Used Rails R50 R65 Supplier
Used Rails R50 R65 Overview
R50 and R65 are heavy flat-bottom railway rails produced to GOST standards the Russian state specifications that define the most widely traded used rail profiles in the international scrap and secondary rail market. R50 rail (GOST 7173-75) weighs 51.80 kg per metre with a height of 152mm and a base width of 132mm, while R65 rail (GOST 8165-75) is a heavier section at 64.87 kg per metre with a height of 180mm and a base width of 150mm.
Both profiles are manufactured from high-carbon manganese steel typically U71Mn grade which provides the hardness, wear resistance, and tensile strength required for mainline freight and heavy-haul railway service.
When retired from primary service, used R50 and R65 rails retain significant residual value: sound material with acceptable remaining head profile is redeployable on industrial sidings, port tracks, light rail, and mining railways, while rails beyond reuse specifications are sold as high-grade ferrous scrap to steel mills for re-rolling.
As international rail infrastructure continues to expand across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, demand for cost-effective used R50 and R65 rails from verified suppliers remains consistently strong.
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Used Rails R50 R65 Suppliers FAQ
R50 and R65 are heavy flat-bottom railway rail profiles produced to Russian GOST standards. R50 rail (GOST 7173-75) weighs 51.80 kg per metre with a height of 152mm and a 132mm base. R65 rail (GOST 8165-75) weighs 64.87 kg per metre with a height of 180mm and a 150mm base. Both are manufactured from high-carbon U71Mn manganese steel. When retired from mainline railway service, used R50 and R65 rails are traded internationally for reuse on industrial tracks or re-rolling into new steel products.
Both R50 and R65 rails are produced from U71Mn or equivalent high-carbon manganese steel. Typical chemical composition is Carbon 0.54%–0.82%, Manganese 0.60%–1.05%, Silicon 0.18%–0.40%, with Sulphur ≤0.045% and Phosphorus ≤0.035%. This chemistry makes them suitable for re-rolling into new rail or structural sections, and gives them high hardness and wear resistance for secondary track reuse applications.
Rails are cut to specified lengths typically 6 or 12 metre sections and assembled into bundles strapped with steel banding or iron wire. Individual bundles do not exceed 5 metric tonnes to facilitate safe handling at loading and receiving ports. For bulk orders, rails are loose-loaded into open-top vessels or break-bulk cargo. Containerized shipments use flat-rack or open-top ISO containers. SGS inspection and weight certification are completed at the loading port for every shipment.
Yes. Ikutha Forge Company Limited exports used R50 and R65 rails to buyers across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe under FOB, CIF, and CFR shipping terms. Full export documentation is provided with every shipment including the SGS inspection certificate, free-from certification, certificate of origin, weight certificate, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading.
Buyers should require that used rails are clean and straight with atmospheric surface rust only free from excessive head wear, transverse cracks, bending beyond tolerance, and non-ferrous attachments including fishplates, bolts, and clips. SGS or Bureau Veritas third-party inspection at loading port should confirm contamination-free status, weight, and material condition. Free-from certification covering ammunition, explosives, and radioactive materials is a standard requirement for international used rail shipments.