Predictive maintenance forecast using mechanistic formation design poster

Forecasting maintenance intervention is an important aspect of the overall network operation for new and existing rail networks. Maintenance forecasts can offer an alternative to ‘run to failure’ strategies and assist significantly with renewal programs. Predicting maintenance can be challenging due to the complexity of rail sleeper, ballast and formation / subgrade behaviour with time. Mechanistic formation design using forecast rail traffic, axle loading and speed can be used to help asset maintenance strategies and better forecast whole-of-life costs.