Vossloh secures rail fastening contracts in China

Vossloh has been awarded contracts to supply rail fastening systems for two new high-speed railway lines in Shandong Province, China. The projects support the continued expansion of the country's high-speed rail network, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2027 from the company's manufacturing facility in Kunshan.

Project scope
The contracts cover the supply of rail fastening systems for the Jinan–Zaozhuang and Qingdao–Zhucheng high-speed railway lines. Together, the projects represent an order value of approximately €60 million.

The Jinan–Zaozhuang line will extend approximately 269 kilometres, connecting the provincial capital of Jinan with southern Shandong. The route also provides rail access to several cultural and tourism destinations, including Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius.

The Qingdao–Zhucheng line, approximately 109 kilometres long, will connect the deep-water port of Qingdao with industrial centres around Jinan and southern areas of the province. Both railway lines are designed for operating speeds of up to 350 km/h.

Rail fastening technology
The projects will use Vossloh's System 300 rail fastening system, developed for high-speed rail applications on concrete slab track. The fastening system is designed to maintain rail stability under the dynamic loads generated by high-speed train operations while supporting track durability and long-term maintenance requirements.

Rail fastening systems are a critical component of railway infrastructure, securing rails to the track structure while transmitting dynamic forces generated during train operation. Their performance contributes to operational safety, ride quality and infrastructure reliability on high-speed corridors.

Manufacturing and delivery
Production of the fastening systems will take place at Vossloh's manufacturing facility in Kunshan, China. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in 2027 in line with the construction programmes for both railway projects.

Oliver Schuster, CEO of Vossloh AG, said: "High-speed lines place the highest demands on the quality and safety of all components. We are proud to once again contribute to China's ambitious expansion plans for green mobility."

High-speed rail market
China operates the world's largest high-speed railway network, with more than 50,000 kilometres of track in service. Continued investment in new rail infrastructure is driving demand for components capable of meeting the performance and reliability requirements associated with high-speed railway operations.

Edited by Sucithra Mani, Induportals editor – adapted by AI.

www.vossloh.com