A new direction for the Australian rail industry

T-Track System

What is T-Track?

• Tubular Modular Track (referred to as T-Track) is a linear rail track system in which the rails are supported longitudinally on reinforced concrete beams.

• Because ballast is not used it is highly resilient, geometrically stable and requires less maintenance or component replacement.

• Developed over a 20-year period and tested

extensively by the Transnet track-testing

centre in Johannesburg, the system is tried

and tested and is currently in use in many

countries including South Africa, Namibia,

Saudi Arabia and Brazil.

• The system can be designed to suit all rail

applications from a light commuter railway

to heavy haul and underground mine track.

The T-Track System

• The patented T-Track System is the dynamic relationship between all components from rail to formation. The size or characteristics of each component can be varied according to high level design specifications such as axle load, speed, gauge and design-life.

• The physical components are:

o Rail Any weight of rail can be accommodated. o Reinforced twin beams Providing continuous support for rail. o Composite Pad Full length between rail foot and beam providing resilience. o Gauge bars Providing lateral stability and constant gauge. o Stirrups Attachment points for conventional rail fastenings. o Grout Levelling compound and integral part of capping layer/formation. o Formation The compacted earthworks foundation.

Advantages of the T-Track System over ballast track

• Up to 65% saving in maintenance costs • Approximately 40 % saving in earthworks

volumes. • Double service life of turnout hardware. • Reduced rail stress permits use of

smaller rail sections • Constant geometry • Higher lateral stability than concrete

sleeper track. • Increased axle loading using existing rail

section. • Overhead clearance can be increased. • Reduced need for on-track machinery. • Higher resistance to rail creep • Simplified installation logistics. • No ballast to contaminate or maintain

Applications

• The T-Track System can be designed for any gauge, axle load and speed . Current successful installations include :

o Plain track main line, loops, sidings.

o Curved track Down to 150m radius curves.

o Steep gradients.

o Turnouts.

o Commuter platforms.

o Loading Sites- Liquids, solids,

and dangerous goods.

o In-motion weigh bridges.

o Underground mining.

o Terminals and marshalling yards.

o Temporary track structures.

o Level crossings and vehicle access.

o Stacker /Reclaimer footings

o Flood Plains

T-Track Australia

• T-Track Australia is a joint venture between T-Track Global and Traxion.

• Similar joint ventures for the provision of the T-Track system are also already established in South Africa, Saudi Arabia and Brazil.

• Further information about the T-Track

System including technical papers, videos,

photographs and detailed case studies

is available on request.