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

This process involves the maintenance of rail, tie, and surfacing gangs to ensure safe and efficient track operations. It includes regular inspections, repairs, and improvements to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

🗺 BPMN Process Flow

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📋 Process Attributes

Process ID	RR-06-03-03
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 inspection systems.
Outcome	A fully maintained and compliant track system ready for use by freight trains.
Systems	NetControl I-ETMS Wabtrax FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP) Umler PS Technology (PST)
Regulatory Hooks	49 CFR Part 213 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I 49 CFR Part 234 49 CFR Part 1180

📋 L4 Process Steps

Step	Name	Role	System	Input	Output	KPI	Pain Point / Risk	Decision?	Exception?
1.1	Track Inspection	Track Supervisor	Wabtrax, FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)	Scheduled inspection plan	Inspection report with defects identified	Defect detection rate above 95%	Inaccurate defect identification leading to missed issues.	Y	N
1.2	Prioritize Defects	Roadmaster	Umler, PS Technology (PST)	Inspection report	Defect prioritization list	Critical defects addressed within 24 hours	Overlooking critical defects that could affect train safety.	Y	N
1.3	Schedule Maintenance Crews	Track Supervisor	NetControl, I-ETMS	Defect prioritization list	Maintenance schedule	Crew availability rate above 90%	Inefficient crew scheduling leading to delays.	Y	N
1.4	Perform Rail Maintenance	Assistant Foreman (track)	NetControl, PS Technology (PST)	Maintenance schedule	Work order completion report	Rail replacement rate above 80%	Substandard rail work leading to increased wear and tear.	N	Y
1.5	Inspect Repaired Rails	Track Inspector	Wabtrax, FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)	Work order completion report	Inspection report for repaired rails	Repaired rail quality above 90%	Defective repairs that could compromise track safety.	Y	Y
1.6	Update Maintenance Records	Track Supervisor	Umler, PS Technology (PST)	Inspection report for repaired rails	Updated maintenance records	Record accuracy above 95%	Inaccurate record-keeping leading to missed maintenance cycles.	N	Y
1.7	Review Maintenance Effectiveness	Chief Engineer / VP Engineering	NetControl, I-ETMS	Updated maintenance records	Maintenance effectiveness review report	Track condition improvement rate above 75%	Ineffective maintenance strategies leading to increased track degradation.	Y	N
1.8	Plan Future Maintenance	Track Supervisor	NetControl, I-ETMS	Maintenance effectiveness review report	Future maintenance plan	Planned maintenance coverage above 90%	Inadequate future planning leading to unexpected track failures.	Y	N
1.9	Coordinate with Other Departments	Track Supervisor	NetControl, I-ETMS	Future maintenance plan	Coordination report	Cross-departmental collaboration rate above 85%	Lack of coordination leading to conflicting maintenance activities.	Y	N
1.10	Monitor Track Performance	Track Inspector	Wabtrax, FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP)	Future maintenance plan	Performance monitoring report	Track performance improvement rate above 80%	Poor track performance affecting train operations.	Y	N
1.11	Adjust Maintenance Strategy	Chief Engineer / VP Engineering	NetControl, I-ETMS	Performance monitoring report	Adjusted maintenance strategy	Strategy effectiveness improvement rate above 70%	Ineffective strategy adjustments leading to continued track issues.	Y	N
1.12	Report Maintenance Status	Track Supervisor	NetControl, I-ETMS	Adjusted maintenance strategy	Maintenance status report	Status reporting accuracy above 90%	Inaccurate status reports leading to miscommunication.	N	Y

📊 KPIs & Risk Register

KPIs

Defect detection rate above 95% Critical defects addressed within 24 hours Crew availability rate above 90% Rail replacement rate above 80% Repaired rail quality above 90% Record accuracy above 95% Track condition improvement rate above 75% Planned maintenance coverage above 90% Cross-departmental collaboration rate above 85% Track performance improvement rate above 80% Strategy effectiveness improvement rate above 70% Status reporting accuracy above 90%

Key Risks

Air brake test defect released to the road Substandard rail work leading to increased wear and tear Defective repairs that could compromise track safety Inaccurate record-keeping leading to missed maintenance cycles Ineffective maintenance strategies leading to increased track degradation

Swim Lanes

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

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/.