What are the styles of railway shoulders
Jun 07, 2024
Rail shoulder pattern
Plain Shoulder
The simplest design, the plain shoulder is shaped like a flat sheet that supports the rail and distributes the load.
Sloped Shoulder
Sloped shoulder sets a certain slope on the surface of the rail shoulder to help drain water and reduce the impact of water on the track.
Cant Shoulder
The cant shoulder sets a certain slope on the outside of the rail shoulder, which helps to improve the stability of the train when passing and reduce the side force.
Ballast Shoulder
The ballast shoulder is filled with a certain amount of wood or other supporting material under the shoulder to increase the support capacity of the shoulder.
