Rail Ballast

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Product Details

Day Aggregates’ Rail Ballast is a quarried, crushed granite rock, graded 32/50mm with no fines, and produced to meet stringent Network Rail specifications.

This high-quality ballast is designed to be packed between and around railway sleepers, enabling effective load distribution, water percolation, and the suppression of plant growth that could interfere with track stability.

When compacted, the angular nature of the aggregate ensures the ballast holds together firmly, providing a stable and durable track bed. Fully compliant with BS EN 13450, Rail Ballast can also be used as a fines-free sub-base in drainage applications, haul roads, and hard standings, where both strength and drainage are required.

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Hard‑wearing crushed granite graded 32/50 mm with no fines. Designed to support railway sleepers, Rail Ballast provides excellent drainage, load distribution, and resistance to movement in rail and heavy‑duty applications.

Key benefits

Excellent Load Distribution

Provides uniform support beneath and around railway sleepers to maintain track stability.

Reliable Drainage

Fines-free grading allows water to percolate through the track structure, reducing water retention.

Durable and Weather-Resistant

Crushed granite offers long-term strength and resistance to heavy loads and harsh conditions.

Compliance

Produced to BS EN 13450 and Network Rail specifications for assured performance in rail applications.

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You always get a fast, friendly and competitive response. Their strategic use of rail makes them our number one choice for primary and recycled materials.

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