GOST Standard R65 Rail
GOST R65 rail, also called P65 steel rail, is produced under the Russian standard GOST 51685-2000 and widely used in mainline railway tracks for heavy freight and passenger transport. As the standard profile for Russian Federation railways, it can be rolled with a minimum order of 500 tons and supplied in lengths up to 25 meters. For delivery, rails can be transported by railway to the Chinese border at Manzhouli or Suifenhe, since China-Europe trains currently only allow containerized cargo.
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GOST P65 R65 Rail Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Parameter | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rail Size | P65 / R65 | Rail Type | Transport Rail |
| Standard | GOST P 51685-2022 | Material | R260, R200, R260Mn, R350HT |
| Rail Height | 180 mm | Head Width | 75 mm |
| Bottom Width | 150 mm | Web Thickness | 18 mm |
| Weight | 64.88 kg/m | Length | 8-25 m or customized |
For custom lengths or higher-strength materials, please contact our team for tailored production solutions.
GOST P65 R65 Rail Material Composition
| R260 | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥880 | 10% | 260-300 | 0.62-0.80 | 0.15-0.58 | 0.70-1.20 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 2.5 | 20 | ||||
| R200 | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥680 | 14% | 200-240 | 0.40-0.60 | 0.15-0.58 | 0.70-1.20 | 0.025 | 0.035 | 3 | 20 | ||||
| R260Mn | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥880 | 10% | 260-300 | 0.55-0.75 | 0.15-0.60 | 1.30-1.70 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 2.5 | 20 | ||||
| R350HT | Mechanical Property | Chemical Composition | |||||||||||
| Yield strength | Tensile strength | Elongation | Hardness | C | Si | Mn | S | P | H ppm | O ppm | |||
| MPa | kg/mm² | MPa | kg/mm² | min | HB | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ≤ | ||||
| ≥1175 | 9% | 350-390 | 0.72-0.80 | 0.15-0.58 | 0.70-1.20 | 0.025 | 0.02 | 2.5 | 20 | ||||
GOST P65 R65 Rail Applications
P65/R65 are the mainstream 65 kg/m heavy-duty rails for the CIS’s 1520 mm wide gauge. P65 and R65 refer to the same rail profile but are designated by different names. The standard covers all applications, including public railways, private industrial rail lines, subways, and industrial crane tracks, and is suitable for harsh operating conditions such as extreme cold, heavy loads, frequent braking, and tight curves.
- Heavy-Haul Mainline Railway: Suitable for 10,000-ton heavy freight trains with 25–32t axle load. Widely used in passenger-freight mixed trunk lines, long steep slopes, mountain curves under 650m radius and marshalling hump yards for long-distance transportation of coal, ore, grain and bulk goods, with excellent anti-brittle fracture performance in low-temperature areas.
- Urban Broad-Gauge Transit: Designed for the 1520mm Russian broad-gauge system, applicable to metro main lines, turnback tracks and suburban commuter railways, coping with frequent acceleration and braking of high-density passenger trains.
- Mining & Heavy Industrial Factory Sidings: Served as internal transport rails for open-pit mines, metallurgical steel plants, thermal power plants and cement plants. Resist heavy vehicle impact and continuous abrasion caused by ore and steel slag.
- Port & Intermodal Logistics Hubs: Installed in coastal bulk cargo terminals, yard loops and inland dry ports for container loading/unloading and bulk cargo marshalling, matching high-intensity frequent handling operations at docks.
- Heavy-Duty Crane Runway Tracks: Act as base running rails for gantry cranes and portal cranes in steel plants, ports and shipyards, distributing heavy wheel loads to prevent rail crushing and deformation.
GOST Standard Rail R65 Customization Services
We provide custom R65 rail solutions, including specific lengths, drilled holes, bends, surface treatments, and end machining to match your project needs.
Rail head beveling
Rail protective coating
Rail web drilling
Rail Bending
Why Choose US
GOST P65 Rail R65 Rail for sale
GOST R65 Rail – Certified Quality – Manufactured to GOST 51685-2022, ensuring strength, durability, and reliable performance for heavy-duty railways.
Proven Expertise – Extensive experience supplying Russian standard rails for freight, passenger, and industrial lines.
Custom Solutions – Available in tailored lengths up to 25m, with options for rolling, drilling, and surface treatment.
Durable & Efficient – High-quality steel guarantees long service life while maintaining cost-effectiveness.
Reliable Delivery – Organized transport to Manzhouli or Suifenhe ensures rails arrive safely and on schedule.
Technical & After-Sales Support – Professional guidance and dedicated service to keep your rail system running smoothly.