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Definitions ​

During your training, you will be asked for definitions repeatedly.

" I have given you some definitions that you can use for your training."

The items you will need are listed below.

Railways
AEG §2 (1)

Railways are public institutions or privately organized companies that
To provide railway transport services (railway undertakings) or railway infrastructure
operate (railway infrastructure company)

EBA
AEG §5a (1)

Railway Supervision:

The railway supervisory authorities are responsible for monitoring compliance with the regulations specified in Section 5 Paragraph 1, unless otherwise stipulated in this law. Their duties include, in particular,

  • 1. To avert dangers arising from the operation of the railway or emanating from the operating facilities, and

  • 2. To investigate dangerous incidents in railway operations.

Switches
DIN EN 13232-1

Switches are part of the track connections. They allow trains or individual rail vehicles to move from one track to another without interrupting their movement.
Change tracks.
Definition (according to DIN EN 13232-1):
A system that allows vehicles to pass between two tracks and a main line.

Signal dependency
482.9001A7

A (main) signal may only be set to proceed if...
if all those belonging to the relevant train route
Switches, locking bars and flank protection devices are located in the
Position required for travel and locked
are,
these should be kept locked in this position for as long as
how the signal is in the driving position and
that all facilities belonging to the train route also after
The signal will remain locked until it is reset.
The proper resolution has taken place.

Track gauge
EBO §5 (1)

The track gauge is the smallest distance between the inner surfaces of the rail heads in the range of 0 to 14 mm.
Top of rail (SO).

Regular light level
EBO §9 (1)

The standard clearance gauge is the space belonging to each track, shown in Annex 1. The standard clearance gauge
It consists of the space enclosed by the respective boundary line and additional spaces for
structural and operational purposes.

Track spacing
EBO §10 (1) - (2)

The track spacing is the distance from the center to the center of adjacent tracks:

On open track, the track spacing must be at least 4.00 m for new construction and major reconstruction projects; for tracks used exclusively by urban rapid transit systems, a reduction of the track spacing to 3.80 m is permitted. Existing track spacings of 4.00 m – or 3.80 m for urban rapid transit systems – and less may not be reduced.

In railway stations, the track spacing – except for transshipment tracks – must be at least 4.00 m, and at least 4.50 m for new constructions. Existing track spacings of 4.50 m or less may not be reduced; exceptions are permitted.

Level crossings
EBO §11 (1)

Level crossings are intersections of railways with roads, paths, and squares at the same level. Crossings that serve only internal traffic and crossings for passengers are not considered level crossings.

  • Level crossings are not permitted on lines where the permitted speed is more than 160 km/h.

train sequence
EBO §39 (1)

The sequence of trains is determined by train control points, the order by train reporting points, which always also
Train sequence points are regulated. The train dispatcher is responsible for the train sequence. Locally unmanned
Train sequence points are to be assigned to a train dispatcher.

Railway facilities
EBO §4 (1)

Railway facilities are all properties, structures and other installations of a railway that are located under
Taking local conditions into account when handling or securing passenger or freight traffic
are required on the railway.

Train stations
EBO §4 (2)

Railway stations are railway facilities with at least one switch where trains begin, end, or pass each other.
They are allowed to turn around. The boundary between the stations and the open track is generally defined as follows:
Entry signals or trapezoidal boards, otherwise the entry switches.

Block sections
EBO §4 (3)

Block sections are track sections into which a train may only enter if they are free of vehicles.

Block positions
EBO §4 (4)

Block posts are railway installations that delimit a block section. A block post can also serve as a station,
It may be a junction, crossover, junction, stop, halt or cover point.

Junctions
EBO §4 (5)

Junctions are block points on the open track where trains switch from one track to another.
can transition.

Crossover points
EBO §4 (6)

Crossover points are block points on the open track where trains switch to another track of the same line
can transition.

Connection points
EBO §4 (6)

Junctions are railway facilities on the open track where trains use a connected track for shunting operations.
can be used without the block section being cleared for another train.

Alternative
connection point
EBO §4 (7)

Alternative junctions
These are junctions where the block section can be released for another train.

Stop points
EBO §4 (8)

Haltepunkte are railway facilities without switches where trains are permitted to stop, start or end according to schedule.

stop
EBO §4 (9)

Stops are junctions or connecting points that are locally linked to a stopping point.

Coverage point
EBO §4 (10)

Cover points are railway facilities on the open track that protect railway operations, especially at moving structures.
Secure bridges, railway crossings, track intersections and construction sites.

Main tracks
EBO §4 (11)

Main tracks are those regularly used by trains. Through main tracks are those...
Main tracks of the open line and their continuation in the stations.

Branch lines
EBO §4 (12)

All other tracks are sidings.

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