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Track Inspection Services

Cost-effectively build efficiencies through ENSCO's track inspection technologies as contract services. Track geometry, rail profile, joint bar and third rail inspections can be accomplished using ENSCO’s state of the art equipment and knowledgeable personnel.

ENSCO has been developing and using state-of-the art Automated Track Inspection Systems for more than 40 years. Our full range of Automated Track Inspection Services includes everything from Track Geometry Measurement to Rail Profile Measurement, as well as Third-rail Measurement (Power Rail), Joint Bar Inspection, and Cross Tie, Rail Surface and Fastener Inspection. By choosing ENSCO, our customers have direct access to not only experienced measurement system operators and data analysts but also one of the largest groups of track measurement specialists in the world with a workforce of more than 85 project managers, and electrical, mechanical and software engineers, scientists and technicians. ENSCO is actively engaged in both the evaluation of existing track safety standards in the United States and the development of new standards. Our customers have direct access to industry recommendations and are the first to receive measurement system updates based on the latest technology, regulation and best practice industry recommendations.
 

Track Inspection Services

Track Geometry Measurement

ENSCO offers full track geometry measurement services that measure track gage, curvature, crosslevel, surface, alignment, speed, twist and warp at one-foot intervals to regulatory standards. ENSCO collects GPS centerline positions for each foot, supplemented by inertial dead reckoning to compensate for signal loss and provide 100 percent GPS coverage.

Rail Profile Measurement

Non-contact optical imaging technology provides one-foot rail measurements to determine rail size, rail cant, rail face angle, vertical head wear, gage side wear, field side wear, and total head loss. This inspection is an optional parameter to our track geometry measurement inspection service. It can be performed simultaneously with track geometry to reduce test service costs.

Third-rail (Power Rail) Geometry Measurement

Non-contact optical imaging technology provides measurement of third-rail (power rail) gage and third-rail height. Accurately knowing the position of the third rail can significantly reduce the risk of damaging equipment or compromising safety. ENSCO is currently the only provider of this service in the United States and can perform third rail measurements simultaneously with track geometry and rail profile testing services.

Joint Bar Inspection

ENSCO’s Joint Bar Inspection System aids railroad inspectors in locating cracked joint bars. This state-of-the-art system automatically inspects joint bars for hairline cracks, reducing walking inspection costs, and preventing derailments. Additionally, the technology delivers a GPS inventory of joint bars with joints-per-mile counts to be used in joint elimination programs. This inspection service is offered through our fleet of hi-rail service trucks.

Cross Tie, Rail Surface, and Fastener Inspection

ENSCO’s automated cross tie, rail surface, and fastener inspections are some of the industry’s premier emerging technologies. ENSCO’s inspection services provide a comprehensive and customizable assessment of track bed features, including tie ratings, missing fastener detection, and overall track bed component conditions. ENSCO works with each customer individually to create an inspection profile that meets their unique needs. Our inspection provides solutions to reduce time and costs associated with on-foot inspections with greater consistency for short-term safety and long-term maintenance planning.

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