Harsco’s Rail Division Receives Multi-Unit UK Stoneblower Order
June 29 2017 - 4:18PM
Harsco Corporation’s railway track maintenance division, Harsco
Rail, announced today a significant new order for seven Stoneblower
track geometry machines to Harsco Rail Ltd. from Network Rail, the
owner and manager of the mainline railway infrastructure in Great
Britain.
The order calls for deliveries over two years starting in late
2019, where they will succeed a fleet of retiring Stoneblower units
that have logged more than two decades of service for Network
Rail. The Stoneblower automates the traditional process for
restoring track geometry by using pneumatic stone insertion below
the cross ties, or sleepers. The latest generation units are
equipped with a computerized measurement and design system and
automatic stone metering system. The resulting track
maintains the highest level of ballast compaction, ensures full
line speed hand-back, and maintains track geometry up to three
times longer than equivalent tamping methods, thereby reducing
track maintenance cycles and preserving the condition of the
ballast and cross ties.
Long a valued customer of Harsco, Network Rail spans
approximately 20,000 miles of track and 40,000 bridges and tunnels
throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Along with the
equipment order, Harsco Rail will also provide a long-term parts
agreement, whereby Harsco Rail will maintain availability for OEM
(Original Equipment Manufacturer) spare parts and software
support.
Harsco Rail is a global market leader for railway track
maintenance and construction, with a broad range of high quality
equipment, cutting-edge technology and support to major railroads
worldwide. To learn more, visit www.harscorail.com.
Harsco Corporation (NYSE:HSC) is a diversified industrial
company providing a range of onsite services and engineered
products to the global steel, energy and railway sectors.
Harsco’s common stock is a component of the S&P SmallCap 600
Index and the Russell 2000 Index. Additional information can
be found at www.harsco.com.
Investor Contact
David S. Martin
717.612.5628
damartin@harsco.com
Media Contact
Kenneth D. Julian
717.730.3683
kjulian@harsco.com
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