Railroad Ballast

AREMA-gradeCoarse open-graded angular granite railroad ballast

Railroad Ballast is AREMA-grade crushed granite aggregate for rail track bed support. It meets AREMA gradation requirements and is available with LA abrasion and source certification documentation for Class 1 railroad, short-line, and industrial spur track projects. Delivery is available by rail car for direct track-side placement.

Technical Data

Specifications

SpecificationStandardNotes
GradationAREMAAREMA gradation report available
LA AbrasionASTM C131Available on qualification
Source CertificationPer quarryAvailable on qualification
Where it's used

Common Applications

Class 1 railroad track bed
Short-line rail
Industrial spur track
Track maintenance programs
Compliance

Available Documentation

  • AREMA gradation report
  • LA abrasion
  • Source certification
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2" Base

Dense-graded 2" minus

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Custom DOT Materials

State-spec sourced

FDOT · GDOT · TXDOT · NYSDOT and more

State DOT contractsFederal-aid infrastructure projectsPublic works

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