High-capacity tamping at express speed
The gold standard for MULTI-sleeper plain-line tamping machines
- In operation all over the world thanks to outstanding quality: the tamping unit creates more sustainability thanks to simultaneous tamping of multiple sleepers.
- Increased output – continuous working action achieves spectacular increases in output. This technology continues to set standards to this day.
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High-capacity lines require high-performance maintenance
Express tamping - maximum quality for track maintenance: Plasser & Theurer tamping technology ensures process reliability.
Fit for the future with ETCS
The 09-X series serves as the basis for continuing development of the Plasser Express machine series. It was specifically designed for the strict normative requirements of the European market. Equipped with the European ETCS train protection system, the machines fulfil the specifications of the TSI. Thanks to the new P-IC machine control system, they also meet the requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act and offer heightened protection against cyberattacks.
Your benefit
- Simplified worksite logistics – better use of track possessions
- Output increases of 30 to 40%
- High output for track maintenance and new track
- Tamp up to three sleepers at the same time
- Optimized for heavy types of superstructure and high lifting values
- Flexibility with irregular sleeper spacing thanks to 1X mode
- Dynamic track stabilization: more resilient track geometry thanks to controlled settlement and increased resistance to track buckling
- Additional space for a workshop or crew area
Examples of the product
Nowadays, high output is in demand more than ever: a Tamping Express can easily handle the short track possessions and tight schedules that characterize maintenance. More than 1 800 09-X tamping machines are operating on plain-line tracks around the world. And we are still moving with the times: the new Express series offers proven performance in a re-engineered design which meets your current requirements. Our Dynamic Track Stabilizer is integrated into the Dynamic version of the machine.
Tamping machines in the Express series are designed for maximum tamping performance. As early as 1983, Plasser & Theurer combined MULTI-sleeper tamping and continuous working action to create a new output category. In 1995, the Tamping Express took things to the next level: it gave rise to the globally successful 09-3X series.
Advantages of multi-sleeper tamping
However, continuously working MULTI-sleeper tamping machines show their full potential not only in short track possessions during maintenance tamping. With newly laid track, for example, following extensive track rehabilitation, these machines also provide advantages, as they are designed for high lifting and lining forces. As lifts take place in multiple work stages, this also means the machine’s increased output allows you to complete construction noticeably faster.
For reasons related to quality: MULTI-sleeper tamping units provide more uniform working action, which translates into higher maintenance quality. Owing to a longer frame, bending stress of the rails decreases. And the subframe bogie that fixes it in place prevents elastic rebound of the track after tamping, lining, and lifting.
100% under control
Complex processes, intuitive operation
Controlling and monitoring track maintenance machines through a user interface is crucial for high-quality maintenance. With state-of-the-art computer systems, it has become possible to further automate the operation of track maintenance machines and to provide optimal support for machine operators. This makes work easier and ensures consistent, highly reliable processes.
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More speed and consistent quality
Our high level of quality creates sustainability.
High-quality work extends the intervals between maintenance operations and ensures resources are used sparingly. In addition, Plasser & Theurer’s eco-friendly machines use consumables economically. We recommend Panolin lubricants for our products. These biodegradable oils are much eco-friendlier than other substances with the same effect. Your Plasser & Theurer machine allows operation in a train consist. This increases cost-efficiency and benefits the environment: the multiple traction control system during transfer travel reduces the costs and effort of transferring the machine under own power.
All around the world, rising levels of pollution and the ever increasing need for mobility are affecting our environment. For that reason, Plasser & Theurer is promoting the railway system as the eco-friendly mode of transport of the future.
