Banedanmark’s obligations. Track quality The track is to be maintained according to applicable railway norms and other norms/rules. As to the overall quality of the track, the requirements laid down in railway norm Banenorm BN1-38 must be complied with concerning a standard deviation in both height and lateral and number of point errors of class 4. The condition is settled once a year based on the requirements in Banenorm BN1-38. A report in this regard can be sent to the Railway Undertaking in the second quarter of the year, if requested. Canting of the rail 1:40 Canting of the rail on Banedanmark’s railway network must in connection with new construction, renewal and maintenance be grinded to reach a canting of the rail of 1:40 on top the rail (TOP) as stated in Banenorm BN2-47. Physical condition of the track Questions concerning the physical conditions of the track in connection with requests for changes in the permitted speed and/or the speed’s effect on environment and comfort can be directed to Banedanmark. Banedanmark will ensure that contact is directed to the correct section in Banedanmark for handling such request. Monitoring of wheel and axle load On selected lines Banedanmark has installed ALC systems for monitoring wheel and axle load of the rolling stock as stated in Banenorm BN2-205. Too extensive wheel and axe load can fatigue the components of the track and of the rolling stock. In worst case this can result in damage to the track. In such cases the ALC systems submit alarm, whereupon Banedanmark takes contact to the Railway Undertaking regarding further measures as stated the traffic information related to Banenorm BN2-205 and
