摘要: |
The United States has the most extensive rail network in the world. Freight rail carries over 43% of ton-miles of goods and passenger rail transports millions of passengers annually. Track infrastructure is the most valuable asset to the rail industry. Also, track infrastructure quality is critical for rail safety and risk management. Despite billions of investment in track construction, inspection and maintenance, there is a lack of comprehensive, coherent framework for rail-oriented track asset management .This project will develop customized Concept of Operations (ConOps) of rail track asset management and risk management, built upon an understanding of existing practice, needs and gaps. The ConOps will be customized to a particular rail agency (PATH) .
The anticipated outcomes of this research include: 1) a survey with PATH to understand track asset and risk management needs, existing practice and gaps; 2) development of a customized Concept of Operations (ConOps) for rail-specific track asset management, with a particular focus on safety, durability and resiliency; 3) identification of data needs and the roadmap to implement the ConOps in future practice. |