Union Pacific Tamper Machine Rebuild Program
Sector: Mass Transit • Location: Denver, Colorado, United States
Source: Railway Track and Structures
Union Pacific's Equipment Shop has rebuilt its 100th tamper machine as part of its automatic tamper switch rebuild program that started in 2015. The program involves rebuilding tamper machines to maintain the railroad's track infrastructure, ensuring safety and extending equipment life. The shop rebuilt two tampers in 2015, 12 in 2017, and has maintained a consistent pace since then. Currently, th
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Mass Transit, Rail, Commercial
- Location
- Denver, Colorado, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Railway Track and Structures
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Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Union Pacific's Equipment Shop has rebuilt its 100th tamper machine as part of its automatic tamper switch rebuild program that started in 2015. The program involves rebuilding tamper machines to maintain the railroad's track infrastructure, ensuring safety and extending equipment life. The shop rebuilt two tampers in 2015, 12 in 2017, and has maintained a consistent pace since then. Currently, the shop is rebuilding its second CAT tamper and plans to start working on ballast regulators next year. |
Original sector | Freight |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Colorado |
City | Denver |
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Source | Railway Track and Structures |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Mass Transit, Rail, Commercial |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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