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Rail Products
Technical Handbook
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Corus Rail Products
Corus offers one of the widest and most comprehensive

rail product ranges in the world.
Corus rail, steel sleepers and associated track products are produced in the
UK and France where skilled staff are able to draw on more than a century of
excellence in manufacturing and metallurgy. Corus Rail Products is also able
to exploit the huge bank of railway industry expertise available within the larger
Corus Group, which employs 14,000 engineers and technologists worldwide.
Corus has supplied rail and track products to customers in more than 85 countries
throughout the world. The companys global reach is matched by its proven ability
to set international standards in manufacturing processes, product performance
and customer service.
Corus employs a team of technical and commercial representatives on every
continent to work closely with customers. In addition, rail experts at Corus can
offer a multitude of solutions for the packaging, transporting, handling and storage
of rails.
World-class rail products that enhance the

performance of railways across the globe
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Introduction
Manufacturing philosophy
Manufacturing & supply processes
Finishing, test and inspection
Despatch
The Corus product range
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The Corus manufacturing

philosophy
A skilled workforce, ongoing investment in
effective production methods and many decades
of experience in the development and supply of
rail products lie at the heart of Corus ability to
satisfy the demands of the railway industry.
However, Corus knows that these vital
ingredients are not enough to guarantee
products that will satisfy the exacting
requirements of todays customers. Throughout
its operations in France and the UK, Corus is
committed to four guiding principles that shape
its manufacturing operations and contribute to
the performance, reliability and high standards
of its products.
1. A commitment to safety and the environment

Corus is fully committed to addressing safety and environmental concerns in its design,
production and business management processes.
Corus implements the DuPont system of safety, which drives a health and safety
culture by focusing on behavioural and cross-business audits. These are undertaken
in order to share information and achieve a consistent approach throughout the
organisation. Best Safety Practices are entered in a database and used as common
standards. The Corus safety policy, comprising eight key principles, is scrupulously
applied across the company so that every employee takes full responsibility for working
safely. All contractors are encouraged to participate in a Safety Passport Scheme.
Corus plays its part in the protection of the environment by minimising the impact of its
operations and ensuring continuous improvement in environmental performance and
control. The companys mills and welding centres operate an ISO 14001 environmental
management system, which is accredited by independent auditors.
2. A quest for quality

At the Corus mills and welding centres in the UK and France, more than 125 years
of manufacturing experience is combined with continuing investment in modern
equipment and processes. This ensures that all Corus products bear the hallmarks
of quality and are produced to consistent high standards.
Corus manufacturing facilities comply with the most up-to-date quality management
standards ISO 9001. In pursuit of excellence, process-based quality systems focus
on customer satisfaction and exploit technology to the full.
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The Corus manufacturing philosophy continued
Corus manufacturing and

supply processes
3. A desire for continuous improvement
In recent decades, Corus has supplemented

its traditional and successful manufacturing
techniques with modernised and improved
processes in order to produce a comprehensive
range of high-performance products to suit a
wide variety of applications.
Sophisticated process monitoring equipment at the Corus mills plays a crucial role
in continuous improvement. As rolled steel is produced, any necessary process
adjustments detected by the monitoring and analysis systems are recorded for
future reference. The data is used to facilitate continuous improvement of both
process and product.
High importance is placed on staff training and job competencies in the pursuit of
product quality. Staff in all disciplines across the business also participate in regular,
productive initiatives to identify product and process improvements. Corus has an
enviable record in the implementation of improvements suggested by its employees.
4. A commitment to innovation
Alongside its dedication to quality and continuous improvement, Corus has earned
a reputation for innovative products and services that meet the challenges of modern
day railways.
Heavier traffic, an increasingly discriminating public, complex operating scenarios and
new legislation are all issues that affect our railways. Issues like these place demands
on rail product performance and call for an innovative response from the railway
infrastructure industry.
Corus achievements as a result of investment in product research and development
are well recognised within the rail industry. Successful development programmes have
raised the quality of our products.
The Corus commitment to product quality is

evident in the process for the initial manufacture
of steel and extends through the rolling and
finishing of rail products to the well-proven
process for delivering products in peak
condition to customers around the world.
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Steel making
The Technology
Rail steel is produced from liquid iron using modern computer-controlled processes and
sophisticated monitoring techniques to guarantee quality.
The Process
Iron is produced by reducing iron ore with coke in the blast furnace process. This provides
a source of consistently low residual iron that is ideal for the manufacture of rail. If
necessary, desulphurisation of the iron is achieved by injecting a magnesium containing
blend into the transfer ladle. The resulting slag is removed before charging the liquid iron
into an oxygen converter where it is then further refined in casts of 260 - 300 tonnes.
Oxygen is blown into the vessel using a water-cooled lance to react with the carbon,
silicon and manganese, to remove these from the steel. At this stage, phosphorous is also
removed from the steel. The steelmaking process is controlled by sophisticated computer
models and on-line process control systems such as gas analysis, audiometry and
sublance sampling. These allow highly skilled operators to monitor manufacturing by
measuring the progress of the blow. After 30 minutes, the steel, which is around 1700C,
is tapped from the vessel into a refractory lined ladle. Alloys are added to bring the steel
within customer specification.
Control of the deoxidation of the steel prevents the formation of aluminates, which are
particularly harmful to the fatigue performance of rail.
The secondary steel making process uses a ladle metallurgical furnace (LMF) equipped
for electro-magnetic stirring and weighing hoppers for the controlled addition of alloying
materials. The precision and homogeneity of the chemical composition for every cast of
rail steel is tightly controlled. The process ensures very low levels of non-metallic inclusions
as a result of proper flotation and separation of inclusion particles. Electromagnetic stirring
and electrical power input at the LMF ensures the homogeneity and management of the
superheat temperature to produce a bloom that has minimal internal segregation.
Vacuum treatment in a RH steel recirculating degasser allows efficient reduction of hydrogen

content and eliminates subsequent risks of internal defects forming in the rails. If necessary,
the degassing process is completed by controlled slow bloom cooling after casting.
During continuous casting, re-oxidation of the steel is prevented using refractory shrouds
to protect the stream of liquid steel from the atmosphere. The process enables the setting
and control of the liquid steel level in the casting strand in order to control the bloom
surface quality. Water spray cooling is automatically adjusted to the casting speed and
batch analysis in order to control segregation. The continuous casters also utilise automatic
oxygen cutting and marking identification systems to ensure complete traceability of rail
back to steel manufacture.
Various bloom cross-sections are produced by the continuous casting plants. The most
common section used for rail rolling is 254mm x 330mm. At each stage of manufacture
(converter, secondary steel making, vacuum degassing and continuous casting), chemical
composition samples are taken for laboratory analysis. This regular testing linked with
a stringent product identification procedure ensures tight control of the manufacturing
process and of product quality.
The Benefits
The sophisticated and tightly controlled steel making process results in homogeneous
mechanical properties over the full length of the rail. This ensures consistent and
reliable behaviour of the rail in the track.
Each bloom is given a unique identity to provide traceability of product through the
entire steel making process. Cast, strand and position in the strand are marked and
the identification is entered into a computerised monitoring system that links each rail
identity to its bloom at the start of the rolling process.
Corus bloom suppliers operate quality management systems certified

to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. They also work to detailed specifications
to ensure adherence to rail standards
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Rolling
The Technology
Corus rolling mills at Workington in the UK and Hayange in France utilise modern process
technology to achieve outstanding results. Computer modelling and computer-controlled
heating and cooling processes all play a part in ensuring product dimensions and surface
quality.
The Process
Blooms are reheated in a natural gas-fired walking beam furnace. Computer modelling
and control of the reheating process results in tight control of rolling temperatures and
ensures consistent product dimensions and surface quality. On leaving the furnace, blooms
are descaled using high-pressure water jets (100 bar).
At Corus in Workington, the rolling process is undertaken using cross-country reversing
mills. Typically, for heavy rail, each bloom is rolled through 14 passes to achieve the
finished profile. There are five passes in a bloom-sizing mill to adjust the section for entry
into the roughing mill where another five passes are made. A final four passes are made in
the finishing mill. Temperature is carefully controlled to ensure consistency of finished profile
dimensions. Surface quality is controlled using high pressure water descaling (200 bar) to
remove secondary scale between rolling passes and oil lubrication is also used on the roll
passes. Both technologies ensure a high standard of surface finish for all rolled products.
The universal rail rolling process was perfected by Corus at Hayange and is used
there today. Traditional rolling-in passes on two-high reversing roughing mills obtain a
symmetrical blank. The blank is then subject to a succession of passes in universal stands.
Each of the universal passes is followed by an edging pass to control the expansion of the
head and the foot. The last rolling pass is designed to give the section its precise and final
dimensions and is undertaken in a semi-universal finishing stand.
During the final rolling pass, relief branding is applied on the rail web. This carries
information such as the rail profile, grade of steel and year of manufacture. After leaving
the finishing stand, identification marks unique to each hot sawn rail are stamped
automatically at regular intervals along the length of each rail. The hot stamping mark
provides full product traceability back through the manufacturing process, linking product
attribute data to manufacturing parameters.
Rolled profiles are hot cut to standard lengths, ready for final processing. At the same time,
samples are taken for assessment of profile and analysis of mechanical and chemical
properties. After hot sawing, rails are transferred to cooling banks where they cool to an
ambient temperature. Rails are pre-cambered before cooling to compensate for the natural
curvature, which occurs during cooling.
Steel sleepers and baseplate sections are also manufactured in Workington. The rolling
process is similar, however these products are hot sheared into multiple lengths before
being cooled and stacked ready for further processing.
Rails may be heat treated to improve wear resistance in particular track locations or
applications. Heat treatment is carried out on the full length of the rails.
At the Hayange plant, the rails after natural cooling are straightened in both planes. They
are then heated in excess of 900C using inductors, the novelty of this process is that the
entire rail section is heated above the pearlite to austenite transformation temperature. The
rails are then cooled using a computer controlled system to refine the microstructure and
increase the hardness of the rail head up to 420HB. Compressed air from a set of nozzles
positioned around the rail make it possible to control both the cooling of the head and
base in such a way that the rails do not require further straightening. This process allows
the delivery of rails with optimised residual stresses, and guarantees no opening of the rail
web during the saw cut test.
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The microstructure obtained on all the treated rails consists of 100% ultra fine pearlite with
no transition zone. Due to this process, the hardness values decrease very slowly with
depth, resulting in minimal plastic deformation and reduced wear under significant axle
loads. The high values achieved for elongation and reduction of area assure optimum
resistance to deformation and brittle failure.
Conditions
Standard grade Natural cooling before straightening
The above Corus heat treatment process produces rails that do not require roller
straightening after heat treatment. The residual stresses measured on the rails in their
delivery condition are of an extremely low level. The resulting state of compression
significantly reduces the risk of failure initiation and growth at the point within the rail where
the loading is at its highest. This is a major benefit on the foot of the rail, where low residual
stresses reduce the risk of fatigue failure associated with a corrosion pit and there is no
reliable method of inspecting the foot in service. Also the compressive stresses in the rail
head may offer benefit in delaying the growth of rolling contact fatigue (RCF) cracks.
Transversely, the residual stresses are negative everywhere, with a mean value of -55 MPa,
-50 MPa and -5 MPa in the head, the web and the base respectively.
Natural cooling after straightening

Corus
Heat treatment
Off line heat treatment without

straightening
Longitudinal stresses (MPa)

measured by strain gauges
Typical values
Saw cut
test
(mm)
Head
Web
Foot
30
-20
30
+0.2
140/180
-110/-160
190/220
+1.5/+1.8
-86
+41
-30
-1.5
Residual stresses vs. straightening conditions
The Benefits
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The substantial capacity, flexibility and process consistency offered by Corus rolling
mills enables the production of a wide variety of rail, sleeper and baseplate
sections to high quality standards.
The hardening processes are so efficient that, even at a depth of 20mm below
the running surface, a hardness of 365HB is achieved a feature that results
in exceptional in-service life of Corus heat-treated rail sections.
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Finishing, test and

inspection
The Technology
Ongoing investment in modern test and inspection equipment plays a major role in ensuring
that Corus rail products are of a consistent high quality. Laser, eddy-current and ultrasonic
technologies are utilised alongside conventional testing methods to provide evidence that
products meet the specified requirements.
The Process finishing

Rail straightening is undertaken using computer-synchronised straightening machines to
produce ultra-straight and ultra-flat rails. The primary straightener acts in the vertical plane
and the secondary straightener acts in the horizontal plane. The rollers are mounted onto
conical spindles to eliminate eccentricity. Rails are cut to the customers ordered length by
sawing at ambient temperature and are drilled, if required. Sawing and drilling are carried
out on high-speed combined machines, which ensure that the tightest length and hole
diameter/hole location tolerances can be achieved.
Roller straightening has only a limited effect on rail ends. Rail ends are checked in both lateral
and vertical planes by a combination of laser beams and straight edges. This check is
combined with hydraulic presses, and guides the operator during the process.
Corus is the UKs market leader in the field of rail welding and is responsible for the
development of the patented Invisible Weld. The companies welding facilities are located in
Castleton in the north of England where highly-qualified welding technicians produce rails in
lengths up to 216 metres. The flash butt welding process uses the resistance welding method
to create a weld made purely of parent material. State-of-the-art scanning equipment is used
to ensure all welded rail lengths meet specification.
For sleeper finishing, hot rolled sleeper blanks are despatched in short blank lengths (sheared
at Corus) or long multiple lengths, which are subsequently cut prior to finishing. Sleepers are
finished using several processes including cold forming to produce the tilt angle and spade
end shape. Fasteners are then attached and sleepers are then stacked and strapped in
bundles ready for storage and despatch each identified to show exactly when and where
they were produced.
The Process test and inspection

The development of high-speed trains means that rail straightness is a crucial factor
governing performance of the rail in track. Corus uses state-of-the-art laser technology
to measure the flatness/straightness of rails.
A wave meter is used, and is composed of a series of laser rangefinders measuring
flatness of the rail running surface and a second series of laser rangefinders measuring
flatness on the side of the rail head. The position of the sensors has been calculated so as
to measure all the specified variations in straightness. Signals are processed automatically
to obtain the equivalent results obtained using a sliding straight edge, the lengths of which
are stipulated in the standards (3 metres; 1.5 metres and 2 metres in Europe). Different
signal processing programs are used to check straightness in accordance with the order
specification. Results are stored on a computer for a period of 10 years
Eddy current testing is used to identify any surface defects that exceeds specification
limits. The test equipment comprises electromagnetic coils, which induce eddy currents in
the rail. The amplitude and form of the eddy-currents depends on the surface condition of
the test surface thus allowing surface defects to be detected. These are automatically
marked by a paint jet.
Based on the 60E1 profile the in-line ultrasonic testing equipment inspects more than
90 per cent of rail head and more than 60 per cent of the rail web and the central part of
the foot. Ultrasonic testing detects internal defects such as inclusions, which can have an
adverse effect on in-service rail life. Coverage of the profile is achieved by means of seven
probes for the head, up to six probes in the web and two or three on the foot.
Defects detected by the in-line test are automatically paint marked and are inspected
manually using portable ultrasonic testing equipment in order to confirm the presence of a
genuine defect. A test report is established and archived for each rail. Calibration is carried
out regularly on artificial defects machined into calibration rails.
A range of acceptance tests is undertaken to customer specification and in the
presence of a customer representative if required. These tests include tensile and
hardness, decarburisation measurements, segregation checks and steel cleanness
assessments. Testing is carried out at the Corus manufacturing sites ensuring quick
availability of results after the product has been rolled.
At the final stage of manufacture, full profile and full rail surface quality inspection is
undertaken. This final inspection includes dimensional checks using calibrated profile
gauges including the cold profile gauge. A check for rail end twist can also be made
using gauges.
In keeping with its reputation for

innovation, Corus is at the forefront
of rail straightening technology
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Test and inspection

The cold profile gauge installed at Hayange is a continuous dimensional measurement device,
which is an excellent rail dimensional control improvement tool. The process principle is
based on optical sectioning. Five lasers project their beams on the rail, itself monitored by
seventeen cameras directed at 45 with respect to the axis of the product under inspection.
The computer program processes the pictures provided by the cameras, standardises them
and then puts them together to recreate the full straight section of the rail.
The large number of laser sources and cameras is necessary for the wide range of profiles
to be inspected, the same technique is used irrespective of whether they are symmetrical
or asymmetrical, for switches and crossings or tramways (grooved rails), and nearly forty
dimensions are measured and computed.
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The Benefits
The quality finishing process ensure that all Corus products are manufactured to the
highest standard suitable for a range of environments including high speed, heavy haul,
mixed traffic systems, urban environments and industrial applications.
Modern machining methods mean that even the tightest engineering tolerances can
be achieved ensuring products meet exacting specifications.
In addition to post-production tests, thorough inspection is undertaken throughout the

manufacturing process including profile dimension and hot surface quality checks.
The inspection results are used to make any appropriate adjustments to production
processes and ensure that Corus rail products are of the highest quality and meet
customer requirements.
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Despatch
The Technology
When the manufacturing process is complete, Corus team of logistics experts comes into
its own ensuring the safe and cost-effective delivery of products to customers across
Europe and around the world. Once again, Corus utilises the best in modern technology
from special handling equipment to purpose-designed rail wagons and river craft to
ensure the integrity of its products is protected.
The Process
Following final inspection, rails are loaded for despatch directly onto wagons using special
handling equipment. The rails may be loaded either as loose rails, head up bundles or
nested bundles, banded together. The loading operations are carried out using the unique
section specific Camlok system, electro-magnets or clamps.
The Corus mills at Hayange and Workington have substantial experience of delivery by rail
to UK, French and other European customers. Hayange lies at the heart of the efficient
railway and waterway networks that guarantee rapid access to the majority of European
destinations and beyond via the port of Antwerp. A private branch line at Hayange links
directly to the public rail marshalling yard at Ebange and the river port of Thionville. Each
location is within 10km of the Corus mill. In the UK, Corus utilises efficient rail and road
links to the major northern English ports of Teesside, Immingham and Liverpool. Road and
rail links to the Channel Tunnel allow rapid delivery to mainland Europe.
Corus has extensive experience of river transport for the delivery of rail products. The
waterway route via the culverted Moselle and the Rhine remains the most competitive
transport channel and it is possible to deliver 80m rails by river to Antwerp using modern,
specially adapted vessels. In addition, Corus has efficient handling facilities for loading the
river craft.
For marine transport, Corus at Workington has a private rail link direct to port facilities
situated less than 3 km from the mill. The port has a long association with the shipping and
handling of rails and can lift loads up to 28 tonnes, servicing ocean-going vessels up to
8,000 tonnes. Overseas export orders from Hayange usually transit via the port of Antwerp,
which offers regular departures to numerous destinations including the United States and
the Far East. Corus has extensive experience in direct handling and marine transport of
long rails (73m) to European destinations.
Road transport for rail lengths under 28m is undertaken by a fleet of road lorries. HIAB
facilities are available for offloading rails at work sites and where access is difficult.
Long welded rail delivery from Castleton is undertaken by rail, utilising special trains
equipped to handle and off-load rail up to 216m long. The rail can be offloaded directly at
the work site. Shorter rail lengths can be transported on a fleet of purpose-designed rail
wagons. Corus specially designed fleet of trains allows for complete control of the supply
chain and gives JIT ability on key high profile work sites.
Thanks to its expertise in rail coating and corrosion protection, Corus can deliver rail
protected against marine conditions during transportation and storage.
The Benefits
Corus proven and efficient product despatch process means that delivery costs are
reduced and the risk of rail damage during handling and transit is minimised.
In order to provide an improved response to customers requirements for quality

and reliability, Corus has a fully developed acceptance and monitoring system at the
port of Antwerp.
In addition to producing rail for its high-speed network, Corus worked with
SNCF in France to develop dedicated transport methods for delivery of the
rail. The result was a fleet of special rail wagons, allowing rails of up to 80m
to be carried over a large proportion of the continental network.
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The Corus
product range
Rail
for high-speed networks
for heavy haul networks
Requirement:
Commercial operating speeds on these networks range from 150km/h to more than
300km/h. Lines are mainly composed of straight stretches and large radius curves that are
generally considerably greater than 4,000 m. Track is based on rail sections of 50 to 60kg/m,
usually of non heat-treated steel grade with a hardness ranging from 200 to 300HB. In order
to reduce the dynamic stresses, the axle load is limited to 17 tonnes for high-speed trains.
Detection of high-speed trains by track circuitry is a major element in rail safety and has
implications for the quality of the rails used.
Requirement:
These rails are used by trains with very high axle loads 25 to 35 tonnes or where the
cumulative amount of loads transported is substantial around 100 to 150MGT/yr.
The routes may be diverse and the terrain crossed frequently, require the construction of
tight radius curves of less than 200m. In order to increase wear resistance and improve
fatigue life, high strength rail grades are recommended.
Corus Products:
With its world-class rail straightening and testing facilities, Corus has been able to give full
support to the development of high-speed networks. From 1980 onwards, Corus rails have
been used by SNCF for its high-speed lines in France and Corus has equipped more than
1,500km of new line where trains run at commercial speeds of 270 to 350km/h.
The development of Corus rail steel manufacturing processes has improved the in-service
fatigue rail life through improved steel cleanness and homogeneous mechanical properties.
Grinding work and the development of new rail steels are reducing the incidence of rolling
contact fatigue.
In order to guarantee perfect electrical contact between train wheels and the rails in zones
with low traffic, Corus has developed Sogenox where the upper part of the head is
covered by a layer of stainless steel which prevents any rusting. The stainless steel is
deposited by welding a steel strip on a face of the bloom with the result that the head
of the rail, at the end of the rolling has a stainless steel thickness greater than 1mm
on the running surface and the active sides of the rail head. Re-heating, rolling, finishing
and inspections are realised according to the usual process and following the current
specifications.
Corus Products:
Corus offers heat-treated rail with optimised residual stresses. Current rail manufacture
processes all include roller straightening after heat treatment. This operation induces tensile
stresses in the railhead and foot seen as an opening of the web during the saw-cut test.
This produces a risk of sudden longitudinal fracture of the core during service.
The Corus hardening process allows hardened rails to be delivered without roller
straightening. The rails produced by this process are characterised by longitudinal
compressive stresses at the railhead and foot and vertical compressive stresses in the
web. During the web saw-cut test, closure is always observed and is a guarantee against
catastrophic longitudinal fracture of the web.
Sections up to 70kg/m can be treated and hardnesses of between 350 and 420HB can
be achieved. It is important to note that Corus heat-treated rails are being used in other
applications and not exclusively in the heavy haul environment.
In addition to heat-treated rails, Corus supplies naturally hard grades with a hardness of
300 340HB which offer a good compromise between fatigue and wear for tangent track.
Corus rail is used in heavy haul networks across five continents.
This process can be applied to all profiles of symmetrical railway rails and switch rails rolled
by Corus.
Corus was the first company in Europe to manufacture rail for high-speed
lines its rail manufactured for SNCF in France included the Atlantic
branch of the high-speed network where the TGV no 325 reached a speed
of 515.3km/h (320.2mph) as early as 1990.
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Rail continued
for urban networks and mass transit schemes

Requirement:
Increasing urbanisation and traffic congestion, coupled with growing environmental
awareness, has encouraged the use of tramways and metro systems worldwide.
Tramways in the heart of towns require special rails with U-shaped profiles, which can be
set flush into the roadway. These rails are often cambered to very tight curves (15m 25m)
and must demonstrate a high degree of wear resistance. Track noise reduction is a major
imperative and, because of access difficulties, rails must also be easily weldable.
for mixed traffic networks

Requirement:
Mixed traffic networks cover tracks where the commercial operating speed is usually lower
than 150km/h and where freight trains (with up to 22.5 tonne axle loads) and passenger trains
share the same line. The types of lines are extremely varied from long straight stretches
across plains to very tight alpine curves. The track gauge may be standard (1435mm), wide
(1524mm) or narrow (1067mm). A wide range of rail sections and steel grades are required
in order to meet the constraints of existing structures and specific operating conditions.
Corus Products:
Corus has a wide and comprehensive product portfolio and is able to offer a full range
of rail profiles and steel grades to meet the requirements for mixed traffic applications.
For rails used in aggressive environments such as tunnels or at level crossings, Corus
can supply coated rails for longer in-service life. Corus coated rail products include
Coreprotec.
Silent Track has been developed by Corus as an ecomonic solution to meet European
noise legislation. Silent Track is a noise reduction system using sound absorbers applied
on the web and upper part of the foot of rails. Its use avoids the need for costly
construction of noise abatement walls.
Corus also has significant experience in producing rails and special sections for
switches and crossings. The product range includes sections adapted to the
requirements of different types of track and is produced in the same grades as for
Vignole rails and also in a naturally hard and particularly resilient grade named 260 X.
Corus Products:
There is no single rail solution to the multiplicity of conditions on urban networks and mass
transit schemes. Corus offers a wide range of products that have been utilised on a large
number of urban schemes across the globe. These include a choice of 13 different
grooved rail profiles developed for the urban market. Corus is also able to work with
customers to meet non-standard requirements for grooved rail.
As a result of close involvement in the redevelopment of tramways in France, Corus is able
to demonstrate the highest levels of accuracy for tramway profile dimensions particularly
rail asymmetry and web-head offset.
Corus has also developed the ready-to-use, dual-material rail Sogeplex which can play
a key role in combating the problem of noise in urban areas. Sogeplex has anti-wear
and anti-squeal properties and is well suited to tight radius curves.
for industrial settings

Requirement:
Rail for industrial applications includes track laid on a temporary or semi-permanent basis
in plantations, forests or quarries. These systems are generally intended to be portable and
comprise light rail sections. Other industrial uses range from permanent tracks serving large
industrial sites to small, specialised tracks. Traffic often includes high axle loads or high
traffic intensity. Site layout constraints may result in very tight curves or steep gradients.
Corus Products:
Reliable product quality is essential to cater for the varied and often less than optimal
service conditions. For industrial track, Corus uses prime steel, rolled using proven
techniques to ensure the highest product quality is achieved.
Corus also supplies track for cranes - including mobile, semi-mobile and overhead
travelling cranes and for specialised applications such as ship-launching equipment.
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Steel Grades
Rail Profiles
This list is indicative of the profiles produced at Corus, however other profiles can be requested.
High speed and mixed traffic systems

Specification
Grade
CEN Design Rail Sections
Chemical Analysis
Physical Properties
% in mass
C
Si
Mn
Cr
Al
H2
(ppm)
Rm
(MPa)
A
(%)
Hardness HB
Running table
centre
UIC 860-O
700
0.40/0.60
0.05/0.35
0.80/1.25
0.050
0.050
680/830
14
(1986)
900A
0.60/0.80
0.10/0.50
0.80/1.30
0.040
0.040
880/1030
10
900B
0.55/0.75
0.10/0.50
1.30/1.70
0.040
0.040
880/1030
10
EN
200
0.40/0.60
0.15/0.58
0.70/1.20
0.035
0.008/0.035
0.15
0.004
0.030
3.0
680
14
200/400
13674-1
220
0.50/0.60
0.20/0.60
1.00/1.25
0.025
0.008/0.025
0.15
0.004
0.030
3.0
770
12
220/260
(2003)
260
0.62/0.80
0.15/0.58
0.70/1.20
0.025
0.008/0.025
0.15
0.004
0.030
2.5
880
10
260/300
260Mn
0.55/0.75
0.15/0.60
1.30/1.70
0.025
0.008/0.025
0.15
0.004
0.030
2.5
880
10
260/300
260X
0.40/0.60
0.20/0.45
1.20/1.60
0.025
0.008/0.025
0.40/0.60
0.004
0.060
2.5
880
10
260/300
prEN
46E 1
(previously
SBB1)
46 E 2
(previously
U33)
46 E 3
(previously
NP46)
300/80
200/60
300/80
13
13
13
14
13
Head width
Taper
Parallel
1:20
1:16.5
1:20
1:17.2
Upper
Fishing taper
1:4
1:3
1:4
1:4
1:3
6/30
Yes
Yes
Centre portion
only
80/120
Centre portion
only
Centre portion
only
80/120
6/30
Head crown
Single radius mm
Double radius mm
Gauge corner
Radius
13674-2
Upper fillet
Radius
J= mm
mm
BS 11
Normal
0.45/0.60
0.05/0.35
0.95/1.25
0.040
0.040
710
(1965)
0.65/0.80
0.10/0.50
0.80/1.30
0.040
0.040
880
Radius
mm
0.55/0.75
0.10/0.50
1.30/1.70
0.040
0.040
880
Lower fillet
Radius
mm
Specification
Grade
Chemical Analysis
Physical Properties
% in mass
C
Si
Mn
Cr
Al
H2
(ppm)
Rm
(MPa)
A
(%)
Hardness HB
Running table
centre
Arema
300BHN
0.74/0.84
0.10/0.60
0.80/1.25
0.035
0.037
0.25
940
300
(2004)
High Strength
0.74/0.84
0.10/0.60
0.80/1.25
0.035
0.037
0.25
1175
10
341/388
UIC 860-O
1100
0.60/0.82
0.30/0.90
0.80/1.30
0.030
0.030
0.80/1.30
1080
EN
320 Cr
0.60/0.80
0.50/1.10
0.80/1.20
0.020
0.008/0.025
0.80/1.20
0.004
0.18
2.5
1080
320/360
13674-1
350HT
0.72/0.80
0.15/0.58
0.70/1.20
0.020
0.008/0.025
0.10
0.004
0.03
2.5
1175
350/390
(2003)
350LHT
0.72/0.80
0.15/0.58
0.70/1.20
0.020
0.008/0.025
0.30
0.004
0.03
2.5
1175
350/390
Corus
SHH
0.72/0.82
0.10/0.50
1.00/1.25
0.025
0.25
0.14/0.30
0.004
2.5
1200
11
360/388
MHH
0.72/0.82
0.40/0.80
0.80/1.00
0.025
0.25
0.40/0.60
0.004
2.0
1300
12
370/410
Urban transport tracks

Specification
Grade
Chemical Analysis
Physical Properties
% in mass
C
Si
Mn
Cr
Al
H2
(ppm)
Rm
(MPa)
A
(%)
VDV OR
700
0.45/0.65
0.35
0.60/1.00
0.045
0.045
680/830
14
13.1
800
0.45/0.65
0.50
0.80/1.20
0.045
0.045
780/930
12
(1995)
900
0.60/0.80
0.50
0.80/1.30
0.045
0.045
880/1030
10
Corus
700V
0.20/0.30
0.20/0.30
1.20/1.50
0.045
0.045
685/853
14
0.20/0.30
1.10/1.40
Customer
Customer
900V
0.41/0.51
0.045
0.045
E 24-2NE*
0.17
0.045
0.045
300**
0.40/0.06
0.025
0.020
0.10/0.16
0.10/0.15
0.02
885
10
340/460(1)
28
300
49 E 1
(previously
DIN S49)
400
Web
Parallel
Heavy haul tracks
46 E 4
(previously
UNI46)
300/80
Lower
Fishing taper
1:4
1:3
1:4
1:4
1:3
Outer
Flange taper
1:4
1:10
1:4
1:4
1:7.81
Rail height A
mm
145
145
142
145
149
Foot width B
mm
125
134
120
135
125
Head width C
mm
65
62
73.72
65
67
Web thickness D
mm
14
15
14
14
14
Head area
mm2
2543
2510
2671
2586
2982
Web area
mm2
1192
1121
1175
1157
1106
Foot area
mm2
2147
2263
2097
2235
2204
Total area
mm2
5882
5894
5944
5978
6292
Section weight
kg/m
46.17
46.27
46.66
46.9
49.39
Moment of inertia lxx
cm4
1641.1
1642.7
1605.9
1688
1816
Section modulus zxx
cm3
217
213
224.2
221.6
240.3
Distance of neutral axis

from top of rail
mm
75.65
77.14
71.64
76.16
75.59
Moment of inertia lyy
cm4
298.2
329.3
307.5
338.6
319.1
Section modulus Zyy
cm3
47.7
49.1
51.3
50.2
51
Hardness HB
Running table
centre
Rsistivit < 14 __cm*
(1) Re 235 MPa and KCV at + 20C > 35J/cm_
* Tyre tracks ** Conductor rails
Steel sleepers
Specification
Grade
Chemical Analysis
% in mass
BS 500
(2000)
EN 10025
S275
Si
Mn
0.16/0.22
0.20/0.49
0.60/0.90
0.040
0.010/0.025
Physical Properties
Cr
Al
0.040
H2
(ppm)
Rm
(MPa)
A
(%)
410/560
20
Hardness HB
Running table
centre
22
23
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49 E 2
(previously
S49T)
Head crown
Single radius mm
Double radius mm
Gauge corner
Radius

49 E 3
(previously
DIN S49b)
49 E 4
(previously
Hush 113lb/54kg)
50 E 1
(previously
U50E)
50 E 2
(previously
50 EB-T)
300/80
300/80
200/60
300/80
13
13
13
13
Head crown
Single radius mm
Double radius mm
400
J= mm
Head width
Taper
14
1:16
1:15.2
1:20
1:20
Gauge corner
Radius
1:20
1:20
1:20
1:16
1:20
Parallel
1:3
1:2.75
1:3
1:3
1:2
mm
8/22
12
12
450
508
Centre portion
only
80/120
Yes
mm
mm
15
12
12
1:3
1:2.75
1:3
1:3
1:2
1:2.75
1:3
1:3
8/22
12
8/30.81
Upper fillet
Radius
Lower fillet
Radius
Centre portion
only
mm
16
Lower
Fishing taper
1:3
Outer
Flange taper
1:3
Yes
Radius
1:2.75
1:3
J= mm
Web
Parallel
Yes
12
350
200/60
12
1:3
Centre portion
only
80/120
400
13
7
Centre portion
only
80/120
52 E 1
(previously
52 RATP)
14
1:3
mm
300/80
50 E 6
(previously
U50)
13
Upper fillet
Radius
Radius
300/80
50 E 5
(previously
UNI50)
13
Upper
Fishing taper
mm
50E 4
(previously
UIC50)
Head width
Taper
Upper
Fishing taper
Web
Parallel
50E 3
(previously
BV50)
8/30.81
Lower fillet
Radius
1:3
Lower
Fishing taper
400/600
1:7.81
1:7.81
1:10
1:10
1:8
Outer
Flange taper
1:8.31
1:8.01
1:8
1:10
1:10
Rail height A
mm
148
146
110
153
151
Rail height A
mm
155
152
148
153
150
Foot width B
mm
125
125
140
134
140
Foot width B
mm
133
125
135
140
150
Head width C
mm
67
67
70
65
72
Head width C
mm
70
70
67
65
65
Web thickness D
mm
14
14
22
15.5
15
Web thickness D
mm
14
15
14
15.5
15
Head area
cm2
2946
2773
2876
2745
2608
Head area
cm2
2836
2901
2946
2745
2959
Web area
cm2
1106
1106
838
1273
1279
Web area
cm2
1295
1358
1106
1273
1102
Foot area
cm2
2204
2204
2590
2397
2478
Foot area
cm2
2240
2169
2310
2465
2583
Total area
mm2
6255
6083
6304
6416
6365
Total area
mm2
6371
6428
6362
6484
6643
Section weight
kg/m
49.1
47.8
49.5
50.37
49.97
Section weight
kg/m
50.02
50.46
49.9
50.9
52.15
cm4
1796.3
1705
875.1
1987.8
1988.8
cm4
2057.8
1934
1844
2017.8
1970.9
Section modulus zxx
cm3
239.4
227.2
145.9
246.7
248.5
Section modulus zxx
cm3
259.5
252.3
242.1
248.3
247.1

from top of rail
mm
75.03
75.05
59.98
80.56
80.04

from top of rail
mm
79.3
76.64
76.15
81.26
79.76
cm4
318.4
310.8
417.4
365
408.4
cm4
351.3
315.2
362.4
396.8
434.2
Section modulus Zyy
cm3
50.9
49.7
59.6
54.5
58.3
Section modulus Zyy
cm3
52.8
50.4
53.7
56.7
57.9
C
J
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54 E 1
(previously
UIC54)
Head crown
Single radius mm
Double radius mm
Gauge corner
Radius
300/80
U.I.C. and A.S.C.E. Design Rail Sections
54 E 2
(previously
UIC54E)
300/80
54 E 3
(previously
DIN S54)
300/80
55 E 1
(previously
U55)
200/60
56 E 1
(previously
RT113A)
60 E 1
(previously
UIC60)
305/80
Head crown
Single radius 12in
Double radii 300 & 80mm
300/80
Gauge corner
Radius
Radius
J= 5/16 in.
J= 13mm
13
13
13
13
12.7
13
Head width
Taper
1:20
1:20
1:17.2
1:20
1:20
1:20
Upper
Fishing taper
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:3
1:3
1:2.75
1:2.75
8/22
8/22
16
12
7/35
Fishing tapers
Upper & lower
Upper & lower
13 = 1:4.3
1:2.75
Yes
Yes
Centre portion
only
120
Fillet radii
Upper & lower
Upper
Lower
1
/4 in.
mm
mm
Upper fillet
Radius
J= mm
mm
Web
Parallel
Radius
mm
508
508
500
Lower fillet
Radius
mm
16
16
16
12
15
7/35
Lower
Fishing taper
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:3
1:3
1:2.75
1:2.75
Outer
Flange taper
1:10
1:10
1:7.81
1:10
1:10
1:14
Head width
Parallel
1:20 taper
Foot
Double tapered
Outer taper
Rail height A
mm
159
161
154
155
158.75
172
Web
Fully radiused
Fully radiused
Upper & lower
Centre parallel
Foot width B
mm
140
125
125
134
140
150
Rail height A
Head width C
mm
70
67.01
67
62
69.85
72
Web thickness D
mm
16
16
16
19
20
16.5
Head area
cm2
2901
2942
3223
2897
2860
3084
Web area
cm2
1486
1486
1338
1465
1712
1730
Foot area
cm
2590
2428
2391
2775
2597
2856
Total area
mm2
6977
6856
6952
7137
7169
7670
Section weight
kg/m
54.77
53.82
54.57
56.03
56.3
60.21
cm4
2337.9
2307
2074
2150.4
2321
3038.3
Section modulus zxx
cm3
278.7
276.4
262.8
255.2
275.5
333.6
in.
mm
U.I.C.
54
60
8 & 22
15
8 & 22
16
7 & 35
7 & 35
1:8
1:10
1:14
A.S.C.E.
75
40
60
80
172
31/2
88.90
41/4
107.95
413/16
122.24
5
127.00
41/4
107.95
413/16
122.24
5
127.00
152
159
in.
mm
125
140
150
31/2
88.90
in.
mm
70
70
72
17/8
47.63
23/8
60.33
215/32
62.71
21/2
63.50
Web thickness D
in.
mm
15
16
16.5
25
/64
9.92
31
/64
12.30
17
/32
13.49
35
/64
13.89
Head area
in.
mm
2899
2899
3085
1.64
1059
2.49
1603
3.07
1981
3.30
2129
Web area
in.
mm2
1318
1486
1730
0.85
547
1.24
803
1.54
996
1.64
1059
in.2
mm2
2169
2590
2856
1.48
953
2.21
1426
2.72
1756
2.93
1890
in.2
mm2
6385
6934
7686
3.97
2559
5.94
3832
7.34
4733
7.87
5078
Section weight
lb/yd
kg/m
50.12
54.43
60.34
40.50
20.09
60.64
30.08
74.90
37.18
80.36
39.86
Moment of inertia Ixx
in.
cm4
1930
2346
3055
6.58
274
14.58
607
22.92
954
26.45
1101
251
279
335
3.58
59
6.61
108
9.11
149
10.09
165
2.20
55.96
2.51
63.9
2.62
66.59
Foot width B
Head width C

from top of rail
mm
83.87
83.47
78.93
84.26
84.24
91.08
Foot area
cm
419.2
341.5
354.8
418.4
421.6
512.3
Total area
Section modulus Zyy
cm3
59.9
54.6
56.8
62.4
60.2
68.3
M=12" Rad.
M= 508mm Rad.
radii 120mm
50
Section modulus Zxx
in.
cm3
Distance of neutral
axis from top of rail
in.
mm
76.82
83.87
91.05
1.83
46.45
Moment of inertia Iyy
in.4
cm4
314
417
513
1.60
67
3.61
150
5.42
226
6.21
259
Section modulus Zyy
in.
mm3
50
60
68
0.91
15
1.70
28
2.25
37
2.49
41
C
J
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27
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A.R.E.M.A. Designs
100 RE
Head crown
Single radius
115 RE
119 RE
132 RE
10in. &
11/2in.
J= 3/8in.
J= 9/16in.
10in. &
11/2in.
136 RE
141 AB
Upper
Fishing taper 1:3
14
14
14
/8in.
in.
/4 in.
8 & 16
8 & 16
8 & 20
8 & 20
/8in.
65/8
168.27
613/16
173.04
71/8
180.97
71/16
179.39
75/16
185.74
77/16
188.91
Foot width B
in.
mm
53/8
136.52
51/2
139.70
51/2
139.70
6
152.40
6
152.40
6
152.40
6
152.40
in.
mm
211/16
68.26
223/32
69.06
221/32
67.47
3
76.20
3
76.20
215/16
74.61
31/16
77.79
in.
mm
/16
14.29
/8
15.87
/8
15.87
/32
16.67
/16
17.46
/16
17.46
/16
17.46
in2
mm2
3.80
2450
3.92
2524
4.31
2770
4.43
2855
4.74
3057
4.82
3099
5.37
3465
in2
mm2
2.21
1428
3.04
1961
3.04
1961
3.61
2332
3.46
2236
3.64
2347
3.55
2290
in2
mm2
3.90
2518
4.29
2770
4.29
2770
4.87
3142
4.88
3146
4.87
3142
4.87
3142
Foot area
Upper fillet
Radius
6
152.40
Web area
Head width
Taper 1:20
in.
mm
Head area
Indonesia
R42
21
11
200
N.Z.R
91lb
C.I.E.
50
N.Z.R
50
11
356
(14in.)
Gauge corner
Radius
J= in.
Radius
J= 13mm
1:11.4
Rail height A
Web thickness D
S40
100
CP
RE
136
RE
CN
136
RE
OPT
320 & 60
355.6
Egypt
51.75
250
4in.
300 & 80
300 & 80
Triple radii
8in, 11/4 in. & 7/8in.
1:14.3
Head crown
Single radius mm
8in. &
13/4in.
Double radii
200 & 60mm
Upper fillet radii

Single 3/8 in.
Double 3/4 in. & 3in. rad
Double 5/16 in. &3/4 in. rad
Double 7/16 in. & 3/4 in. rad
Head width C
Ethiopia
UNI 30
1:16
Fishing tapers
Upper & lower 1:4
Upper 1:3, lower 1:4
Lower fillet
L radius
Head width
Taper 1:40
Web
Face radius M
133 RE
14in.
Double radii 10in & 11/4in.

Gauge corner
Radius
Radius
Various Rail Sections
in.
mm
Web
Parallel
Parallel
Radius M
14
(3/8in.)
9.5
14.29
9
/16in.
14.29
9
/16in.
14.29
14
1:11.4
1:14.4
1:16
1:40
1:40
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:2.75
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:4
7.8
10
(3/8in. & 3/4in.)

9.5 &19
8 & 22
19
9.53
320
(14in.)
356
508
500
355.6
8
/20in.
203.2
/16in. & 3/4in. 5/16in. & 3/4in.

7.74
19.05
80 & 120
3
/4in.
19.05
3
/4in.
19.05
1:4
1:4
1:4
153.99
7 /32
186.53
7 /16
187.74
155
136.53
6
152.40
6
152.40
141
215/16
74.61
66
706
in.
mm
7.8
10
(5/8in.)
15.9
16
15
15.88
Lower
Fishing taper 1:3
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:2.75
1:2.75
Outer
Flange taper 1:10
1:15
1:4
Rail height A in.

mm
Foot width B in.
mm
Head width C in.
mm
Web
Thickness D
in.
mm
Head area
in2
mm2
106
128
115
138
5 /8
142.88
110
53/16
131.76
70
66
65.6
215/16
74.61
15
15
14.29
11
/16
17.46
11
/16
17.46
15
2531
4.86
3136
4.79
3093
2834
1416
3.64
2347
3.64
2347
1284
2453
4.87
3142
4.87
3142
2475
13.30
8581
6593
128
/20in.
508
in.
mm
Lower fillet
Radius
11
61.2
60
68.5
29/16
65.09
11
13
13.5
9
/16
14.29
2386
3.20
2063
1215
2.17
1399
1826
3.50
2260
11
150
140
153
132
in2
mm2
9.91
6396
11.25
7256
11.64
7510
12.91
8329
13.07
8432
13.33
8600
13.80
8903
lb/yd
kg/m
101.21
50.21
114.68
56.89
118.67
58.87
131.66
65.31
133.25
66.10
135.88
67.40
140.70
69.79
Web area
Moment of inertia lxx in4

cm4
48.40
2015
65.90
2743
71.40
2972
87.90
3659
86.20
3588
94.20
3921
100.44
4181
in2
mm2
Foot area
Section modulus Zxx in3

cm3
14.87
244
18.10
297
19.40
318
22.40
367
22.30
367
23.70
388
25.24
414
in2
mm2
Total area
Distance of neutral
3.26
82.78
3.63
92.20
3.69
93.73
3.92
99.57
3.86
98.01
3.97
100.83
3.97
100.85
in2
mm2
3981
4661
5426
8.87
5722
6364
6400
64.78
13.37
8625
Section weight lb/yd

kg/m
31.25
36.59
42.60
90.54
44.92
49.96
50.24
50.85
136.49
67.71
135.90
67.41
51.75
879
1020
1369
37.96
1580
1911
1970
2064.4
94.88
3949
93.94
3910
2128
196
12.29
201
247
23.79
390
23.63
397
261
78.03
81.76
83.57
3.99
101.31
3.97
100.86
81.50
365
338
386.3
14.47
602
14.41
600
411
57
4.82
79
4.80
79
58
Total area
Section weight
in
mm
Moment of inertia lyy in4

cm4
9.29
387
10.73
447
10.84
451
14.40
599
14.40
599
14.44
601
14.91
621
Section modulus Zyy in

cm3
3.44
56
3.90
64
3.94
65
4.79
78
4.81
79
4.82
79
4.97
81
Moment of
inertia lxx
in4
cm4
Section
in3
modulus Zxx cm3
Dist of neutral in
axis from top of rail mm
Moment of
inertia lyy
in4
cm4
Section
in3
modulus Zyy cm3
28
1232
135
866
1806
151
62.67
67.68
69.70
3.09
78.46
138
203
232
7.57
315
42
2.92
48
26
35
2735
1321
2310
245
52
241
51
895
1989
1853
29
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Australia
60kg/m
(Flat
Bottomed
Rail)
Head crown
Single radius mm
Double radius mm
Gauge corner
Radius
Sitarail
30kg/m
(Flat
Bottomed
Rail)
UNI50
China
60
R50-50
CH
China
R65
124JK
UIC 60
E2
Head crown
Single radius mm
Flat
400
300/100
J= mm
15
300
300/80
14
13
13
500/80
203.2/44.45
200/70
15
9.53/14.29
8/16
Parallel
1:16
1:20
Parallel
1:20
1:40
1:20
Upper
Fishing taper
1:4
1:4
1:3
1:3
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:2.75
20
7.8
8 & 25
5/12
7/15
19.05
7/35
Web
Parallel
Radius
mm
300
706
Centre
portion only
80/120
400
350
370/400
76.2/355.6
Centre
portion only
120/120
Lower fillet
Radius
mm
20
7.8
20
20
25
19.05
7/35
Lower
Fishing taper
1:4
1:4
1:15
1:8
1:9
170
125.5
148
176
Outer
Flange taper
Rail height A
mm
1:3
1.3
1:4
1:4
1:4
152
180
174.63
1:2.75
1:4.3
1:2
1:4
1:3
1:3
1:4
1:2.75
in.
mm
6.5
(5/16 in.)
7.94
5 & 10
(5/16 in. & 7/8 in.)

8 & 22
8 & 22.5
in.
mm
305
350
(7in. & 15in.)

178 & 381
355
381 & 381
in.
mm
6.5
(5/16 in.)
7.94
15
(1/2 in.)
12.7
10
13
1:4.3
1:2
1:4
1:3
1:6
1:4
1:2.75
1:5.56
1:11
1:6
Lower
Fishing taper
14
/16
14.29
11
14
16.5
15.5
18
15.88
16.5
Head area
mm2
3009
1723
2945
2902
Web area
mm2
1974
898
1106
1979
Foot area
mm2
2752
1231
2310
2864
Total area
mm2
7735
3852
6362
7745
Section weight
kg/m
60.72
30.24
49.94
60.80
51.50
64.87
61.39
60.03
2935
839.1
1844
3217
2026.6
3543.1
3164.1
3021.5
343.5
60
16.5
359
211/16
68.26
mm
249.4
51/2
139.70
72
Web thickness D
339
106
73.48
242
130
139.7
73
132
101.6
150
70
370
109.5
132
73
Section modulus zxx cm3
( /2 in.)
12.7
in.
mm
150
67
Moment of inertia lxx cm4
Foot width B
135
56
76.48
90.65
62.10
76.15
94.77
81.27
98.7
92.11
91.33
Moment of inertia lyy cm4
490
133.4
362.4
524
374.9
570.1
483.8
500.5
Section modulus Zyy cm3
67.1
25.17
53.7
70
56.8
76
69.3
68.1
1:8
1:6
140
515/16
150.81
150
156
114
5
127.00
127
136
70
221/32
67.47
68
67
14.5
/64
13.89
14
15.5
2422
3.74
2413
2510
2882
1214
2.18
1406
1430
1334
2042
3.01
1941
2140
2367
5678
8.93
5761
6080
6583
Head width C
in.
mm
Web D
thickness
in.
mm
Head area
in2
mm2
1697
2084
4.10
2647
Web area
in2
mm2
743
882
1.35
872
1705
3.21
2070
4671
8.66
5589
36.67
88.44
43.87
44.57
91.16
45.22
47.6
51.68
1479
43.16
1796
1822
2105
206
14.15
232
234
260
71.65
3.05
77.45
77.80
80.89
257
7.13
297
325
354
45
2.85
47
51
52
330.8

from top of rail
mm
305
( /2 in.)
12.7
150
106
70
305
(12in.)
India
52
12
47/8
123.82
146
S.A.R.
48
in.
mm
mm
300
Zambia
91lb
305 & 80
Rail height A
mm
R43
Outer
Flange taper
Head width C
7831
381
(15in.)
172
Foot width B
8264
Web
Parallel
Face radii M
Lower fillet
Radii
1:14
6560
J= in.
J= 13mm
Upper
Fishing taper
Upper fillet
Radius
Ceylon
88lb
200 & 29
Head
Parallel
1:20
mm
Gauge corner
Radius
Radius
Ethiopia
UNI 36 (MOD)
305
Double radii mm
Head width
Taper
Upper fillet
Radius
GKN
29.3
Foot area
in2
mm2
Total area
in2
mm2
Section weight
lb/yd
kg/m
60.3
11.2
1334
3373
29.62
Moment of inertia in4

lxx
cm4
615
1031
27.09
1128
Section modulus in3

Zxx
cm3
112
155
10.72
176
66.48
2.53
64.18
164
8.75
364
31
3.18
52
Distance of neutral in
axis from top of rail mm
Moment of inertia in4
lyy
cm4
Section modulus in3
Zyy
cm3
55.08
136
27
35
C
J
30
31
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British Standard A Designs

60 A
Head crown
Single 12" radius
Double radii 12" & P=31/8in.
70 A
75 A
90 A
95 A
100 A
Head crown
Single 9" radius
Single 12" radius
1:20
Fishing tapers
Upper & lower
1:2.75
L=
/8 in.
/8 in.
15mm
Double tapered foot
/16 in.
/16 in.
/2 in.
/2 in.
/2 in.
/16 in.
1:2.75
1:4
1:3
1:6
Rail height A
in.
mm
41/2
114.30
47/8
123.82
51/16
128.59
51/4
133.35
55/8
142.88
513/16
147.64
6
152.40
61/4
158.75
61/4
158.75
Foot width B
in.
mm
45/16
109.54
43/8
111.12
41/2
114.30
45/8
117.47
5
127.00
51/8
130.17
51/4
133.35
51/2
139.70
51/2
139.70
Fillet radii
Upper
Lower
60 R
75 R
in.
in.
Foot
Single taper
Double taper
80 R
90 R
95 R
100 R
95 N
/8
/8
/16
/16
/2
/2
/2
/2
12
12
15
15
15
/4
3
/8
/16
3
/8
/8
3
/8
/8
3
/8
Web
Fully parallel
Upper web parallel
Lower web radius
in.
Fully radiused web M=20"
Web
Face radius M=20"
Parallel
/32
11
Head width
Parallel
Fishing tapers
Upper & lower
Upper & lower
Upper =
Lower =
80 O
Gauge corner radius J= in.
Head side taper
50 O
113 A*
5
/16 & 7/8 in.
8mm
110 A
Lower fillet radius
80 A
Gauge corner radius J=3/8 in.

J=7/16 in.
J=1/2 in.
Upper fillet radii

Double
Single
British Standard O, R and N Designs
/32
7
/32
7
/4
1
/4
1
/32
11
/32
7
/8
3
/8
/16 & 7/8

1
/2
in.
mm
315/16
100.01
5
127.00
41/2
114.30
51/16
128.59
51/4
133.35
55/8
142.88
513/16
147.64
6
152.40
513/16
147.64
Head width C
in.
mm
21/4
57.15
23/8
60.32
27/16
61.91
21/2
63.50
25/8
66.67
23/4
69.85
23/4
69.85
23/4
69.85
23/4
69.85
Rail height A
Web thickness D
in.
mm
7
/16
11.11
31
/64
12.30
1
/2
12.70
33
/64
13.10
35
/64
13.89
37
/64
14.68
19
/32
15.08
5
/8
15.87
20.00
Foot width B
in.
mm
315/16
100.01
5
127.00
45/16
109.54
413/16
122.24
5
127.00
53/8
136.53
59/16
141.29
53/4
146.05
51/2
139.70
Head area
in2
mm2
2.63
1698
3.13
2018
3.41
2198
3.52
2270
4.01
2590
4.21
2713
4.43
2856
4.47
2883
4.43
2860
Head width C
in.
mm
2 /16
52.39
2 /2
63.50
2 /4
57.15
2 /16
61.91
2 /2
63.50
2 /8
66.67
2 /16
68.26
2 /4
69.85
23/4
69.85
Web area
in2
mm2
1.12
725
1.35
828
1.43
925
1.56
1007
1.78
1147
1.99
1281
2.09
1350
2.28
1473
2.65
1712
Web thickness D
in.
mm
13
/32
10.32
35
/64
13.89
7
/16
11.11
33
/64
13.10
17
/32
13.49
35
/64
13.89
9
/16
14.29
9
/16
14.29
35
/64
13.89
Foot area
in2
mm2
2.29
1477
2.39
1543
2.55
1648
2.77
1789
3.11
2008
3.15
2033
3.39
2187
4.01
2590
4.01
2590
Head area
in2
mm2
2.37
1527
3.49
2251
2.64
1703
3.18
2053
3.37
2172
3.77
2433
4.01
2589
4.26
2750
4.03
2602
in2
mm2
0.85
548
1.47
947
1.20
774
1.59
1023
1.70
1099
1.88
1213
2.00
1292
2.07
1337
1.94
1254
11
Total area
in2
mm2
6.05
3900
6.87
4434
7.40
4771
7.85
5065
8.90
5745
9.34
6027
9.91
6393
10.77
6946
11.10
7161
Web area
Section weight
lb/yd
kg/m
61.72
30.62
70.16
34.81
75.50
37.45
80.15
39.76
90.91
45.10
95.37
47.31
101.16
50.18
109.91
54.52
113.32
56.21
Foot area
in2
mm2
1.69
1089
2.89
1863
2.05
1321
2.55
1643
2.76
1783
3.14
2024
3.29
2124
3.45
2223
3.29
2125
Moment of inertia
lxx
in4
cm4
16.7
696
21.9
911
25.2
1049
28.9
1205
37.6
1564
41.8
1742
47.1
1961
55.8
2323
55.7
2318
Total area
in
mm2
4.90
3163
7.84
5061
5.89
3799
7.31
4719
7.83
5054
8.79
5670
9.31
6005
9.78
6318
9.27
5981
Section modulus
Zxx
in3
cm3
7.2
117
8.9
146
9.9
162
10.8
177
13.1
215
14.2
233
15.4
252
16.9
277
16.8
275
Section weight
lb/yd
kg/m
50.03
24.83
80.09
39.73
60.11
29.82
74.67
37.04
79.97
39.67
89.71
44.51
95.03
47.14
99.84
49.53
94.64
46.95
in4
cm4
10.2
424
26.4
1100
16.4
681
25.5
1061
28.4
1224
38.1
1584
43.0
1791
48.4
2013
42.6
1775
Distance of neutral
in
mm
2.34
59.32
2.46
62.49
2.55
64.81
2.67
67.89
2.87
72.79
2.94
74.65
3.06
77.69
3.30
83.86
3.31
84.17
Moment of inertia
lxx
Moment of inertia
lyy
in4
cm4
3.6
150
4.1
171
4.7
195
5.3
220
6.8
285
7.4
308
8.2
340
10.0
418
10.1
418
Section modulus
Zxx
in3
cm3
5.2
85
10.2
167
7.1
116
9.7
159
10.7
176
12.9
212
14.2
232
15.5
254
14.2
233
Section modulus
yy
in3
cm3
1.7
27
1.9
31
2.1
34
2.3
37
2.7
45
2.9
47
3.1
51
3.7
60
3.7
60
Distance of neutral
in
mm
1.97
50.03
2.60
65.94
2.31
58.70
2.63
66.70
2.74
69.57
2.94
74.78
3.04
77.11
3.12
79.34
3.00
76.10
Moment of inertia
lyy
in
cm4
2.5
105
6.6
276
3.6
148
5.4
223
6.2
259
8.0
333
9.0
373
9.9
414
8.5
354
Section modulus
Zyy
in
cm3
1.3
21
2.6
43
1.7
27
2.2
37
2.5
41
3.0
49
3.2
53
3.5
57
3.1
51
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Special Rail Sections for Switches and Crossings

Inclined
U60
Head crown
Double radii 300 & 80mm
Single radius mm
Gauge corner
Radius
200 & 60
J= 13mm
Head width
Taper 1:20
Parallel
Web
Parallel web
Radius
54
D
13
Upper
Fishing taper 1:2.75
Fillet radii
Upper and lower
63
T
13
60
D
60
D40
A74
13
Light Section Rails

Zu60
E2-40
13
Gauge corner
Radius
Radius
13
1:3
1:3
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:2.75
Centre only
12
16
16
12
12
16
BS 30M
BS 35M
BS 35R
BSC 40
J= /16in.
J= mm
9in.
228.6
S 14
S 18
S 20
140
160
180
200
/64in.
9.13
/4in.
Upper
Fishing taper 1:4
1:3
/32in.
7.14
/64in.
6.75
3
/16in.
mm
Web
Fully parallel web
Upper web parallel
Lower web radius 71/2in.
19
S 10
Head width
Parallel
Upper fillet
Radius
Radius
120/120
mm
BS 20M
Head crown
Single radius 5in.
Single radius mm
Lower
1:3
1:3
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:2.75
Short flange taper
1:10
1:8
1:12
1:13
1:13
1:14
1:4
Long flange taper
1:10
1:8
1:17
1:17
1:17
1:14
1:17
Inclination to vertical
1:20
Lower
Fishing taper 1:4
Rail height
Lower fillet
Radius
Radius
23
1
/4in.
mm
/16in.
1:6
in.
mm
29/16
65.09
231/32
75.41
33/16
80.96
33/8
85.73
315/32
88.11
70
80
93
100
in.
mm
23/16
55.56
23/4
69.85
3
76.20
31/4
82.55
311/64
80.57
58
70
82
82
17
Rail height A
mm
155
151
129
142
142
172
134
Foot width
Short/long
(B) total
mm
mm
78/70
148
70/70
140
60/85
145
65/85
150
65/85
150
75/75
150
55/85
140
Foot width B
Head width C
mm
65
72
70
72
72
72
72
Head width C
in.
mm
17/32
30.96
11/2
38.10
111/16
42.86
13/4
44.45
151/64
45.64
32
38
43
44
mm
8/8
16
15/15
30
16.25/16.25
32.5
16.25/16.25
32.5
16.25/16.25
32.5
15/15
30
28/16
44
Web thickness D
in.
mm
/64
6.76
/64
9.13
/64
9.13
/64
8.33
/64
12.30
10
10
Head area
in2
mm2
0.82
530
1.20
777
1.60
1030
1.60
1031
1.78
1149
593
707
934
1018
Web area
in2
mm2
0.37
239
0.56
359
0.57
369
0.65
422
0.90
579
241
428
553
604
Foot area
in2
mm2
0.76
490
1.16
748
1.26
816
1.18
764
1.25
806
437
637
824
904
Total area
in2
mm2
1.95
1259
2.92
1883
3.43
2215
3.44
2216
3.93
2534
Web thickness D
Head area
mm2
2742
2608
3403
3100
3116
3307
3362
Web area
mm
1314
2532
1802
2015
2015
2919
2654
Foot area
mm2
2847
2882
3545
3780
3780
3231
3258
Total area
mm2
6906
80.19
87.41
8895
8911
9460
9274
Section weight
kg/m
54.21
62.95
68.62
69.83
69.95
74.24
72.8
2213
2171
1552.5
2025.8
2035.7
3304
1716.3
Moment of inertia lxx cm4

Section modulus Zxx cm
17
23
23
21
31
259
263
210
250.4
252.1
355.1
227.7
1272
1771
2312
2526
mm
85.3
82.5
73.92
80.9
80.75
93.1
75.35
Section weight
lb/yd
kg/m
19.91
9.88
29.80
14.79
35.05
17.39
35.07
17.40
40.09
19.89
9.98
13.90
18.15
19.83
Moment of inertia lyy cm4
497
482
772.5
764.4
764.3
615.7
739
Section modulus Zyy cm3
65
69
96
93.6
93.7
82.1
89.9
in4
cm4
1.70
71
3.34
139
4.53
188
5.34
222
5.91
246
85
152
271
343
Section modulus Zxx
in3
cm3
1.26
21
2.10
34
2.76
45
3.12
51
3.39
56
24
36
56
66
Distance of neutral
in
mm
1.35
34.34
1.59
40.37
1.64
41.61
1.71
43.48
1.74
44.20
34.92
41.77
48.33
52.01
in4
cm4
0.34
14
0.79
33
1.08
45
1.21
50
1.22
51
14
27
47
53
Section modulus Zyy
in3
cm3
0.31
5
0.57
9
0.72
12
0.74
12
0.77
13
12
13
Distance of neutral
C
J
C
J
34
C
J
A
A
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Other Rail and Track Sections

Bull Head Rails
BS
Manx
95R BH
Centre
Breaking Rail
Head crown
Single radius
Double radii
12in.
9in.
/2in.
12.7mm
/4in.
6.35mm
Head width
Parallel head
Upper
Gauge corner
Radius
Radius
J= in.
J= mm
Upper fillet
Radii
/4in.
Parallel web
/4in.
Lower
Check
Rail
U69
9.5
10
10
Head crown
Flat
No. 50
1:21.7
8
14.5
13
15.5
10
Head width
Taper 1:24
1:12
1:44
/16in.
Lower fillet
Radius
Flange top
Taper
/16in.
12in
9in.
5
127.00
93
Foot width B
in.
mm
2 /4
69.85
2 /4
57.15
40
Head width C
in.
mm
2 /4
69.85
21/4
57.15
Web thickness D
in.
mm
/4
19.05
/16
14.29
20
in.2
mm2
4.48
2891
2.69
1735
2846
Web area
in.2
mm2
1.98
1275
1.29
831
765
Foot area
in.
mm2
J= mm
8mm
1:25
10
1:16.6
1:20.5
1:36.6
1:20
1:18
1:10.5
76
Rail height A
mm
48
54
55.5
67
76
Cavity height
mm
30
38
35
36
41.5
Head thickness D
mm
18
16
20.5
31
34.5
Head width C
mm
36
44.5
50
50
58
Cavity top width
mm
21
22.5
29
26
31
Foot width B
mm
92
108
127
152
160
165
Total area
mm2
1695
2042
2530
3646
4506
6392
Section weight
kg/m
13.31
16.03
19.86
28.62
35.38
50.18
cm4
39
65
82
167
266
326
Section modulus Jxx
cm3
15
22
28
44
64
70
Distance of neutral
mm
26.54
29.60
29.68
38.01
41.65
46.67
cm4
74
117
193
371
505
720
Section modulus Jyy
cm3
16
22
30
49
63
87
58.5
80
2.69
1735
589
Total area
in.2
mm2
9.29
5996
6.67
4301
4202
Section weight
lb/yd
kg/m
94.88
47.07
68.06
33.76
32.99
in.4
cm4
35.03
1458
19.94
830
297
Section modulus Zxx
in.3
cm3
11.50
188
7.97
131
51.8
Distance of neutral
in.
mm
2.67
67.89
2.50
63.50
35.67
in.
cm4
4.10
171
2.03
84
219
Section modulus Zyy
in.3
cm3
2.98
49
1.80
30
44.4
10.5
6.5
523/32
145.26
2.84
1830
No. 35
10.5
in.
mm
No. 28
11
Rail height A
Head area
No. 20
Cavity
Top corner radius mm
Top radius mm
Side taper 1:8
To foot base radius mm
No. 16
Gauge corner
Radius
Outer
Flange taper 1:10
Foot base single radius
No. 13
Head crown
Hollow top hat
Solid top hat profile
Flat cavity top
Semi-circular cavity top
Lower
Fillet radius
Crane Rails
C
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Crane Rails
Conductor/Electric Contact Rails

No. 56
No. 89
No. 101
No. 164
Head crown
Flat
Single radius 18in.
Gauge corner
Radius
175CR
PRI 85R
Head crown
Single radius 380mm
10 mm
Head width
Parallel
Taper 10 = 1:5.7
(11) /16in.
7
9.52 max
Upper
Fishing taper
1:1.75
Upper fillet
Radius
mm
Web
Parallel
Face radius
mm
Lower fillet
Radius
mm
1:2
10
Step on flange top face
20
(51) 2in.
31.75
10
12
20
(28.5) 1 / in.
19.05
1:7
1:8
1:4.7
1:4.7
in.
mm
Head width C
in.
mm
76
102
in.
mm
35
in.2
mm
Section
No. 74TW
610
Section
T52
6.5
6.5
Upper
Fishing taper
1:2.7
1:4.9
1:4.3
6.5
6.5
J= mm
Upper fillet
Radius
mm
Web
Parallel
mm
Lower
Fishing taper
1:4.9
1:4.3
Rail height A
mm
102
138
103.5
Foot width B
mm
70
140
124
44
Head width C
mm
89
89
105
101
Web thickness D
mm
22.5
70
46
Head area
mm2
3867
3960
3874
Web area
mm2
1185
2477
2790
Foot area
mm2
4525
3053
Total area
mm2
8333
9576
9489
6664
Section weight
kg/m
65.41
75.18
74.49
52.31
540.8
100.5
150
6
152.40
230
6
152.40
100
140
41/4
107.95
101.6
51
45
75
11/2
38.10
34.9
cm4
677
2164
972.3
6447
5456
9593
6.09
3926
Moment of inertia
3190
4579
Section modulus
cm3
127
286
184
89.6
in.
mm
1067
807
3395
2252
6.15
3971
29.21
Distance of neutral
mm
48.86
75.78
52.72
40.18
in.2
mm
2979
4187
3936
9407
4.90
3164
35.62
cm4
484
892
773.9
374.3
Section modulus Zyy
cm3
109
127
124.8
68.1
11062
101.5
171
114
155
178
165
152.4
152.4
in.2
mm
7236
11441
12788
21252
17.14
11060
Section weight
lb/yd
kg/m
56.81
89.81
100.38
166.83
175.02
86.82
86.84
in.
cm4
836
1502
3411
4784
70.52
2935
3035.9
Section modulus Zxx
in.3
cm3
147
246
420
581
23.38
383
395.8
Distance of neutral
in.
mm
82.41
3.02
76.63
76.71
in.4
cm4
5160
21.66
902
964.9
Section modulus Zyy
in.3
cm3
449
7.22
118
126.6
Total area
Section
No. 75
Head width
Parallel
Lower fillet
Radius
1:7
Foot width B
Foot area
1:4.7
10
in.
mm
Web area
12
1:4.7 (theo)
1:6.6
Rail height A
Head area
1:2.5
100
Lower
Fishing taper
Web thickness D
1:2.5
Gauge corner
Radius
Section
No. 65
56.97
702
82
61.00
81.12
1434
1266
161
153
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Grooved Rails
35GP
35GP13
41GP
41GP13
Ri60
Ri60N
Ri59
Ri59N
Np4aM
NP4aS
Rail height A mm
152.5
152.5
152.5
152.5
180
180
180
180
180
180
Foot width B mm
141.5
141.5
141.5
141.5
180
180
180
180
180
180
Head width C mm
111.4
111.8
116.8
116.8
113
113
113
113
116
116
13
13
13
13
12
12
12
12
12
12
Web
thickness D
mm
Gauge corner mm
radius
10
13
10
13
10
13
10
13
10
13
Total area
mm
6978
6969
7049
7041
7721
7611
7515
7414
7945
7886
Section
weight
kg/m
54.78
54.71
55.33
55.27
60.60
59.75
59.00
58.20
62.37
61.91
Steel sleepers have been used throughout the world for decades and Corus has been
producing them for more than 80 years.
Special Grooved Sections

G51
SEi60G
SEi70G
41GPu
41GPi
35GPu
Rail height A mm
152
150
200
152.5
152.5
152.5
Foot width B mm
149
140
180
141.5
141.5
141.5
Head width C mm
126
125
146
115.6
115.6
110.6
Web
thickness D
12
11
13
13
13
13
13
13
13
mm
Gauge corner mm
radius
13
13
Total area
mm
6470
5814
8699
Section
weight
kg/m
50.79
45.64
68.29
The traditional sleeper range embraces the needs of railways operating in arduous
environments and with difficult conditions for track building. For European higher speed
applications, Corus has developed new products which respond to the conditions of
modern track for both high-speed trains and under heavy loads. Corus experience in
the manufacture of fatigue-resistant products has been applied with care to its range of
advanced steel sleepers. The principles of design for the modern range of steel sleepers
were established through joint research and in-track testing with customers. This combines
the virtues of fatigue resistant rail seat design, low section height, optimised section
properties and spade options for different stability requirements depending on track design
and duty. Lightweight, dimensionally more accurate and more resistant to overload than
wooden or concrete sleepers, the design and manufacture of Corus sleepers is subject to
a rigorous programme of testing and evaluation.
69.11cm2 68.90cm2 68.37cm2

54.25
54.09
53.67
Corus sleepers can be used with a range of fasteners including Vossloh and Nabla type
systems and the recently adopted Pandrol Fastclip.
Track Running Rails

Piste
Matra
Piste
RATP
Rail height A mm
250
230
Head width C mm
120
140
62.85
68.33
Section
weight
kg/m
Steel sleepers and

track components
The success of steel sleepers is due to the large number of benefits they offer compared
with other sleeper types. These include:
Installation savings
Time and cost savings due to a reduced ballast requirement.

Simplified logistics resulting from sleeper stackability and low weight.
Unique design ensuring compatibility with mechanised track laying methods.
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Improved performance and through-life economics
Track components
Long spade ends for good lateral stability during passage of traffic.
Spade designs with dynamic stability features.
Well distributed load which reduces ballast pressure.
Less tamping required during sleeper life.
Environmental benefits
Corus steel sleepers are recyclable and reusable.

Reduced ballast requirement.
No problems of chemical leaching (as can happen with timber sleepers).
All Corus steel sleepers are manufactured from the 3 basic trough rolled sections.
All track components benefit from Corus proven expertise

in the development of steel products that deliver extended
life and exceptional performance in a range of demanding
in-service conditions.
Sleeper Data
Section ID
In addition to its full rail and steel sleeper range, Corus also
produces other rolled steel track components including a
wide choice of baseplates and fishplates.
202
436
600
Rail seat thickness

mm
7.5/12
11.8
14.25
Rail seat width

mm
160
168
168
Leg thickness
mm
6.75
7.125
7.6
Section width B
mm
240
260
280.5
Section height A
mm
82.5
100.75
115.25
Moment of
Inertia Ixx cm4
200
452.79
655
Section modulus
cm3
34.4
65.85
81.3
Height of neutral
axis from base mm
58.1
68.76
80.5
Plate weight
kg/m
22.1
31.69
39.53
Principal dimensions
Section properties
Section 202
42
Section 436
Section 600
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Rolled Steel Baseplates (Pandrol Baseplates)
Baseplates Conventional Shoulders

For use with rail
N.Z.R.
72lb
Zambia
91lb
N.Z.R
91lb
N.Z.R
91lb
132
RE
1:40
5 /16
131.76
5 /16
131.76
6
152.4
Rail cant
1:20
Rail foot width
in.
mm
117.5
5
127.00
in.
mm
411/16
119.06
53/32
129.38
51/4
133.35
133
63/32
154.78
Plate rail seat width

Double shoulders
Ribbed underside
393
20.5
/16
20.64
/16
17.5
21.45
97.17
48.20
60.28
in.
mm
/8
9.52
16
/8
15.87
18
/8
15.87
38.57
92.16
45.72
57.56
39.81
58.8
48.7
88.29
43.8
46.68
60.93
122.82
60.93
25.5
/16
23.8
23.5
11/16
26.99
/8
22.2
24
/16
23.8
/16
23.8
/16
23.8
24
Plate thickness at
rail seat centre
As rolled plate weight lb/yd

kg/m
Hole diameter
15
8
3
/4
19.05
73/4
196.85
47.7
23.66
No. of spike holes

hole size - square
(*alternative design)
Plate length
Extended baseplate
in.
mm
11/16
26.99
in.
mm
Square holes
Extended plate
Round holes
Square holes
19.25
14.1
20.5
13
16
26
24
24
24
4
/16*
17.46
17.5
4
101.6
150
6
152.4
150
17.5
11
6
/16*
17.46
11
11
17.5
17.5
135
180
150
6
152.4
154
152
8
203.2
6
152.4
160
5.22
10.39
7.11
14.37
6.52
7.07
9.09
26.87
12.19
15.97
7.24
9.45
5.27
10.45
14.48
6.57
7.03
215
14.92
6.77
lb
kg
kg
kg
134
15
mm
lb
kg
127
4
in.
mm
Finished plate weight

round holes
lb
kg
21.47
9.74
125
1:40
No. of spike holes
Blank
44
141/2
368.3
14
355.6
lb
kg
151/4
387.35
365
Square holes
127
387
129
381
13.88
6.30
141
362
128.75
355
13.76
6.24
135.5
519/32
142.1
128
104.31
51.74
10.78
4.89
125
59/16
141.29
378
75.3
37.35
12.349
5.60
5 1 /2
139.7
126.75
15.65
lb
kg
140
5 1 /2
139.7
141/2
368.3
73.89
36.65
mm
127
5
127
320
58.26
28.9
Finished plate weight

round holes
5
127
112
66.55
33.1
Extended baseplate
11
279.4
lb/yd
kg/m
178
in.
mm
As rolled plate weight
7
177.8
Overall plate width
/64
20.24
7
177.8
53/32
129.38
51
7
177.8
423/32
119.86
254
in.
mm
110
/128
16.07
in.
mm
S54
1:40
4 1 /2
114.30
/16
14.29
Plate length
BS
95N
in.
mm
/128
14.88
No. of spike holes

Hole size - square
BS
110/
113A
Plate rail seat width
in.
mm
15
UIC
54
Plate thickness at rail seat

centre
15
U
33
4 5 /8
117.47
14
355.6
in.
mm
5in.
base
4 3 /8
111.12
103/4
273.05
Hole diameter
B.S.
90A
Taiwan J.N.R.
50kg
50N
in.
mm
91/4
234.95
No. of spike holes
UIC
50
Rail foot width
10
254
81
BS
80A
1:20 flat plate
in.
mm
For use with rail

Rail cant
Overall plate width
75
Steel
sleeper
reconditioning
plate 35.7kg
5.68
8.42
26.85
12.18
5.30
2.40
8.40
8.45
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Fishplates British Standard A Series Rails

Upper bolt stop rib
Lower bolt stop rib
4 hole
6 hole
Hole centres
Distance between fishing taper
intercepts on rail centre line
60A
70A
75A
80A
80 O
Shallow
60 R
Shallow
60 R
Angled
75 R
Shallow
75 R
Angled
80 R
Shallow
80 R
Angled
Lower bolt stop rib
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:2.75
16in./406.4mm
24in./609.6mm
16in./406.4mm
24in./609.6mm
16in./406.4mm
24in./609.6mm
16in./406.4mm
24in./609.6mm
Upper fishing taper
1:3
Lower fishing taper
1:6
4in./101.6mm
4in./101.6mm
4in./101.6mm
4in./101.6mm
27/32 in./56.36mm
213/32 in./61.12mm
215/32 in./62.71mm
219/32 in./65.88mm
Overall plate length

4 hole 16in. (406.4mm)
6 hole 24in. (609.6mm)
/16 in./4.76mm
Theoretical minimum
stand-off of plate from rail web
50 O
Shallow
1:2.75
Upper & lower fishing tapers

British Standard O and R Series Rails
/16 in./4.76mm
/16 in./4.76mm
Upper and lower fishing taper 1:4
20in.
(508mm)
30in.
(767mm)
/16 in./4.76mm
5in.
(127mm)
25.28lb/yd
12.54kg/m
28.59lb/yd
14.18kg/m
30.58lb/yd
15.17kg/m
33.93lb/yd
16.83kg/m
Distance between fishing taper in.

intercepts on rail centre line mm
Hole centres 4in. (101.6mm)
163/64
50.40
29/16
65.09
27/16
61.91
27/16
61.91
249/64
70.25
249/64
70.25
27/8
73.02
27/8
73.02
0.126in/3.2mm
0.117in./2.96
0.124in./3.16mm
0.178in./4.51mm
Theoretical minimum stand-off in.

of plate from rail web
mm
1
/8
3.17
5
/32
3.97
7
/32
5.56
7
/32
5.56
1
/4
6.35
1
/4
6.35
1
/4
6.35
1
/4
6.35
1.856
77.25
2.47
102.8
2.8
116.3
3.354
139.59
21.70lb/9.84kg
32.55lb/14.76kg
24.48lb/11.10kg
36.72lb/16.65kg
26.06lb/11.82kg
39.29lb/17.73kg
28.99lb/13.15kg
43.48lb/19.72kg
90A
113A heavy
Upper bolt stop rib
Lower bolt stop rib
Hole diameter
/16 in./20.64mm
13
As-rolled section weight

of plate from bolt hole centre
above
below
in
cm4
Finished weight
per pair
4 hole
6 hole
/16 in./23.81mm
15
/16 in./23.81mm
15
/16 in./23.81mm
15
Hole diameter
in.
mm
/16
20.64
/16
23.81
/16
20.64
/16
20.64
/16
23.81
/16
23.81
/16
23.81
15
/16
23.81
As rolled section wt.

lb.yd
kg/m
17.68
8.77
31.35
15.55
22.59
11.20
28.81
14.29
28.41
14.09
35.18
17.45
30.90
15.33
38.25
18.97
0.278
7.06
0.036
0.91
0.325
8.25
0.043
1.08
0.339
8.61
Distance of plate neutral axis

from bolt hole centres

4 hole
6 hole
Hole centres
Theoretical minimum
stand-off of plate from rail web
above
below
in4
cm4
Finished weight
per pair
4 hole
6 hole
below
1:2.75
1:2.75
18in./457.2mm
27in./685.8mm
507mm
914mm
41/2in./114.3mm
127mm
Finished weight per pair

4 hole
225/32 in./70.64mm
79.4mm
6 hole
/16 in./4.76mm
6.0mm
11/16in./26.99mm
27mm
40.0lb/yd
19.84kg/m
30.94kg/m
0.181in/4.59mm
0.85mm
4.58
190.41
339.67
38.55lb/17.49kg
57.83lb/26.23kg
30.11kg
54.64kg
Hole diameter
above
13
15
13
13
15
15
on C.L.
in.
mm
in.
mm
0.013
0.32
0.035
0.89
in.4
cm4
0.80
33.4
2.31
96.2
1.70
70.9
2.58
107.4
2.76
115.1
3.99
166.0
3.25
135.2
4.65
193.6
lb
kg
lb
kg
14.72
6.68
22.36
10.14
32.45
14.72
50.02
22.69
19.30
8.75
28.96
13.14
24.84
11.27
37.26
16.90
24.13
10.95
36.19
16.42
30.14
13.67
26.29
11.92
39.44
17.89
32.82
14.89
49.24
22.33
Various Fishplates
CIE 85lb
CIE 87lb skirted
CIE 90/95lb skirted
Upper bolt stop rib

4 hole
6 hole
Hole centres
1:3.73
1:3.73
1:2.75
1:2.75
18in./457.2mm
18in./457.2mm
18in./457.2mm
610mm
41/2in./114.3mm
41/2in./114.3mm
Type 1 41/2 - 5 - 41/2in.

Type 2 41/2in
165mm-130mm-165mm
1 x 15/16 in.
25.4mm x 33.34mm
1 x 15/16 in.
25.4mm x 33.34mm
1 x 15/16 in.
25.4mm x 33.34mm
33.12lb/yd
16.43kg/m
50.07lb/yd
24.83kg/m
48.98lb/yd
24.30kg/m
29.89kg/m
2.381
Hole diameter
Pear shaped holes
dia. x length
60kg
Lower bolt stop rib

No bolt stop
27mm
in.
mm
46
15

above
below
in4
cm4
Finished weight
per pair
4 hole
6 hole
on centre line
0.639in./16.23mm
0.7124in./18.095mm
2.48
103.17
9.29
386.63
9.09
378.35
439.6
30.92lb/14.02kg
48.83lb/22.15kg
45.73lb/20.74kg
35.57kg
47
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Fishplates British Standard 95lb Bull Head Rails

95lb deep tunnel
round holes
No bolt stop
95lb deep tunnel

pear-shaped holes
1:2.75
1:2.75
1:2.75
470mm
4 hole
18in./457.2mm
18in./457.2mm
Hole centres
4 hole
41/2 - 5 - 41/2in.
114.3mm-127mm-114.3mm
41/2 - 5 - 41/2in.
114.3mm-127mm-114.3mm
215/32 in./62.71mm
215/32 in./62.71mm

Theoretical minimum stand-off
of plate from rail web
Hole diameter
/4 in./6.35mm
/4 in./6.35mm
1in./25.4mm
or 11/16 in./26.99mm
Pear shaped holes

dia. x length
in.
mm
lb
kg

above
below
in4
cm4
Finished weight per pair
4 hole
48
95lb deep tunnel

modified blank
1 x 15/16 in.
25.4mm x 33.3mm
46.62lb/yd
23.13kg/m
46.62lb/yd
23.13kg/m
0.747in./18.97mm
0.747in./18.97mm
8.83
367.45
8.83
367.45
43.16lb/19.58kg
or 42.95lb/19.48kg
42.92lb/19.47kg
71.22kg/m
35.32kg/m
73.2lb/33.2kg
(no holes)
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Corus Rail Products

Corus offers one of the widest and most comprehensive

World-class rail products that enhance the

The Corus manufacturing

1. A commitment to safety and the environment

2. A quest for quality

The Corus manufacturing philosophy continued

Corus manufacturing and

3. A desire for continuous improvement

In recent decades, Corus has supplemented

The Corus commitment to product quality is

Vacuum treatment in a RH steel recirculating degasser allows efficient reduction of hydrogen

Corus bloom suppliers operate quality management systems certified

Standard grade Natural cooling before straightening

Natural cooling after straightening

Off line heat treatment without

Longitudinal stresses (MPa)

Residual stresses vs. straightening conditions

Finishing, test and

The Process finishing

The Process test and inspection

In keeping with its reputation for

Test and inspection

In addition to post-production tests, thorough inspection is undertaken throughout the

In order to provide an improved response to customers requirements for quality

for heavy haul networks

for urban networks and mass transit schemes

for mixed traffic networks

for industrial settings

High speed and mixed traffic systems

CEN Design Rail Sections

Urban transport tracks

Heavy haul tracks

Moment of inertia lxx

Section modulus zxx

Distance of neutral axis

Moment of inertia lyy

Section modulus Zyy

Rsistivit < 14 __cm*

(1) Re 235 MPa and KCV at + 20C > 35J/cm_

* Tyre tracks ** Conductor rails

CEN Design Rail Sections

CEN Design Rail Sections

Moment of inertia lxx

Moment of inertia lxx

Section modulus zxx

Section modulus zxx

Distance of neutral axis

Distance of neutral axis

Moment of inertia lyy

Moment of inertia lyy

Section modulus Zyy

Section modulus Zyy

CEN Design Rail Sections

U.I.C. and A.S.C.E. Design Rail Sections

Moment of inertia lxx

Section modulus zxx

Moment of inertia Ixx

Distance of neutral axis

Moment of inertia lyy

Section modulus Zyy

Section modulus Zxx