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

  • Database
  • Intranet
  • Internet (correct)
  • Local Network

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

  • Easy integration of future modules (correct)
  • Faster data entry
  • Reduced data storage
  • Easier maintenance

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

  • Only track asset details
  • Only managerial outputs
  • Only inspection records
  • Condition of various track components and inspection records (correct)

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

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

    How is the identification of left and right rail determined in TMS?

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

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

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

    What is the purpose of the Planning tab in TMS?

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

    What type of data is entered into TMS using various tabs in the portal?

    <p>Various types of data including master data, condition of components, and more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of customized user interfaces for various users in the TMS system?

    <p>To facilitate effective use of TMS modules for planning and decision-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of utilizing the TMS system for maintenance works?

    <p>Optimum resource utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following documents is NOT uploaded to the TMS system?

    <p>Annual Budget Reports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of the TMS system's single source of information management?

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

    Which of the following registers has NOT been withdrawn and replaced by the TMS module?

    <p>Joint P&amp;C inspection register</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key benefit of using the TMS system for inventory management?

    <p>Better inventory management control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of utilizing the TMS system?

    <p>Holistic planning at Regional level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of uploading relevant documents to the TMS system?

    <p>To provide a single source of information management for relevant documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of records can be maintained through the Store Module?

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

    What is the purpose of the Work tab?

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

    What type of alerts does the TMS system provide to end users?

    <p>SMS, email, and application home page alerts</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

    What type of information can be entered through the Miscellaneous tab?

    <p>Message centre, circulars, and inspection notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of analysis is available in the Report tab?

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

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

    <p>To facilitate uploading of mechanized recordings</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

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

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

    What should be preserved in the ADEN's office?

    <p>Old manual registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maintain Section registers, Gang charts, and Gang diaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be maintained in physical form?

    <p>Section registers, Gang charts, and Gang diaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Footplate inspection booklet?

    <p>To record footplate inspection data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following registers is used to record rail/sleeper/fastening/ballast inspection data?

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

    In which system should the entry of footplate inspection data be made?

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

    Which administrator can upload circulars and important letters?

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

    Who is authorised to fill details of Stations, Sections, and Loop Line?

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

    Who performs verification of Scrap?

    <p>Store 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 can reset passwords?

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

    Who uploads TRC and OMS recordings?

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

    Who enters Engine Run Section and Traffic Control Section details?

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

    Who assigns ART and scales of Material for SSE/P.Way?

    <p>Store Administrator</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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