M48 rail
Sales and delivery from stock
We supply M48 (MÁV 48) railway rails for regional and secondary lines, industrial sidings, industrial plants and crane runways. The rails are in stock and we deliver them including transport, cut to the required length on request.
- 48.5 kg/mweight
- EN 13674standard
- R260steel grade
- 24 mlength
M48 rails in stock at our yard, gantry crane in the background
M48 rail technical specifications
The M48 (MÁV 48) is a flat-bottom rail profile weighing 48.5 kg per metre, originally used on the Hungarian railway network.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Designation | M48 / MÁV 48 |
| Standard | EN 13674 |
| Weight | 48.5 kg/m |
| Rail height | 148 mm |
| Foot width | 120 mm |
| Head width | 65.8 mm |
| Web thickness | 14 mm |
| Steel grade | R260 |
| Supplied lengths | 24 m |
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Where M48 rails are used
- Regional and secondary lines – renewal and repair of lines built with the MÁV 48 profile.
- Industrial sidings and plants – heavier-duty tracks in industry, energy and ports.
- Crane runways – gantry cranes and transhipment yards.
- Repairs of existing tracks – replacing worn rails of the same profile.
What we supply
- New M48 rails with an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.
Why buy from us
- In stock – M48 rails permanently ready for dispatch.
- Fast quotation – we reply within 24 hours.
- Railway experience – we also supply material to Správa železnic (the Czech railway infrastructure manager), MÁV, BKV, DPO and others.
- Complete documentation – inspection certificates, delivery notes and certificates with every delivery.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does one metre of M48 rail weigh?
- About 48.5 kg, so a 24-metre piece weighs roughly 1,164 kg.
- What does M48 rail cost?
- The price depends on quantity, lengths and the current price of steel. Send us your specific enquiry and we will be happy to quote.
Need M48 rails? Get in touch.
Just tell us the number of metres or pieces, the required lengths and the delivery location. We will send you a quotation including transport as soon as possible.