opposite hand half sets
3.1.2
hand (of half set) – expansion switch
LH half set or a RH half set when viewed standing in the track gauge and facing the toes of the expansion
switch
3.1.3
expansion capacity C
maximum permissible relative longitudinal movement between the two rails, where:
C = Dmax – Dmin
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Dmin minimum gap Dmax maximum gap
Figure 1 — Closed position Figure 2 — Open position
3.1.4
relative displacement rail / support
maximum permissible relative longitudinal movement between the rail (switch or stock rail) and the
corresponding support (base plate or bearer)
3.1.5
mean position
position where the expansion capacity and the relative displacement of rails are half way, and the bearers are
in their nominal position
3.1.6
design position
nominal position where the expansion capacity and the relative displacement of rails are half way, especially
where shrinkage of concrete structures, for example, will shift the mean position
Key
Dmin minimum gap
Dmax maximum gap
M mean position
Figure 3 — Mean position

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3.2 Main types of expansion devices
3.2.1
adjustment switch (bayonet type)
expansion device with interruption of the running edge
3.2.1.1 Adjustment switch without check rails (both sides moveable)
Key
1 slide chair 4 moveable rails
2 low restrain fastening 5 bearer straps
3 standard fastening R reference point
Figure 4 — Adjustment switch – both sides moveable
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3.2.1.2 Adjustment switch without check rails (one side moveable)
Key
1 slide chair 5 fixed rails
2 low restrain fastening 6 bearer straps
4 moveable rails
Figure 5 — Adjustment switch – one side moveable
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3.2.1.3 Adjustment switch with check rails (both sides moveable)
Key
1 slide chair 5 check rails
2 low restrain fastening 6 bearer strap
4 moveable rails
Figure 6 — Adjustment switch with check rails – both sides moveable

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3.2.1.4 Adjustment switch with check rails (one side moveable)
Key
1 slide chair 5 fixed rails
2 low restrain fastening 6 check rails
3 standard fastening 7 bearer strap
4 moveable rails R reference point
Figure 7 — Adjustment switch with check rails – one side moveable
3.2.2
expansion switch
expansion device without interruption of the running edge
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3.2.2.1 Expansion switch with moveable stock rails
Key
1 slide chair 5 fixed switch rails
4 moveable stock rails
Figure 8 — Expansion switch – moveable stock rails
3.2.2.2 Expansion switch with moveable switch rails
Key
1 slide chair 5 moveable switch rails
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4 fixed stock rails
Figure 9 — Expansion switch – moveable switch rails
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3.2.2.3 Expansion switch both sides moveable
Key
1 slide chair 5 moveable switch rails
4 moveable stock rails
Figure 10 — Expansion switch – both sides moveable
4 Design
4.1 Design inputs
The following information shall be supplied by the customer to the supplier:
 axle load;
 gross annual tonnage;
 train speed;
 nominal track gauge;
 direction of traffic;
 track geometry.
In addition the customer shall decide:
 the type of expansion device to be applied;
 the expansion capacity of the expansion device as well as the maximum displacement rail/support. If the
latter is not provided, it shall be estimated to be half the expansion capacity of the device;
 the basic rail section and grade;
 the rail inclination to be applied through the expansion device;
 the fastening system to be applied;
 the nominal support spacing;
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 type of support structure, e.g. bearer, slab track;
 special requirements, e.g. limits of vertical and horizontal end rotations, limits of local vertical and
horizontal radii of track, limits of uplift movements on rail supports adjacent to the gap between the
structure and the abutment or between the structures.
The following elements shall be agreed between customer and supplier:
 the special rail profiles to be applied for the construction (if applicable);
 the constructional length;
 the machining details of the rail sections;
 the maximum support spacing in service.
4.2 Design rules
4.2.1 General rules
4.2.1.1 Support panel
In the case where 1 side is moveable, a number of bearers shall be restrained from moving. This is normally a
minimum of four bearers. The incoming rails shall have low resistance fastenings on the restrained bearers to
permit movement of the moveable rails.
All restrained bearers are linked to each other. This can be achieved by the use of a bearer strap, guard rail,
continuous base plate etc.
In the case when both sides are moveable, the bearers shall be restrained from moving by means of a steel
strap. This is to ensure bearer distance does not change and prohibits the bearers from moving from their
nominal position during operation and/or maintenance.
4.2.1.2 Low restraint fastenings
The fastening restraint shall in any case be smaller than the longitudinal restraint of the bearer in the ballast.
The creep resistance shall be between 0 and 5 kN per base plate. This resistance shall be checked in
accordance with EN 13146-1.
4.2.1.3 Slide chairs
The slide chair shall permit the movement of one or both rails, while offering guidance to the switch and/or
stock rail depending on the type used, with resistance in the range 0 to 5 kN. The resistance shall be checked
in accordance with EN 13146-1.
4.2.1.4 Total longitudinal resistance
The total longitudinal resistance of the expansion device shall be limited in order to permit thermal forces to be
reduced at the end of the adjacent track panels.
In the case of a prototype the total longitudinal resistance shall be demonstrated as described in 6.1.
For curved expansion devices the maximum force may be higher. The limiting force shall be supplied by the
customer.
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4.2.1.5 Special requirements
Achievable maximum bearer spacing or vertical and horizontal angular rotations may exceed existing limits for
stress in rails. Special measures such as reinforcing of rails by fishplates, ancillary load distributing rails,
auxiliary beams and elastic supports may be used to reduce the stress in the rail or to accommodate vertical
and horizontal angular rotations.
4.2.2 Wheel/rail interaction
Functional and safety dimensions and wheel/rail interaction shall be considered during the design as
described in EN 13232-3 and EN 13232-9.
Lateral movement of the switch toe due the longitudinal movement shall be considered to avoid secant
contact.
4.2.3 Specific rules
4.2.3.1 Adjustment switches with interruption of the running edge
Wheel transfer areas shall be machined to match the original rail section on the running edge.
Attention shall be drawn to the false flange clearance machining or worn wheel ramps on the non-running side
of the rail.
This construction type leads to a gap in the running edge. If this gap becomes too large then check rails are
required. With wheels in accordance with EN 13715 and UIC 510-2 the maximum permitted gap is 200 mm.
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A reference point shall be made on the external bayonet in the vicinity of the internal bayonet, in order to
check the relative position of both rails.
4.2.3.2 Expansion switches
A detailed geometry plan shall be drawn in accordance to EN 13232-2.
Gauge may vary as a consequence of the construction type.
Switch rail only moves: gauge variation occurs.
Stock rail only moves: gauge variation does not normally occur.
Both switch and stock rail move: gauge variation occurs but is normally not as big as when only switch rail
moves.
These variations in gauge shall be considered during the design process. The effect on the resultant angle of
attack may be increased due to α1 and α2 depending on the direction of traffic (see Figure 11). Predominantly
on curved track this shall be taken into account. The angle of attack shall be restricted as described in
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1 stock rail 3 gauge
2 switch rail
Figure 11 — Angles of attack
Attention shall be drawn to machining the top of the stock rail end to accommodate false flange clearance or
worn wheel ramps.
4.2.3.3 Reference points
A reference point shall be made at the stock rail in the vicinity of the tongue tip in order to check the relative
position of both rails.
The actual position shall be checked by reference points. The mean position is used for design and
acceptance. Reference points, marked on the adjustment or expansion switch, are also used for installation.
In the case of expected major asymmetrical movements, e.g. shrinkage of concrete structures, the mean or
neutral position shall be a defined "design position".
4.3 Performance requirements
The performance criteria of expansion devices shall be based on information given by the customer. The
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design and selection of type of expansion devices will be influenced by capacity, guidance, gauge variation
due to longitudinal movement and site conditions. Information supplied in 4.1 and 4.2 shall be used in the
selection of the type of expansion devices and their design.
4.4 Materials
The grade and specification of the rails to be used shall be specified by the customer. Unless the customer
defines otherwise, the rail material and profile shall conform to the relevant European Standard. The materials
of fabricated base plates, blocks etc. shall be specified using the respective European Standard. In the
absence of an European Standard, the materials shall be defined by their mechanical and chemical
characteristics.
All bolts and other fixing devices shall be minimum Grade 5.6. All cast iron fittings shall be manufactured to
minimum Grade 200. All spheroidal graphite (SG) iron fittings shall be manufactured to minimum Grade 500/7.
The use of other materials such as cast manganese, pads, insulators, special slide surfaces etc. shall be
agreed between customer and supplier.
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4.5 Design output
4.5.1 Detailed component plans
The individual components should be illustrated on the detailed drawings. These drawings shall contain the
following information:
 machining profiles;
 sets, bending details;
 position of the running edge and machining reference plane;
 drillings including the pertinent tolerances;
 surface markings;
 material.
4.5.2 Assembly documents
As a result of the design, the supplier shall prepare the assembly documents in accordance with the
information given in EN 13232-9.
In addition these documents shall contain gauge modifications of the expansion device when the rail
components move to their extreme limits.
5 Tolerances and inspection
5.1 General
The following section defines the tolerances of the critical dimensions, which shall be verified. These
tolerances are based on workshop temperatures or a predefined temperature specified by the customer.
If the customer imposes restrictions on the tolerances given in the following, they shall be stated in the tender
documents.
5.2 Tools and instruments
The customer may request drawings/details of tools/measuring instruments for verification. Drawings/details
shall be submitted on request for approval. All tools/instruments shall be made available by the supplier on
request.
For inspection of the components, adequate measuring instruments shall be used, depending on the
geometry of the component and on the required accuracy. The appropriate measuring instruments shall be
agreed between customer and manufacturer.
It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to guarantee dimensional accuracy and to ensure that the inspection is
carried out with the appropriate measuring instruments.
5.3 Critical dimensions
The following dimensions shall be verified with the device in its mean position as part of the inspection
process and a record will be kept for inspection by the customer on request. Any sharp edges shall be
de-burred.
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5.4 Adjustment switch (bayonet type)
Table 1 — Rail (fixed and/or moveable)
Variable Description Tolerance
Not shown Total length of rail ±3 mm up to 24 m length

±4 mm greater than 24 m
SR Straightness of the running edge ±1 mm and 0,5 mm/1 500 mm

(Figure 12 / 14)
SR Course of the curve of the running edge ±1 mm and 0,5 mm/1 500 mm
(Figure 13 / 14)
IM Inclination of the machined contact surface ±0,5°

(Figure 15)
Not shown Diameter of fishbolt holes +1 mm / -0,5 mm
Not shown Holes position relative to fishing surface ±1 mm
Not shown Holes position relative to end of rail ±1,5 mm (for temporary fishplating
±3 mm)
Not shown Chamfer of the holes min. 0,5 mm
Not shown Roughness of machined running surface areas Ra 6,3
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Table 2 — Half set of adjustment switches
LS Constructional length ±6 mm up to 24 m length

(Figure 16) ±8 mm greater than 24 m

(Figure 12 / 14)
(Figures 13 / 14)
GH Close gap at rail head in the parallel contact area max. 0,25 mm
during inspection
(Figure 17)
GF Gap at rail foot max. 0,5 mm

(Figure 17)
LC Lateral clearance at the slide chair > 0 max. gap 1 mm

(Figure 17)
Table 3 — Full set of adjustment switches
G Gauge This tolerance shall be in accordance

(Figure 16) with the tolerance on the surrounding
plain line track
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(Figure 16) functional and safety dimensions as
described in EN 13232-9

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1 theoretical running edge
SR course of the running edge
Figure 12 — Alignment of running edge (straight)
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SR course of the curve
Figure 13 — Alignment of running edge (curved)
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SR course of the running edge
Figure 14 — Local straightness
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IM inclination of the machined contact surface
Figure 15 — Inclination

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G gauge LS overall constructional length
CG check gauge
Figure 16 — Adjustment switch parameters
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GH contact between rail heads LC contact between rail and stud
GF contact between rail feet
Figure 17 — Critical dimensions for adjustment switches – rail contact and rail/stud contact
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5.5 Expansion switch
Table 4 — Stock rail
LS Total length of stock rail ±3 mm up to 24 m length


(Figure 12 / 14)
SR Course of the curve of the running edge ±1 mm and 0,5 mm/1 500mm
(Figure 13 / 14)
HM Height at machined area ±0,5 (+ tolerance of height of rail)

(Figure 19)

(Figure 19)

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Table 5 — Switch rail
LA Total length of switch rail ±3 mm up to 24 m length


(Figure 12 / 14)
(Figure 13 / 14)
HM Height at machined area ±0,5 (+ tolerance of height of rail)

(Figure 19 / 20 / 21)
TM Thickness at machined area (minimum 3 points or ±0,5 mm

every 1,5 m)
(Figure 19 / 20 / 21)

(Figure 19 / 20 / 21)
±3 mm)
Not shown Flatness of the underside of the switch rail 1 mm
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Table 6 — Forging area (if applicable)
Not shown Running table 0,3 mm/1 500 mm
Not shown Running edge alignment 0,5 mm/1 500 mm
Not shown End profile Tolerance according to the rolled rail

section
HC Head profile An area of concavity may exist only on

(Figure 25) the opposite of the running edge. This
shall not exceed 2 mm
LT Transition length ±10 %

(Figure 25)
HF Height difference from one rail foot to the other ±1 mm

rail foot
(Figure 25)
Table 7 — Half set of expansion switches
L Constructional length ±6 mm up to 24 m length


(Figure 12 / 14)
(Figure 13 / 14)
CH Switch – stock rail contact allowance max. 0,5 mm

(Figure 22 / 23)
LC 1 + LC 2 Lateral clearance at the slide chairs when +1,5 mm / +0,5 mm

clamped switch and stock rail modify at
(Figure 22 / 23)
CP Maximum allowance between tongue and slide 1 mm

plate
(Figure 24)
Table 8 — Full set of expansion switches
G Gauge This tolerance shall be in accordance

(Figure 18) with the tolerance on the surrounding
plain line track
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LA switch rail length G gauge
LS stock rail length L overall length
Figure 18 — Expansion switch parameters
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IM inclination of machined area
HR height of machined area
Figure 19 — Critical dimensions for machined rails
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HM height at machined area
TM thickness at machining reference plane
Figure 20 — Critical dimensions for machined rails – full depth switch rails

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HM height at machined area
TM thickness at machining reference plane
Figure 21 — Critical dimensions for machined rails – asymmetric switch rails

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CH contact switch to stock rail
LC1 contact stock rail to stud
LC2 contact switch rail to stud
Figure 22 — Critical dimensions for expansion switches – contact gaps

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Key
CH contact switch to stock rail
LC1 contact stock rail to stud
LC2 contact switch rail to stud
Figure 23 — Critical dimensions for expansion switches – contact gaps
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CP flatness/maximum allowance between rail and base plate
Figure 24 — Critical dimensions for expansion switches – rail and base plate contact
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1 running edge
HF height difference from one rail foot to the other rail foot
LT transition length
HC head concavity
Figure 25 — Critical dimensions for expansion switch – switch forging (transition) area
5.6 Certification
All materials shall conform to the latest relevant European Standard.
In the absence of a relevant European Standard, material certification shall be in accordance with the
requirements as laid down in 4.4.
The methods of examination required by the customer shall be clearly defined. Any certification required from
such examination shall be stated by the customer.
5.7 Methods of examination for structural defects
5.7.1 Visual
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This method of examination may be used on all types of expansion devices. In the event of a defect being
suspected this may be followed by one or more of the other methods of examination.
5.7.2 Dye penetrant and/or magnetic particle
Dye penetrant can be used on all types of expansion devices. Magnetic particle methods can only be used on
magnetic materials and are therefore not suitable for manganese materials.
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6 Longitudinal resistance testing
6.1 Test method
Half the expansion device shall be installed on a fixed support (see Figure 26). One half set shall be fixed on
its bearers complete with strap, slide chairs and low restraint fastenings. In case of curved track, the minimum
radius shall be applied.
The device shall be arranged to its closed position (Dmin). See Figure 1. All sliding faces shall be greased with
the standard grease that is to be used during maintenance (if applicable).
One rail shall be fixed at the heel. An increasing longitudinal force shall be applied, to the opposite rail until
this rail starts to move.
Key
1 pulled rail 4 bearer (blocked)
2 blocked rail 5 fix link
3 strap (blocked) 6 low restraint fastening
F force
Figure 26 — Restraint test setup

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This movement of the rail shall be continued with a constant rate. The force needed shall be measured
continuously. The procedure stops when the device is opened at its extreme position (Dmax). See Figure 2.
The whole procedure shall start again in opposite direction.
During the test the maximum force shall be recorded.
6.2 Test results
The maximum resisting force shall be documented on a test result sheet.
7 Acceptance testing
Only when a prototype design is used, testing in accordance with 6.1 shall be required. The supplier shall
perform all necessary testing to ensure that the customer can verify the prototype.

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8 Limits and extent of supply

Limit and extent of supply shall include all components and special plates equipped with fastenings to the
limits of the support panel. Requirements for rail lengths and additional items shall be agreed between
customer and supplier and shown on the assembly plan.
9 Identification marks
Each half set of expansion device shall have an identification marking fixed on the switch rail and/or stock rail.
The design of marking shall be agreed between customer and supplier.
The following information shall be marked:
 manufacturer’s mark;
 last two digits of year of manufacture;
 expansion capacity;
 unique identification number.
Other markings shall be specified by the customer.
The identification marks concerning dispatch shall be agreed between customer and supplier.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential
1
Requirements of the Directive 2008/57/EC .
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this
standard given in Table ZA.1 for HS Infrastructure and in Table ZA.2 for CR Infrastructure confers, within the
limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding Essential
Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
1 This Directive 2008/57/EC adopted on 17th June 2008 is a recast of the previous Directives 96/48/EC ‘Interoperability of
the trans-European high-speed rail system’ and 2001/16/EC ‘Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail
system’ and revisions thereof by 2004/50/EC ‘Corrigendum to Directive 2004/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the
th
Council of 29 April 2004 amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed
rail system and Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-
European conventional rail system’.
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Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard, the HS TSI INF, published in OJEU
th
dated 19 March 2008, and Directive 2008/57/EC
Clause(s)/ Chapters/§/annexes of the Corresponding text, Comments

sub-clause(s) of this TSI articles/§/annexes of
European Standard the Directive
2008/57/EC
4 Design 4. Description of the Annex III Essential The HS TSI INF is
4.1 Design inputs infrastructure domain requirements not directly dealing
4.2 Design rules 4.2.2 Nominal track gauge with rail expansion
4.2.1 General rules 4.2.10 Track geometrical 1. General requirements devices
4.2.2 Wheel/rail quality and limits on isolated 1.1 Safety Indirect references
interaction defects Clauses 1.1.1 – 1.1.2 and can be found in
4.2.11 Rail inclination 1.1.3 chapter
5 Tolerances and 4.2.12 Switches and 4.2.13. - Track
inspection crossings 1.2 Reliability and resistance and chapter
5.3 Critical dimensions 4.2.13 Track resistance availability 4.2.14 – Traffic load
5.6 Certification 4.2.14 Traffic load on on structures
structures 1.5 Technical
6 Longitudinal resistance compatibility
testing 5. Interoperability
constituents
7 Acceptance testing 5.3.1.1 Railhead profile
Annex A – Table A1
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Table ZA.2 — Correspondence between this European Standard, the CR TSI INF published in OJEU
th
dated 14 May 2011, and Directive 2008/57/EC
Clause(s)/ Chapters/§/annexes of the Corresponding text, Comments

sub-clause(s) of this TSI articles/§/annexes of
European Standard the Directive
2008/57/EC
4 Design 4. Description of the Annex III Essential The CR TSI INF is not
4.1 Design inputs infrastructure subsystem requirements directly
4.2 Design rules 4.2.5.1 Nominal track gauge dealing with rail
4.2.1 General rules 4.2.5.6 Railhead profile for 1. General requirements expansion devices
4.2.2 Wheel/rail plain line 1.1 Safety Indirect references
interaction 4.2.5.7 Rail inclination Clauses 1.1.1 – 1.1.2 can be found in
4.2.6 Switches and crossings and 1.1.3 chapter
5 Tolerances and 4.2.7 Track resistance to 4.2.7 – Track
inspection applied loads 1.2 Reliability and resistance to applied
5.3 Critical dimensions 4.2.8 Structures resistance to availability loads and chapter
5.6 Certification traffic loads 4.2.8 – Structures
4.2.9 Track geometrical 1.5 Technical resistance to traffic
6 Longitudinal resistance quality and limits on isolated compatibility loads
testing defects
Rails, fastenings and
7 Acceptance testing 6. Assessment of conformity sleepers used for
of interoperability short length of track
constituents and EC for specific purposes,
verification of the for
subsystems example in switches
6.2.4.7 Assessment of and crossings, at
geometry of switches and expansion devices,
crossings transition slabs and
6.2.5.2 Assessment of track special structures,
resistance for switches and are not considered to
crossings be interoperability
constituents according
to § 5.2 of the
CR TSI INF
WARNING — Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard."
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This British Standard is the UK implementation of

This British Standard was Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

30 November 2011 Implementation of CEN amendment A1:2011

ISBN 978 0 580 70120 7

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ICS 93.100 Supersedes EN 13232-8:2007

Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 8:

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5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 17

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2011-09-13.

This document supersedes EN 13232-8:2007.

 Part 2: Requirements for geometric design

 Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction

 Part 4: Actuation, locking and detection

 Part 6: Fixed common and obtuse crossings

 Part 7: Crossings with moveable parts

 Part 8: Expansion devices

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These longitudinal movements may be required in:

a) interrupted CWR (continuously welded rail);

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EN 13232-9, Railway applications — Track — Switches and crossings — Part 9: Layouts

EN 13715, Railway applications — Wheelsets and bogies — Wheels — Wheels tread

3 Terms and definitions

3.1 General definitions

Figure 1 — Closed position Figure 2 — Open position

Figure 3 — Mean position

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3.2 Main types of expansion devices

3.2.1.1 Adjustment switch without check rails (both sides moveable)

Figure 4 — Adjustment switch – both sides moveable

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3.2.1.2 Adjustment switch without check rails (one side moveable)

Figure 5 — Adjustment switch – one side moveable

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3.2.1.3 Adjustment switch with check rails (both sides moveable)

Figure 6 — Adjustment switch with check rails – both sides moveable

3.2.1.4 Adjustment switch with check rails (one side moveable)

Figure 7 — Adjustment switch with check rails – one side moveable

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3.2.2.1 Expansion switch with moveable stock rails

Figure 8 — Expansion switch – moveable stock rails

3.2.2.2 Expansion switch with moveable switch rails

3 standard fastening R reference point

Figure 9 — Expansion switch – moveable switch rails

3.2.2.3 Expansion switch both sides moveable

Figure 10 — Expansion switch – both sides moveable

4.1 Design inputs

The following information shall be supplied by the customer to the supplier:

 gross annual tonnage;