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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN
14730-2:2006
Railway applications
Track
Aluminothermic
welding of rails
Part 2: Qualification of aluminothermic
welders, approval of contractors and
acceptance of welds
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 14730-2
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM August 2006
ICS 25.160.10; 45.080
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Aluminothermic welding of rails -

Part 2: Qualification of aluminothermic welders, approval of
contractors and acceptance of welds
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Soudage des rails par Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Aluminothermisches
aluminothermie - Partie 2 : Qualification des soudeurs par Schweien von Schienen - Teil 2: Qualifizierung
aluminothermie, agrments des entreprises et rception aluminothermischer Schweier, Zertifizierung von
des soudures Betrieben und Abnahme von Schweiungen
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EN 14730-2:2006 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................4
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................4
4 Qualification of aluminothermic welders ............................................................................................5
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4.1 Initial training and issue of a Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails ...................................5
4.2 Permit to Weld........................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Welder identification .............................................................................................................................7
4.4 Welder records.......................................................................................................................................7
5 Approval of aluminothermic welding contractors..............................................................................7
5.1 General....................................................................................................................................................7
5.2 Quality management system ................................................................................................................8
5.3 Practical experience ..............................................................................................................................8
5.4 Aluminothermic welders .......................................................................................................................8
5.5 Training...................................................................................................................................................8
5.6 Equipment ..............................................................................................................................................8
5.7 Purchase, management and control of consumables .......................................................................8
5.8 Supervision ............................................................................................................................................8
5.9 Weld inspection .....................................................................................................................................8
5.10 Traceability .............................................................................................................................................8
5.11 Audits ......................................................................................................................................................9
6 Acceptance of aluminothermic welds .................................................................................................9
6.1 General....................................................................................................................................................9
6.2 Weld inspector qualification.................................................................................................................9
6.3 Weld inspection .....................................................................................................................................9
6.4 Geometric requirements .......................................................................................................................9
6.4.1 General....................................................................................................................................................9
6.4.2 Alignment and match of the weld collars..........................................................................................10
6.4.3 Welded rail alignment..........................................................................................................................11
6.5 Weld integrity .......................................................................................................................................14
6.6 Documentation.....................................................................................................................................15
Annex A (informative) Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails ........................................................16
Annex B (informative) Permit to Weld ...........................................................................................................17
Bibliography ......................................................................................................................................................18
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Foreword
This document (EN 14730-2:2006) 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 February 2007, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2007.
The purpose of this standard is to provide systems for successful delivery of aluminothermic welds in track.
This standard covers:
qualifications of aluminothermic welders;
approval of aluminothermic welding contractors;
Acceptance of welds.
The minimum information requirements shown in Annex A and B are normative. The format is informative.
The standard contains "alternative requirements" in certain clauses, which enable a railway authority to select
a position that will protect those principles which might be considered as "sovereign rights."
When installing aluminothermic welds in track across Europe, railway authorities, process suppliers and
contractors shall comply with rules, regulations and codes of practice pertaining to the country where the work
is executed.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, 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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1 Scope
This standard applies to aluminothermic welds made on Vignole rails of 46 kg/m and above as contained in
EN 13674-1:
This standard specifies:
the system for training, testing and maintaining the skills of aluminothermic welders. It applies to those
aluminothermic welding processes compliant with the requirements of EN 14730-1 "Railway applications
Track Aluminothermic welding of rails Part 1: Approval of welding processes". It requires that the
system for training and testing of welders shall be approved by the relevant railway authority;
the systems and requirements for the approval of aluminothermic welding contractors. It applies to those
contractors using aluminothermic welding processes compliant with the requirements of EN 14730-1
"Railway applications Track Aluminothermic welding of rails Part 1: Approval of welding processes"
and who employ welders who are in possession of a valid Permit to Weld as defined in Clause 4 of this
standard;
the acceptance requirements for aluminothermic welds. It requires that weld inspectors are competent in
aluminothermic weld inspection and are approved by the relevant railway authority. It covers the final
inspection of aluminothermic welds for acceptance in track. It does not cover any previous inspections by
welders or others.
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 14730-1, Railway applications Track Aluminothermic welding of rails Part 1: Approval of welding
processes
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
railway authority
either the railway regulator or the owner of a railway infrastructure or the custodian with a delegated
responsibility for a railway infrastructure
3.2
aluminothermic welder
track operative trained and certified for the joining of rails by aluminothermic welding processes
3.3
welding contractor and welding subcontractor
company accepted in accordance with the requirements of a railway authority to execute the production of
aluminothermic welds on that particular infrastructure
3.4
process supplier
company which provides an approved aluminothermic welding process accepted in accordance with
EN 14730-1 and which is approved by the railway authority to supply consumables and tools for the execution
of aluminothermic welds
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3.5
employer
company that employs aluminothermic welders who are approved by a process supplier and railway authority,
or by the railway authority itself
3.6
process manual
manual referred to and described in EN 14730-1, produced by the process supplier, identifying all the
consumable materials and equipment used and the operating method to be followed for all steps of welding.
The manual specifies the critical parameters of the welding process and their safe bounds
3.7
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training establishment
welder training organisation or centre approved by the railway authority
4 Qualification of aluminothermic welders
4.1 Initial training and issue of a Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails
The initial training and testing shall be conducted in a training establishment.
The process supplier shall provide the process manual and determine the duration of training and the
minimum number of welds to be made.
The initial training shall be carried out in accordance with the supplier's process manual. In addition to the
welding processes the initial training shall include as a minimum:
basic safety items relating to the process;
cause and effect of operating outside of the correct processes;
rail identification;
basic grinding;
visual weld inspection.
The training shall conclude with a practical and theoretical test or tests so designed to confirm the trainees'
ability to carry out the aluminothermic welding of rails in accordance with the requirements of that supplier's
process manual.
Upon the successful completion of training and testing the welder shall be issued with a Diploma in
Aluminothermic Welding of Rails by the training establishment. The minimum information to be given on the
diploma is:
Full name of the welder;
Date of birth;
Date of examination;
Number of diploma;
Process supplier;

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Skill modules;
Extra skills;
Cutting method(s);
Training establishment;
Signature and name of the examiner.
A specimen Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails showing the format is given in informative Annex A.
The possession of the Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails shall be a prerequisite to applying for the
Permit to Weld.
Diplomas in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails shall remain the property of the welder.
4.2 Permit to Weld
The Permit to Weld shall remain the property of the railway authority.
The validity of the Permit to Weld shall not exceed 5 years.
The railway authority shall define any relevant conditions relating to the training, testing, re-training, re-testing
and the validity and renewal of the Permit to Weld as well as the extension of the welder's skill.
The subjects to be included in the training for a Permit to Weld shall be defined by the railway authority. The
employer shall be responsible for ensuring that the training of aluminothermic welders to obtain a Permit to
Weld is in accordance with the requirements of the railway authority.
Upon successful completion of the requirements and demonstration of the necessary competencies, which
shall include railway authority tests if required, the welder shall be issued with a Permit to Weld by the relevant
railway authority upon receipt of the relevant qualifying information from the employer. The issue of the Permit
to Weld shall be via the welder's employer who shall maintain up to date records.
The Permit to Weld shall include a unique identification relating to the particular welder and the employer, and
shall contain as a minimum:
Employer;
Certificate number;
Welders full name;
Stamp number;
Photo of the welder;
Issue date;
Expiry date;
Line categories;
Process supplier;
Process;
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Rail cutting method(s);
Issuing railway authority;
Signature of the issuing railway authority;
Surrender conditions.
In any instance of a welder changing employment to another welding contractor or employer, the railway
authority shall issue a new Permit to Weld on the request, and receipt of relevant qualifying proof, from the
new welding contractor or employer.
The railway authority shall, at any time, withdraw the Permit to Weld upon evidence of poor performance by
the welder and ask the employer to return it.
The railway authority shall also withdraw the Permit to Weld upon accepted documented notification from the
employer. The employer shall return it to the railway authority.
Upon request from the employer, the Permit to Weld shall be renewed by the railway authority as may be
necessary to reflect the maintenance and/or extension of the welders skills. Such renewal shall require
receipt of the relevant qualifying information from the employer.
A specimen of the Permit to Weld is shown in the informative Annex B.
4.3 Welder identification
To identify the welder, each and every weld shall be marked by the stamp number allocated in the Permit to
Weld.
4.4 Welder records
The contractor or sub-contractor shall maintain welder records, which shall form part of a quality management
system and which shall include:
Welder training and competences;
Weld records;
Number of welds produced in a given period;
Number of welds rejected;
Notified number of welds failed in service.
5 Approval of aluminothermic welding contractors
5.1 General
The railway authority shall be responsible for specifying the requirements for the qualification of
aluminothermic welding contractors.
A certifying document shall be issued by the railway authority or the authorised body to contractors meeting
the requirements.
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5.2 Quality management system
The welding contractor shall operate a quality management system which addresses this European Standard
to ensure that aluminothermic welds consistently comply with the specified requirements.
5.3 Practical experience
The railway authority may require prospective contractors to provide evidence that they have the necessary
experience for the type of work to be carried out.
5.4 Aluminothermic welders
The welding contractor shall employ aluminothermic welders who are in possession of a valid Permit to Weld,
as defined in Clause 4 of this standard.
5.5 Training
The welding contractor shall maintain a system that ensures the competence of their aluminothermic welding
personnel by appropriate training and assessment.
5.6 Equipment
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Aluminothermic welding equipment shall comply with the process supplier's manual. Inspection and calibration
of equipment shall comply with those requirements specified by the process and equipment supplier and the
relevant railway authority.
5.7 Purchase, management and control of consumables
The welding contractor shall maintain a system of welding consumable purchases, management and control
in line with the process supplier's specifications.
5.8 Supervision
The welding contractor shall maintain a system of management and supervision of aluminothermic welding
that complies with the regulations of the railway authority.
5.9 Weld inspection
The welding contractor shall maintain a system of weld inspection according to the railway authority
requirements. Non-conformances found during these inspections shall be recorded in the traceability system.
5.10 Traceability
As a minimum, each weld shall be marked at the time of production with the welder's unique identification, as
defined in 4.3, and with the year of installation.
The welding contractor shall maintain a traceability system. The system shall include a daily record signed by
the welder, detailing every weld produced.
The daily record shall include the following minimum information:
Date of installation;
Contractor and welder identification;
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Supplier and process;
Portion details e.g. batch portion no. and date of manufacture;
Weather conditions;
Rail profile and grade;
Location (mileage/kilometric point, line route, rail or "other references");
Stress balancing activities e.g. welds made between tensors or in conjunction with rail heaters;
Any non-conformances with the process manual and the railway authority requirements before or during
welding including track conditions such as battered, bent or twisted rail ends.
5.11 Audits
Auditing of the welding contractor may be required by the railway authority.
6 Acceptance of aluminothermic welds
6.1 General
Documentation and records as defined in 5.10 shall be made available upon request by the railway authority.
All welds installed in accordance with this standard shall be inspected and documented.
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6.2 Weld inspector qualification
Persons carrying out final weld inspections, called "Weld Inspectors" in the following clauses, shall have
completed and passed a railway authority approved course on aluminothermic weld inspection. These Weld
Inspectors shall be approved by the relevant railway authority and shall as appropriate act on behalf of that
authority.
6.3 Weld inspection
Prior to any inspection the weld shall be completed and:
Identified as defined in 5.10,
Free from mould and luting material,
Secured in its final position,
In the final ground condition.
A Weld Inspection Report containing the result and details of the weld inspection shall be completed.
6.4 Geometric requirements
6.4.1 General
Geometrical measurements shall be made of the
Alignment and match of the weld collar;

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Welded rail alignment.
6.4.2 Alignment and match of the weld collars
The misalignment and the mismatch of the weld collar shall not exceed the values specified in the following
figures.
Key Key
1 Rail head 1 Rail head
2 Rail foot 2 Rail foot
Figure 1 Vertical misalignment: a = 2 mm Figure 2 Lateral misalignment: b = 3 mm

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Key Key
1 Rail head 1 Rail head 3 Collar under foot
2 Rail foot 2 Rail foot 4 Collar above foot
Figure 3 Mismatch (two piece moulds): Figure 4 Mismatch (three piece moulds):
c = 3 mm d = 3 mm
6.4.3 Welded rail alignment
6.4.3.1 General
The welded rail alignment after final grinding shall be measured over 1 m with the weld central. The tools used
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for measurement of weld alignment shall be accurate and calibrated in accordance with the requirements of
the equipment supplier and the railway authority.
6.4.3.2 Grinding length
The length over which the rail surface has been ground on the full width of the running surface "L" (see
Figure 5) or on the full height of the running edge "M" (see Figure 6) is shown as follows.

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Key
L Grinding length
1 Rail head
2 Rail foot
Figure 5 Grinding length on the running surface

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Key
M Grinding length
1 Rail head
2 Rail foot
Figure 6 Grinding length on the running edge
6.4.3.3 Vertical alignment
Vertical alignment shall be measured on the axis of the running surface.
It is defined by Figures 7 and 8 for peaked and dipped welds.
Peaked weld
h1 + h 2
The peak value P is calculated with the following formula: .
2
Flatness is measured over the grinding length.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 Flatness
2 Rail
h1,h2 Values at the rule extremity
Figure 7 Peaked weld
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Dipped weld
Key
1 max. dip under the rule
2 Rail
Figure 8 Dipped weld
6.4.3.4 Horizontal alignment
Horizontal alignment shall be measured on the running edge 14 mm below the running surface. It is defined
by Figure 9.

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Key
1 Maximum horizontal misalignment
2 Rail head
3 Rail foot
Figure 9 Horizontal alignment
6.4.3.5 Acceptance criteria
The acceptance criteria of the weld alignment are defined in the following Tables 1 and 2. The railway
authority shall specify categories from each of these tables. Values from within categories shall not be mixed.
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Table 1 Vertical alignment
Measurements in millimetres
Category A B C D E F G H
Peaked weld Peak max. 1,0 1,0 0,5 0,5 0,3 0,3 0,2 0,3
Peak min. 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,0 0,1
Flatness -0,20 -0,20 -0,20 -0,20 -0,20 -0,15 -0,10 -0,15
Dipped weld Dip max. -1,0 -0,5 -0,5 0,0 -0,2 -0,15 -0,1 0,0
Maximum grinding length 900 900 900 900 600 600 600 600
Table 2 Horizontal alignment

Measurements in millimetres
Category W X Y Z
Maximum gauge widening 0,3 0,3 0,5 0,5
Maximum gauge narrowing 0,0 0,0 0,5 0,5
Maximum grinding length 500 unlimited 300 unlimited
6.5 Weld integrity
An assessment of weld integrity shall be made by visual examination.
The weld collar shall be formed to the complete shape of the mould and shall be free from deformation.
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There shall be no damage to the rail from escaped liquid metal, slag or splashes.
Limits for other visible defects shall be specified by the railway authority.
Other non-destructive examination shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the railway
authority where appropriate.
6.6 Documentation
Acceptance documentation shall contain:
Traceability documentation as indicated in 5.10,
The Weld Inspection Report as indicated in 6.3,
The results from other non-destructive examinations that may have been specified.
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Annex A
(informative)
Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails
Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails
is hereby awarded to
Name ________________ First name ___________ Date of birth _______
DATE ________________ Diploma No __________
Process Skill Modules Extra Skills Passed

Supplier Passed Cutting Methods
Training establishment ________________________ Signed ____________

Name _____________
NOTE The diploma may contain additional important data required by the railway authority.
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Annex B
(informative)
Permit to Weld
PERMIT to WELD
Employer ___________________ Certificate No _________

Welder's Full name ___________ Stamp No ____________ Photo
ISSUE DATE _________________ EXPIRY DATE _________
Is permitted access to the Railway Infrastructure

for the purposes of Aluminothermic Welding on line categories: _________________________
Approved for processes: ________________________________________________________

Process Supplier ________________________________________________________
Processes ________________________________________________________
Rail cutting methods: ________________________________________________________
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The above mentioned person has been deemed qualified and competent in the following additional areas:
Issuing Railway Authority Signed ____________ Printed Name __________

Surrender Conditions
The following conditions will require the employer to surrender the Permit to Weld to the Railway Authority
Change of Employer Termination of Welding Activity Demand by Railway Authority

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Bibliography
[1] EN 13674-1, Railway applications Track Rail Part 1: Vignole railway rails 46 kg/m and above
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BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

The European Standard EN 14730-2:2006 has the status of a

ICS 25.160.10; 45.080

This British Standard is the official English language version of

aid enquirers to understand the text;

present to the responsible international/European committee any

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on

This British Standard was Amendments issued since publication

ISBN 0 580 48705 9

Copyright British Standards Institution

ICS 25.160.10; 45.080

Railway applications - Track - Aluminothermic welding of rails -

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 June 2006.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

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This standard covers:

qualifications of aluminothermic welders;

approval of aluminothermic welding contractors;

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This standard specifies:

3 Terms and definitions

4 Qualification of aluminothermic welders

4.1 Initial training and issue of a Diploma in Aluminothermic Welding of Rails

The initial training and testing shall be conducted in a training establishment.

basic safety items relating to the process;

cause and effect of operating outside of the correct processes;

visual weld inspection.

Full name of the welder;

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Signature and name of the examiner.

4.2 Permit to Weld

The validity of the Permit to Weld shall not exceed 5 years.

Welders full name;

Photo of the welder;

Rail cutting method(s);

Issuing railway authority;

Signature of the issuing railway authority;

A specimen of the Permit to Weld is shown in the informative Annex B.

4.3 Welder identification

4.4 Welder records

Welder training and competences;

Number of welds produced in a given period;

Number of welds rejected;

Notified number of welds failed in service.

5 Approval of aluminothermic welding contractors

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5.2 Quality management system

5.3 Practical experience

5.4 Aluminothermic welders

5.7 Purchase, management and control of consumables

5.9 Weld inspection

The daily record shall include the following minimum information:

Contractor and welder identification;

Supplier and process;

Portion details e.g. batch portion no. and date of manufacture;

Rail profile and grade;

Location (mileage/kilometric point, line route, rail or "other references");

Auditing of the welding contractor may be required by the railway authority.

6 Acceptance of aluminothermic welds

6.3 Weld inspection

Prior to any inspection the weld shall be completed and:

Identified as defined in 5.10,

Name __________ First name _ Date of birth ___

DATE ______ Diploma No

Training establishment ____________ Signed

Employer ___________ Certificate No _

ISSUE DATE _________ EXPIRY DATE _

Issuing Railway Authority Signed __ Printed Name