Railroad Track Inspection Software
TrackAsset is a map-based asset and inspection management application designed to meet the Federal Railroad Administration’s(FRA) requirements for signal, bridge, track, and switch inspections. The system can be configured to accommodate the test and inspection forms required for a user to meet FRA standards.
Key Features
Key Benefits
- Strategic Value: TrackAsset will enhance Continuous Quality Improvement, State of Good Repair, Capital Planning, Service Delivery and Safety.
- Facts and Assumptions: Features such as GPS locating capability and map integration allows defects to be quickly identified and located by maintenance crews when performing repairs. Electronic inspection records allow for quick queries and standard compliance reporting. The ability to group defects by location(s) enhances the capital planning process so a property can make informed decisions based upon SOGR, Financial Constraints, Safety and other Strategic Goals.
- Financial Analysis: The cost savings of implementing this system will be realized in the amount of time that will be saved in Management review. This will allow Management to spend more time in the field, proactively plan maintenance, perform trend analysis and maximize capital planning. Industry experts agree that the ability to trend and plan work versus performing reactive maintenance will cost 2-4 times less. Reducing the likelihood of overlooked items reduces the costs that could be incurred from service disruptions and catastrophic events that would result in heavy financial impacts.
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CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Part 213 – Track Safety Standards
213.233 Track inspections.
213.241 – Inspection records.
Part 234 – Grade Crossing Signal System Safety
234.225 – Activation of warning system.
234.227 – Train detection apparatus.
234.235 – Insulated rail joints.
234.249 – Ground tests.
234.251 – Standby power.
234.257 – Warning system operation.
234.259 – Warning time.
234.263 – Relays
234.267 – Insulation resistance tests, wires in trunking and cables.
Part 236 – Rules, Standards, & Instructions Governing the Installation, Inspection, Maintenance, and Repair of Signal and Train Control Systems, Devices and Appliances
236.376 – Mechanical locking.
236.377 – Approach locking.
236.378 – Time locking.
236.379 – Route locking.
236.380 – Indication locking.
236.381 – Traffic locking.
236.382 – Switch obstruction test.
236.387 – Movable bridge locking.
Part 237 – Bridge Safety Standards.
237.155 – Documents and records.
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A History of Track Inspection Software Solutions
Since the 1990’s railroads across the United States have turned to electronic means of maintaining track inspection records. Railroad Software’s own Vice President of Business Development, Mr. Tim Elsberry, utilized these early tools and has seen the industry develop new tools rapidly in promoting accessibility, functionality, and usability. Progressive Railroading wrote a piece on the tools available from eight suppliers back in 2011. Some of those companies and tools remain in place to this day while other new suppliers have jumped into the space and brought innovative approaches and ideas to push the industry…
Our Story: Railroad Software
Railroad Software was founded in 2012 with the goal of making software available and affordable to every rail yard and railroad in the world regardless of their size or technical capabilities. As the years have gone by, the company has grown, relocated, hired new team members, and developed new solutions that serve the industry. The slogan “Industry-defining software with personalized service from rail experts” is not just a catchy phrase but a mentality and approach that truly gives the rail industry a software provider that can be trusted and partnered with on applications and…
Managing Assets: Do’s and Don’ts
How are you currently managing your assets? In this piece we’ll jump into managing railway assets and best practices as well as some thoughts on the bad practices. Railway assets are complex pieces of equipment that must be properly maintained to ensure safety, efficiency, and overall operations are carried out without impacting service delivery.
Do have a proper inventory of all assets.
This inventory is a great place to start because it allows complete visualization of everything. Each asset has a life cycle and to…
What is State of Good Repair?
The first rule of Fight Club was, “You don’t talk about fight club.” The first rule of State of Good Repair/Asset Management (SGRAM) is; you DO talk about SGRAM! If you do not have an inventory of your assets how do you know if they are in a state of good repair? This would include all track, bridge, tunnel, electrical, 3rd rail or Catenary, PTC/ATC, signals, switch and crossing assets. Having a correct asset inventory is essential in a properties SGRAM journey.
In building your asset inventory be sure to brainstorm and capture important data fields…
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Training, Implementation, and Consulting
Railroad Software recognizes that each rail facility unique
“and as a result we seek to partner with our clients as closely as possible throughout the implementation and training process”
Railroad Software is a true partner to our customers
“We promise personalized service from rail industry experts well beyond the initial training and implementation.We believe as our customers are successful with their operation we well”
Railroad Software promotes a “Hands-On” philosophy
“which means we desire to understand your operation as well as you do to create a smooth transition so we can quickly assess and solve your problems”
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