SEAMLESS SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEXRAIL WORKS

RHOMBERG RAIL AUSTRALIA

MODULAR POINTS & CROSSINGSSTEVEN JOHNSON

An example of change

Lead or turnout – in 2006 typical installation time 36 hours

Crossover – in 2006 typical installation time 54 hours

Long bearers are a key constraint

• Prebuild• Remove both

tracks• Lay over end

with rail crane• Too big to fit

on a road or rail wagon

Break the long bearers

Lead or turnout – in 2006 typical installation time 36 hours

Crossover – in 2006 typical installation time 54 hours

UK=2m

Bearer tie

Modular panel transport

Panels in transit

Modular Panels

• Does not require the removal of two tracks

• No need for temporary track

Prefit point operating equipmentIn-bearer clamp lock

Four foot back drive

Installation

Self levelling beam

The future

The future signalling connections

'Lean thinking is lean because it provides a way to do more with less - less human effort, less equipment, less time and less space - while coming closer to providing customers with exactly what they want.‘ Womack and Jones

Systems engineering

User requirements

Functional specification

Implementation

Integration, test and verification

Verification and validation

Operation and maintenance

Verification and

validation

Project definition

Technical specification

Time

Project test and integration

Detailed design

Conclusion• Put the needs of the customer

first• Challenge the accepted wisdom• Ask why• Be open to outside ideas• Revisit past assumptions and

ideas • Make rail an affordable,

sustainable transport mode that meets the needs of society.

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