The proven high-performance turnout technology from China Railway Shanhaiguan Bridge Group Co., Ltd. (CRSBG)
is now exclusively available in Europe through VAKO-A.R.T.
CRSBG is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of railway turnouts and turnout components.
Since producing China’s first turnout in 1912, the company has been synonymous with innovation, precision and engineering excellence.
Today, its product range covers turnouts for high-speed, medium-speed and conventional railways, as well as metro and tram systems, across all common rail profiles.
CRSBG’s 350 km/h high-speed turnouts are in service on China’s most important railway lines – including Beijing–Shanghai, Beijing–Guangzhou, Harbin–Dalian, Shanghai–Kunming, Lanzhou–Urumqi, and many others.
With turnouts designed for speeds from 62 to 350 km/h, CRSBG develops some of the most complex and technologically advanced turnout systems in Asia – ensuring the highest levels of safety, precision and long-term stability.
For heavy-haul applications, CRSBG manufactures high-manganese steel crossings and robust turnout assemblies designed for axle loads up to 30 tonnes.
These products offer exceptional wear resistance, extended service life and minimal maintenance requirements.
With an average load endurance exceeding 350 million tonnes, and exports to more than 30 countries and regions – including the United States, Australia, South Korea and now Europe – CRSBG sets global standards in quality and reliability.
Through its exclusive partnership with VAKO-A.R.T., this proven, high-performance turnout technology is now available to European rail operators and infrastructure projects – reliable, economical and technically superior.
CRSBG & VAKO-A.R.T. – Precision. Strength. Reliability.
Turnout Components & Accessories
Whether crossings, switch mechanisms, stock rails, fishplates, or other essential parts – VAKO-A.R.T. provides the complete range of turnout components and accessories required for high-precision, long-lasting and technically advanced turnout construction.
Each component is manufactured to the highest quality standards and precisely tailored to its specific operating conditions.
Through close cooperation with CRSBG and leading European partners, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of turnout components – designed for high-speed, heavy-haul, and urban rail applications alike.
Our parts are defined by dimensional accuracy, wear-resistant materials, and consistent repeatability – essential for ensuring long-term reliability and precise track geometry.
From hardened steel and high-manganese alloys to custom-machined elements for special turnout geometries, every item is engineered for maximum durability and minimum maintenance.
In addition, we supply a wide range of accessories and connecting elements, including insulation and fastening systems, elastic pads, bolts, rail interlayers and customised drive or sensor interfaces.
All products are fully compatible with European standards and can be project-specific or preassembled on request.
Every detail contributes to a cohesive, high-performance system – precisely engineered, perfectly aligned, and built for reliability in daily rail operations.
VAKO-A.R.T. – Quality in Every Detail.
Crossing Turnouts – Precision in Compact Form
Whether single or double crossing turnouts, wherever tracks intersect, merge or diverge, absolute precision is essential.
Crossing turnouts combine complex track geometries in a compact design, providing space-efficient routing solutions for stations, depots and high-density rail networks.
In partnership with CRSBG, VAKO-A.R.T. offers a full range of crossing turnout configurations and gauges, individually designed for high-speed, freight and urban rail applications.
Using state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies – from precision-machined crossings and fully welded rail joints to high-manganese steel materials – we ensure the highest standards of dimensional accuracy, wear resistance and operational safety.
Single crossing turnouts (EKW) combine a crossing with two switch mechanisms, allowing main and siding track connections with minimal spatial requirements.
Double crossing turnouts (DKW) integrate two full turnouts and a crossing into a single structure – ideal for compact track layouts, station areas and stabling yards, where four routing options must fit into limited space.
All crossing turnouts can be equipped with elastic bearings, anti-vibration systems, integrated sensor technology or preassembled drive units, depending on operational needs.
Through controlled heat treatment, optimised welding and rigorous quality assurance, each turnout system is built for maximum service life and minimal maintenance.
The result: precise alignment, smooth operation and outstanding reliability – even under heavy traffic and millions of wheel passes.
VAKO-A.R.T. – Compact. Precise. Reliable.
Special Turnout Solutions – Precision in Every Geometry
Not every railway follows a straight line – and this is exactly where our special turnout solutions come into play.
Whether curved turnouts, curved crossings, dual-gauge turnouts, or custom designs for complex alignments – VAKO-A.R.T. delivers tailored systems engineered precisely to match the operational and geometric requirements of your network.
In cooperation with CRSBG and leading European partners, we develop individual turnout solutions that combine maximum dimensional accuracy, long service life and outstanding operational reliability.
Each turnout is custom-designed based on the actual track parameters – including curve radius, cant, axle load, speed and environmental conditions – and verified through rigorous engineering analysis and testing.
Curved turnouts ensure safe direction changes in curved sections, reducing wear on wheels and rails through optimised geometry.
Curved crossings connect two curved lines within limited space – a high-precision engineering challenge requiring exceptional accuracy and advanced manufacturing.
For networks with mixed gauges (e.g. standard and narrow gauge), we offer dual-gauge and combined turnouts, providing smooth transitions between different vehicle and track systems.
All solutions are fully compliant with European and international standards and hold a wide range of certifications, including approvals from TÜV Süd and other accredited testing authorities.
Systems can be optionally equipped with elastic bearings, anti-vibration elements, integrated sensor technology or digital monitoring systems – ensuring maximum efficiency, safety and predictability in daily operations.
VAKO-A.R.T. – Tailored. Innovative. Safe.
