modular switches and crossings
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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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