Unit Rail

After 85 years serving North America’s railroads with rail fastening systems Unit Rail has proven its commitment to the rail transport industry and to what it believes is a vital and growing global fastener market. Today Unit Rail has extended its reach into international markets with technology that meets or exceeds the demands of the world’s passenger and freight railroads.

Rail anchors, resilient fasteners, anti-friction pads and insulators

Unit Rail now provides a wide range of rail anchors, resilient fasteners, anti-friction pads and insulators designed for both heavy-haul freight and high-speed railroads. For light rail and transit operators Unit Rail’s advanced track products (ATP) division offers a broad variety of direct fixation, cushioning, and ride control products. Our engineers are constantly working to refine and enhance the product line to keep ahead of the changing demands of the world’s railways.

Rail anchors for wooden-sleeper track

Since the 1920s Unit has been the first name in rail anchors worldwide with nearly a billion manufactured and installed. Unit’s rail anchors have underpinned conventional ballasted track under heavy axle load conditions and in all climatic zones.

With the addition of its elastic fastener tie plate/clip systems in 2008 renowned Unit quality and performance is now available for every timber crosstie/sleeper application.