Balfour Beatty Rail Technologies ‘Delivering the benefits of technology to infrastructure asset management’
Aug 08, 2015
Balfour Beatty Rail Technologies‘Delivering the benefits of technology to infrastructure asset management’
Infrastructure Investments
2011 Investments Results
£71m – EUR 84m
Balfour Beatty
� Quoted on the London Stock Exchange
� An international infrastructure business:
� UK plc but with around half the
business now overseas
� Significant operations in the US,
Middle East, Far East and Australia
� Four business areas:
� Professional services
� Construction services
� Support services
� Infrastructure investments
� Lifecycle approach: deliver services
essential to the development, creation
and care of infrastructure assets
� 50,000 employees worldwide
� Acquired Parsons Brinckerhoff in
October 20092011 Revenue £11,035m – EUR 13,210m
NB – Revenues including shares of joint ventures and associates / Exchange rate 31 Dec 2011
Construction services
2011 Revenue
£7,050m – EUR 8,440m
Professional services
2011 Revenue
£1,645m – EUR 1,969m
Support services
2011 Revenue
£1,584m – EUR 1,896m
The creation and care of tomorrow’s railways
� Balfour Beatty Rail is an international rail infrastructure contractor involved with the design,
supply, installation and maintenance of rail infrastructure assets
� Track
� Power & Electrification
� Signalling
� Asset Management
� Multi-disciplinary projects
High-speed Mainline Commuter Metro Light rail / tram Industry Freight
High-Speed Milan-Bologna (Italy) Motala - Mjölby (Sweden) Berlin-Brandenburg Int. (Germany)
Heathrow Terminal 5 (UK) Metro do Porto (Portugal) Gotthard Tunnel (Switzerland)
East London Line (UK)
Paisley Corridor (Scotland)
Implementation – Multi-disciplinary projects
Balfour Beatty Rail Technologies
� Part of the Balfour Beatty Rail UK
� 100+ professional engineering staff
� Core business is the application of
technology to improve infrastructure
asset management
High-speed Mainline Commuter Metro Light rail / tram Industry Freight
Asset Management Focus
� Innovative solutions that help deliver more
reliable, safer rail infrastructure at reduced
lifecycle cost
� Management systems for condition
visualisation, decision support and
planning
� Service proven measurement and data
acquisition systems
� Applications include track, overhead line,
switches and signaling systems
� Systems developed from knowledge of
being a maintainer
High-speed Mainline Commuter Metro Light rail / tram Industry Freight
The Commercial Case for Asset Data Management
What Do We Mean by Rail Infrastructure Asset Management
� Asset management, broadly defined, refers to any system whereby things that are of
value to an entity or group are monitored and maintained.
� A systematic process of operating , maintaining, and upgrading assets cost-effectively
so that the greatest return or best possible service to users is achieved
� Data management is clearly a key part of this
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Infrastructure Maintenance Costs and Variability
� Harmonised benchmarking results from a range of rail operators in Europe show:
� Average costs of Eur73.9k per km for maintenance
� Split 50/50 renewals and maintenance
� But very variable
� Best practice 50% less!
� Worst 100% more!
� Huge scope to improve Ref: UIC LICB Benchmarking Study
The Business Case for Rail Infrastructure Asset Management
� The results show that some of the better performers achieve this through having
better information with which to drive the maintenance process
� Asset management typically costs about 2% to 3% of the cost of maintenance
� Properly implemented it can deliver a 10% to 20% maintenance cost
reduction………….a significant return on investment
Measurement Systems
Attended Measurement Systems
Key SystemsKey SystemsKey SystemsKey Systems
� Inertial Track Geometry*
� Running Rail Profile*
� Check Rail Geometry*
� Conductor Rail
Profile/Geometry*
� Corrugation*
� Tunnel Profile(*)
� RFID/GPS based location
� Multi Channel Video (Digital)
� Thermal Imaging
� Ride Quality
� Noise
� Synchronised data display
* = Triangulation measurement
systems
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Key SystemsKey SystemsKey SystemsKey Systems
� Instrumented Pantograph
� Non-contact OHL
� Mast Detection
� GPS based location
� Inertial Track Geometry
� Versine Track Geometry
� Ballast Profile
� Platform Clearance
� Corrugation
� Contact patch
Rail Infrastructure Measurement
� A very large part of the UK Network is now measured
with our systems
� Track Geometry Measurement
� TRC
� PLPR 1 & 2
� Overhead Line Measurement
� Soon, as part of Mentor upgrade
� Structure Gauge Measurement
� LaserFlex on SGT1 and soon on SGT2
Unattended Track Geometry Measurement
� New track geometry measurement equipment
compact and automated for fitment to normal service
trains:
� Dramatically reduced cost
� Much more frequent measurement
� Frequent measurement provides an early indication of
developing faults and a clearer understanding of
deterioration rates and causes
� This allows the right maintenance to be carried out at
the optimum time� Sometimes at an early stage where it can be seen to be cost effective
� Sometimes, where safe, as late as possible to minimise intervention costs
Unattended Measurement Systems
� Inertial and Optical Geometry System
� Precision GPS based location
� Ride quality
�Automatic data download
� ‘Real-time’ alerts
�Data visualisation and analysis
through DataMapTM
� Inertial and Optical Geometry
System
�GPS and AWS based location
�Automatic data download
� Video survey
� Link node model
�Data visualisation and analysis
through DataMapTM
� Inertial Geometry System
� TAG based location
� Triggered video
� Ride quality
�Automatic download
� “Real-time” alerts
�Data visualisation and analysis throughDataMapTM with synchronised data display
� Proven concept
In addition to dedicated measurement vehicles we provide unattended train-borne measurement systems to a range of customers as highlighted below. These are applied to in-service freight and passenger vehicles and measure a range of parameters including track geometry and ride quality. They offer the advantages of more frequent measurement at lower cost, providing earlier identification of underlying faults, better trend analysis and predictability
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Structure Gauge Measurement�Any required platform
�High accuracy integration with track geometry data
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References�LaserFlex - high speed train based
measurement for Network Rail, TTC,
PATH
�LGV - RRV based measurement
services for Network Rail
�LaserSweep - manual measurement
equipment sales, hire and services
�Output information compatible with industry
standard CAD packages and in-house
databases and clearance analysis
�Supporting the UK’s leading approach to
clearance gauging, giving more space for
vehicle operation than any other method
Ultrasonic Rail Testing
�Balfour Beatty Rail is working in exclusive partnership
with RTI, one of the leading ultrasonic testing
organisations, to deliver the 8000SX8000SX8000SX8000SXTMTMTMTM testing system.
� Total Flexibility – service or product offering
� Train borne, RRV or trailer mounted
�Very accurate detection and discrimination of rail
faults - ensuring the highest Probability of Detection
(POD) with the lowest False Call Rate (FCR)
�Survey to survey comparison to assess defect growth
�Proven with some of the most demanding railways in
the world
Infrastructure Condition Visualisation Software
� Reduces maintenance costs
� Enables life extension rather than
renewal
� Improves safety management
� Scalable solution from individual
line to national network
� Information access from full
corporate to individual trackside
PDA
� Cost effective audit record of asset
condition
� Identify operational train
performance improvement
� Traction supply
� Video
� Ground Penetrating
Radar
� Thermal imaging
� Ballast profile
DataMap™ supports the visualisation of a complete range of asset condition information
� Track geometry
� Ride quality
� Overhead line
� Lineside structures
� Structure gauging
�Rail profile & wear
�Conductor rail
�Noise
�Corrugation
�Rail flaw
� Enables virtual track walking
� Supports more effective maintenance
�Better utilisation of costly plant
� Reduces unplanned maintenance activity
�Helps the user make sense of measurement
information
� Reduce levels of analysis and management
�More pro-active maintenance monitoring
� Improved planning (tamping, grinding ballast)
�Helps contractor management
� Supports acceptance warranty management for
new lines
Key Benefits of DataMapTM
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DataMap™ - The Synchronised View
� With appropriately aligned video, track walking can be achieved in the comfort and
safety of the office, with all elements of data for the location made available.
DataMap™ - The Synchronised View
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A Synchronised View
Case Studies
�London UndergroundLondon UndergroundLondon UndergroundLondon Underground
DataMap™ is used to reduce maintenance
costs through monitoring geometry, video
imagery, ride quality, and vibration
characteristics.
�Northern Ireland RailwaysNorthern Ireland RailwaysNorthern Ireland RailwaysNorthern Ireland Railways
DataMap™ is used to manage the safety of the
network. Measured parameters include: client
supplied video synchronised with track
geometry data from service train and full
ordnance survey mapping.
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Have adopted DataMap™ to make best use of
monitoring technology for improved
maintenance regimes.
Structure Gauging and Clearance Management Software
TrackRouteTM
3D Infrastructure Database
�Used to manage all Network Rail gauging measurements
�Developed and hosted by BBRT
�Links various fields such as profile, location, speed & track geometry
�Direct output to ClearRoute for clearance analysis
�Supported by BBRT for over 15 years
Balfour Beatty Rail Technologies
ClearRouteTM
World Class Clearance Assessment
�Clearances between infrastructure and vehicle and between vehicles
�Static gauging and dynamic gauging with vehicle models
�UIC kinematic gauging
�Platform stepping calculations
�Allows complete route assessment
�Compliant with all relevant standards
Balfour Beatty Rail Technologies
Gauging ServicesSpecialist Gauging Consultancy
�The consultants’ consultant
�Advanced toolbox
� ClearRoute+ and HyperRoute
�Specialist knowledge
�Proactive project involvement
�Full service – measurement through
to certification
�Involved in all new trains for the UK
since privatisation
Balfour Beatty Rail Technologies
Remote Condition Monitoring of Signalling Assets
Remote Monitoring of Signalling Assets
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� Relay and SSI Interlockings �Track circuit monitoring � Earth leakage detection
� Points condition monitoring �Power supply monitoring
Event Monitoring Event Monitoring Event Monitoring Event Monitoring –––– AlertAlertAlertAlert’’’’TMTMTMTM range of data loggersrange of data loggersrange of data loggersrange of data loggers� Record & store information relating to all aspects of a rail interlocking – signals, points,
track, level crossings etc.
� Record time stamped information to assist investigations
� Typically used to analyse historic data
� Similar to an aircraft ‘black box’
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� In line with UK’s ‘Intelligent Infrastructure Initiative’ and move from ‘Find and Fix’ to
‘Predict and Prevent’ culture
� Uses data in a predictive manner to identify trends and predict performance of assets
� Universal system compatible with all data loggers
� User friendly Web based functionality
Balfour Beatty Rail provides a solution for monitoring a wide range of signalling assets this includes the AlertTM
range of data loggers and AssetViewTM software which turns data from loggers into useful information and
uses data in a predicative manner to drive more efficient and effective maintenance of signalling assets.
AssetViewTM Signalling Monitoring
� Covers relay and data driven systems such as SSI
� Embedded signalling engineer know-how
� Event replay
� Faster diagnosis, often prognostic
� Business case driven - primarily by delay minute reduction
� Return on investment can be realised very quickly
� Now covers around 30% of the UK network
AssetViewTM - Installations and Performance Benefits
InstallationsInstallationsInstallationsInstallations�Network Rail
�London Underground
�Milan Metro, Italy
�Jernbanverket, Norway
�MTR, Hong Kong
Equipment Symptom Action Saving
BU track failureFlicking clear
when Occupied
Reduced Signal Fault Inspection as
AssetViewTM proved indication fault£230K
647 points Reverse detection flicking Points adjusted before failure £44K
L124 signal CAT A SPADDriver admitted error when shown
evidence. Minimal SFI testing£162K
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XiTRACK®
Polyurethane Ballast Stabilisation
�Polyurethane, liquid applied, very fast setting
�Means of reinforcing ordinary railway ballast
�Gives vastly superior strength and resilience,
enhancing track support
�Designed for each site to give a calculated
degree of strength
� Ideal for specific problem sites as a ‘one fix
solution’
XiTRACK®
� Polyurethane provides a
strengthening ‘cage’
� Free draining matrix
� Ballast degradation
eliminated
� Ballast movement eliminated
� Track stiffness consistent
and sustained
Eliminating the Cost of Ballast Maintenance
XiTRACK®
Lateral End Restraint for
S&C/Curves
Ideal for High Speed with
Crossing Traffic
Maintaining Structure Clearance / Track Geometry
Heavy Haul / High Speed / Light Rail / Metro
No Ballast Maintenance Required
No Tamping of S&C
Control of ballast on
embankments and
reducing dynamic
loads on
embankments
Track Support at Transitions
Examples of Use
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�Planning for maintenance and asset management
�Assessment of current performance - Benchmarking
� Improve efficiency and performance
� Establish new and better processes
� Introduce new technology
� Introduce new skills and competencies to meet changing
demands – including formal and informal training
BenefitsBenefitsBenefitsBenefits
� Improved asset management and maintenance regimes
�More efficient operation
�Reduced costs
Balfour Beatty Rail Technologies‘Delivering the benefits of technology to infrastructure asset management’