120 metres that set new limits

The avoidance of as many welding joints as possible in modern railways is a prerequisite not only for economic reasons, but also from a technical standpoint with respect to travelling comfort.

Wherever there is a weld, the smoothness of the wheel-rail system is interrupted and there is an increase in wear of the materials. The faster the trains are and the heavier the weight per axle becomes, the more this effect becomes noticeable.

This is why the market share of ultra-long rails is becoming ever larger. Already today ultra-long rail lengths are the track laying standard in many European countries.

In view of the development perspectives of railways we are convinced that the market share of ultra-long rails will further continue to grow.

And the longest weld-free rails in the world come from voestalpine. We can deliver them just-in-time to any track construction site in Europe.