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Train Rail Railway Railroad

Rails are the main components of railway tracks. Their function is to guide the wheels of locomotives and vehicles forward, bear the huge pressure of the wheels, and transfer it to the sleepers. Rails must provide a continuous, smooth and minimally resistant rolling surface for the wheels.
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Technical Parameters

Railway Track Types & Key Features

Category Type Characteristics Applications
Track Structure Ballasted Track Uses crushed stone (ballast) for drainage/vibration damping; low cost, high maintenance Conventional lines, freight routes
  Slab Track (Ballastless) Concrete base, high stability, minimal maintenance, expensive High-speed rail, urban metro
Gauge Standard Gauge (1435mm) Global mainstream (China, Europe, North America) Most mainlines
  Broad Gauge (e.g., 1676mm) Enhanced stability (India, Russia) Heavy-load or specific regions
  Narrow Gauge (e.g., 1067mm) Suits tight curves (Japan, mountain railways) Local/mining railways
Rail Weight Light Rail (<50 kg/m) Lower load capacity Branch lines, sidings
  Heavy Rail (≥60 kg/m) High strength (e.g., U71MnG for HSR) Mainlines, HSR
Sleeper Material Wooden Sleeper Good elasticity, short lifespan Heritage/temporary lines
  Concrete Sleeper Durable, cost-effective Modern railways
  Steel Sleeper Corrosion-resistant, high load-bearing Bridges/tunnels

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