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RAILONE

For more than seven decades, RAILONE has stood for the highest standards in the international railway industry.

Our commitment is clear: we apply technological excellence and engineering expertise to develop solutions tailored precisely to our customers’ requirements. We place the highest value on quality and precision to ensure maximum safety and reliability.

Innovation and digitalisation drive us to continuously optimise processes and unlock new opportunities. At the same time, we take responsibility for the future by operating in a resource-efficient and sustainable manner.

Whether in extreme climatic conditions or densely populated urban environments, our technologies adapt to every challenge, creating infrastructure built to last.

RAILONE

BUSINESS AREAS

ENGINEERING
LONG DISTANCE AND FREIGHT TRANSPORT
URBAN TRANSIT
PLANT CONSTRUCTION

OUR HISTORY

1894

The Origins of Pfleiderer: The founding of the Pfleiderer timber business marks the beginning of a company that would help shape railway infrastructure development for generations.

1920

Partnership with Deutsche Bahn: The start of a long-standing partnership with Deutsche Reichsbahn, today Deutsche Bahn, and the continuous development of sleeper and track solutions.

1954

Entering Concrete Sleeper Production: Under Herbert Pfleiderer’s leadership, the first concrete sleepers are manufactured, marking the company’s transformation into a rail infrastructure specialist.

1970

The Success Story of the B 70: With the launch of the B 70, one of Europe’s most successful prestressed concrete sleepers is introduced and becomes the most widely used sleeper in Deutsche Bahn’s network.

1972

The Beginning of Ballastless Track: The first ballastless track system is installed at Rheda-Wiedenbrück station, laying the foundation for the future RHEDA family of systems.

1993-1994

1993-1994

International Expansion of Production: The acquisition and establishment of production sites in Hungary and Spain mark the beginning of RAILONE’s international manufacturing network.

2000

Launch of RHEDA 2000®: With RHEDA 2000®, RAILONE introduces one of the world’s most successful ballastless track systems for high-speed rail applications.

From 2002 Onwards

Contributing to International High-Speed Rail Projects: RAILONE provides solutions for some of the world’s most significant high-speed rail projects, including Taiwan, South Korea, China and the Netherlands.

2006

From Pfleiderer to RAILONE: The company is renamed RAILONE, creating a dedicated international brand for modern railway track systems.

2013

Becoming Part of the PCM Group: RAILONE joins the Indian PCM Group, strengthening its international presence and growth potential.

2014-2019

Global Expansion: New production facilities in the USA, Saudi Arabia, Aschaffenburg and Schwandorf significantly expand the company’s international footprint and manufacturing capacity.

2021

Expanding the Product Portfolio: RAILONE adds synthetic sleepers to its portfolio, providing sustainable alternatives for specific applications.

2024

70 Years of Concrete Sleeper Expertise: RAILONE celebrates seven decades of experience in concrete sleeper manufacturing and launches RHEDA 2000® production in Hungary.

RAILONE IN NUMBERS

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25 mio

PARTNERSHIP

Over 25 million B 70 sleepers sold to Deutsche Bahn

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5000

SUCCESS

Around 5,000 km of the RHEDA 2000® slab track system has been installed

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36

STABILITY

Our sleepers can support an axle load of up to 36 tons

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4.5 mio

CAPACITY

Group-wide production capacity of > 4.5 million railway sleepers and around 620,000 metres of point supports

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680

STAFF

RAILONE employs around 680 staff

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250

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Over 250 different types of concrete sleepers available

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20 +

INTERNATIONALITY

With global partners and production facilities, RAILONE has a presence in over 20 countries

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150

INNOVATIONS

Ongoing innovation, as evidenced by around 150 patents to date

LOCAtions

Globally connected, locally present – our locations worldwide.

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