59R1 Grooved Rail
Product Overview
59R1 grooved rail (Ri59) is a purpose-built tram/girder profile for urban embedded track. Its recessed groove provides secure wheel guidance while allowing a flush pavement finish; the robust section and rail-steel options deliver long service life, simplified maintenance and straightforward integration with standard tram fastenings and bedding systems.
Key Features
Technical Specifications
Rail Height: 180 mm
Base Width: 180mm
Head Width: 113mm
Web Thickness: 12mm
Weight: 58.97 kg/m
Standards: EN 14811
Material
U75V /R260
Length: Regular 25 m. Can be customized according to requirements.
MOQ: 2000t
Core benefits
Designed for urban embedment: Groove keeps rails flush with road surface while securely guiding tram wheels.
High fatigue and wear performance: Section geometry and material choices reduce maintenance intervals and whole-life cost.
Easy to specify and install: Standard lengths, cut-to-order options, and compatibility with common tram fastenings and jointing methods.
Traceable quality: Supplied with mill certificates and optional NDT/third-party inspection.
Typical uses
Street-embedded tram and light-rail track
Shared-space city streets and pedestrian precincts with tram traffic
Heritage tram refurbishments and modern retrofits
Junctions and areas where rails meet pavement or carriageway
Customisation & options
Custom groove widths or head geometry for non-standard wheelsets
Cut-to-length, pre-drilled holes, notches and special machining
Heat treatment or harder rail steels for extended wear life
Corrosion-resistant coatings for coastal or aggressive environments