TINES Rail SA

What TINES Rail SA does

TINES Rail SA is a Warsaw-based, privately held manufacturer of slab track and vibration isolation systems for railway, metro, and tramway infrastructure. Founded in 2004 and operating as a Polish joint-stock company, it sells proprietary elastomeric and prefabricated concrete systems — notably the TINES® EBS slab track (approved for speeds above 250 km/h), TINES® ERS rail fastenings, the TINES® Polyrail polyurethane pouring masses, Polymat/Rubbermat vibration isolation mats, and LC-L / TRAM prefabricated track-road slabs.

The technology rests on rubber and polyurethane formulations developed over 20 years in collaboration with Politechnika Krakowska and the Railway Institute, with systems formally certified into PKP PLK technical standards (ST1-T1, ST1-T10). Production is concentrated in Poland, and the firm has cumulatively delivered 566+ projects covering 369,920 linear meters of track and 466,482 square meters of vibration isolation mats.

Revenue is generated through project-based B2B sales — direct contracts with infrastructure managers and municipalities (PKP PLK, PKP Intercity, Tramwaje Warszawskie, MPK Wrocław, Kyiv Metro, Riga tramway), supply into general contractors (STRABAG, BUDIMEX, TORPOL), and a smaller technical advisory stream for system design and installation support. Pricing is quote-based and tied to public procurement tenders, with go-to-market heavily reliant on industry conferences (TRAKO, INFRASZYN, ProKolej, NOVKOL, Railway Forum Napoli) and professional associations such as ZOPI.

Name

TINES Rail SA

Legal name

TINES Rail SA

Website

https://tinesrail.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TINES Rail SA is a Polish manufacturer of proprietary slab track and vibration isolation systems for railway, metro, and tramway infrastructure, selling certified elastomeric and prefabricated concrete solutions to infrastructure managers and general contractors across Central and Eastern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Railway Infrastructure Materials

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273)

SIC

Railroad Equipment (3743)

akta.pro primary industry

Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment) (IMAFAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Stations, Platforms & Depot/Yard Construction (IMAFAFAD)

Keywords

• Slab track systems
• Railway vibration isolation
• Precast concrete track slabs
• Elastic rail fastening
• Tramway infrastructure systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Railway Infrastructure Products and Systems: Sale of proprietary vibration isolation and track construction systems to railway infrastructure managers, municipal transit operators, and construction contractors. Includes vibration isolation mats, polyurethane rail fastening masses, prefabricated concrete plates, and block support systems. Revenue is project-based, generated through direct sales and public procurement contracts.
2. Technical Support and Customization: Technical consulting and support services for system implementation, including design assistance and installation guidance for specialized railway infrastructure projects.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TINES Rail SA manufactures and supplies proprietary slab-track (bezpodsypkowa) systems for railway, metro, and tramway infrastructure. The portfolio includes vibration isolation mats, prefabricated reinforced concrete slabs, elastic polyurethane pouring masses for rail fastening, and elastomeric block support systems—all designed for noise and vibration reduction in rail transport. Products are certified in PKP PLK technical standards and approved for high-speed rail applications above 250 km/h.

Product overview

TINES Rail SA is a manufacturer of modern slab-track systems and components for railway, metro, and tramway infrastructure. The product portfolio is organized into four main categories: (1) Vibration isolation mats — TINES® Polymat and Rubbermat products in STM and SBM variants, made from rubber granules or polyurethane foam, which isolate vibrations and reduce noise from rail transport; (2) Prefabricated slabs — TINES® LC-L (rail-road), TINES® TRAM LC-L/LM/LC-LO-K-W-T (tram-road), which provide integrated track-road surfaces for level crossings, bridges, tunnels, and urban tramways; (3) Elastic pouring masses — the TINES® Polyrail series (50, 50/55, 53+, 60, 60/65, and Primer), polyurethane-based materials for continuous and point elastic rail fastening and sealing; and (4) Rail fastening systems — TINES® EBS block supports (approved for speeds above 250 km/h), TINES® ERS rail fastening, TINES® TRAM ERS, TINES® TRAM GTP, and TINES® TRAM EKO SLAB for grass-integrated tramways. These systems work together to provide complete slab-track solutions, with vibration isolation components, rail fastening elements, and prefabricated structural slabs integrated into unified track constructions for railway, metro, and tramway applications. Production is based in Poland, with products supplied to projects in Poland, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. The company was founded in 2004 and has delivered over 566 projects comprising approximately 369,920 linear meters of single track and 466,482 square meters of vibration isolation mats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TINES® Polymat STM Vibration isolation mat made from polyurethane foam for railway, metro, and tramway track systems, designed to reduce noise and vibrations from rail transport.
• TINES® Rubbermat STM Vibration isolation mat made from rubber granules for railway, metro, and tramway track systems, designed to reduce noise and vibrations from rail transport.
• TINES® Polymat SBM Vibration isolation mat made from polyurethane foam, a variant designed for specific railway and tramway track configurations to isolate vibrations and reduce acoustic emissions.
• TINES® Rubbermat SBM Vibration isolation mat made from rubber granules, a variant designed for specific railway and tramway track configurations to isolate vibrations and reduce acoustic emissions.
• TINES® LC-L Prefabricated Rail-Road Slabs Prefabricated reinforced concrete slabs for integrated rail-road surfaces used at level crossings, bridges, viaducts, tunnels, and industrial facilities.
• TINES® TRAM LC-L Prefabricated Tram-Road Slabs Prefabricated track-road slabs for tramway systems in integrated rail-road surface configurations, available in widths of 2.40 m, 2.20 m, 2.00 m, and 1.76 m, with thicknesses of 0.35 m or 0.40 m, and lengths of 1 m, 1.5 m, 3 m, and 4 m.
• TINES® TRAM LC-LM Inter-Track Slabs Prefabricated inter-track slabs for tramway systems, designed to fill the space between tracks in dual-gauge or multi-track tram configurations.
• TINES® TRAM LC-LO/K/W/T Special Prefabricated Slabs Special prefabricated slabs for tramway systems with variants designated for specific track configurations and geometric requirements (LC-LO, LC-LK, LC-LW, LC-LT).
• TINES® Polyrail 50 Polyurethane elastic pouring mass for continuous and point elastic rail fastening in railway, metro, and tramway track systems, designed for filling gaps and providing vibration damping.
• TINES® Polyrail 50/55 Polyurethane elastic pouring mass variant for continuous and point elastic rail fastening, with modified hardness and elasticity parameters for specific track conditions.
• TINES® Polyrail 53+ Polyurethane elastic pouring mass with enhanced properties, also used as a priming agent for preparing surfaces before application of other Polyrail products, providing improved adhesion on wet and challenging substrates.
• TINES® Polyrail 60 Polyurethane elastic pouring mass for continuous and point elastic rail fastening, with higher hardness designed for heavy-load and high-stress track applications.
• TINES® Polyrail 60/65 Polyurethane elastic pouring mass variant with higher hardness parameters, designed for heavy-load track applications with increased mechanical stress.
• TINES® Polyrail Primer Priming agent for preparing surfaces before application of Polyrail pouring masses, ensuring proper adhesion and substrate preparation for elastic rail fastening systems.
• TINES® EBS Rail Block Support System Modern slab-track system with rubber-encased block rail supports, providing vibration damping and noise reduction in ballasted and ballast-free railway and metro track constructions. Approved for speeds above 250 km/h.
• TINES® ERS Rail Fastening System Rail fastening system with elastomer encapsulation, providing continuous and point elastic rail mounting for railway and metro track systems with vibration isolation properties.
• TINES® TRAM ERS Rail Fastening System Elastomer-encased rail fastening system specifically designed for tramway applications, providing vibration damping and noise reduction in urban tram infrastructure.
• TINES® TRAM GTP Integrated Tram-Road Surface System Integrated tram-road surface system for tramways, combining track and road functionality in a single construction with embedded vibration isolation and rail fastening.
• TINES® TRAM EKO SLAB Grass Tramway System Integrated grass tramway system combining tram tracks with vegetation, expanding the biologically active zone in urban areas while providing noise and vibration reduction.
• TINES® SRT Prefabricated Sealing Trough Prefabricated sealing trough for railway track applications, providing drainage and containment solutions in slab-track and integrated rail-road constructions.
• TINES® Elastomer Profiles Elastomer profiles for rail isolation in both ballasted and slab-track constructions, including under-rail profiles and rail-side inserts for vibration and noise reduction.

Quantifiable outcome

• Systems approved for railway speeds above 250 km/h
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• ZOPI (Związek Ogólnopolski Projektanta i Inżyniera)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2026Association of Polish Designers and Engineers. TINES joined as member during IV Congress of Designers and Engineers 2026, enabling engagement with engineering community and design firms.
• Politechnika Krakowska (Cracow University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing R&D collaboration with the university's engineering faculty for development of vibroacoustic isolation systems. Joint research projects co-financed by National Centre for Research and Development (NCBiR) focused on dynamic load mitigation technologies. The collaboration includes analytical design, technical parameter development, and practical implementation verification.
• PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational railway infrastructure manager that has incorporated TINES systems into PKP PLK technical standards (ST1-T1, ST1-T10). Joint development of specifications for integrated railway-road surfaces and high-speed slab track systems approved for speeds above 250 km/h.
• Instytut Kolejnictwa (Railway Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational railway research institute collaborating on technical validation and certification of TINES systems. Joint research confirms system performance for high-speed rail applications.
• SIRTS (Stowarzyszenie na rzecz Interoperacyjności i Rozwoju Transportu Szynowego)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAssociation for interoperability and development of rail transport. TINES participates in SIRTS-organized debates and industry events for thought leadership positioning.
• Urząd Transportu Kolejowego (Railway Transport Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish railway regulatory body that has confirmed safety and effectiveness of TINES solutions through certification processes.
• STRABAG Sp. z o.o.majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor Polish construction company acting as general contractor that specifies TINES prefabricated elements and Polyrail products in infrastructure projects including Warsaw tramway expansions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• BUDIMEX S.A. Leading Polish general contractor active in rail and infrastructure projects. Comparable as a regional peer and TINES customer that often specifies TINES Polyrail products in flood protection and rail infrastructure bids.
• TORPOL S.A. Polish general contractor specializing in railway infrastructure construction and modernization. Comparable as a regional Polish rail player and a TINES customer on line 104, illustrating the boundary between product supplier (TINES) and contractor/specifier (TORPOL).

Direct peers

• Getzner Werkstoffe GmbH: Austrian specialist in elastic vibration isolation materials for rail, metro, and tram infrastructure. Directly comparable to TINES' Polymat/Rubbermat product lines and competes head-to-head on under-slab and under-rail mat tenders across European metro projects.
• Edilon Sedra (Schouwenaars): Dutch specialist in embedded rail systems, elastic rail fastenings, and slab track solutions for tram, metro, and railway applications. Directly comparable to TINES' Polyrail pouring masses and EBS-style block support systems.
• Calenberg Ingenieure GmbH: German manufacturer of elastomeric bearings and vibration isolation products for rail and structural applications. Comparable to TINES' elastomeric rail fastening (ERS) and under-slab mat product lines for both mainline and urban rail.
• Pandrol (Delachaux Group): Global leader in rail fastening systems and rail infrastructure products. Directly comparable to TINES' rail fastening (ERS/EBS) portfolio, competing in the same specification-driven tender process on metro, tram, and mainline rail projects worldwide.
• Vossloh AG: Global manufacturer of rail fastening systems, concrete sleepers, and rail infrastructure components. Directly comparable to TINES in rail fastening (ERS/EBS-equivalent) and slab track system portfolios, though Vossloh operates at much greater scale and geographic breadth.

Broad incumbents

• STRABAG SE: Major European construction group with significant rail infrastructure capabilities and a direct TINES channel partner. Comparable as a broad incumbent that both competes in rail construction and serves as a route-to-market for TINES products in large Polish projects.
• Rhomberg Sersa Rail Holding: European rail construction and maintenance services group with capabilities in slab track, ballastless systems, and track renewal. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping slab track construction services alongside TINES' product-focused model.
• Plasser & Theurer: Austrian global market leader in track maintenance machinery and rail infrastructure services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating across the rail value chain, with TINES' track support systems sitting adjacent to Plasser's renewal equipment offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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