Track Management System for

Indian Railways

S.K.Malik, AMCE/RB
Rajiv Dhankher, Dir(TMS)
 THINKING ABOUT FUTURE

Why do we need TMS?

Because track information comes

in asynchronously, and we need to
be able to reorder it regularly
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Assume the shapes below represent

data/information. Arrange the shapes in such a way
that we produce a single shape that can be easily
explained to someone over the phone.
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We’ll probably do something like this:

“A rectangle where one side is 3 times the length of the

other”
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Now add the following shape:

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We’ll probably do something like this:

“A rectangle where one side is 4 times the length of

the other”
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Now add these two shapes

(simulating a further inflow of information):
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You’ll probably attempt something like this:

“Now add two smaller bits, and …

Oh, it doesn’t quite fit,
but don’t worry too much, because it nearly fits …”
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What we really need to do is take all the data /

information and rearrange it from scratch –
NOT just add it to our existing shapes.
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We could end up with something like this:

PRESENT METHODS OF RECORD KEEPING

 Registers with each SE/P.Way – 28

to 30 Nos.
 Reports/ Records – USFD, L-xing/
Accident etc.
 Charts – Track Diagram, Inspection
etc.
 Present System
• Large amount of data is generated in vast railway
network.
– Stored in various registers
– Regular updation difficult
– Information is required in different formats
– Repetitive flow of information in hierarchy

• Consumes lot of energy in collection and

transmission of data.
 Present System (Continued)

• Manual correlation and assimilation of information -

extremely time consuming and difficult.
• Quite often, required correct/complete information is
not available at appropriate level.

• Results of mechanized track monitoring system like

TRCs are not being efficiently utilized because of lack
of linkages with asset details and other track
parameters.
 Result
• Incomplete/incorrect data may lead to incorrect
analysis.

• Duplication of data entry effort at different level

of hierarchy.

• The various outputs get delayed and inaccuracy

may creep into the system. This jeopardizes the
entire process of analysis and planning.
 Track Management System
(TMS)

•To overcome these shortcomings, Indian

Railways developed Track Management
System.
•TMS will also increase efficiency and
accuracy in track management process.
 TMS
• Pilot project of implementation of TMS in six divisions
sanctioned at a cost of Rs 9.72 Cr. Work started in May 2009.
– Agra(NCR),
– Secundrabad (SCR),
– Salem (SR),
– Banglore(SWR),
– Bilaspur (SECR) and
– Waltair (ECoR)
 Work of implementation of TMS in balance divisions has
been sanctioned in 2010-11. Expected to be covered by Dec.
2012.
 TMS Input data
 ASSETS DATA  TRACK MONITORING
ROADBED – FORMATION, TRACK.
 MANUAL INSPECTIONS
BRIDGE
MOBILE CARS – TRRC, OSCILLO,
LEVEL XING OMS
USFD
 ASSET FAILURE &
ACCIDENTS  FOLLOW UP
CAUSES  COMPLIANCE – GANG WORKING
ANALYSIS MACHINE DEPLOYMENT
REMEDIAL/SOLUTION RENEWAL/ REPLACEMENTS
RENEWAL/ REPLACEMENTS
 TMS Output
• Machine Deployment Chart
• Job Cards for Gangs
• MIS on TRC & OMS
• Inventory Position
• Statistical Information
• Status Reports
• TMP Charts
• Track Diagram
• MIS on Curve
• MIS Weld & fracture
 Track Management System
Mechanised Inspection –
TRC, OMS, USFD Work Details – Gang work,
Indirect Inspection - FP, RV, Renewal work, Machine Work
Manual Inspection – PT/FP etc

Updated track condition and master data

Jab Card, Track diagram,

Machine Deployment chart Renewal Plan
 Features of TMS
• Automated system: Minimum paper work is involved. Delay
in receiving information from the field/zones is eliminated,
thus output reports are generated on time.
• Centralized System: A centralized infrastructure is planned in
order to keep the deployment and maintenance cost in
control.
• Data Capture at Source: The collected information about the
tracks to be captured at source itself. Netbooks with internet
datacards/broadband connections provided to field officials.
• Security: There is separate access categories for different
users, user groups, modules, and functions and data
structures based on their jurisdiction and responsibility. All
users are identified by the system.
 Benefits
 Prioritization of Works
 Need Based Deployment of Gang and Machine
 Comparison of Track Quality Based on Track And OMS Results
 Defect do not get lost till attended.
 Quality of inspection
 Overdue Inspection can be monitored.
 Up-dated Track Diagram available at all time.
 Features needing attention can be listed.
 Optimisation of maintenance inputs
 Inventory management – warning of stores falling below critical limit.
 IMPACT
GROUND LEVEL

e- Record keeping

E- Registers.
e- Communication of information
Social uplift/empowering of the individual.
Stress free Environment – Confidence
building.

Contd. . .
 IMPACT Contd. . . .
ALL LEVELS

 Online decision making tool for Managers

Track Renewals.
Track Maintenance
 Enhancing safety.
 Time saving – Information collection by all levels.
 Time available- Improve planning at all levels.
 Online monitoring of working of field officials
 Railways’ role
• CRIS is developing software and procuring
central hardware and laptops to be
provided to field supervisors and ADENs
• Railways have to ensure track data
collection, feeding into TMS
• Railways have to provided internet
connectivity to field engineers. Provision
made in the estimate of this work
 Pitfalls to be avoided

• Wrong data feeding

• Non-recording of work done
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