Chelyabinsk Metallurgical Plant (ChMK, part of the Mechel Group) has launched the supply of 100-meter railway rails to the Volga Federal District. Shipments are made under a contract with Russian Railways.
By the end of 2026, the plant will supply 174 thousand tons of rail products. The volume will include differentially heat-strengthened R65 rails with a length of 25 and 100 meters. The products are intended for areas with high loads, as well as for high-speed and combined traffic lines.
In addition, the plant will ship OR65 switch rails - switch plants will assemble turnouts from them.
The first batches under the agreement were sent in February. Then 25-meter rails of DT 350 R65 and NT260 R65 grades were sent.
Special emphasis is placed on 100-meter rails. They are used for seamless track, which is also called "velvet". This laying provides a smooth ride, significantly reduces wheel and rail wear, reduces noise and allows trains to gain more speed.
