RR-06 RR-06-09-01 — Capital Program and Line Capacity Projects
This process involves the planning, execution, and monitoring of capital projects related to track, structures, and signals on a US Class I freight railroad. It includes activities such as feasibility studies, design, construction, testing, and commissioning.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-09-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals |
| L2 Process Group | Capital Program and Line Capacity Projects |
| Trigger | Initiated by a business case or strategic plan from the Chairman, President and CEO, supported by a Service Design / Network Planning Analyst. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in the implementation of new or improved track, structures, and signal systems that enhance line capacity and safety. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS (Interoperable Electronic Train Management System) Wabtrax RailAI (Tetra Tech) Umler |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 232 49 CFR Part 1180 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Feasibility Study | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl (service design use) | Business case, project scope | Feasibility study report | Cost-benefit ratio > 1.5 | Resource allocation and budget constraints | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Design Phase Initiation | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler | Feasibility study report | Project design documents | Design completion within 6 months | Regulatory compliance and approval delays | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Environmental Impact Assessment | Service Design / Network Planning Analyst | NetControl (service design use) | Project design documents | EIA report | EIA approval within 4 months | Public consultation and feedback | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Construction Bid Preparation | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler | Project design documents, EIA report | Bid documents | Bids received within 2 months of announcement | Competitive bidding process | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Contract Award | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler | Bids | Contract award letter | Award within 1 month of bid submission | Vendor selection criteria | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Construction Monitoring | Track Supervisor | Wabtrax, RailAI (Tetra Tech) | Contract award letter | Construction progress reports | Construction completion within 12 months | Weather delays and site access | N | Y |
| 1.7 | Quality Assurance Inspection | Track Inspector | FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP), UP automated/autonomous track inspection program (unbranded) | Construction progress reports | Inspection report | 100% compliance with quality standards | Non-conformance resolution | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Testing and Commissioning | Signal Maintainer, PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician | I-ETMS (Interoperable Electronic Train Management System), PTC Back Office Server (BOS) | Inspection report | Commissioning report | System readiness for operations within 2 weeks of testing completion | Integration with existing systems | N | Y |
| 1.9 | Training and Documentation | Employee-in-Charge (EIC) | NetControl, Umler | Commissioning report | Training materials, operation manuals | 100% of operational staff trained within 1 month | Staff availability and training effectiveness | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Post-Commissioning Monitoring | Track Supervisor, Signal Maintainer | Wabtrax, RailAI (Tetra Tech) | Training materials, operation manuals | Operational performance reports | System uptime > 95% within first year of operations | Maintenance and troubleshooting | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Performance Review and Optimization | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl, Umler | Operational performance reports | Optimization plan | Performance improvements within 6 months of review | Continuous improvement strategies | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Project Closure | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler | Optimization plan | Final project report, closure documentation | Project closure within 3 months of final review | Documentation and record-keeping | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Cost-benefit ratio > 1.5 Design completion within 6 months EIA approval within 4 months Bids received within 2 months of announcement Award within 1 month of bid submission Construction completion within 12 months 100% compliance with quality standards System readiness for operations within 2 weeks of testing completion 100% of operational staff trained within 1 month System uptime > 95% within first year of operations Performance improvements within 6 months of review Project closure within 3 months of final review
Key Risks
Resource allocation and budget constraints Regulatory compliance and approval delays Public consultation and feedback Competitive bidding process Vendor selection criteria Weather delays and site access Non-conformance resolution Integration with existing systems Staff availability and training effectiveness Maintenance and troubleshooting
Swim Lanes
Service Design / Network Planning Analyst · 1.1, 1.3 Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.9, 1.11, 1.12 Track Supervisor · 1.6, 1.10 Track Inspector · 1.7 Signal Maintainer · 1.8 Employee-in-Charge (EIC) · 1.9