Grooved Rail

Product Overview

Grooved Rails, specialized steel rails with a preformed guiding groove in the railhead, ensure anti-derailment through precise engagement between wheel flanges and the groove. They enable seamless integration with road surfaces, serving as a core component for modern trams and low-capacity rail transit systems.

Core Advantages

Unmatched Safety Performance
Anti-Derailment Design: Wheel flanges fit into the groove, limiting lateral deviation to ≤±2mm on 25m small-radius curves – a 50% safety improvement over traditional rails.
International Standard Compliance: Meets EN 14811 and China’s Technical Specifications for Urban Rail Transit Grooved Rails, with railhead precision up to ±0.3mm.
Optimal Urban Integration
Flush Surface Design: Rails align seamlessly with roads, allowing safe passage for vehicles and pedestrians while increasing lane utilization by 40%.
Multi-Scenario Adaptability: Suitable for complex urban environments, including exclusive right-of-way sections, shared road intersections, embedded tracks, and grassed areas.
Globally Leading Technology
Domestic Technological Breakthrough: Chinese enterprises master core rolling technologies; 59R2/60R2 models outperform global first-class standards.
End-to-End Capabilities: Covers high-precision rolling (dimension fluctuation <0.15mm), flash butt welding (joint strength up to 98% of parent material), and intelligent monitoring.

59R2 rails grooved
grooved rails 59R2
ModelEquivalent Standards/DesignationsWeight (Kg/m)Applications
46G166GG46.03Light-duty urban trams, low-traffic zones
G5150.79General-purpose grooved rails
Ri54N53.98High-stiffness variant for curved sections
55G135 GPG / 35 GUP / 35 G-A / etc.53.68–55.78Versatile for mixed traffic environments
55G241 GP G / 41 GP13 / 41 G54.09–56.28Upgraded wear resistance for frequent use
59R1Ri 59-R10 / Ri 59 R58.97Heavy-duty trams, high-load applications
59R2>Ri 59-R13 / Ri 59N R58.19Optimized for small-radius curves (≥25m)
60R1Ri 60-R10 / Ri 60 R60.59Industrial rail systems, heavy freight
60R2>Ri 60-R13 / Ri 60 N R59.75High-speed tram networks
62R1NP4aM R62.37Extra-strong rails for freight corridors
62R2NP4aS R61.91Stress-resistant design for variable loads
68G170 G G / VKRi60M68.30–73.04Heavy-industrial use, high-tonnage tracks

FAQs

Q: Why is grooved rail called the “King of Rails”?
Due to its complex railhead groove structure, requiring global top-level precision in rolling (±0.3mm), welding (98% joint strength), and material performance (6-year wear resistance). Only China, Germany, and Ukraine master core technologies.
Q: What urban scenarios are suitable for grooved rails?
Ideal for complex environments requiring shared road-rail space, such as city center roads, scenic areas, and urban renewal projects, supporting flexible switching between exclusive and open right-of-way.

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