RR-06 RR-06-02-03 — Automated Track Inspection (geometry and rail flaw)
This process involves the automated inspection of track geometry and rail flaws using advanced technologies to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-02-03 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals |
| L2 Process Group | Automated Track Inspection (geometry and rail flaw) |
| Trigger | Scheduled maintenance window or detection of anomalies through real-time monitoring systems. |
| Outcome | Completion of a comprehensive track inspection, identification of defects, documentation of findings, and scheduling corrective actions if necessary. |
| Systems | I-ETMS NetControl Track geometry car RailAI PS Technology |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 213 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I GCOR 6.28 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Initiate Automated Track Inspection | Track Supervisor | I-ETMS | Scheduled maintenance window or anomaly detection report | Inspection plan and notification to crew | Time to initiate inspection < 1 hour | Delays in initiating inspections due to system failures | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Deploy Track Geometry Car | Assistant Foreman (track) | Track geometry car | Inspection plan | Raw data from track inspection | Data collection rate > 100 points per mile | Inaccurate data due to car malfunction | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Analyze Data with RailAI | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | RailAI | Raw data from track inspection | Inspection report with defect analysis | Defect detection accuracy > 95% | False positives leading to unnecessary repairs | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Review Inspection Report | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Inspection report with defect analysis | Approved inspection report | Time to review report < 2 hours | Overlooking critical defects due to oversight | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Schedule Corrective Actions | Roadmaster | I-ETMS | Approved inspection report | Work order for corrective actions | Time to schedule work orders < 4 hours | Delays in scheduling repairs affecting service | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Implement Corrective Actions | Assistant Foreman (track) | PS Technology | Work order for corrective actions | Completion report of repairs | Repair completion rate > 90% | Substandard repair work leading to re-inspection | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Verify Repairs with Track Geometry Car | Track Supervisor | Track geometry car | Completion report of repairs | Verification data | Verification accuracy > 98% | Inadequate verification leading to persistent defects | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Update RailAI with Verification Data | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | RailAI | Verification data | Updated defect database | Database update rate > 95% | Outdated databases affecting future inspections | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Document and Report Findings | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Updated defect database | Final inspection report | Report generation time < 3 hours | Incomplete or inaccurate reporting affecting compliance | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Review and Approve Final Report | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl | Final inspection report | Approved final inspection report | Time to review final report < 2 hours | Overlooking critical findings due to oversight | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Update Maintenance Schedule | Track Supervisor | I-ETMS | Approved final inspection report | Updated maintenance schedule | Schedule update accuracy > 90% | Inaccurate scheduling leading to missed inspections | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Notify Stakeholders | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Updated maintenance schedule | Notification sent to stakeholders | Notification delivery rate > 95% | Delayed notifications affecting stakeholder planning | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time to initiate inspection < 1 hour Data collection rate > 100 points per mile Defect detection accuracy > 95% Time to review report < 2 hours Time to schedule work orders < 4 hours Repair completion rate > 90% Verification accuracy > 98% Database update rate > 95% Report generation time < 3 hours Time to review final report < 2 hours Schedule update accuracy > 90% Notification delivery rate > 95%
Key Risks
Inaccurate data due to car malfunction False positives leading to unnecessary repairs Overlooking critical defects due to oversight Delays in scheduling repairs affecting service Substandard repair work leading to re-inspection
Swim Lanes
Track Supervisor · 1.1, 1.4, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 Assistant Foreman (track) · 1.2, 1.6 Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.3, 1.8 Roadmaster · 1.5