VolkerRail owns and operates 12 On-Track Machine (OTM) universal tampers, which work across the UK rail infrastructure - specifically the London North East and East Midlands region.
Our fleet – contracted extensively to Network Rail as part of its National On-Track Tamping contract - undertakes both plain line and S&C renewals and maintenance tamping across the rail network, ensuring the track is safe for the passage of passenger and freight trains alike.
The OTM tamping fleet consists of:
Our tampers work independently or in parallel, depending on client or track layout requirements.
The fleet is operated and maintained by an experienced team of drivers and maintainer/operators, who have undergone a comprehensive development programme to enable safe and efficient delivery of operations.
|
B66 UC |
B45 UE |
B41 UE |
08 4x4 /US |
Mass (tonnes) |
103 |
57 |
90 |
85 |
Working curve radius – horizontal (metres) |
150 |
150 |
150 |
150 |
Working curves - vertical (metres) |
500 |
500 |
500 |
500 |
Speed - self-propelled (mph) |
60 |
60 |
60 |
60 |
Performance (m/hr tamped)* |
900 |
600 |
600 |
600 |