ARA Heavy Haul Conference

Proactive maintenance without

affecting train movements

Dirk van Doesburg

Perth 23 June 2015

Ready to set off for the port

First turnout

Valley

Bridge transition

Siding turnouts

Yellow device

Port

Asset Management: 6 steps of improvement

Step 1: Define & Select

KPIs on strategy and process:

• TCO of asset

• $ maintenance / Mtpa

• Safety objectives

Input: fault register

KPIs on track availability / reliability:

• Reduce disturbances by at least 50%

• Eliminate 80% of the speed restrictions

Input: company strategy

Step 2: Measure & Monitor

Specific actions and intervals

• Track geometry recording

• Switch & plain line inspection

• Condition monitoring

Turnout condition

monitoring

Switch Inspection

Measurement

vehicle

Step 3: Manage data & Interface

GIS viewer for overall insight

Step 3: Manage data & Interface

Irissys application for track geometry

Issues at civil structures

Track geometry

information

Step 4: Analyse & Interpret

Converting data into information • Root cause analysis

• Trend analysis

• Data output interpretation

“Heavy moving turnout”

Trend dashboard

Step 5: Organise & Plan

Engagement of multiple skilled teams

Turnout failure model

Application of roll instead of greasing

Step 6: Maintain & Feedback

Application of nut locking devices on bolts

to prevent nut loosening

Step 6: Maintain & Feedback

Application of adjustable fasteners

Step 6: Maintain & Feedback

Step 6: Maintain & Feedback

Input for the “AM cycle”

Maintain • High level and accurate maintenance

• Use of innovative products & services

SMART feedback

on action and quality

Feedback

Step 6: Maintain & Feedback

Application of remotely controlled track

circuit short device

Safety and efficiency

Thank you for your attention

Our runway to proactive maintenance without affecting train movements

Horizon 20-20