STRAILway
Sustainable high-performance railway sleeper containing recycled polymer
STRAILway is a robust polymer sleeper designed for the most demanding sections of the rail network – from bridges and turnouts to main lines. Manufactured from fibre-reinforced polyolefins, it combines outstanding structural performance with sustainability. The sleeper has successfully obtained approval from the German Federal Railway Authority (EBA) and is already in service on numerous railway lines. Custom sleeper lengths straight from the factory allow flexible adaptation to site-specific installation conditions, ensuring optimal fit for every project.
High strength. Long life. Customizable.
STRAILway combines top technical performance in modern track construction with environmental sustainability.
- Up to 50 years of service life with lasting dimensional stability
- Reduced life cycle costs (LCC) due to long service life and low disposal costs
- Easy to machine (sawing, milling, planing, and drilling) with no health risks
- Multiple fastening options: ribbed base plate and milled direct fastening
- 100% recyclable – including machining waste
- Resistant to chemicals, UV radiation, and ozone
- Available in different versions: bridge sleepers, regular track sleepers or turnout sleepers
References
Ecological excellence: STRAILway secures the “Pont Bleu” over the Drôme
Polymer sleepers in Loucna stand out for their easy handling
Follow-up project in Hungary: GYSEV once again relies on STRAILway for bridge refurbishment
STRAILway replaces wooden sleepers in steelworks
Polymer sleeper solution for heavily used track areas
STRAILway is designed for high-traffic track sections, especially as track and turnout sleepers in local and long-distance traffic. The design incorporating fibre-reinforced recycled polymer reliably meets the requirements for long-term load resistance, dimensional stability and service life – even under high dynamic loads. With multiple design variants, STRAILway provides a sustainable alternative to traditional wooden sleepers.
Technical and economic advantages in sleeper replacement
STRAILway can be processed using standard tools, making installation quick and straightforward. Various fastening options, such as ribbed base plates or direct fastening, allow flexible implementation. Its extremely long service life and full recyclability, including machining residues, ensure an excellent life cycle balance. STRAILway is a future-proof solution for infrastructure operators who wish to combine ecological responsibility with the highest technical standards.