Longer-lasting track, lower lifecycle cost.
Acumen Rail's composite sleepers are engineered to replace traditional Steel and concrete sleepers in demanding railway environments. Designed using advanced material characterisation, they are built to deliver consistent performance across the full service life of the track.
Key benefits
- Long service life: Resistant to rot, termites, moisture and chemical attack, reducing the need for frequent replacement.
- Lightweight and easy to handle: Faster installation and lower manpower and equipment needs than concrete sleepers.
- Strong and durable: Engineered to withstand dynamic loads, fatigue and varying climatic conditions.
- Good vibration and noise damping: Contributes to a smoother ride and reduced track wear.
- Low maintenance: Fewer interventions and lower total cost of ownership over the track's life.
- Sustainable: Can be manufactured using recycled materials and avoids the use of treated timber.
Where they fit
- Bridges and level crossings
- Turnouts and switches
- Metro and urban rail
- Yards, depots and sidings
- Corrosive, coastal or waterlogged locations
Engineered, tested, proven
