What are the minimum curve radius requirements for high-speed lines?
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Curve radius requirements for high-speed lines
For high-speed lines (≥ 250 km/h), TSI-INF specifies a minimum curve radius of
6,000 m on main running lines 1.
RATO-2 §4.3 additionally requires that cant deficiency must not exceed
130 mm for passenger rolling stock 2, while
freight-only lines may apply a reduced minimum of 300 m on secondary tracks
with appropriate speed restrictions 3.
The ruling gradient combined with curve correction must also be applied
when both constraints occur simultaneously 2.