A chamfered stator vane rail (220) is provided. The chamfered stator vane rail (220) comprises a forward rail (225) and an aft rail (230; 330) axially opposite the forward rail. The aft rail (230; 330) comprises a leading edge (232) and a trailing edge (237) located axially opposite and aft of the leading edge. The aft rail (230) comprises a chamfered edge (234; 334-1; 334-2; 334-3) on a radially outer surface. The chamfered edge (234; 334-1; 334-2; 334-3) may be oriented at an angle relative to an axis (290).