What is the UIC 60 standard?
The UIC 60 standard refers to a heavy-duty, flat-bottom steel rail profile, also known as 60E1, weighing 60.21 kilograms per meter, developed by the International Union of Railways (UIC) for high-speed and heavy-freight railways, offering excellent durability, load capacity, and performance under intense operations. It conforms to European standards like EN 13674-1, featuring an H-shaped cross-section for robust support on main railway lines in Europe and globally.
Key Characteristics:
- Weight: ~60.21 kg/meter (or 60 kg/meter).
- Type: Heavy rail, T-section (flat-bottom).
- Dimensions: Height ~172mm, Base Width ~150mm.
- Application: High-speed lines (France, Germany), heavy-haul freight, urban transit, industrial railways.
- Properties: Good ductility, high fatigue strength, moderate fracture toughness, and excellent wear resistance.
UIC60 steel Rail
UIC60 Rail is mainly used for heavy load railroad, a very hot railroad track for sale. In France and Germany, it is widely used in high-speed railways. UIC60 rail has the characteristics of good ductility, high fatigue strength, and moderate fracture toughness. Its good chemical property enhances the performance and keeps the railroad tracks in good condition to a certain extent.
- Head Width：72mm
- Height：172mm
- Base Width：150mm
- The thickness of Web：16.5mm
- Nominal Weight：60.21kg/m
- Material：900A/1100
- Length：12-25m
UIC60 chemical composition (elements in% of mass)
| ％ | C | Si | Mn | P | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| output | 0.72-0.74 | 0.23-0.27 | 1.10-1.16 | 0.014-0.023 | 0.005-0.011 |
| average | 0.73 | 0.25 | 1.14 | 0.018 | 0.006 |
UIC60 Mechanical properties
| UIC60 | Tensile strength(Mpa) | Elongation (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Output | 920-980 | 12.0-15.0 |
| Average | 950 | 13.8 |
UIC860 Standard Specification
| UIC860 Standard | |||||||
| Size | Dimension | Weight (kg/m) | Material | Length (m) | |||
| Head (mm) | Height (mm) | Base | Web | ||||
| UIC54 | 70 | 159 | 140 | 16 | 54.43 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
| UIC60 | 72 | 172 | 150 | 16.5 | 60.21 | 900A/1100 | 12-25 |
Customization Services
GNEE RAIL offers tailored solutions to meet project-specific needs:
- Length Customization: Rails can be cut to precise lengths (beyond the standard 12.5m) to suit track design requirements.
- Surface Treatments: Optional heat treatment for enhanced hardness or anti-corrosion coatings for coastal or high-humidity environments.
- Pre-Machining Services: Pre-drilled bolt holes, welded joints, or end-machining for rapid installation.
- Bespoke Inspections: Third-party quality certification available upon request to ensure compliance with project standards.
Since 2008, GNEE RAIL has been supplying steel rails of different grades for more than 18 years, steel rails from GNEE is highly recommened in China and abroad.Wtih cutting edge equipment, GNEE produces high quality steel rails that meet with requirements of most countries. Standard rail, head hardened rail, heavy rail,light rail,crane rail and other types are all available here, as one of the China main rail supplier, GNEE RAIL has been working on supplying economical green railway products all over the world.