RR Track Inspection and Safety Standards

Rail Workshop | Available

4121 Cromwell Rd Chattanooga, TN 37421 United States
Room 1
3/10/2025-3/14/2025
8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST on Mon Tue Wed Th Fri
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$1,085.00

RR Track Inspection and Safety Standards

Rail Workshop | Available

WHAT THIS IS ABOUT

Overview

Track is the foundation of the railroad's physical plant. Although railroad track components are relatively simple in concept, they interact in a complex fashion to form a system capable of withstanding the extremely large forces applied by rail vehicles. Safe and reliable train operations rely upon the track system remaining within established specifications. Because the combined effects of traffic and environment degrade track, regular inspection is essential to identify defects and initiate remedial action before problems develop. This course describes track defects and acceptable corrective actions, presents a recommended methodology for conducting inspections, and discusses in depth the Federal Track Safety Standards in 49 CFR, Part 213.

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     The workshop begins each day at 8:00am. Activities on days 1–4 end no later than 5:00pm; day 5 will be completed by 11:00am.

    Day 1

    Introduction and overview

    Part 213 Subpart A-General

    Part 213 Subpart B-Roadbed

    Part 213 Subpart C-Track Geometry

    Day 2

    Part 213 Subpart C-Track Geometry (cont.)

    Part 213 Subpart D-Track Structure

    Field Exercises - Geometry Measurement

    Day 3

    Part 213 Subpart D-Track Structure (cont.)

    Part 213 Subpart E-Track Appliances

    Part 213 Subpart F-Inspection

    Day 4

    The Inspection Process

    Field Inspection and Review

    Day 5

    Review and Conclusion

    27 PDHs (Professional Development Hours) are available for those completing the course. All attendees who successfully finish the course receive a certificate of completion.

     
Dave Clarke

Dr. Clarke is the Director the Center for Transportation Research and a research associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee. His over 30 years of experience encompass a variety of railroad related design, inspection, research and education activities. He has taught railway related courses including this one, to college students and professionals since 1990. Dr. Clarke is well versed in the Federal Track Safety Standards covered in this course, and is frequently engaged as an expert to assess track conditions. As a licensed civil engineer, Dr. Clarke prepares specifications and designs for railroad track construction and maintenance. He is a licensed civil engineer in South Carolina and Tennessee and is active in AREMA, ASCE and TRB.