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Track Imaging Systems

High-speed and superior quality track imaging systems provide comprehensive track inspection and evaluation through advanced machine vision processing.

Railway imaging systems are at the forefront of the ENSCO, Inc. technology focus. ENSCO’s expertise with high resolution camera systems and advanced image processing algorithms results in systems with extremely reliable image acquisition and processing capabilities. This approach has been successfully applied to the inspection of a range of track components, including joint bars (fish plates), ties, fasteners, rail heads and overhead wire, as well as track rights of way (ROW). All ENSCO railway imaging systems can operate either day or night to reduce operational interruptions.
 

Joint Bar (Fish Plate) Inspection System (JBIS)

The JBIS employs patented vision inspection technology and methods to perform automated crack detection on joint bars (fish plates), measure rail gap, and deliver joint bar inventory reports. The system generates real-time exception reports, including continuous line scan images of suspect joint bars, and automatically inventories all joint bars and cracks in a permanent database. The JBIS, developed in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) Office of Research and Development, increases inspection efficiency by reducing labor costs associated with traditional methods of joint bar evaluation.
 

Track Component Imaging System (TCIS)

Performing inspections of the roadbed is time consuming and difficult to manage in high traffic areas. Using the Track Component Imaging System allows railways to automatically collect continuous images of the roadbed from a moving platform. The system can be added to a track inspection vehicle or used as a stand-alone application. The ability to store these geo-referenced images allows for any area in question to be evaluated from your office. Automated algorithms and processing software accompany this technology for comprehensive office inspection tools.
 

Driver View Imaging System (DVIS)

The Driver View Imaging System collects digital images of the track and can operate in stand-alone mode or as an integrated component of a track inspection system, such as the Track Geometry Measurement System or Joint Bar Inspection System. Images of railway infrastructure in the right of way can be used for visual review of locations with detected exceptions and exception verifications. The collected images can also be used for analysis of safety conditions on grade crossings and bridges, accident investigations, inspection planning, and presentations.
 

Overhead Wire (Catenary) Imaging System (OWIS)

The Overhead Wire (catenary) Imaging System is used to record the image of a pantograph riding on the catenary wire. By adding location information to the images, the information can be used in conjunction with other measurement systems to investigate the root cause of problems. The images can also be used to determine the overall performance of the pantograph system.

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