Railways & Metro
Railways & Metro
Built for Motion. Designed for Endurance.
Railway and metro infrastructure is subjected to continuous dynamic loading, vibration, impact stress, and environmental exposure. From track beds and station platforms to underground tunnels and depot floors, concrete in these environments must deliver exceptional durability, crack control, and long-term fatigue resistance.
Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete (SFRC) has emerged as a preferred reinforcement solution in modern rail and metro projects worldwide. At Stewols Bansal, our SHAKTIMAN® Steel Fibers enhance the structural performance of concrete elements by improving ductility, impact resistance, and post-crack load capacity all essential for infrastructure that operates 24/7.
Key Benefits
Superior Fatigue Resistance
Manages repetitive train-induced vibrations without crack propagation.
Enhanced Impact & Load Distribution
Ideal for track slabs and depot floors under heavy rolling loads
Crack Width Control
Minimizes microcracking in platforms, tunnels, and slab systems.
Reduced Reinforcement Congestion
Speeds up construction in tight reinforcement zones.
Long-Term Durability
Reduces maintenance cycles and structural repairs.
Faster Construction
Eliminates extensive rebar placement in slabs and shotcrete applications.
Track bed slabs and ballast-less track systems.
Metro and railway station platforms
Underground tunnel linings and shotcrete support.
Depot and maintenance yard flooring
Precast tunnel segments and drainage channels
Utility trenches and cable duct structures
Typical Applications
Why SFRC for Rail & Metro Projects?
Improved resistance to crack initiation and propagation
Better performance in ballast-less track and rigid pavement systems
Enhanced durability in underground and moisture-prone conditions
Increased service life with minimal maintenance intervention
Quality & Compliance
Stewols Bansal fibers are produced under ISO 9001:2015 certified systems and comply with:
ASTM A820 – Steel Fibers for Concrete
EN 14889-1 – Steel Fibres for Concrete Specifications
IS 456 & IS 10262 – Indian Concrete Standards
Suitable for M40–M80 grade concrete mixes used in rail infrastructure.
Recommended Fiber Types
Hooked-End Steel Fibers
Brass-Coated Micro Steel Fibers
Round Crimped Steel Fibers
Galvanized Steel Fibers (for moisture-prone zones)
Suggested Dosage
20–45 kg/m³ depending on slab thickness, loading conditions, and tunnel/track design