DELHI (Metro Rail News): Portable Hydraulic Tamping Machine introduced in North Central Railway to enhance security and efficiency of track maintenance and improve speed. These machines are particularly needed at isolated locations such as yards and sections where loose ballast requires immediate action.
It is customized as an off track unit so that it can be easily transported to other locations and can be stationed at a yard or siding when it is not in use. This reduces its chances of being dependent on bigger track maintenance machines for its smaller maintenance requirements.
To enhance the reliability of track parameters and improve the stability of track, proper and on time packing of sleepers is needed to contribute to safer train operations.
Advantages of Portable Hydraulic Tamping Machine
According to Railway Officials, these Hydraulic tamping machines require a maximum of four personnel for its operation, decreasing the manpower and time required for other conventional tamping machines. They provide a more effective and reliable alternative for maintenance work.
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Its portable design will allow workers to move it freely. The machine will also help in proper maintenance of yard, line crossings and complex points where other equipment might not give satisfying results.
North Central Railway to make its indigenous version
According to NCR CPRO Dr Shivam Sharma, the Hydraulic Tamping Machine is being imported currently but the GM has told the officials to work towards making our own indigenous version for this machine under the Make in India initiative. The Indian version will include practical enhancements based on experience with the existing machines.
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