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This video shows a Plasser & Theurer CSM 09-32 continuous-action tamping machine (Austrian design) in action, performing essential railway ballast maintenance.

Tamping is a core process in railway engineering: vibrating tines penetrate the ballast, compacting and redistributing the stones under each sleeper. This restores the track geometry (level, alignment, and cross-level), ensuring safe train operations, reduced wear on rolling stock, and long-term stability of the line.

The CSM 09-32 stands out for its continuous working method, which allows efficient maintenance of long track sections without constant stops. Its hydraulics, geometry measurement systems, and high-power diesel engine make it one of the most effective machines for modern railway infrastructure upkeep

Plasser & Theurer CSM 09-32 - Key Specs
Length: 27.6 m | Width: 2.95 m | Height: 3.6 m
Weight: 69 tonnes
Engine power: 348 kW (diesel)
Top speed (self-propelled): 80 km/h
Top speed (towed): 90 km/h
Fuel capacity: 2,900 L (+1,000 L in material car)
Hydraulics: 1,000 L oil tank

More information on website; www.plassertheurer.com/en/fleet/used-machines/deta… (It is sample vehicle for information)

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