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Turnouts

Turnout systems

Each arrangement can be developed against approved drawings or adapted around defined mainline speed, diverging speed, axle load, track centres and project-specific requirements.

Turnout systems

Turnout systems, designed as one complete arrangement.

CAL Group develops turnout systems around the geometry, loading, operating movements and interfaces of the complete track layout. Design and manufacturing capabilities extend from individual components to coordinated turnout assemblies.
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TURNOUT RANGE

Configured around the required route movement

Complete Turnout Assemblies

Switches, crossings, closure rails, sleepers, fastenings and associated interfaces brought together within one coordinated track arrangement, developed around defined operating requirements, track geometry and applicable customer specifications.

Diamond Crossings

Enable two tracks to intersect within a defined layout. The complete arrangement is developed around crossing angle, track centres, rail interfaces, wheel-transfer zones and applicable operating conditions.

Scissor Crossovers

Combine intersecting crossover routes within a compact track area. Their interconnected geometry requires coordinated design across switches, crossing zones, rails, sleepers and operating interfaces.

DESIGNED TO REQUIREMENT

Every layout begins with the operating conditions

Turnout design begins with an understanding of how the route will be used, what loads it will carry and how it must fit within the available railway layout.

Mainline & Diverging Speed

The required operating speeds influence turnout geometry, component transitions and the coordination of wheel-transfer zones.

Axle Load & Traffic

Materials, rail sections, component geometry and production requirements are aligned with the anticipated load, impact and traffic conditions.

Track Geometry

Turnout angle, radius, lead length, track centres and adjoining alignments are coordinated within the complete design.

Available Footprint

Site restrictions, yard layout and required train movements are considered when configuring the track arrangement.

System Interfaces

Switches, crossings, rails, sleepers, fastenings and operating equipment are treated as interconnected parts of the turnout.

Standards & Approvals

Designs can be developed against approved customer drawings and applicable railway, regional or international requirements.

CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT

The layout and its components, developed together

Design Detailing
Controlled drawings and models define the geometry, interfaces and manufacturing information required for each component.
Component Development
Materials, casting methods, machining routes, fabricated elements and inspection requirements are developed around the approved layout.
Interface Review
Rail connections, mating surfaces, fastening positions, sleeper locations and operating interfaces are reviewed before regular production.
Validation
Initial products and assemblies are checked against the applicable dimensions, material requirements and acceptance criteria.
Repeat Production
Once validated, approved production and inspection information is standardised for controlled repeat manufacture.

Have a turnout or complex track-layout requirement?

Bring your drawings, route geometry, speed requirements and operating conditions to our railway engineering team.
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