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Patch rail: Improving the planning process

Planning annual curve rail replacement programs is an essential element of maintenance planning on Class I railroads. Every railroad does it, with varying degrees of automation in the planning office and verification in the field.

Bentley video: Analyze rail and track condition

Bentley Systems’ AssetWise Operational Analytics platform affords users the opportunity “to quickly assess every dimension of railway infrastructure and its condition over time,” the company says. “Assess and learn from past maintenance activities. Make better decisions about track and other m/w assetts. Determine what work needs to be done and where, and predict when it should be done.”