The document describes the Track Management System (TMS) used by Indian Railways to manage track assets and maintenance. Key points: - TMS digitizes paper-based track inspection and maintenance records to improve data collection, analysis and decision making. It has modules for assets, inspections, planning, works and reporting. - Over 92,000 km of track are managed using around 96,000 paper registers previously. TMS automates this with mobile and web apps. - Benefits include proactive maintenance planning, optimized resource allocation, reduced accidents and improved passenger safety through real-time track condition monitoring.

1. Track Management System
for IR
Sivakumar. A
Professor Works/IRICEN/PUNE
7420041125
sivakumar@iricen.gov.in

2. INDIAN RAILWAYS CIVIL ENGINEERING PORTAL
www.ircep.gov.in

3. Components of IRCEP

4. Components of IRCEP ….
IR-TMS - IR Track Management System
IR-TMSCON- IR TMS for Construction
IRPSM -Indian Railways Projects Sanctions and
Management

5. IR-WCMS - IR Works Contract Management System
IR-BMS - IR Bridge Management System
Components of IRCEP….

6. Why TMS is Required?

7. Track Asset on IR
• 92,405, km running track on 66330 km route length
•Turnouts (86,000) Angle A B C D D Spl E Total
1/8.5 1875 1721 349 577 782 1494 6798
1 in 12 8238 10075 964 5260 6636 7604 38777
1 in 16 77 140 5 64 47 46 379
1 in 20 10 0 0 2 3 6 21
Grand Total 10200 11936 1318 5903 7468 9150 45975
As on
26-10-20
Route
KM
Track KM
BG 65686 90218 (77015 as LWR)
MG 2016 1113
NG 1629 1074
Total 69330 92405
•Level crossings – 19320 BG - manned

8. The Old System of Keeping Track Data
• Each division in IR has 20-30 SE (P.Way) & each PWI
owns 35-40 registers to record and maintain track
inspection & work data.
• Indian Railways has 68( -- ) divisions under total 17 ( -- ) Zonal
Railways.
• Total registers : 96,000 Appx.?????
Practices Before TMS Implementation

9. Where is the report
of this fracture?
Who is responsible
for this weld?
What is the
utilization of
this machine?
Where is the
machine to be
deployed?
What is the
status of
this work?
Where is
the proposal?
What is the total
cost of maintenance?
Current Challenges
Manual Monitoring of Tracks is time consuming
No validation checks on data collected
Paper records difficult to maintain and retrieve.
Track health maintenance is reactive not
proactive
Man hours consumed in manual procedure
Lack of reliable and timely data for the
management to make intelligent business
decisions
No forecasting possible to maintain spares
inventory or deploy resources in a planned
manner
Time lag between capturing the data and getting
it to the management for decision making
Need for Track Management System

10. Track Maintenance through TMS
Track
Exception
Report
Bench
Mark
Inspection
• Direct
• Indirect
Condition
Attention
Long Term
Attention-
By Asset
Change

11. Solution Architecture
Netbooks to PWIs
and other
engineers for
conducting Track
Inspections
Internet
Java Runtime
Assured
Transactions
Data
synchronization
Device
Management
Enterprise
Enterprise
Applications &
Networks
Enterprise
Enterprise
Applications &
Networks
TMS
Application
domain
Module N
:
:
Module 3
Module 2
Module 1
J2EE
Application Server
Client-side Server-side
Assured
Transactions
Data
synchronization
Device
Management
TMS Databases
Web
Services
Web
Services
Java Runtime
Assured
Transactions
Data
synchronization
Device
Management
Enterprise
Enterprise
Applications &
Networks
Enterprise
Enterprise
Applications &
Networks
TMS
Application
domain
Module N
:
:
Module 3
Module 2
Module 1
J2EE
Application Server
Client-side Server-side
Assured
Transactions
Data
synchronization
Device
Management
TMS Databases
Web
Services
Web
Services
Internet
Central server
Zonal/Divisional
Offices with
Management
Users
Deployment
View
1. Landline
broadband
internet in
offices of
ADEN and
SE
2. Mobile
datacard for
JE, SE and
ADEN

12. TMS System Requirement
In order for a system to be valued and have longevity it must :
• Be part of the Railways work practice,
• Work to make a necessary practice easier,
• The time spent supporting the system must be less
than the value it provides.

13. •“When to do things”
•“What things to do”
•“Where to do”
•“Track Condition getting better or
worse?”
TMS Tells Us-

14. Technical Solution – Track Management System
TMS - Automated system / Centralized System / Data Capture at Source /
Offline as well as Online Recording of inspections / Inbuilt validation
checks / Easy to access
TRACK
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
For
Track Structure Data
Track Feature Data
Inspection Data
Inventory &
Transaction Data
Work Report Data
Machine Deployment Chart
Inventory Position
Statistical Information
Status Reports
MIS on TRC & OMS
Job Cards for Gangs
Inputs Outputs
Weld & Fracture Data
TMP Charts
Cost of Maintenance
Track Diagram
MIS on Curve & Bridge
MIS on Weld & fracture
Bridge and Land data

15. A. System
 Centralized system with Servers at CRIS
 Scalable Horizontally and Vertically
 Use of Broadband internet connectivity
 Availability of 24X7 without having any Single Point of
Failure
 Highly secured, hack proof system for anytime
anywhere access
TMS Design Features

16. B. Application Level
 Use of online and offline data entry for users
 End-user controlled data management
 MIS reporting through custom built generalized reporting tool
 Integrated Messaging system to facilitate quick response to
the problems being faced by the field user
 Facility of uploading of Board circulars, Engineering
Publications and Inspection notes of senior officials including
instant images
TMS Design Features

17. MINI LAPTOPS to Field Supervisors
• Mini laptops come with 3 years warranty.
• Spare Mini laptops have also been provided to
the divisions so that work of field official does not
suffer if his netbook becomes defective.
• Responsibility of getting defective Netbooks
repaired and replacement of laptop after service
life rests with Sr.DEN/C.
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18.  Intelligent Actionable Reports available Anytime Anywhere
 No Time lag between data gathering and analysis there off
 Better decision making on account of data analysis at different levels of hierarchy
 Prioritization of Works based on inspection results
 Need Based Deployment of Gang and Machine results in optimum resource utilisation
 Comparison of Track Quality Based on TRC & OMS Results
 Defect do not get lost till attended
 Quality of inspection vastly improved
 Overdue Inspections can be monitored
 Up-dated Track Diagram available at all times
 Proactive track maintenance leading to reduced track health related accidents
 Inventory management – warning of stores falling below critical limit
 Message Centre, a unique feature of this application which allows the perfect platform for
collaboration among users at disparate locations
Benefits from TMS

19. Environmental impact
•Contribution to the Planet Earth by removing
35-40 files that each
•PWI holds to input the track maintenance data
•Indian Railways has 5000-6000 JE/SSEs across
all over India.
•TMS will help to save close to 200 trees a year.
Cultural Impact
• This is the first time that technology is reaching
the person right at the bottom of the Railway
Task Force hierarchy, i.e., the Section PWI, who
is responsible for the upkeep of the track.
• TMS is being seen as a socially inclusive
program helping to bridge the technology gap
in the Railway Management hierarchy
Social Impact
• The ability to proactively maintain track health which reduces the
possibilities of train wreckages attributed to poor health of the track,
Enhancing passenger safety drastically
• Taxpayers money is protected since track management builds in
• safe guards for Rail assets.
Benefits Beyond Business

20. Assets
Inspection
Planning
Works
Stores
Miscellaneous
Report
Innovation
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Different Modules of TMS

21. Asset Module
• Rails
• Weld
• Sleeper
• Fastening
• SEJ
• LWR
• Pts & Xing
• Curve
• Ballast
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22. Asset Module
•Formation
•LC
•Land Boundary
•Glued Joint
•Sand Hump
•OHE mast
•Washable apron
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23. Inspection Module
•Trolley (Push/Moped/Motor) Inspecdtion
•FP/RMV inspection
•Foot Inspection
•Fracture/Crack detected
•Rails
•Sleeper
•Fastening
•SEJ
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24. Inspection Module
•LWR
•Pts & Xing
•Curve
•Ballast
•LC
•Land Boundary
•Glued Joint
•Sand Hump
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25. Planning Module
•Track Maintenance Planning-
• Gives the track degradation Model based on the
last 3 TRC results
•Inspection Planning-
• Monthwise planning of inspection of assets viz.
LWR, Pts & Xing, Curve, LC etc.
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26. Works Module
• Location needing Inspection
• Location needing attention
• General compliance
• Last tamping/Data Entry
• Asset Change/Add
• Gang Work
• Inspection and O&G of SEJ
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27. Works Module
• Ballasting
• Deep Screening (Plain Track)
• Deep Screening (Turnout)
• Destressing
• Augmentation of LC Data
• TWR Progress
• External Agency Work
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28. TMS – Login Page
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29. User Management
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30. Summary of Index of TRC
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31. Track Planning using Track Diagram
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32. Daily Gang Work - Entry Form
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33. Gang Utilization Report
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34. Location Needing Attention
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35. USFD Defects Analysis Report
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36. Message Center
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37. LWR/CWR Inspection
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38. TMS Working in The Division
Security Admin (SR DEN/C) :
Manages security related tasks like Creation of
Role/Post
•Creation of new login and assigning of post
created
•Assigning jurisdiction to JE and Gangs
•Transfering Role and Login.
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39. •Admin of Division: Responsible for entering details of
section/station, loop line, gradient, critical location,
PSR, sectional GMT, USFD team and machines,
actual length of KM etc.
•TRC Admin: Extract and bifurcate TRC and OMS files
•Scrap Admin: Responsible for
•Preparation of scrap lot
•Scrap lot sale information
•Delivery of scrap lot
•SE Land: Enters railway land information
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TMS Working in The Division

40. By Field Staff
•Collection and entry of various master data by
SSE/P.Way & JE P.Way (one time job).
•100% verification by ADEN.
•10% verification by DEN/Sr.DEN
•Suitable paint marking of chainages on OHE Mast (and
rail) for quick and easy identification of location in field
for electrified sections, ensuring Hectometer Post at
every 100m interval for non electified section.
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TMS Working in The Division

41. After Implementation
• Manual registers to be kept for record purpose in office of ADEN.
• On Daily Basis
• Entry of: Any changes in any of the Asset
• Inspection Details
• Gang Attendance & Works done
• USFD Test results
• Track Machine Works(by Engg. Control)
• Works done by Contractual Labours
• Compliance of Location needing Attention
• Items of "Engg. Control" Menu
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TMS Working in The Division

42. •On Periodic Basis
• Entry of: Sanctioned Track Renewal Works
• Annual GMT, Rainfall & Rail Temperature data
• PME/RCT data
• TRC/OMS Run data
• Uploading of Imp. Letters & CE Circulars (Zonal HQ)
• PCDO Annexures
• Innovation/Technical Sugestions
• Updated yard/land plan
•SSE/ADEN to keep Information dump of Assets and
Inspections done in pdf foramt in their netbook.
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TMS Working in The Division

43. Internet connectivity to field officials:
•Land line based broad band lnternet.connections
in the office of SSEs & ADENs of P.Way, USFD &
Bridge.
•HSIA (High Speed Internet Access) Wireless broad
band data card to JEs, SSEs, & ADENs of P.Way,
USFD, Bridge & TMS units (in division) office.
•It is expected that all SSE (Incharge) and ADENs of
P.Way, USFD have PC and printer in their offices. If
any such offices need to be provided, the
Division/Railway have to do the same from their own
funds/resources.
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44. OTHER ISSUES
• Correct location (chainage) in km/m etc as applicable is very
important in TMS. For various features and asset has to be
measured correctly.
• Actual length (in metre) of every Kilometre has to be
measured and fed in TMS.
• In electrified section correct chainage of each OHE mast is to
be measured, fed in TMS and painted on OHE mast.
• In non-electrified lines, Hectometre posts are to be fixed at
every 100m. Number of hectometer posts will be Iessor more
than 9 depending upon the actual length of KM. Location of
hectometer posts to-be checked and corrected accordingly.
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45. • For correct measurement of chainage and for chainage of
various track assets "Rodometer" or similar equipment
manufactured by trade (Freeman, etc) can be used. This will
make correct measurement very convenient otherwise correct
measurement using "Measuring Tape" is tedious and time
consuming work.
• Paint mark at every. 10m or 20 m on outside of rail can be
marked for facilitating correct chainage measurement of
various assets for initial master asset data entry.
• Correct identification of Left & Right Rail is very important in
view to have uniformity in all the Railways and to have
permanent reference
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OTHER ISSUES

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