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.


Model | Equivalent Standards/Designations | Weight (Kg/m) | Applications |
46G1 | 66GG | 46.03 | Light-duty urban trams, low-traffic zones |
G51 | – | 50.79 | General-purpose grooved rails |
– | Ri54N | 53.98 | High-stiffness variant for curved sections |
55G1 | 35 GPG / 35 GUP / 35 G-A / etc. | 53.68–55.78 | Versatile for mixed traffic environments |
55G2 | 41 GP G / 41 GP13 / 41 G | 54.09–56.28 | Upgraded wear resistance for frequent use |
59R1 | Ri 59-R10 / Ri 59 R | 58.97 | Heavy-duty trams, high-load applications |
59R2> | Ri 59-R13 / Ri 59N R | 58.19 | Optimized for small-radius curves (≥25m) |
60R1 | Ri 60-R10 / Ri 60 R | 60.59 | Industrial rail systems, heavy freight |
60R2> | Ri 60-R13 / Ri 60 N R | 59.75 | High-speed tram networks |
62R1 | NP4aM R | 62.37 | Extra-strong rails for freight corridors |
62R2 | NP4aS R | 61.91 | Stress-resistant design for variable loads |
68G1 | 70 G G / VKRi60M | 68.30–73.04 | Heavy-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.