RR-06 RR-06-06-01 — Signal Design, Installation and Testing
This process involves the design, installation, and testing of new signal systems on a US Class I freight railroad track to ensure safe and efficient train operations.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-06-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals |
| L2 Process Group | Signal Design, Installation and Testing |
| Trigger | Initiation by Track Supervisor upon identification of a need for new or upgraded signaling infrastructure due to safety concerns, increased traffic, or regulatory requirements. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in the installation and testing of new signal systems that meet all regulatory standards, ensuring safe and reliable train operations. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Wabtrax Umler EHMS |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I 49 CFR Part 1180 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Signal Design Review | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl | Track specifications and safety requirements | Signal design proposal | Design completion within 30 days | Meeting stringent regulatory standards | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Obtain Regulatory Approval | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl | Signal design proposal | Regulatory approval letter | Approval received within 60 days | Navigating complex regulatory requirements | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Procurement of Signal Components | Track Supervisor | Umler | Approved signal design proposal | Signal components order confirmation | Components delivered within 90 days | Supply chain disruptions | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Site Preparation and Layout | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Signal components order confirmation | Site preparation report | Preparation completed within 30 days | Coordinating with multiple teams | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Signal Installation | Signal Maintainer | I-ETMS | Site preparation report | Installation completion report | Installation completed within 60 days | Technical challenges during installation | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Signal Testing | PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician | Wabtrax | Installation completion report | Testing report | Testing completed within 30 days | Ensuring signal reliability | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Signal Calibration | PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician | I-ETMS | Testing report | Calibration report | Calibration completed within 10 days | Achieving precise signal performance | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Final Inspection and Certification | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Calibration report | Final inspection report | Inspection completed within 7 days | Meeting final regulatory standards | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Update Maintenance Records | Track Supervisor | EHMS | Final inspection report | Updated maintenance records | Records updated within 5 days | Accurate record-keeping | Y | N |
| 1.10 | Training for Crews | Train Dispatcher | NetControl | Updated maintenance records | Training completion certificates | Crews trained within 14 days | Effective training programs | Y | N |
| 1.11 | Post-Installation Monitoring | Signal Maintainer | Wabtrax | Training completion certificates | Monitoring report | Continuous monitoring for 30 days | Detecting early failures | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Final Approval and Activation | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Monitoring report | Activation order | Activation completed within 5 days | Scheduling activation without disrupting operations | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Design completion within 30 days Approval received within 60 days Components delivered within 90 days Preparation completed within 30 days Installation completed within 60 days Testing completed within 30 days Calibration completed within 10 days Inspection completed within 7 days Records updated within 5 days Crews trained within 14 days
Key Risks
Regulatory approval delays Supply chain disruptions Technical installation challenges Signal reliability issues Training effectiveness concerns
Swim Lanes
Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.1, 1.2 Track Supervisor · 1.3, 1.4, 1.9 Signal Maintainer · 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.11 PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician · 1.6, 1.7 Train Dispatcher · 1.10