Tracks on the track of Second track

On the new Divača-Koper line, the track will be laid in two ways – on a beam and on a rigid base.

On 85% of the length of the Divača-Koper track section, track on rigid subgrade will be installed, while on the open part of the route from Divača station to the entrance portal of the Lokev tunnel (T1) and from the exit portal of the Škofije tunnel (T8) to the Koper freight station, track on shaft is planned to be installed.

Shaft track
A conventional track with a rail beam has a high degree of elasticity and noise absorption. An important advantage of conventional track is that it is easy to maintain, but maintenance still needs to be carried out more frequently than for track on a rigid base. Engineers have 160 years of experience in the construction of conventional track. The construction system is faster and cheaper. The life expectancy of a beam track is 30 to 40 years.

Track on a rigid base
Rigid-base track is a modern track design that has been used successfully all over the world and is the most optimal for tunnels and bridges. Compared to conventional shaft track, it requires less maintenance, has a longer life expectancy and provides a more comfortable ride. The use of a rigid track system eliminates the possibility of track geometry errors during maintenance work. The life expectancy of a rigid track is 50 to 60 years.