RR-06 RR-06-03-01 — Maintenance-of-Way Programs (rail, tie, surfacing gangs)

This process outlines the maintenance-of-way (MOW) programs for rail, tie, and surfacing gangs on a US Class I freight railroad. It ensures that tracks are inspected, maintained, and repaired to meet safety standards and operational requirements.

🗺 BPMN Process Flow

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📋 Process Attributes

Process ID	RR-06-03-01
Domain Family	OPERATIONS
L1 Domain	Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals
L2 Process Group	Maintenance-of-Way Programs (rail, tie, surfacing gangs)
Trigger	Scheduled maintenance cycle or detection of track defects through automated systems
Outcome	Safe and compliant railway infrastructure with minimal service disruption
Systems	NetControl I-ETMS Wabtrax FRA ATIP Umler PS Technology EHMS
Regulatory Hooks	49 CFR Part 213 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I GCOR 6.28 49 CFR Part 1180

📋 L4 Process Steps

Step	Name	Role	System	Input	Output	KPI	Pain Point / Risk	Decision?	Exception?
1.1	Track Inspection Planning	Track Supervisor	NetControl, I-ETMS	Maintenance schedule, track geometry data, defect reports	Inspection plan and crew assignment	100% adherence to planned maintenance schedule	Resource allocation for unexpected defects	N	N
1.2	Defect Detection by Automated Systems	Track Supervisor	Wabtrax, FRA ATIP	Automated track inspection data	Defect report and priority list	95% accuracy in defect detection	False positives leading to unnecessary maintenance	Y	Y
1.3	Manual Track Inspection	Assistant Foreman (track)	NetControl, Umler	Defect report and inspection plan	Detailed inspection report with photos	100% coverage of planned inspection routes	Weather conditions affecting visibility	N	Y
1.4	Defect Classification and Prioritization	Track Supervisor	NetControl, I-ETMS	Detailed inspection report	Prioritized defect list for repair	90% accurate classification of defects	Complex defect interpretation	Y	N
1.5	Repair Crew Assignment	Track Supervisor	NetControl, PS Technology	Prioritized defect list	Crew assignment and repair schedule	95% crew availability for scheduled repairs	Crew availability conflicts	N	Y
1.6	Track Repair Execution	Roadmaster	NetControl, EHMS	Repair schedule and crew assignment	Repair completion report with photos	98% on-time repair completion	Material shortages during repairs	Y	N
1.7	Post-Repair Inspection	Assistant Foreman (track)	NetControl, Umler	Repair completion report	Post-repair inspection report	95% successful repair verification	Hidden defects not detected	Y	Y
1.8	Defect Closure and Reporting	Track Supervisor	NetControl, I-ETMS	Post-repair inspection report	Closed defect record and service impact analysis	100% closure of all reported defects	Incomplete repair documentation	N	Y
1.9	Maintenance Record Update	Track Supervisor	NetControl, Umler	Closed defect record and service impact analysis	Updated maintenance database	98% accuracy in maintenance records	Data entry errors	N	Y
1.10	Continuous Improvement Review	Chief Engineer / VP Engineering	NetControl, I-ETMS	Maintenance records and service impact analysis	Improvement plan and training needs	10% reduction in maintenance cycle time over 6 months	Resistance to change in maintenance practices	Y	N
1.11	Training and Development	Chief Engineer / VP Engineering	NetControl, PS Technology	Improvement plan and training needs	Training schedule and completion report	90% attendance at scheduled training sessions	Employee availability for training	N	Y
1.12	Performance Review and Reporting	Chief Engineer / VP Engineering	NetControl, I-ETMS	Training completion report and maintenance records	Performance review report and action plan	95% compliance with safety standards	Lack of clear performance metrics	Y	N

📊 KPIs & Risk Register

KPIs

100% adherence to planned maintenance schedule 95% accuracy in defect detection 100% coverage of planned inspection routes 98% on-time repair completion 95% successful repair verification 100% closure of all reported defects 98% accuracy in maintenance records 10% reduction in maintenance cycle time over 6 months 90% attendance at scheduled training sessions 95% compliance with safety standards

Key Risks

Regulatory non-compliance due to missed inspections Safety incidents caused by undetected defects Service disruptions from prolonged maintenance activities Material shortages affecting repair schedules Employee fatigue leading to operational errors

Swim Lanes

Track Supervisor · 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8, 1.9 Assistant Foreman (track) · 1.3, 1.7 Roadmaster · 1.6 Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.10, 1.11, 1.12

Independently compiled from public sources. Not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Union Pacific or any other railroad. Illustrative of US Class I practice; every system, regulation, role and metric named here traces to a sourced entry in registries/.