Revolutionary Solution for Pumping Issues in Railways

TrackTex is a unique patented anti-pumping geocomposite manufactured by GEOfabrics Ltd. Used in live rail since 2010 it is a treatment for mud-pumping that provides maintenance savings to Rail Authorities across the USA, Europe, the UK and Australia with more than 10 million square feet installed worldwide.

Geofabrics have over 30 years of experience developing and manufacturing specialist geosynthetics for demanding applications and highly regulated markets. TrackTex was developed through collaboration with Rail Authorities, Material Scientists and Civil Engineers.

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Transforming the Railroad Industry with Innovative Technology

TrackTex is the result of more than 10 years research and development to provide a treatment for mud-pumping and sub-grade erosion. It has been shown to extend maintenance intervals by more than 25 times and so delivers huge cost and sustainability benefits.

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How TrackTex works

Improved efficiency and durability

Development of TrackTex

With more than a decade of live site trails

Lab Testing
Demonstrate the effectiveness under live loadings
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Cicero Grade Crossing TrackTex – CTA, Cicero, IL

Heavily trafficked grade crossing used TrackTex to prevent subgrade pumping into the newly laid ballast.

Terminal Yard Switch Installation using TrackTex

A switch replacement in this busy freight yard used TrackTex to protect the new installation from existing mud spots.

Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line

The CTA Blue Line upgrades in 2023 presented some challenging ground conditions in a tight, urban setting. A solution was needed to deal with low CBR subgrade while keeping to shallow construction ...
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03/07/2026

2026 AREMA Conference Kansas City

13/01/2026

GEOfabrics Showcases TrackTex at the ASLRRA Exhibition, Minnesota

22/08/2025

AREMA 2025 Conference, Indianapolis

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Mud Pumping Diagnosis and Treatment
This paper describes the development process undertaken to produce a lightweight, geosynthetic filter to replace a sand-blanket used within trackbed as a method of preventing and solving the subgra...
Synthetic replacement for sand-blankets to prevent pumping failure
This paper describes the development process undertaken to produce a lightweight, geosynthetic filter to replace a sand-blanket used within trackbed as a method of preventing and solving the subgra...
The Development of a Geocomposite to Prevent Mud Pumping
In 2010 GEOfabrics launched a new anti pumping geocomposite in the UK, which could be placed directly on the sub-grade or on a failed sub-ballast and prevent the development of mud pumping.