Mole cuts ballast faster

By Railway Gazette International2002-05-01T10:00:00

infrastructure maintenance contractor Jarvis Rail has introduced a 44 tonne self-propelled excavator able to cut a swathe of ballast up to 3800mm wide and 600mm deep in one pass. Supplied by mining equipment manufacturer DBT, the Mole has been adapted for rail use by Jarvis Rail’s On-Track Machines division.

YOU’VE REACHED YOUR LIMIT OF FREE ARTICLES FOR THIS MONTH. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO VIEW THIS PAGE

Not yet a paid subscriber? Upgrade today to benefit from:

Unlimited access to online news
Unrestricted access to our in-depth articles focused on rail technology, policy and regulation
Exclusive interviews, industry insights and white paper
Monthly digital edition of Railway Gazette International
Full access to the Railway Gazette International archive

Premium subscribers will also benefit from:

Monthly print edition delivered straight to your door
300+ detailed city and country maps
2000+ profiles of main line operators, urban rail networks and regulatory organisations
Network & traffic data

Unlock unlimited access now.