Make the smart choice. Choose NARSTCO steel.

NARSTCO steel ties and turnout sets are the cost-effective and sustainable choice for efficient, profitable, and consistent track operations.

As alternative products, including wood, concrete, and composite get more expensive and aging rail infrastructure threatens operations, track and yard managers can’t afford a band-aid solution. When success demands a tie and turnout option that is cost-effective, reliable for the long-term, and easy to repair, dispose of, and recycle, look no further than NARSTCO steel products.

NARSTCO steel ties and turnout sets deliver superior durability than that of alternative ties and boast a longer operating life cycle than most options – 50 years, with the possibility of repair and re-use afterward. Despite this extended service lifespan, NARSTCO products still manage a competitive price point, often beating wood, concrete, and composite options in lifetime value. For those interested in long-term benefits, proven value, and sustained success, NARSTCO steel is the clear choice.

The Steel Advantage

No two track systems are the same, but all of them – from Class I to commercial/industrial – can benefit from NARSTCO steel’s strength and reliability. From daily wear to derailments, steel proves resilient and repairable. This stability is a benefit to whole track systems, which means safer, more consistent operations every day.

Our products boast an expected 50-year lifespan, which reduces steel’s lifetime cost far below most alternatives – many of which require costly disposal at the end of their service cycle.

Economical & Sustainable

At the end of their life cycle, steel ties can be recycled as scrap or repaired and returned to normal service – none of the effort- and resource-intensive disposal you’d experience with market alternatives. And thanks to its longevity of use, steel is one of the most sustainable choices for tie and turnout construction available today. In a market where eco-friendly strategies are becoming more important, NARSTCO steel ties stand apart as a 100% recyclable, LEED-certified track option.

Even More Benefits

The advantages keep coming. With NARSTCO steel ties, you have the tools to create more profitable and efficient rail systems. Other benefits include:

Made in the USA in NARSTCO fabrication facilities
Superior gauge retention – can replace gauge rods!
Required ballast reduced by as much as 40 percent
Minimal deterioration from weather, insects, and bacteria
Low profile and can be encased or covered
Proven stability and derailment survivability
Excellent lateral load resistance with a track modulus similar to hardwood ties
No plate cutting or spike kill

About NARSTCO

With more than two decades of experience providing high-grade steel products to track and rail operations, NARSTCO is among the most trusted names in the North American track industry. Our team has earned a reputation for excellence by understanding the critical needs of today’s Class I railroads, short line railroads, and industrial rail plants.