Railway Rail

Railway Rail
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Name: Railway Rail
Alias: Steel Rail
Grade: U71Mn / R260
Standard: UIC 860-O / EN 13674-1
Spec: 50kg/m - 60kg/m
Lead Time: 30-90 Days
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Xi'an Dongmeng Group Co., Ltd. is one of the most reliable manufacturers and suppliers of railway rail in China, also supports customized service. With abundant experience, we warmly welcome you to wholesale cheap products in stock here and get free sample from our factory. For price consultation, contact us.

 

Railway Rail

Railway Rail, also known as Steel Rail, Train Track Rail, Crane Rail, or Heavy Duty Rail Steel, is a critical component used for railway transportation, mining tracks, overhead crane lines, and industrial logistics systems. As a professional manufacturer and global supplier, we provide UIC60 Rail, UIC54 Rail, AREMA Rail, BS75R Rail, QU70/QU80 Crane Rail, and customized rail profiles with strict dimensional accuracy, high tensile strength, and excellent wear resistance.
Our factory supports OEM/ODM, fully automated rolling production lines, ultrasonic testing, and third-party inspection to ensure stable quality for global buyers.

 

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What is Railway

 

Railway rails are the backbone of modern rail transport infrastructure, designed to provide safe, reliable, and long-lasting support for trains. Our high-strength steel railway rails are engineered to withstand heavy loads, extreme temperatures, and harsh environmental conditions, making them ideal for mainline railways, metro systems, industrial rail networks, and mining operations.

Available in galvanized railway rail, hot-dip galvanized rail, or pre-galvanized rail options, our rails offer superior corrosion resistance and long service life. Manufactured to comply with international standards such as ASTM, EN, BS, and DIN, these rails ensure exceptional performance for both freight and passenger transport worldwide.

 

Product Standards & Grades

 

International Standards: UIC860, AREMA, EN 13674, JIS E1101, GB 2585, BS 11

Common Grades: 900A, 1100, U71Mn, R260, R350HT, Q235, 55Q

Rail Types:

Heavy Rail (43kg, 50kg, 60kg, 75kg)

Light Rail (8kg, 12kg, 15kg, 24kg, 30kg)

Crane Rail (QU70, QU80, QU100, QU120)

Mining Rail / Industrial Rail

Standard Sizes & Dimensions (Metric + Imperial)

 

Heavy Rail – Standard Sizes & Dimensions(Metric + Imperial)

Model Weight (kg/m) Height (mm) Base (mm) Head (mm) Web Thickness (mm) Imperial (lb/yd)
UIC60 60.3 172 150 72 16.0 121.5
UIC54 54.43 159 140 70 15.0 109.7
UIC50 51.4 152 132 66 14.0 103.6
43kg (GB) 44.65 140 114 70 14.5 90.1
50kg (GB) 51.51 152 132 70 16.0 103.5
60kg (GB) 60.64 176 150 73 16.5 121.8
75kg (GB) 75.00 192 150 75 18.0 150.7

 

Crane Rail – QU Series Dimensions

Model Weight (kg/m) Height (mm) Base (mm) Head (mm) Web Thickness (mm) Imperial (lb/yd)
QU70 52.8 70 120 70 26 106.3
QU80 63.7 80 130 80 30 128.3
QU100 88.96 100 150 100 38 179.1
QU120 118.1 120 170 120 44 237.8

 

Light Rail – Standard Sizes & Dimensions

Model Weight (kg/m) Height (mm) Base (mm) Head (mm) Web Thickness (mm) Imperial (lb/yd)
8kg 8.94 65 54 25 6 18.0
12kg 12.20 72 70 32 7 24.6
15kg 15.20 79 80 42 8 30.7
24kg 24.50 107 92 51 10 49.5
30kg 30.10 108 107 60 12 61.0

 

International Standards Rail

 

AREMA Rail – North American Standard

Model Weight (kg/m) Height (mm) Base (mm) Head (mm) Web Thickness (mm) Imperial (lb/yd)
115RE 56.9 180 152 67 15.9 115
136RE 67.6 190 152 74 17.0 136

UIC Rail – European Standard

Model Weight (kg/m) Height (mm) Base (mm) Head (mm) Web (mm) Imperial
UIC60 60.3 172 150 72 16 121.5
UIC54 54.43 159 140 70 15 109.7
UIC50 51.4 152 132 66 14 103.6

 

Quick Comparison Summary

 

Category Typical Weight Range Applications
Heavy Rail 43–75 kg/m Railways, metro, high-speed lines
Crane Rail 52–120 kg/m Gantry cranes, port cranes, heavy lifting
Light Rail 8–30 kg/m Mining, workshop, temporary rails
AREMA Rail 115–136 lb/yd USA/Canada railway systems
UIC Rail 50–60 kg/m Europe, Africa, Asia rail networks

Chemical Composition (Typical Grades)

 

U71Mn (China GB Standard)

Element C Si Mn S P
Content (%) 0.65–0.80 0.15–0.35 1.10–1.60 ≤0.045 ≤0.040

R260 / R350HT (EN Standard)

Grade C (%) Mn (%) Si (%) P (%) S (%)
R260 0.60–0.82 0.80–1.30 0.10–0.50 ≤0.035 ≤0.035
R350HT 0.60–0.82 0.80–1.30 0.10–0.50 ≤0.020 ≤0.015

 

Mechanical Properties

 

Grade Tensile Strength (MPa) Yield Strength (MPa) Elongation (%) Hardness (HB)
U71Mn ≥880 ≥550 ≥10 260–300
R260 880–1080 ≥450 ≥10 260–300
R350HT ≥1175 ≥650 ≥9 340–390

 

Product performance

Steel Railway Rail

High intensity

Railway steel rails have high tensile and yield strength, capable of withstanding the enormous pressure and impact produced during train operations. Our steel rails can achieve a tensile strength exceeding [specific value] MPa and a yield strength exceeding [specific value] MPa, ensuring that no deformation or fracture occurs during long-term use, thus ensuring the safety of railway transportation.

High toughness

Good toughness is one of the important properties of railway tracks. Our tracks have high impact toughness and fracture toughness, which can effectively absorb the impact energy generated during train operation, reducing damage and the formation of fatigue cracks in the rails. Even in harsh working environments, the tracks can maintain good toughness, extending their service life.

High-Strength Rail for Railways
Heavy-Duty Railway Rail

Wear resistance

Railway tracks are subject to friction and wear from wheels during long-term use, therefore wear resistance is one of the important indicators for measuring rail performance. Our tracks use special alloy components and heat treatment processes to give their surfaces high hardness and wear resistance, effectively resisting wheel wear, reducing the amount of rail wear, and increasing the service life of the tracks.

Good welding performance

During the laying process of railway tracks, welding is required, making good welding performance one of the important characteristics of the tracks. Our tracks use advanced welding processes and materials to ensure that the quality and performance of the welded joints are comparable to that of the base material. The welded joints exhibit good strength, toughness, and wear resistance, meeting the requirements of railway transportation.

Industrial Railway Rail

 

Application fields

High-speed Rail

 

High-speed rail has extremely high performance requirements for rails, needing characteristics such as high strength, high toughness, high smoothness, and low noise. Our railway rails use advanced production processes and high-quality raw materials, capable of meeting the operational requirements of high-speed railways and providing strong guarantees for the safety and smooth operation of high-speed trains.

 

Heavy rail

 

Heavy-haul railways are primarily used for transporting large quantities of goods, which requires high load-bearing capacity and wear resistance of the rails. Our railway tracks have high tensile strength and wear resistance, capable of withstanding the immense pressure and friction from heavy freight trains, extending the lifespan of the tracks and reducing operational costs.

 

Railway Track Steel

Ordinary Railway

 

Ordinary railway is an important component of China's railway transportation, carrying a large volume of passenger and freight traffic. Our railway rails are suitable for various types of ordinary railway lines, capable of meeting different volume and speed requirements, ensuring safety and efficiency in railway transportation.

 

Urban Rail Transit

 

Urban rail transit includes subways, light rail, and trams, with high requirements for noise control and passenger comfort. Our railway rails use special processes and materials that effectively reduce noise during train operation and improve passenger comfort, while also featuring good wear resistance and fatigue resistance to meet the long-term operational needs of urban rail transit.

 

Metro Rail Tracks
Mining Railway Rails

Inspection & Quality Assurance

 

100% dimensional inspection

Ultrasonic testing (UT) for internal defects

Chemical composition testing (spectrometer)

Mechanical property testing (tensile, hardness)

Surface flatness and straightness inspection

Third-party inspection available: SGS, BV, TUV, CE

Full Mill Test Certificate (MTC EN10204 3.1) provided

 

How To Cooperate With Us?

For quotations, technical support, rail drawings, or bulk order inquiries, please contact us directly.
Our engineering and sales team will reply within 12 hours with complete specifications and the best export price.

Our address

Room 4107, Runfeng Building, Sanqiao New Street, Weiyang District, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province

Phone Number

+86 15769214734

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FAQ

 

1. What rail standards can you supply?

UIC, AREMA, EN, JIS, GB, BS, and customized OEM profiles.

2. What is your maximum rail length?

Up to 25 meters, depending on container or bulk shipment requirements.

3. Do you support heat-treated rails (R350HT)?

Yes, we provide quenched and tempered rails with stable hardness.

4. What is the tolerances for rail straightness?

Generally ≤0.7mm/m, following EN and UIC standards.

5. What surface inspection do you provide?

100% visual, dimensional, and ultrasonic testing before packing.

6. Can you provide customized rail drilling or machining?

Yes, including rail drilling, cutting, welding, and fishplate fabrication.

7. What is your delivery time?

15–30 days depending on quantity and production schedule.

8. Do you provide rail accessories?

Yes: fishplates, bolts, clamps, baseplates, rubber pads.

9. What packaging options do you offer?

Steel bundle, anti-rust oil coating, seaworthy export protection.

10. Can you arrange third-party inspection?

Yes, SGS, BV, TUV, or buyer-appointed inspectors.

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