RR-06 RR-06-10-02 — Right-of-Way, Real Estate and Utility Occupancy
This process involves the inspection and maintenance of right-of-way, real estate, and utility occupancy by engineering teams to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-10-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals |
| L2 Process Group | Right-of-Way, Real Estate and Utility Occupancy |
| Trigger | Scheduled maintenance or detection of an issue through automated systems like Wabtrax or FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP). |
| Outcome | Successful completion ensures the right-of-way is safe for train operations, all required inspections are documented, and any necessary repairs or adjustments are made. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Wabtrax FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP) Umler PS Technology (PST) |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I 49 CFR Part 1180 GCOR 6.28 49 CFR Part 213 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Initiate Right-of-Way Inspection | Track Supervisor | Wabtrax; FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP) | Inspection schedule; previous inspection reports | Inspection plan; notification to field team | Time taken for initial inspection plan creation < 2 hours | Inconsistent data from automated systems | N | N |
| 1.2 | Field Inspection | Assistant Foreman (track) | NetControl; I-ETMS | Inspection plan; field equipment | Field inspection report | Percentage of identified issues resolved on-site > 80% | Access to remote areas | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Evaluate Inspection Results | Roadmaster | Umler; PS Technology (PST) | Field inspection report; historical data | Inspection evaluation report | Time taken for evaluation < 4 hours | Data interpretation discrepancies | Y | Y |
| 1.4 | Plan Repairs or Adjustments | Track Supervisor | NetControl; I-ETMS | Inspection evaluation report | Repair plan; work order | Time taken for repair plan creation < 2 hours | Resource allocation | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Execute Repairs or Adjustments | Assistant Foreman (track) | NetControl; I-ETMS | Repair plan; work order | Work completion report | Percentage of repairs completed on time > 90% | Weather conditions affecting work | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Verify Repairs or Adjustments | Roadmaster | NetControl; I-ETMS | Work completion report | Verification report | Time taken for verification < 2 hours | Equipment availability | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Update Documentation | Track Supervisor | Umler; PS Technology (PST) | Verification report | Updated documentation | Time taken for updating documentation < 2 hours | Data entry errors | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Review and Approve Documentation | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler; PS Technology (PST) | Updated documentation | Approval document | Time taken for review < 2 hours | Complexity of documentation | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Close Work Order | Track Supervisor | NetControl; I-ETMS | Approval document | Closed work order | Time taken for closing work order < 1 hour | System downtime | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Update Maintenance Schedule | Track Supervisor | NetControl; I-ETMS | Closed work order | Updated maintenance schedule | Time taken for updating schedule < 2 hours | Scheduling conflicts | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Report to Management | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl; I-ETMS | Updated maintenance schedule | Management report | Time taken for reporting < 2 hours | Data accuracy | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Review and Plan Next Steps | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl; I-ETMS | Management report | Next steps plan | Time taken for planning < 2 hours | Resource availability | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Time taken for initial inspection plan creation < 2 hours Percentage of identified issues resolved on-site > 80% Time taken for evaluation < 4 hours Time taken for repair plan creation < 2 hours Percentage of repairs completed on time > 90% Time taken for verification < 2 hours Time taken for updating documentation < 2 hours Time taken for review < 2 hours Time taken for closing work order < 1 hour Time taken for updating schedule < 2 hours Time taken for reporting < 2 hours Time taken for planning < 2 hours
Key Risks
Non-compliance with right-of-way inspection regulations (49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I) Safety incidents due to undetected issues in the right-of-way Delays in train operations caused by prolonged maintenance activities Inaccurate data leading to incorrect repair decisions Resource constraints affecting timely completion of inspections and repairs
Swim Lanes
Track Supervisor · 1.1, 1.4, 1.7, 1.9, 1.10 Assistant Foreman (track) · 1.2, 1.5 Roadmaster · 1.3, 1.6, 1.11 Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.8, 1.12