Rail grinding

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Rail grinding

Rail grinding

Type of rail grinding

Rail grinding process

Effect of the rail grinding

Case study that clearly explained the usefulness of the rail grinding when it is applied

  • Operating body Evaluation standard Rail type Before Now
    Seoul Metro accumulated
    passing tonnage
    (100milion ton)
    60kg 6 Ballast : 10 / Concrete : 12
    50kg 5 Ballast/Concrete : 8
    Australian Railway Head Loss
    (%)
    60kg 24% one-side wear under 10mm : 40%
    one-side wear over 10mm : 34%
    50kg 24% one-side wear under 10mm : 45%
    one-side wear over 10mm : 32%

Performance record of rail grinding

Status of Equipment