RR-06 RR-06-06-03 — Signal Design, Installation and Testing
This process involves the design, installation, and testing of signaling systems on a US Class I freight railroad track to ensure safe and efficient train operations.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
Click diagram to zoom & pan • Scroll to zoom • Drag to pan • Download SVG
📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-06-03 |
|---|---|
| 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 updated signaling infrastructure based on maintenance schedules, safety audits, or operational requirements. |
| Outcome | Successful completion results in the installation and certification of new signal systems that meet regulatory standards, improve track safety, and enhance overall train operations. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Wabtrax Umler PS Technology FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP) |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 236 49 CFR Part 1180 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Signal Design Review | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Maintenance schedule, safety audit reports | Signal design proposal | Design completion within 2 weeks | Inadequate data for accurate design | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Approval by Chief Engineer | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler | Signal design proposal | Approved signal design | Approval within 3 days | Regulatory compliance issues | Y | N |
| 1.3 | Installation Plan Development | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Approved signal design | Installation plan | Plan development within 1 week | Resource allocation conflicts | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Material Procurement | Track Supervisor | PS Technology | Installation plan | Procurement order | Materials delivered within 2 weeks | Supplier delays | Y | N |
| 1.5 | Site Preparation | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Installation plan, procurement order | Prepared site | Site preparation within 3 days | Weather delays | N | Y |
| 1.6 | Signal Installation | Signal Maintainer | Wabtrax | Prepared site, installation plan | Installed signals | Installation completed within 2 days | Technical difficulties | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Signal Testing | PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician | I-ETMS, Wabtrax | Installed signals | Test report | Testing completed within 1 day | Signal malfunctions | Y | N |
| 1.8 | Certification by Chief Engineer | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler | Test report | Certification document | Certification within 2 days | Non-compliance issues | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Update Maintenance Schedule | Track Supervisor | NetControl, Umler | Certification document | Updated maintenance schedule | Schedule update within 1 day | Data entry errors | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Training for Crews | Track Supervisor | PS Technology, CrewPro | Certification document | Training records | Training completed within 2 days | Crew availability | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Final Inspection by Roadmaster | Roadmaster | NetControl, FRA Automated Track Inspection Program (ATIP) | Updated maintenance schedule, training records | Inspection report | Inspection completed within 1 day | Inspection discrepancies | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Approval for Operational Use | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | Umler | Inspection report | Operational approval document | Approval within 2 days | Regulatory hurdles | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Signal design completion within 2 weeks Installation plan development within 1 week Materials delivered within 2 weeks Site preparation within 3 days Installation completed within 2 days Testing completed within 1 day Certification within 2 days Schedule update within 1 day Training completed within 2 days Inspection completed within 1 day
Key Risks
Regulatory non-compliance during design and installation Technical failures in signal installation leading to operational disruptions Weather delays affecting site preparation and installation timelines Crew availability issues impacting training schedules Inspection discrepancies requiring rework
Swim Lanes
Track Supervisor · 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.9, 1.10 Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.2, 1.8, 1.12 Signal Maintainer · 1.6 PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician · 1.7 Roadmaster · 1.11