Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel

CPC v2.1 Code: 41253

About railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel

cpc code 41253 covers the production of railway or tramway track construction materials made of iron or steel. This industry plays a vital role in the development and maintenance of rail infrastructure, which is essential for the efficient movement of goods and people across countries and regions. The products of this industry are crucial inputs for the construction, repair, and upgrade of railway and tramway systems, contributing to the overall growth and connectivity of the transportation sector.

Production process

The main production techniques used in this industry involve the fabrication of various steel components, such as rails, sleepers, and fasteners, which are the fundamental elements of railway and tramway tracks. These components are typically manufactured through processes like rolling, casting, and forging, ensuring they meet the necessary strength, durability, and safety standards required for rail infrastructure.

Production inputs

The key inputs for this industry include iron and steel raw materials, specialized machinery for metal processing, and energy sources to power the production facilities. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, engineering expertise, and adherence to industry regulations and safety standards to ensure the quality and reliability of the final products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the various steel components used in the construction and maintenance of railway and tramway tracks, such as 41253 Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel, 41251 Railway or tramway track construction material of non-ferrous metal, and 41252 Railway or tramway track construction material of wood. These outputs are then consumed by the 49100 Rail transport services and 42110 Construction of roads and motorways industries, which are responsible for the development and upkeep of rail infrastructure.

Family tree for railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4'>4: Metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41'>41: Basic metals</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/412'>412: Products of iron or steel</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4125'>4125: Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of iron or non-alloy steel; sheet piling of steel; welded angles, shapes and sections, of steel; railway or tramway track construction material of steel</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41253'>41253: Railway or tramway track construction material of iron or steel</a>"]

    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41251'>41251: Angles, shapes and sections, not further worked than hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of iron or non-alloy steel</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/41252'>41252: Sheet piling of iron or steel and welded angles, shapes and sections of iron or steel</a>"]

    

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