TS EN ISO 22074-1
Railway infrastructure - Rail fastening systems - Part 1: Vocabulary
This document specifies the terms and definitions used in the ISO 22074 series of standards related to
rail fastening systems.
NOTE In this document, there are some entries where more than one term is listed in the header (e.g. sleeper,
tie, cross tie in 3.2.3). In such cases, the first term is the preferred term, generally used in the ISO 22074 series of
standards. The other terms are also in common use in the railway industry and are considered to be synonymous
(admitted terms).
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TS EN ISO 22074-1 is a vocabulary standard for railway infrastructure that establishes the common terms and definitions used across the ISO 22074 series on rail fastening systems. It is intended to align technical language so that the components, functions, and relationships within rail fastening systems are described consistently in engineering, manufacturing, and specification work.
Why vocabulary matters in rail fastening systems
A rail fastening system is the set of components that secures the rail to the supporting structure and contributes to load transfer, gauge retention, and the overall mechanical behaviour of the track. In general technical context, such systems may include fastening devices, clips, pads, insulating parts, and related elements. This standard supports clear communication by defining the terminology used to refer to those parts and concepts within the ISO 22074 family.
The document notes that some entries list more than one term in the heading. In those cases, the first term is the preferred term used generally in the ISO 22074 series, while the other terms are admitted synonyms commonly used in the railway industry. That structure helps bridge regional naming practices while keeping the technical meaning stable.
- Standardised terms and definitions used throughout the ISO 22074 series
- Preferred terms shown alongside admitted synonymous terms where applicable
- Consistent vocabulary for technical communication on rail fastening systems
- Publication Date: 8.07.2024
- Standard Status: U (Yürürlükteki Standard/Standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: en
- ICS Classification: 01.040.45 Demiryolu Mühendisliği (Terimler); 45.080 Raylar ve Demiryolu Elemanları
- Pages: 16
- Source Standard: EN ISO 22074-1:2024
- International Equivalents: EN ISO 22074-1-EQV; ISO 22074-1-EQV
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