Home / Products / Steel Rail / Light Rail

Light Rail

Your Professional Light Rail Supplier

Henan Gnee Railway Equipment Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer and exporter specializing in rail fastening systems and rail joints. Our core product portfolio includes steel rails, rail fasteners, bolts, nuts and screws, base plates, pads and insulating components, as well as fishplates and anchors.

High-Quality Products

Equipped with advanced manufacturing equipment and a rigorous quality control system, our facility ensures consistent strength, durability, and performance across all production batches.

Customized Solutions

We accept OEM and ODM orders and provide comprehensive, one-stop solutions tailored to the needs of international railway infrastructure projects.

Quality Certifications

GNEE RAILWAY holds multiple internationally recognized certifications, including CNAS (China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment), ISO 9001, CE, and SGS, demonstrating our compliance with global quality and safety standards.

Global Market Presence

GNEE RAILWAY maintains an established global supply footprint, delivering engineered track components and fastening assemblies to key transportation networks, industrial zones, and maritime ports across multiple continents.

Specification

Q235B	Mechanical property						Chemical composition (%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa	kg/mm²	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HB		≤		≤	≤
	≥	≥
	235	24	375-460	38-47	26%		0.12-0.22	0.35	0.30-0.70	0.045	0.045

55Q	Mechanical property						Chemical composition (%)
	Yield strength		Tensile strength		Elongation	Hardness	C	Si	Mn	S	P
	MPa	kg/mm²	MPa	kg/mm²	min	HBW				≤	≤
	≥	≥	≥	≥	min	≥				≤	≤
			685	69		197	0.50-0.60	0.15-0.35	0.60-0.90	0.04	0.04

Advantages of Light Rail

High quality

The rail material undergoes strict quality control to ensure the stability and consistency of product quality.

High stability

The steel rail has good stability and bending resistance, which can reduce vibration and noise during operation and improve passenger comfort.

Long service life

After special treatment, the steel rail has good wear resistance and corrosion resistance, which can extend its service life and reduce maintenance costs.

Easy to install and maintain

The steel rail has good mechanical properties and can be easily installed and repaired.

Light Rail Size

Classification		Height (mm)	Head (mm)	Bottom (mm)	Thick (mm)	Weight (kg/m)
Light Rail	8 KG/M	65	25	54	7	8.42
	9 KG/M	63.5	32.1	63.5	5.9	8.94
	12 KG/M	69.85	38.1	69.85	7.54	12.2
	15 KG/M	79.37	42.86	79.37	8.33	15.2
	18 KG/M	80	40	80	10	18.06
	22 KG/M	93.66	50.8	93.66	10.72	22.3
	24 KG/M	107	51	90	10.9	24.46
	30 KG/M	107.95	60.33	107.95	12.3	30.1

Applications of Light Rail

Light industrial tracks

These rails can be utilized in industrial areas such as factories, warehouses, and logistics centers to facilitate the transportation of goods within the premises.

Temporary or portable railways

The lightweight nature of these rails makes them suitable for temporary or portable railway systems. They can be employed for construction projects, mining operations, or events where a temporary rail infrastructure is required.

Small-scale transportation systems

The S22 light steel rail can be utilized in small-scale transportation systems, such as amusement park trains, tourist trains, or heritage railways where lower loads and speeds are involved.

Agricultural applications

In some agricultural settings, light steel rails are used for applications like moving equipment, transporting crops, or facilitating automated systems within farming operations.

Recreational tracks

These rails can be used for recreational purposes, including miniature railways, hobbyist train setups, or private tracks for model trains.

How to Get a Quotation？

We need some time to calculate and also need specific information from you.Information required for quotation will be different among the different types of items. Such as:
a. Which process and product type.
b. Material and Size.
c. Order quantity.

Packaging and Shipping

Packaging	Bundled with high-strength steel straps (grouped by type/specs/length), with support frames for longer rails to avoid deformation.
Shipping	Shipping by sea, by air, by express are acceptable. According to your requirements.

Our Factory

Henan Gnee Railway Equipment Co., Ltd. is one of China's leading exporters of railway equipment, with decades of experience in delivering high-quality rail solutions worldwide.

productcate-743-588

productcate-1128-592

Our Certificates

GNEE RAILWAY Registration Certificate

TSI

FAQ

Q: What is light steel rail?

A: Light steel rail is a type of railway track with a lighter weight, smaller cross-sectional area, and smaller load-bearing capacity compared to heavy rail.

Q: How does the application of light steel rail differ between industrial and urban settings?

A: In industrial settings, such as mining and manufacturing, light rail is used for the transport of raw materials and goods. In urban contexts, it can be used for passenger transit where a flexible and less intrusive track system is desired.

Q: What materials are commonly used to produce light steel rail?

A: Light steel rail is generally made from high-quality carbon steel. It undergoes processing through rolling, forging, and quenching to achieve high strength, wear resistance, and corrosion resistance.

Q: How are steel rails manufactured?

A: Steel rails are manufactured from iron ore, coke, and limestone. These raw materials are processed in a blast furnace to produce molten iron, which is then refined into steel in a basic oxygen furnace or an electric arc furnace. The resulting steel is cast into slabs and then rolled to form the final rail sections.

Q: How is light steel rail secured to the ground?

A: Light steel rail is attached to sleepers (ties) using various fastening systems. The sleepers are then placed on a bed of ballast to provide support, drainage, and stability.

Q: How is track alignment maintained for light steel rail?

A: The smaller size of light rail makes it easier to install and adjust, but it also means track geometry can be more easily disturbed. Careful ballast maintenance and regular adjustments are necessary to maintain proper alignment.

As one of the leading light rail manufacturers and suppliers in China, we warmly welcome you to buy high-grade light rail for sale here from our factory. All customized products are with high quality and competitive price.

18kg Rail, Q235B Rail, Light Rail Dimensions