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June 1, 2026Advances in Materials Science and Engineering0 citationsOpen Access

Composite Railway Sleepers: Global Advances and Challenges in West Africa

A Review on Composite Railway Sleepers: Global View, Life‐Cycle Sustainability, and Regional Gaps in West Africa

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EQEkow QuansahAAAcheampong Antwi AfariSASullaiman Alhassan

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Overview

Review of composite sleepers highlights sustainability gaps in West Africa, indicating urgent need for research and policy.

Key Points

  • This review examines the advancements in composite railway sleeper technology and identifies regional gaps in West Africa.
  • Synthesized global advancements in composite sleeper technology from 2018 to 2025 with future projections.
  • Compiled data on materials like fiber-reinforced plastics and bamboo-based composites.
  • Analyzed existing infrastructure deficits and policies related to composite sleepers in West Africa.
  • Composite sleepers improve durability with longer replacement intervals, lower maintenance needs, and reduced life-cycle costs.
  • Global market for composite railway technology is projected to grow at 8%-9% CAGR to reach USD 2.5 billion by 2033.
  • Significant gaps in West Africa hinder the adoption of composite sleepers due to lack of policy and published studies on their performance.

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Quansah et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1d236002fbce9130638fcchttps://doi.org/10.1155/amse/6640150
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