RHEDA 2000® represents decades of experience in the development and implementation of high-performance ballastless track systems. The technology combines maximum safety and outstanding ride comfort with cost-effective operation throughout the entire life cycle and has become firmly established on high-speed rail lines worldwide.
For maximum flexibility, RHEDA 2000® is available for both track and turnout applications.
HIGHEST RIDE COMFORT FOR THE HIGHEST SPEEDS
RHEDA 2000® represents the latest stage in the evolution of a ballastless track system that has been successfully deployed worldwide and continuously refined since 1972. It combines maximum safety and outstanding ride comfort with exceptional cost-effectiveness throughout the entire life cycle of a high-speed rail line.
As a result, RHEDA 2000® has become one of the most widely used ballastless track systems in the world and is used by major high-speed train operators, including TGV/Thalys, ICE, Talgo and Shinkansen.
The RHEDA 2000® ballastless track system is available for both track and turnout applications.
RHEDA 2000® WITHOUT CONTINUOUS REINFORCEMENT
THE NEXT TECHNOLOGICAL STEP: BALLASTLESS TRACK WITHOUT CONTINUOUS REINFORCEMENT
A further advanced system solution has been developed with the new ballastless track system without continuous reinforcement.
Its design and operating principle reflect the latest state of the art in track construction. Compared with the previous RHEDA 2000® system, however, continuous reinforcement is no longer required.
Eliminating the reinforcement offers several advantages. Construction times are reduced, costs are lowered, and the impact on signalling systems and grounding concepts is minimised.
This makes the system particularly suitable for regions such as France, Spain and Asia, where the UM71 track circuit system is widely used.
Maximum cost-effectiveness and reliability: High-quality concrete sleepers are used as precast components in the critical rail support area
High precision of track geometry parameters: Achieved through the use of precast concrete sleepers
Excellent adaptability: Suitable for all types of substructures and construction methods thanks to the cast-in-place concrete track slab
Proven reliability: Advanced concrete technology for the track slab ensures consistent performance under a wide range of climatic conditions and concrete standards
Flexible and efficient installation: Simple installation procedures can be reproduced both manually and in automated construction processes
High local value creation: Supports local manufacturing opportunities and supply chains
Application | High-speed rail lines and conventional rail lines |
System type | RHEDA family with B 355 bi-block sleepers embedded in cast-in-place concrete |
Maximum speed | > 350 km/h |
Axle load | 25 metric tons (*) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm |
System width | 2,800 mm |
System height (on embankments) | 800 mm |
Approvals | Deutsche Bahn, Network Rail, PKP PLK and project-specific approvals |