British Steel
Showcasing Smart Steel for Sustainable Systems
- This article first appeared in the Railway-News magazine Issue 2 2022.
British Steel had a successful three days at Railtex/Infrarail 2022, demonstrating its wide range of high-performance steel products and associated services, each designed to help the rail industry achieve longer infrastructure life with fewer maintenance requirements. In addition to promoting its own products, the company was also once again the official ‘OnTrack’ sponsor, supplying 18 metres of rail track for exhibitors to display and demonstrate their tools and equipment in an authentic rail setting. After all, nothing beats experiencing a product as it would operate in the field. During the event, British Steel demonstrated some of its award-winning smart steel for sustainable systems:
- HP335 for improved wear and rolling contact fatigue resistance
- Zinoco® coated rail for extending life in corrosive environments
- Weathering steel structural sections for exposed bridges, buildings and catenary gantries
- Rail technical services to help improve operational efficiency and network integrity
As a founder member, the company also represented the UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) with University of Sheffield EngD Student Jacob Whittle also attending the stand. Together, they highlighted their Centre of Excellence in Infrastructure research projects aimed at improving the lifecycle of the company’s rail products and hence reducing their embedded carbon content.
