Evraz begins the production of rails with a hardened head

Evraz will launch the first mass production of rails in Russia with a hardened head. On November 12, 2013, the certification register on the Federal Railway transport issued a certificate of conformity of Evraz with respect to the DT-350 R-65 hardened rails up to 100 meters long. Thus, Evraz is the first company in Russia and the CIS to receive approval at the beginning of mass production and the supply of this product.

These rails provide high performance, and allows more efficient maintenance. The new hardening system increases the strength of the rails and significantly reduces railway costs, and also provides higher safety and speed.

Certification of rails with a hardened head is carried out on Evraz ZSMK and tested by the research railway institute. Fatigue and crack resistance determined in the process of laboratory tests showed that the rails are made in accordance with the best international practice. These positive laboratory results were confirmed by field tests.

“Obtaining this certificate is an important milestone for Evraz, as well as for the entire Russian railway industry,” commented by Ilya Shirov, Vice President Evraz and the head of the railway product department. “We are ready for the mass production of this unique product. This will allow us to satisfy the demand of our key customers -.. Railways of Russia. In addition, we will be able to lay the basis for creating a high -speed railway network in Russia. Our rails have good prospects in terms of export and will be able to compete with leading world manufacturers in the international market. "