RR-06 RR-06-04-02 — Track Authority and Roadway Worker Protection
This process ensures the safety and protection of track authority and roadway workers by conducting regular inspections, maintaining track conditions, and implementing Positive Train Control (PTC) systems.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-04-02 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals |
| L2 Process Group | Track Authority and Roadway Worker Protection |
| Trigger | Scheduled maintenance window or detection of a potential issue through automated systems |
| Outcome | A safe and compliant rail network with minimized risks to track authority and roadway workers. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS (Interoperable Electronic Train Management System) Wabtrax Track geometry car (generic) UP automated/autonomous track inspection program (unbranded) |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I 49 CFR Part 1180 GCOR 6.28 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Initiate Track Inspection Plan | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Maintenance schedule, weather data | Inspection plan | Plan completion within 24 hours | Adapting to unexpected weather conditions | N | Y |
| 1.2 | Deploy Track Geometry Car | Track Supervisor | Track geometry car (generic) | Inspection plan | Track condition report | Report generation within 4 hours of deployment | Technical issues with the track geometry car | N | Y |
| 1.3 | Review Track Condition Report | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Track condition report | Action plan | Action plan within 2 hours of review | Interpreting complex track data | Y | N |
| 1.4 | Update PTC System | PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician | I-ETMS (Interoperable Electronic Train Management System) | Action plan, track condition report | Updated PTC system configuration | System update within 1 hour of action plan approval | Integration with existing PTC systems | N | Y |
| 1.5 | Conduct Field Inspection | Assistant Foreman (track) | Wabtrax | Action plan, track condition report | Field inspection report | Field inspection completion within 8 hours of deployment | Accessing hard-to-reach areas | Y | N |
| 1.6 | Review Field Inspection Report | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Field inspection report | Final action plan | Final action plan within 2 hours of review | Coordinating with multiple teams | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Implement Repairs and Maintenance | Assistant Foreman (track) | NetControl | Final action plan, repair materials | Repair completion report | Repair completion within 24 hours of final action plan approval | Resource allocation and availability | N | Y |
| 1.8 | Verify Repairs with Automated Inspection | Track Supervisor | UP automated/autonomous track inspection program (unbranded) | Repair completion report | Verification report | Verification within 4 hours of repair completion | Ensuring thoroughness of automated inspections | Y | N |
| 1.9 | Update Maintenance Schedule | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Verification report, final action plan | Updated maintenance schedule | Schedule update within 24 hours of verification | Scheduling conflicts with other maintenance activities | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Report to Regulatory Authorities | Chief Engineer / VP Engineering | NetControl | Verification report, final action plan | Regulatory compliance report | Report submission within 7 days of verification | Compliance with multiple regulatory requirements | N | Y |
| 1.11 | Review and Improve Process | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Regulatory compliance report, final action plan | Process improvement plan | Improvement plan within 30 days of regulatory submission | Identifying root causes for recurring issues | Y | N |
| 1.12 | Implement Process Improvements | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Process improvement plan | Improved process documentation | Implementation within 60 days of improvement plan approval | Training and adoption by field teams | N | Y |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Plan completion within 24 hours Report generation within 4 hours of deployment Action plan within 2 hours of review System update within 1 hour of action plan approval Field inspection completion within 8 hours of deployment Final action plan within 2 hours of review Repair completion within 24 hours of final action plan approval Verification within 4 hours of repair completion Schedule update within 24 hours of verification Report submission within 7 days of verification Improvement plan within 30 days of regulatory submission Implementation within 60 days of improvement plan approval
Key Risks
Track inspection errors leading to missed defects PTC system failures causing operational disruptions Field team safety risks during inspections Regulatory non-compliance due to oversight Resource shortages affecting repair timelines
Swim Lanes
Track Supervisor · 1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 Assistant Foreman (track) · 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.8 PTC Field Engineer / PTC Technician · 1.4 Chief Engineer / VP Engineering · 1.12