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Train Rail Steel Track - EN Standard Railway Manufacturer
China
Supplier's customization ability
- Drawing-based customization
- Sample-based customization
- Full customization
Minimum order quantity: 1 ton
Shipping total: To be negotiated
- Lead time:
- confirmed with the quotation
- Packaging:
- standard export packing
- Samples:
- available on request
Product details
Technical Specifications of Train Rail
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Train Rail (Railroad Rail) | Hot-rolled steel rail for railway track construction |
| Material Grade | U71Mn / 900A / R260 / 60E1 | Equivalent grades: GB U71Mn, EN 13674 R260, AREMA 136RE, BS 90A |
| Standard Compliance | GB 2585 / EN 13674 / AREMA / TB/T 2344 | International railway rail standards for heavy and light rail applications |
| Carbon (C) | 0.65% - 0.82% | Primary strengthening element for rail hardness and wear resistance |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.70% - 1.30% | Enhances tensile strength and abrasion resistance |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.15% - 0.58% | Improves strength and deoxidation during steelmaking |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤ 0.030% | Controlled to prevent cold brittleness |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤ 0.030% | Minimized to avoid hot shortness and improve toughness |
| Tensile Strength | 880 - 1080 MPa | Per EN 13674-1 and GB 2585 requirements |
| Yield Strength | ≥ 460 MPa | Minimum yield point ensuring structural load-bearing capacity |
| Elongation | ≥ 10% | Measured on gauge length of 5.65√So per standard test methods |
| Rail Profile / Weight | 43 kg/m, 50 kg/m, 60 kg/m, 75 kg/m | Common profiles: 43A, 50N, 60E1, 136RE; length 12.5 m / 25 m / 50 m or customized |
| Hardness | 260 - 320 HBW (head surface) | Head-hardened options available for heavy-haul and high-speed lines |
| Surface Finish | Hot-rolled, mill finish | Free from cracks, scabs, and surface defects per acceptance criteria |
| Application | Railway mainline, metro, crane runway, mining track | Suitable for passenger, freight, urban transit, and industrial rail systems |
| Certification | ISO 9001 / CE / SGS / CRCC | Third-party inspection and mill test certificates provided |
| Packaging | Bundled with steel straps, waterproof coating on ends | Loaded in standard rail wagons or containers for export shipment |
| MOQ | 30 Metric Tons | Smaller quantities negotiable based on rail profile availability |
Train Rail Steel Track - EN Standard Railway Manufacturer
Train rail steel track is the foundational structural element that supports and guides rolling stock across global railway networks, from high-speed passenger corridors to heavy-haul freight lines. As an EN standard railway manufacturer and direct mill supplier, we deliver premium-grade rail steel profiles engineered for maximum service life, dimensional precision, and load-bearing performance. Our train rail products conform to EN 13674-1, UIC 860, and AREMA specifications, serving railway operators, construction contractors, and infrastructure developers across more than 30 countries. Whether you require standard-gauge mainline rails, light rails for urban transit systems, or crane rails for industrial applications, our integrated production facility ensures consistent metallurgical quality from billet casting through final heat treatment and straightening.
What Is Train Rail Steel?
Train rail steel is a hot-rolled asymmetric profile consisting of three functional zones — the head (running surface), web (vertical support), and foot (base flange) — designed to distribute dynamic wheel loads into sleepers and ballast. Manufactured from high-carbon or head-hardened manganese steel, modern railway rail achieves a fine pearlitic microstructure that balances wear resistance with fracture toughness. Rail steel grades such as R260 (EN 13674-1), R350HT (head-hardened), and 900A (UIC) are specifically formulated to resist rolling contact fatigue, gauge corner cracking, and thermite weld embrittlement under cyclic loading conditions experienced in revenue service.
Train Rail Technical Specifications
Our train rail production covers a comprehensive range of profiles and grades to meet diverse railway engineering requirements. Below are the key technical parameters:
- Rail Profiles: UIC 60 (60.21 kg/m), UIC 54 (54.43 kg/m), UIC 50, S49, BS 113A (56.88 kg/m), AREMA 115RE (57.0 kg/m), and light rail profiles from 15 kg/m to 30 kg/m
- Steel Grades: R200, R220, R260, R260Mn, R320Cr, R350HT, R370CrHT per EN 13674-1
- Tensile Strength: Minimum 880 MPa (R260) to 1,280 MPa (R370CrHT)
- Hardness: 260–300 HBW (R260 standard) up to 370–410 HBW (R370CrHT head-hardened)
- Carbon Content: 0.60%–0.82% depending on grade
- Rail Length: Standard 12 m, 18 m, 25 m; long-welded rail up to 120 m available
- Straightness Tolerance: ≤ 0.3 mm/m vertical and lateral per EN 13674-1
- Fatigue Performance: Tested to withstand cumulative traffic loads exceeding 500 MGT (million gross tonnes) for head-hardened grades
- Ultrasonic Testing: 100% volumetric inspection per EN 13674-1 Annex A, zero internal defect acceptance
All rails undergo controlled cooling, roller straightening, and end-machining with bolt-hole drilling upon request. Mill test certificates are issued per EN 10204 Type 3.1, documenting chemical composition, mechanical properties, and dimensional inspection results for full traceability.
Railway Rail Applications
Train rail steel track finds extensive application across multiple sectors of transportation and industrial infrastructure. Mainline railways utilize UIC 60 and 115RE profiles for high-speed corridors operating at velocities up to 350 km/h, while heavy-haul freight lines in mining regions rely on R350HT head-hardened rails to resist severe abrasive wear from 40-tonne axle loads. Urban metro and light rail transit systems employ lighter profiles such as Ri60N and 49E1 for embedded track configurations. Beyond conventional railways, crane rails (A45–A150) serve port gantry cranes, steel mill overhead cranes, and shipyard installations where concentrated point loads demand exceptional surface hardness and web rigidity.
Get a Competitive Quote for Train Rail Steel Track
As a direct EN standard railway rail manufacturer, we offer mill-direct rates with no intermediary markups, ensuring cost-effective procurement for projects of any scale. Our engineering team provides professional guidance on grade selection, profile optimization, and logistics planning tailored to your specific track requirements.
- 24/7 customer support available
- Free samples for quality evaluation
- Competitive pricing for bulk orders
- Professional technical consultation
Contact us today to get your free quote within 24 hours!
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Product Introduction
Hongji Profiles Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and supplier specializing in the R&D, production and sales of high-quality steel profiles. With years of experience in the metallurgical industry, we have earned a solid reputation for reliability, precision and customer-centric service, providing global clients with premium steel profile solutions for diverse industrial and architectural needs.
Our core business covers a full range of steel profiles, including angle steel, channel steel, I-beams, H-beams, C-section steel, Z-section steel, flat steel and custom special steel profiles. These products are widely applied in building structures, bridges, transmission towers, industrial machinery, automotive components and shipping. We strictly control material selection, adopting high-quality steel grades such as S235JR, S355JR, SS400, A36 and Q355 series to ensure excellent mechanical properties, durability and corrosion resistance.
Guided by a customer-first philosophy, we have built a comprehensive sales and after-sales network. Our products are exported to Europe, North America, Southeast Asia and Africa, with long-term cooperation with well-known enterprises. Our team provides one-stop services, and we ensure prompt delivery through sufficient inventory and optimized logistics.
Upholding “Quality First, Integrity-based, Innovation-driven, Win-Win Cooperation”, Hongji is committed to becoming a global leader in the steel profile industry, continuously improving quality and service to create a better future with global customers.
FAQ
Supplier's customization ability
- Drawing-based customization
- Sample-based customization
- Full customization
Minimum order quantity: 1 ton
Shipping total: To be negotiated
- Lead time:
- confirmed with the quotation
- Packaging:
- standard export packing
- Samples:
- available on request
