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

  • Radio
  • Internet (correct)
  • Intranet
  • Telephone

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

  • It allows for easier data entry
  • It enables easy integration of future modules (correct)
  • It reduces the need for inspections
  • It increases the complexity of the system

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

  • Only track asset details
  • Data on condition of various components, including inspection records and work data (correct)
  • Only managerial outputs
  • Only inspection records

    • Which tab in the TMS portal allows the user to input track asset details?

    <p>Asset tab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the direction of reference for identifying left and right rail in the TMS?

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

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

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

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

    <p>To plan the inspection schedule and track maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using the TMS?

    <p>It provides 24x7 availability of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are some of the users that have customized user interfaces in the TMS modules?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the TMS system in terms of information management?

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

    What is one of the advantages of utilizing the TMS?

    <p>Improved transparency at every level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which registers have been withdrawn and replaced by the TMS module?

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

    What is possible through the implementation of TMS?

    <p>Proactive maintenance actions using data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What type of access is possible through the TMS?

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

    What is one of the features of the TMS?

    <p>Automated alerts, e-mails, and SMSs for inspection due/overdue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of authentication method is used to access the TMS software?

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

    What is the purpose of the Store Module in the TMS?

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

    What is available through the TMS?

    <p>Complete data available through a single window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the System Administrator in the TMS?

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

    What is the purpose of the Report tab in the TMS?

    <p>To generate various standard and analytical reports.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Miscellaneous tab in the TMS?

    <p>To enter message centre, circulars, inspection notes etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of alerts are provided by the TMS?

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

    What is the purpose of integrating TRC and OMS with the TMS?

    <p>To upload mechanised recording done by machines such as TRC and OMS.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which register is not mentioned in the list of P.Way Maintenance Registers?

    <p>Wagon Maintenance Registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Railway Board TMS Administrator?

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

    Where should the old manual registers be preserved?

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

    What is the purpose of the Administrators in TMS?

    <p>To create and edit users and jurisdictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of registers should be maintained in physical form?

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

    Which of the following is not a responsibility of the Administrators in TMS?

    <p>Conduct the gap survey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be maintained in the Footplate inspection booklet?

    <p>Entry to be made in TMS by respective officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Track Diagrams?

    <p>To maintain the track layout and design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Divisional Security Administrator?

    <p>Create new users, update profiles and reset passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which administrator is responsible for uploading TRC and OMS recordings?

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

    What is the responsibility of the Zonal Security Administrator?

    <p>Create new users at the zone level and reset passwords</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Railway Board Security Administrator?

    <p>Create new users at the Board level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the Divisional TMS Administrator?

    <p>Fill in the details of stations, sections and loop lines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for certifying welders?

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

    What is the role of the Store Administrator?

    <p>Perform scrap verification and assign ART</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Zonal TMS Administrator?

    <p>Enter Engine Run Section and Traffic Control Section</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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