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Better Track Geometry Through Better Ballast Maintenance

January 29, 2025 | Filed under: Ballast, Tamping, Wheel/Rail Interaction

Fabian Hansmann, Head of Marketing at Plasser & Theurer, discussed the challenges of maintaining track geometry amidst limited resources. He emphasized balancing speed, performance, and quality in maintenance practices. Proper ballast management is vital, as defects can accelerate deterioration. Effective tamping techniques significantly influence track stability, underscoring the importance of optimal maintenance strategies.

Smart Rocks, Smart Tamper: Investigating the Mechanics of Ballast Tamping

December 20, 2023 | Filed under: Ballast, Measurement Systems, Tamping

by Jeff Tuzik There are many forces that work to deteriorate track geometry over time. These forces don’t begin and end at the wheel/rail interface, they are transmitted to the vehicles and their components, and into the track structure and its components. On ballasted track, ballast absorbs these forces; and …

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