A railway track is made of several components that work together to provide a safe, stable, and durable surface for trains. Understanding these parts is essential for maintenance, repair, and designing tracks for different train types and loads. At GNEE RAIL, we provide high-quality rails and complete track solutions for global railway projects.
1. Rails
Rails are the long steel bars that form the track. They must be strong enough to withstand train weights and durable against wear and environmental factors. Rails come in various lengths and grades, including crane rail, heavy rail, and light rail. For example, crane rails in China are QU70, QU80, QU100, and QU120 (known as ISCR in India and KP in Russia).
2. Sleepers (Ties)
Sleepers support and hold rails in place. They are made of concrete, wood, or steel and must resist train loads and lateral forces. Properly spaced sleepers ensure track stability and longevity.
3. Ballast
Ballast is crushed stone spread over sleepers, providing a stable foundation. It distributes train loads, prevents sleepers from shifting, and ensures proper drainage. Well-compacted ballast improves track durability.
4. Fastenings
Fastenings include clips, bolts, screw spike,rail anchor and other hardware that secure rails to sleepers. They keep rails in place while allowing thermal expansion and resist wear and corrosion over time.
5. Fishplates
Also called joint bars, fishplates connect two rails at joints. Made of steel and bolted to rail sides, they maintain track integrity while accommodating rail expansion and contraction.
6. Rail Anchors
Rail anchors secure rails to sleepers, preventing movement under heavy train loads. They must be strong yet flexible enough to allow rail adjustments.
At GNEE RAIL, we provide a full range of railway track components, including dog spike,screw spike, rail clips, fishplates, bolts, and rail anchors etc. Our Crane Rail QU120 and other grades meet international quality standards, ensuring reliable performance for projects in Europe, India, Russia, and beyond.
