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High-Speed Rail Steel Track - EN Certified Mill Direct Supplier
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 High-Speed Rail Steel
| Property | Parameter | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product Name | High-Speed Rail (HSR Rail) | Premium heavy rail designed for high-speed railway systems operating at speeds ≥250 km/h |
| Material Grade | U71Mn / U75V / R260 / R350HT | Equivalent grades: EN 13674-1 R260, JIS E 1101 60N, GB/T 2585 U71Mn |
| Standard Compliance | GB/T 2585, EN 13674-1, TB/T 3276, UIC 860 | Meets Chinese high-speed railway and European interoperability standards |
| Carbon (C) | 0.71–0.82% | Optimized carbon content for hardness and wear resistance per GB/T 2585 |
| Manganese (Mn) | 0.70–1.20% | Enhances strength and hardenability of rail steel |
| Silicon (Si) | 0.15–0.58% | Improves deoxidation and pearlite structure refinement |
| Vanadium (V) | 0.04–0.12% | Micro-alloying element for grain refinement (U75V grade) |
| Phosphorus (P) | ≤0.025% | Strictly controlled to prevent cold brittleness |
| Sulfur (S) | ≤0.020% | Ultra-low sulfur for superior fatigue performance |
| Tensile Strength | ≥880 MPa (R260); ≥1175 MPa (R350HT) | Per EN 13674-1 and TB/T 3276 requirements |
| Yield Strength | ≥460 MPa (R260); ≥520 MPa (R350HT) | Minimum 0.2% proof stress ensuring structural integrity under dynamic loads |
| Elongation | ≥10% (R260); ≥9% (R350HT) | Measured on gauge length of 5.65√So per EN 13674-1 |
| Rail Profile | 60 kg/m (60N / CHN60) | Head width 73 mm, height 176 mm, base width 150 mm, length 25 m / 100 m |
| Hardness | 260–300 HBW (R260); 350–390 HBW (R350HT) | Railhead surface hardness ensuring long service life on high-speed corridors |
| Surface Finish | Hot-rolled, straightened, ultrasonic tested | Zero surface defects; full-length automatic ultrasonic and eddy current inspection |
| Application | High-speed passenger railway, ballastless track, urban rail transit | Suitable for slab track systems at speeds of 250–350 km/h |
| Certification | ISO 9001, CRCC, EN 13674-1, TSI Compliance | China Railway Product Certification and European Technical Approval |
| Packaging | Bundled with steel straps, anti-corrosion coated ends | Shipped in dedicated rail wagons or flat-rack containers for export |
| MOQ | 100 metric tons | Smaller quantities available upon negotiation for trial orders |
High-Speed Rail Steel Track - EN Certified Mill Direct Supplier
High-speed rail steel track represents one of the most demanding applications in modern transportation infrastructure, requiring exceptional metallurgical precision and strict adherence to international standards. As global high-speed rail networks expand—with operational speeds exceeding 350 km/h on lines across Asia, Europe, and emerging markets—the demand for premium-grade rail steel continues to accelerate. Our mill-direct supply chain delivers EN certified high-speed rail profiles engineered for maximum service life, superior fatigue resistance, and consistent dimensional accuracy. Whether you are developing new corridors or upgrading existing mainline track, sourcing directly from our certified production facilities ensures both cost-effective procurement and full traceability from billet to finished rail.
What Is High-Speed Rail Steel Track?
High-speed rail steel track refers to specially manufactured rail profiles designed to carry passenger trains operating at speeds of 250 km/h and above. These rails are produced from vacuum-degassed, continuously cast steel blooms and hot-rolled into precise asymmetric profiles—most commonly 60E1 (UIC 60) and 60E2 configurations per EN 13674-1. The steel undergoes controlled cooling and straightening processes that yield a pearlitic microstructure with exceptional wear resistance and rolling contact fatigue performance. Unlike conventional freight rail, high-speed rail demands tighter tolerances on straightness (≤0.3 mm/3 m), surface finish, and residual stress levels to ensure safe, smooth operation at elevated velocities.
High-Speed Rail Steel Technical Specifications
Our high-speed rail products are manufactured to meet or exceed the following critical parameters established by EN 13674-1 and complementary international standards:
- Steel Grades: R260, R350HT (head-hardened), and R370CrHT per EN 13674-1
- Tensile Strength: Minimum 880 MPa (R260), 1175 MPa (R350HT), 1280 MPa (R370CrHT)
- Minimum Hardness: 260 HBW (R260), 350 HBW head-hardened zone (R350HT)
- Elongation at Break: ≥10% (R260), ≥9% (R350HT) per A5 gauge length
- Rail Profiles: 60E1 (60.21 kg/m), 60E2, and 54E1 available
- Standard Lengths: 25 m, 50 m, 75 m, and 100 m welded strings
- Straightness Tolerance: ≤0.3 mm over 3 m (vertical and lateral)
- Fatigue Life: >5 million cycles at 900 MPa stress range per EN 13674-1 Annex D
- Residual Hydrogen Content: ≤2.0 ppm to prevent hydrogen-induced flaking
- Ultrasonic Testing: 100% automated inspection per EN 13674-1 Class A
Head-hardened grades such as R350HT serve critical roles in high-speed rail applications where curves, gradients, and braking zones subject the rail head to accelerated wear and rolling contact fatigue. The controlled in-line heat treatment produces a fine pearlitic structure to a depth of approximately 20 mm, extending rail service life by 2–3 times compared to standard R260 in equivalent traffic conditions.
Why Source High-Speed Rail Steel from a Certified Mill-Direct Supplier?
Procuring high-speed rail track directly from EN certified mills eliminates intermediary markups while guaranteeing full material certification and batch traceability. Our production facilities maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EN 13674-1 product certification through notified body audits. Every rail delivered includes mill test certificates with complete chemical composition analysis, mechanical property results, and non-destructive examination records. This documentation satisfies the stringent quality assurance requirements of national railway authorities and international project consultants.
Get a Competitive Quote for High-Speed Rail Steel Track
Partner with us for mill-direct rates on EN certified high-speed rail profiles. From initial specification review to logistics coordination, our dedicated rail division supports your project at every stage.
- 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
