RR-06 RR-06-01-01 — Visual and Walking Track Inspection
This process involves the visual and walking inspection of tracks to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. It includes planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up actions.
🗺 BPMN Process Flow
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📋 Process Attributes
| Process ID | RR-06-01-01 |
|---|---|
| Domain Family | OPERATIONS |
| L1 Domain | Engineering: Track, Structures & Signals |
| L2 Process Group | Visual and Walking Track Inspection |
| Trigger | Scheduled maintenance cycle or notification from track geometry car data indicating potential issues. |
| Outcome | Completion of a thorough visual and walking inspection, identification of defects, and implementation of corrective actions to maintain track safety. |
| Systems | NetControl I-ETMS Wabtrax PS Technology (PST) Umler |
| Regulatory Hooks | 49 CFR Part 213 49 CFR Part 236, Subpart I GCOR 6.28 |
📋 L4 Process Steps
| Step | Name | Role | System | Input | Output | KPI | Pain Point / Risk | Decision? | Exception? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.1 | Plan Inspection Route | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Scheduled maintenance plan | Inspection route plan | Route planning time under 2 hours | Dynamic schedule changes due to weather or other disruptions | Y | N |
| 1.2 | Assign Crew | Track Supervisor | PS Technology (PST) | Inspection route plan | Crew assignment | Crew assignment within 30 minutes of notification | Inadequate crew availability | Y | Y |
| 1.3 | Prepare Inspection Tools | Assistant Foreman (track) | Umler | Inspection route plan | Tool checklist | Tools prepared within 1 hour | Missing or damaged tools | N | Y |
| 1.4 | Conduct Visual Inspection | Roadmaster | Wabtrax | Inspection route plan, tool checklist | Visual inspection report | Visual inspection completed within 8 hours | Poor visibility or unsafe conditions | Y | Y |
| 1.5 | Conduct Walking Inspection | Roadmaster | Track geometry car (generic) | Visual inspection report, tool checklist | Walking inspection report | Walking inspection completed within 6 hours | Physical hazards or difficult terrain | Y | Y |
| 1.6 | Review Inspection Data | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Visual inspection report, walking inspection report | Inspection summary and defect list | Data review completed within 2 hours | Inconsistent data entry | Y | N |
| 1.7 | Report Defects to Maintenance Team | Track Supervisor | PS Technology (PST) | Inspection summary and defect list | Defect report | Defect report issued within 1 hour | Delayed communication or miscommunication | Y | Y |
| 1.8 | Schedule Maintenance Work | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Defect report | Maintenance schedule | Maintenance work scheduled within 24 hours | Resource constraints or competing priorities | Y | Y |
| 1.9 | Monitor Maintenance Progress | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Maintenance schedule | Progress report | Progress updates provided daily | Lack of visibility into maintenance activities | N | Y |
| 1.10 | Verify Defect Resolution | Roadmaster | Wabtrax | Progress report | Verification report | Defect resolution verified within 48 hours of completion | Persistent or recurring defects | Y | Y |
| 1.11 | Update Maintenance Records | Track Supervisor | Umler | Verification report | Updated maintenance records | Records updated within 24 hours of verification | Data entry errors or omissions | N | Y |
| 1.12 | Close Inspection Case | Track Supervisor | NetControl | Updated maintenance records, verification report | Closed inspection case | Case closure within 7 days of initial notification | Incomplete or inaccurate documentation | Y | N |
📊 KPIs & Risk Register
KPIs
Route planning time under 2 hours Crew assignment within 30 minutes of notification Tools prepared within 1 hour Visual inspection completed within 8 hours Walking inspection completed within 6 hours Data review completed within 2 hours Defect report issued within 1 hour Maintenance work scheduled within 24 hours Progress updates provided daily Defect resolution verified within 48 hours of completion Records updated within 24 hours of verification Case closure within 7 days of initial notification
Key Risks
Inadequate crew availability Missing or damaged tools Poor visibility or unsafe conditions Physical hazards or difficult terrain Resource constraints or competing priorities Lack of visibility into maintenance activities Persistent or recurring defects Data entry errors or omissions Incomplete or inaccurate documentation
Swim Lanes
Track Supervisor · 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 1.8, 1.11, 1.12 Assistant Foreman (track) · 1.3 Roadmaster · 1.4, 1.5, 1.10