No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail
No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail

50kg/m steel rails are the primary track specification for station lines across China’s railway network, accompanied by matched turnouts tailored to fit this rail type. Among all supporting turnout products, the No.9 single turnout (track switch, switches and crossings) for 50kg/m Rail is the most extensively deployed model nationwide, with approximately 53,000 complete sets put into operation.
We have developed the No.9 single turnout for 50kg/m rail, which is widely used in railway station yards. It features distinctive structural upgrades: the rear length of the turnout is lengthened by 721 mm, and fishplate connections are applied at the frog heel to enhance joint structural stability and prolong frog service life.
We specializes in manufacturing a full range of railway turnouts and invests continuously in technical innovation. Our supplied No.9 single turnout for 50kg/m rail delivers superior overall performance and extended service life of all components compared with conventional standard turnouts. And Its routine maintenance workload can be reduced by 40% to 50%.
Turnout Sleeper Layout Setting-out Drawing, No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail

No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail, Turnout Sleeper Quantity List
| NO. | Sleeper length(m) | Unit | Qty | NO. | Sleeper length(m) | Unit | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.3 | piece | 2 | 13 | 3.5 | piece | 2 |
| 2 | 2.4 | piece | 4 | 14 | 3.6 | piece | 2 |
| 3 | 2.5 | piece | 12 | 15 | 3.8 | piece | 2 |
| 4 | 2.6 | piece | 7 | 16 | 3.9 | piece | 2 |
| 5 | 2.7 | piece | 5 | 17 | 4.0 | piece | 2 |
| 6 | 2.8 | piece | 4 | 18 | 4.2 | piece | 2 |
| 7 | 2.9 | piece | 3 | 19 | 4.3 | piece | 2 |
| 8 | 3.0 | piece | 3 | 20 | 4.4 | piece | 2 |
| 9 | 3.1 | piece | 2 | 21 | 4.6 | piece | 2 |
| 10 | 3.2 | piece | 2 | 22 | 4.7 | piece | 2 |
| 11 | 3.3 | piece | 2 | 23 | 4.8 | piece | 1 |
| 12 | 3.4 | piece | 2 |
No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail Technical parameters
Running Speed Parameters
Parameter Description | Value |
Through speed for passenger trains (straight track) | 100km/h |
Through speed for freight trains (straight track) | 80km/h |
Through speed for all trains (diverging track) | 35km/h |
Track Installation Dimension Parameters
Parameter Description | Value |
Minimum track center distance for single crossover | ≥5m |
Designed switch stroke of single traction point for switch rail | 152mm |
Sleeper and Rail Parameters
Parameter Description | Value |
Drawing No. of concrete turnout sleeper | CZ2209Z |
Specification of switch rail for switch assembly | 6.45m 50AT Straight Switch Rail |
Height of channel guard rail top above stock rail top | 12mm |
Rubber Pad Thickness Parameters
Parameter Description | Value |
Thickness of rubber pad under rail & high manganese steel frog | 5mm |
Thickness of rubber pad under guard rail base plate | 7mm |
Thickness of rubber pad under other ordinary base plates | 10mm |
Fastener and Gauge Block Specification Parameters
Parameter Description | Specification |
Gauge block for rail working side | No.13 / No.13 joint gauge block |
Gauge block for rail non-working side | No.11 / No.11 joint gauge block |
Gauge blocks on two sides of high manganese steel frog | No.13 on one side, No.11 on the other side |
Adjustable spare gauge block range for site adjustment | No.7 ~ No.17 |
Rail Joint Gap and Base Plate Type Parameters
Parameter Description | Value / Model |
Standard rail gap (where no special marking) | 8mm |
Eccentric value of eccentric base plate | 0, 8, 11, 14, 17, 20 |
Gradient base plate types | P80, P60 |
Turnout Sleeper Numbering and Laying Section Parameters
Parameter Description | Range |
Section division of turnout sleeper numbers | No.1–No.62, No.63–No.66 |
No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail Layout Drawing

Structural Features of No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail
1. The switch conversion device of this turnout is designed with an interlinked internal locking mechanism; 2. No rail cant is provided for this turnout; sloped transition base plates shall be arranged before and after the turnout, and flat joint base plates shall be mounted at each rail joint position; 3. Each switch rail heel in the switch assembly is connected via spacer loose joints. The frog is integrally cast from high manganese steel with iron base plates arranged underneath, and channel-type guard rails are provided as standard components; 4. The lead curve radius shall be measured based on the working side of the outer rail; 5. The top surface of each rail head shall undergo full-length quenching; 5. No.7–17 adjustable spare gauge blocks are available for on-site track gauge fine adjustment.
Frog and Guard Rail Layout Drawing, No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail

Technical Requirements:
1. This drawing is designed for the right hand turnout, symmetrical manufacturing and laying out when left hand is required. 2. The guard check gauge and guard face gauge shall be measured at the point rail section of which the rail head width of 20~30mm. 3. 3mm guard rail adjustment shim shall be applied as assembling guard rail. When case of any disaccord of guard rail gauge, the adjustment shim installed transversely should be used to adjust guard-rail. 4. The gauge block shall be designed and installed as the number followed: No.13 gauge block shall be installed on the working side of rails;No.11 gauge block shall be installed on non-working side of rails. No. 13 gauge block shall be installed on one side of the frog and No.11 gauge block shall be installed on the other side
Various Railway Turnouts For Sale
We manufacture a complete series of rail turnouts and offer customized solutions tailored to client requirements. They are No.9 Single Turnout for 50kg/m Rail; No.9 Single Turnout for 60kg/m Rail; No.9 Single Turnout with Concrete Turnout Sleepers for 60kg/m Rail (Main Line Speed ≤120km/h); No.12 Single Turnout for 60kg/m Rail; No.12 Single Turnout with Concrete Turnout Sleepers for 60kg/m Rail; No.12 Single Turnout with Movable Frog for 60kg/m Rail (Design Speed 200km/h);No.18 High-Speed Single Turnout; No.9 Double Crossover; No.12 Double Crossover; No.9 & No.12 Symmetric Double Slip Turnouts.

Railroad Track Switch Components For Sale
We are an professional and experienced manufacturer of railway products. We have been manufacturing railway products for 10 years. Our factory occupies 80 acres, equipped with modern production equipment and mature technology, with an annual output of 20 million pieces. We sincerely welcome customers from all over the world to visit and inspect our factory. We can produce various railway products, including Rail fasteners: rail clips, rail fish plate, Frozen joint bar, Glued joint bar, Rail brace, Gauge rods; Railway turnouts and railroad track switch components: rail base plates, slide plates, spacer blocks, machined Turnout Parts, complete turnout. We also supply rail milling trains and railway maintenance tools. We can also customize railway products as your needs. Feel free to contact us anytime.

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We are an experienced and reliable manufacturer of railway products, we emphasize quality control, and we have our own professional inspection center and a comprehensive quality management system. Also, our products have passed the ISO9001 quality management system, ISO14001 environmental management system and ISO45001 occupational health and safety management system triple certification, and we have also passed the product certification of China CRCC.

