Track renewal
The entire track panel is replaced. As a rule, this also entails ballast cleaning of the track section.
Track laying
A new track panel is laid on a prepared formation with the first layer of ballast.
Track removal
An existing track panel including the ballast bed is completely removed.
Sleeper exchange
Old sleepers are replaced with new ones, without replacing the rails.
Rail exchange
Old rails are replaced with new ones, without replacing the sleepers.
Track renewal with ballast bed cleaning
Both measures can be performed at the same time.
Track renewal with ballastcleaning and an integrated first tamping cycle
Bundling work sequences simplifies worksite logistics and leaves you with a track open for traffic.
All of these material-intensive and difficult activities – previously hard manual labour – are now carried out by powerful machine systems.
“Travelling and building” is by no means just a conflict of objectives between operations and maintenance. “Travelling and building” is also a key skill in the construction sector. Everyone involved can profit from that, including customers and stakeholders, even society and the environment.
from Kapazitätsschonender Gleisumbau
(Hüper, Tesch, Uhlenhut; GRT Global Rail Academy and Media GmbH, 2022)
