Topic: Track tamping

Algorithm-based method reduces track life-cycle costs up to 20 per cent

Researchers of the Austrian Graz University have developed an algorithm-based method that provides decisions on the correct amount of tamping measures on tracks. The method reduces the track life-cycle costs by up to 20 percent,...Read more

12-11-2020|Comment|author: Sarah Chebaro

Strukton Rail launches intelligent tamping machine

Dutch contractor Strukton Rail has entered service the ground-breaking intelligent tamping machine Universal Tamper 4.0. It is able of learning to work by itself and has several other innovative features. The machine was developed by...Read more

07-05-2020|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

New maintenance vehicles on Polish railway network

Polish railway infrastructure manager PKP PLK continues renovation of its fleet. It has already introduced 22 new track motorcars for maintenance works on the country’s railway network. Six more vehicles will be purchased in the...Read more

24-09-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Unimat 09-4x4 series tamping machine, source: PKP PLK

Polish Railways invests in maintenance vehicles

Polish railway infrastructure manager PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe (PKP PLK) has concluded a deal for the purchase of three tamping machines. By the end of 2021, the company plans to acquire 47 new track maintenance...Read more

21-01-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

‘More railway for the money’

Implementing ‘smarter maintenance’ of rail networks can help shape long-term track renewal projects, according to a leading track system specialist. Peter Juel Jensen, who is leading innovative work being carried out by the national Danish...Read more

18-11-2016|Comment|author: Simon Weedy