Track Management System Chapter 13
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What is the primary communication backbone of the Track Management System?

  • Internet (correct)
  • Extranet
  • Local Area Network
  • Intranet

    • What is the benefit of the modular structure of the TMS software?

  • Easy to use
  • Faster data entry
  • Easy integration of future modules (correct)
  • Reduced storage capacity

    • What type of data is stored and updated in the TMS?

  • Only inspection records
  • Only managerial outputs
  • Only maintenance details
  • Master data, inspection records, and maintenance details (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the Asset tab in the TMS portal?

    <p>To input track asset details</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of inspections can be fed into the TMS through the Inspection tab?

    <p>Both manual and machine-based inspections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Planning tab permit the user to do?

    <p>Plan inspection schedules and track maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Work tab in TMS?

    <p>To assign resources and report compliance for locations needing inspection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the identification of left and right rail done in the Asset tab?

    <p>In the direction of increasing kilometer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a type of track asset that can be input into the Asset tab?

    <p>Building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reports can be generated from the Report tab in TMS?

    <p>Both standard and analytical reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Store Module in TMS?

    <p>To maintain ledgers for issue, receipt, and accountal of various types of P.Way Material</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the System Administrator in TMS?

    <p>To assign various roles to individual users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does TMS facilitate the uploading of mechanised recording?

    <p>Through the Integration with TRC and OMS module</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of alerts does TMS provide to end users?

    <p>Various alerts in the form of SMS, email, and application home page alerts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Miscellaneous tab in TMS?

    <p>To enter messages, circulars, and inspection notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the authentication method used in TMS?

    <p>Username and password-based authentication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of register is used to measure Toe Load?

    <p>Toe Load Measuring Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where will the old manual registers be preserved?

    <p>ADEN's office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorised to upload circulars and important letters?

    <p>Zonal Security Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of registers will continue to be maintained in physical form?

    <p>Section register, Gang chart and Gang diary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Railway Board TMS Administrator?

    <p>To define sections, routes, stations, line and Material master</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for entering Engine Run Section?

    <p>Zonal TMS Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of registers are used to inspect rail/sleeper/fastening/ballast?

    <p>Rail/Sleeper/Fastening/Ballast inspection Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorised to create roles?

    <p>Divisional Security Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Administrators in TMS have the authority to do?

    <p>Create, edit or delete users and create jurisdictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who performs verification of Scrap?

    <p>Store Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of registers are used to inspect push trolleys/footplates/rear windows?

    <p>Push Trolley / Footplate / Rear window inspection Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for filling details of Stations?

    <p>Divisional TMS Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is not included in the P.Way Maintenance Registers?

    <p>Material handling Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who performs Uploading of TRC and OMS recordings?

    <p>TRC Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for certification of welders?

    <p>TWTC</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is authorised to reset password?

    <p>Divisional Security Administrator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who can access customized user interfaces in the TMS modules?

    <p>Users such as Divisional Engineering Control, JE/SSE/P.Way (USFD), Divisional Administrators (TMS), Senior Officers of the Division, Headquarters and officers of track machine organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of reports are available for Divisional users, Head Quarter users and Railway Board?

    <p>Analytical/managerial reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the TMS system in terms of information management?

    <p>A single source of information management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the TMS?

    <p>Increased paperwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been replaced by the TMS module?

    <p>Curve Inspection Registers and Points and Crossing Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of the TMS system?

    <p>Quick access to information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the TMS system?

    <p>Anywhere anytime access through web-based application</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of the TMS system?

    <p>Effective monitoring of inspections and follow-ups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Track Management System (TMS)

    • TMS is a web-based IT application that facilitates effective communication among various users, providing 24x7 availability of information on track assets, inspection records, testing and recording details, maintenance details, and managerial outputs.
    • TMS software has a modular structure, allowing easy integration of future modules.

    TMS Modules

    • Asset tab: allows users to input track asset details, including rail, sleeper, fastening, weld, joint, blanket/ballast, formation, catch water drain, longitudinal drain, switches, switch expansion joint, long welded rail, bridge, and level crossing.
    • Inspection tab: permits users to record inspections of track geometry, track components, and track features, including manual and machine-based inspections.
    • Planning tab: allows users to plan the inspection schedule and track maintenance.
    • Work tab: enables users to assign resources (man and machine) and report compliance, including details of gang work, special works, and machine works, and asset change details.
    • Miscellaneous tab: allows users to enter messages, circulars, and inspection notes.
    • Store Module: facilitates the maintenance of ledgers for issue, receipt, and accountal of various types of P.Way Material.
    • Report tab: provides users with various standard and analytical reports, including Track Diagram, TRC, OMS results, Track asset details, USFD defects, welding performance analysis, inspection records, and track component condition details.

    Integration with TRC and OMS

    • TMS facilitates uploading of mechanized recording done by machines such as Track Recording Car (TRC) and Oscillation Monitoring System (OMS) and analysis thereof.
    • TMS provides alerts in the form of SMS, email, and application home page alerts to end users for maintaining track geometry and adhering to their inspection schedules.

    Security Features of TMS

    • Access to TMS software is based on username and password-based authentication method.
    • System Administrator assigns various roles to individual users, and access to various modules is custom-designed for different users.
    • Users have customized user interfaces to enable effective use of TMS modules.

    Single Source of Information Management

    • TMS system is a single source of information management for Permanent Way, including various relevant documents such as Railway Board Circulars, Zonal Circulars, Important Instructions, and letters.

    Utilization of TMS

    • Elimination of manual record keeping
    • Effective monitoring of inspections and follow-ups
    • Improved transparency at every level
    • Proactive maintenance actions possible using data
    • Better inventory management control
    • Optimum resource utilization
    • Prioritization of works is feasible
    • Holistic planning at Zonal/Divisional level for fixing priorities of maintenance works
    • Quick access to information
    • Anywhere, anytime access through web-based application
    • Complete data is available through a single window
    • Automated alerts, emails, and SMSs for inspection due/overdue, etc.

    Withdrawal of Registers

    • Due to the implementation of TMS, various registers have been withdrawn and replaced by the TMS module, including Curve Inspection Registers, Points and Crossing Registers, Level Crossing Registers, and others.

    Administrators in TMS

    • Administrators are authorized to create, edit, or delete users and create jurisdictions for various users.
    • Different levels of administrators have different authorization levels, including Railway Board TMS Administrator, Railway Board Security Administrator, Zonal Security Administrator, Zonal TMS Administrator, Divisional Security Administrator, Divisional TMS Administrator, Store Administrator, TRC Administrator, and TWTC.

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    This quiz covers the basics of Track Management System, a web-based IT application used for effective communication and information management. It includes topics such as track assets, inspection records, and maintenance details.

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