Short answer: Railways use head-hardened rail steel for track, S355 and S460 structurals for rolling stock and stainless for trackside hardware, so material choices target fatigue and corrosion life; our Construction Guide en Fatigue Guide give the supporting detail.
At a Glance
Track and Rail
Rails use Steel Section Supplier head-hardened grades, with strength data in our Sterkte vergelijking and fatigue in our Fatigue Guide.
Rolling Stock
Bodies use Steel Plate Supplier S355 / S460 and bogies use cast steel, with welding in our Welding Guide; a quick spec summary is below.
| Part | Rang | Need |
|---|---|---|
| Rail | R260 / 350L | Wear life |
| Body | S355 / S460 | Light weight |
| Trackside | 304 stainless | Corrosie |
Corrosion and Inspection
Coastal lines use Corrosion Resistance Guide practice and NDT in our Quality Inspection Guide.
Procurement Tips
Specify EN rails and traceability per our Mill Test Certificate Guide en Export Packing Guide.
Get a Quote
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Veelgestelde vragen
Head-hardened R260 or 350L for wear and fatigue life.
S355 and S460 plate and sections for light, stiff bodies.
For corrosion resistance with low maintenance.
EN standards with full material traceability.
Yes – rail and wheels are fatigue-critical parts.
Supply Railway Metals from HXSCO
HXSCO supplies rail steel, structurals and stainless hardware for railway projects. Send spec and cert requirements for a quote.