The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) Rail Division is developing a comprehensive automated track inspection program to identify, assess, and mitigate track geometry defects in accordance with industry standards and internal maintenance protocols. CATS anticipates contracting out this service, which includes but is not limited to the following:
- Collecting and recording all required geometry measurements listed above
- Operating in hi-rail mode to ensure full system accessibility
- Utilizing advanced sensors, measuring systems, and data management platforms to generate accurate track profiles
- Analyzing collected data in real time during testing operations
- Performing immediate manual verification of suspect indications in the field
PSR # 2049
The project provides sitewide fuel system maintenance and fuel quality assessment services, including inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance of fuel tanks and associated fuel system components. This contract will be term based and services will be provided as needed.
This Request for Proposal will be for services to complete Ultrasonic Rail Testing on an annual basis for CATS Rail Operations. The Ultrasonic Rail testing is to ensure that there are no internal defects in the running of the rail. Contractor will supply equipment, results of testing, and recommendations for and defects found.
PSR 920
The Charlotte Light Rail consists of over 40 miles track that includes double main track, storage tracks and yard tracks. Having a strategy for Rail Inspection is key to the success of CATS and its passengers. CATS is developing a plan that will help ensure that rail defects will not be an issue for are lines.
The purpose of Track Geometry testing on CATS Blue Line is to test several geometric parameters of the track without obstructing normal revenue operations. Some of the parameters generally measured include position, curvature, alignment of the track, smoothness, and the cross level of the rails. The testing vehicle will use a variety of sensors, measuring systems, and data management systems to create a profile of the track being inspected.
The Track Geometry Vehicle must be able to collect track geometry measurements that include gauge, curvature, cross level, super elevation, 31’ and 62’ warp, 31’ and 62’ twist, track alignment and rail profiles of both left and right running rails. All measurements collected shall meet the most current APTA track safety standards. Any defects shall be coded as defined in the CATS MOW Track Standards Manual; as well as the severity level defined in the manual.
PSR 802
