What is BS EN 13481-5 - Fastening systems for slab track about ?
BS EN 13481-5 discuss fastening systems for slab track. BS EN 13481-5 is applicable to fastening systems in Categories A–D as specified in BS EN 13481-1:2012, for attaching rails to the uppermost surface of concrete or asphalt slabs and for embedded rails in non-ballasted tracks with maximum axle loads and minimum curve radii.
The requirements apply to:
- Fastening systems that act on the foot and/or web of the rail including direct fastening systems and indirect fastening systems
- Adhesive and mechanical fastening systems for embedded rail, but excluding rail cast into road pavements
BS EN 13481-5 is only applicable to fastening systems for rail sections in BS EN 13674-1 (excluding 49E4) or BS EN 13674-4.
Note1: BS EN 13481-5 is not applicable to fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid fastening systems, or special fastening systems used at bolted joints or glued joints.
Note2: BS EN 13481-5 should only be used for type approval of complete fastening systems.
Who is BS EN 13481-5 - Fastening systems for slab track for ?
BS EN 13481-5 on fastening systems for slab track is useful for:
- Designer and producers of rail fastening systems
- Railway management authorities
- Infrastructure managers
- Site supervisors 
- Inspection and testing department in railways  
- Train operator companies (TOCs) 
Why should you use BS EN 13481-5 - Fastening systems for slab track ?
The fastening system is designed with controlled clip guidance from the parked to the in-service position. BS EN 13481-5 specifies performance requirements for slab tracks to provide better stability and durability for high-speed railways. BS EN 13481-5 helps to assess the sustainability of the design and maintenance of fastening systems for slab track with the rail on the surface or rail embedded in a channel.
What is changed since the last update ?
BS EN 13481-5:2012+A1:2017 supersedes BS EN 13481-5:2012 which is withdrawn.
BS EN 13481-5:2012+A1:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 13481-5:2012. These include:
- The scope has been extended to include fastening systems for embedded rail
- New categories of fastening systems have been introduced
- The ranges of test loads have been extended to cover the new categories of fastening systems
- Advice on attenuation of noise and vibration has been added in a new annex (Annex A)
