On April 3–4, 2025, the IGKM Track Commission meeting took place in Poznań — one of the most important events in the tramway industry in Poland, organized by the Chamber of Urban Transport (Izba Gospodarcza Komunikacji Miejskiej). This year’s edition was held under the theme: “The impact of tram infrastructure on the development of urban mobility and the shape of metropolitan areas.”
TINES Rail not only participated in the event as a sponsor, but also actively contributed to its substantive program. Our experts – Magdalena Bodzoń and Michał Rybacki – delivered a presentation titled “TINES polymer elastomers in tram track superstructure constructions,” which attracted considerable interest among conference participants.
The presentation featured innovative solutions using TINES® Polyrail polyurethane elastomers – materials of the future that perform exceptionally well in ballastless tram track structures. Their unique properties – such as elasticity, vibration and noise damping, resistance to harsh environmental conditions, high operational durability, as well as resistance to corrosion and chemicals – make them ideal for applications in rail transport infrastructure.
Thanks to the capabilities of materials engineering, it is possible to precisely design the properties of elastomers already at the stage of laboratory formulation. Materials that are perfectly tailored to the specific technical requirements of tram tracks are then used in industrial-scale production. The presentation also highlighted the discrepancy between the material requirements applied to construction materials and those applied to the properties of fastening systems. Using several examples based on testing procedures, we demonstrated which approach offers greater assurance of the long-term durability of tramway infrastructure.
The products from the TINES® Polyrail series – designed for point and continuous elastic fastening systems and elastic rail support – are undeniably components that enhance ride comfort and infrastructure durability.
Our participation in the event was not only an opportunity to present the latest technologies, but also a platform for inspiring knowledge and experience exchange with representatives of the public transport sector.
We encourage you to explore the presentation material: “TINES polymer elastomers in tram track superstructure constructions.”
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Comprehensive construction solutions and ballastless track systems for railways, ensuring effective vibroacoustic insulation and a guarantee of durability for mainline tracks, engineering structures (bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and rail-road crossings).
A comprehensive offer of durable materials for the construction of tram tracks, allowing to reduce the level of vibrations and noise in the vicinity of the route.
