British Standard Rails
Release time:2023-12-19
British Standard Rails

British Standard Rails

British Standard Rails is a set of specifications and standards that govern the manufacturing and use of railway tracks in the UK. These standards ensure that railway tracks are safe, durable, and reliable and that they can handle the weight and speed of trains that run on them.

The history of BS Standard Rail dates back to the 19th century when the first railway tracks were built in the UK. Over time, rail technology evolved, and the standards for railway tracks also changed to keep up with the new demands. Today, British Standard Rail has become the most widely used standard for railway tracks in the UK.

Specification of British Standard Rails

British Rail Standard 
  Rail Height Flange Width Head Width at Top Head Width at Base Head Height Web Thickness Flange Thickness at Edge Flange Thickness at Center Weight (per meter) cm cm4 cm4
Rail Type RH FW HT HB HH WT FE FM kg Y lxx lyy
BS 50'O' rail 100 100 52.4 52.4 26.9 10.3 7.1 12.1 24.89 50.05 424  
BS 60'R' rail 114.3 109.5 57.2 57.2 26.2 11.1 7.5 16.67 29.82 58.7 681  
BS 60A rail 114.3 109.5 57.2 58.67 25.2 11.1 7.5 16.67 30.62 59.3 696  
BS 70A rail 123.8 111.1 60.3 62.23 28.5 12.3 7.9 15.08 34.81 62.5 911  
BS 75R rail 128.6 122.2 61.9 61.9 29.5 13.1 8.3 18.65 37.04 66.7 1061  
BS 75A rail 128.6 114.3 61.9 63.75 30.5 12.7 8.3 15.48 37.46 64.8 1049  
BS 80'O' rail 127 127 63.5 63.5 32.5 13.9 10.3 16.59 39.81 65.9 1111  
BS 80'R' rail 133.4 127 63.5 63.5 30.2 13.5 8.7 19.45 39.67 69.6 1225  
BS 80A rail 133.4 117.5 63.5 65.53 30.5 13.1 8.7 16.27 39.76 67.9 1205 219.6
BS 90R rail 142.9 136.5 66.7 66.7 32.5 13.9 9.1 20.6 44.51 74.8 1584  
BS 90A rail 142.9 127 66.7 68.83 33.5 13.9 9.1 17.07 45.1 72.9 1564  
BS 95R rail 147.6 141.3 68.3 68.3 33.8 14.3 9.1 21.03 47.14 77.1 1791  
BS 95N rail 147.6 139.7 69.9 69.9 32.5 13.9 9.1 17.46 46.95 76.1 1775  
BS 100A rail 152.4 133.35 69.85 72.14 35.81 15.08 9.52 16.27 50.18 76.2 1961  
BS 100R rail 152.4 146.05 69.85 69.85 35.05 14.29 9.13 21.43 49.53 63.5 2013  
BS 110A rail 158.75 139.7 69.85 72.14 36.07 15.87 11.11 18.26 54.52 76.2 2323  
BS 113A rail 158 139.7 69.9 72.14 36.1 20 11.1 18.26 56.4 83.9 2332 420.1
BSC 13 rail 48 92 36 N/A N/A N/A 8.5 N/A 13.3 26.5 39 74.4
BSC 16 rail 54 108 44.5 N/A N/A N/A 8 N/A 16 29.6 64.6 116.3
BSC 20 rail 55.5 127 50 N/A N/A N/A 8.5 N/A 20 29.7 82.1 192.8
BSC 28 rail 67 152 50 N/A N/A N/A 9 N/A 28.6 38 167.5 371
BSC 35 rail 76 160 58 N/A N/A N/A 10.5 N/A 35.4 41.7 266 504
BSC 50 rail 76 165 58.5 N/A N/A N/A 15 N/A 50.2 46.7 326 719
BSC 56 rail 101.5 171 76 76 32 35 10 22.83 56.8 57 836 686
BSC 89 rail 114 178 102 102 51 51 16 28.83 88.9 60.7 1493 1416
BSC 101 rail 155 165 100 100 45 45 18 30.38 100.4 81.1 3411 1266
BSC 164 rail 150 230 140 140 60 75 32 47.22 166 82.3 4777 5122
 

British Standard Rail is a type of steel rail that is commonly used in railway construction. The rail length typically ranges from 30 feet to 60 feet, with a weight of 75-141 lbs per yard. The cross-section of the rail has two symmetrical faces, a flat base, and a consistent height. The head of the rail is rounded to minimize wear and tear from trains passing over it. The rail also has a web and flange to provide stability and support to the train.
 

The physical properties of British Standard Rails are carefully designed to ensure that the rail can support the weight of trains passing over it and remain stable in various weather conditions.

British Standard Rails


Yongyang is a professional railroad track supplier. We provide BS rails and various standards of rails such as Chinese standard (GB standard rails), American standard (ASTM/AREMA rails), European standard (EN/DIN rails), Australian standard (AS rails), Indian standard (ISCR rails), Japnese standard (JIS rails), South African standard (ISCOR rails), etc.

We are British Standard Rail Supplier from China. In order to better serve the different needs of customers, our technical team is available to provide advice and support, helping every customer to optimize their rail selections to minimize life cycle costs. We supply suitable rail parts, like fish plates, rail clips, bolts and nuts. We supply rail processing, like 45 degree mitre cut, welding process, milling process, special profile processing, etc. Our engineer help customer to design railroad line according to requirements, and build mining railroad line and crane moving line. The technical support provided by Yongyang can ensure that every rail we deliver provides optimum performance throughout its service life.

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