2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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.
