Track Buckling & Broken Rails
Manage train car weights and planned routes in advance to avoid track damage, buckling, and major delays.
New track construction costs $1.5 million per mile
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severity - 4 extreme
Brittle Risk: Extreme Cold
Extremely low temperatures may result in brittle track, increasing the risk of breakage.
severity - 3 sever
Check Tracks: Elevated Soil Saturation
Send employees to evaluate track bending. Consider reducing speed or stopping trains to avoid track damage or derailment. *Different soil types have different soil saturation thresholds, be sure to adjust according to your location.
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Tracks: Major Flood Risk
Rail inspection needed, check for track damage, stop train or reroute and monitor flooding. Major river and/or flash flooding possible. Major disruptions to transportation, along with significant impacts to homes/businesses.
severity - 4 extreme
Check Tracks: Rain Accumulation
Heavy rain has accumulated on tracks. Check conditions and ensure proper drainage.
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Tracks: Moderate Flood Risk
Rail inspection needed. Moderate flash flooding possible. Rivers experiencing flooding conditions with minor impacts to homes and businesses.
severity - 4 extreme
Kinks Risk: Extreme Heat
The current temperature of the steel tracks can rise sharply making them expand into wavelike shapes. High potential for derailment.
severity - 2 moderate
Switch Heaters: OFF
Turn off track switch heater.
severity - 2 moderate
Switch Heaters: ON
Turn on track switch heater.
severity - 4 extreme
Clear Tracks: Snow Accumulation
Snow removal needed. The buildup of snow and ice on the tracks can result in broken rails due to extreme cold.