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SEAMLESS SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEX RAIL WORKS RHOMBERG RAIL AUSTRALIA MODULAR POINTS & CROSSINGS STEVEN JOHNSON

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Page 1: Modular Switches and Crossings

SEAMLESS SOLUTIONS FOR COMPLEXRAIL WORKS

RHOMBERG RAIL AUSTRALIA

MODULAR POINTS & CROSSINGSSTEVEN JOHNSON

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An example of change

Lead or turnout – in 2006 typical installation time 36 hours

Crossover – in 2006 typical installation time 54 hours

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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

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Break the long bearers

Lead or turnout – in 2006 typical installation time 36 hours

Crossover – in 2006 typical installation time 54 hours

UK=2m

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Bearer tie

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Modular panel transport

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Panels in transit

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Modular Panels

• Does not require the removal of two tracks

• No need for temporary track

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Prefit point operating equipmentIn-bearer clamp lock

Four foot back drive

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Installation

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Self levelling beam

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The future

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The future signalling connections

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'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

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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

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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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