Abstract: Objective: As a new type of elastic track mat, the mesh\|type elastic track mat needs to be studied for its mechanical properties to verify its feasibility in applying to track bed vibration reduction. Method: Two types of elastic track mats, the existing USM\|type elastic track mat and the new mesh\|type elastic track mat, are taken as research objects. The structural characteristics of the two types of elastic track mats are analyzed, and finite element models are established for each of them. Based on the models, dynamic and static stiffness tests of the two types of elastic track mats are simulated. Without varying the material parameters and other dimensional parameters, the values of the inner diameter R2 and the thickness h2 are changed sequentially, and the variation laws of stress and static stiffness of the new mesh\|type elastic track mat are analyzed. The comprehensive performance (volume, maximum stress, dynamic and static stiffness) of the two types of elastic track mats is compared. Result &Conclusion: The application of the new mesh\|type elastic track mat is feasible. Changing R2 and h2 can flexibly adjust the stiffness characteristics of the new mat. Under the same force area, stiffness, and load conditions, the volume of the new mesh\|type elastic track mat is reduced by 40.7% compared to the existing USM\|type elastic track mat, greatly saving materials. The maximum stress value of the new mesh\|type slab track mat is reduced by 43.0% compared to the existing USM\|type elastic ballast mat, which is beneficial to improve the service life of the ballast mat. The dynamic and static stiffness of the new mesh\|type elastic track mat is greater than that of the existing USM\|type elastic track mat, indicating that it has better vibration attenuation ability.