P43 rail is a medium-light flat-bottom rail applied for 1520mm broad gauge railway, manufactured strictly in accordance with GOST 51685 standard. It serves as an economical rail option for lines with lower axle loads and moderate traffic volume.
P43 rail features compact cross-section, stable dimensional tolerance and good machinability. Matched with standard broad-gauge fasteners, sleepers and fishplates. U71Mn is the primary steel grade for P43 rail, with balanced hardness and toughness, reliable weldability and competitive cost. It is extensively adopted for industrial dedicated tracks, station siding lines, mine auxiliary railways and temporary transport lines in Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and other CIS & Central Asian countries.
