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Track Inspection Services

ENSCO has been developing, and using, state-of-the art Automated Track Inspection Systems for nearly 40 years. We can fill your automated track inspection needs through our full range of Automated Track Inspection Services that include everything from Track Geometry to Rail Profile, Third-rail (Power Rail), Joint Bar, and Clearance Testing. By choosing ENSCO, our customers have direct access to experienced measurement system operators and data analysts. For more advanced needs, ENSCO draws from one of the largest group of track measurement specialists in the world with a workforce of more than 100 project managers, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers, scientists, and technicians available. ENSCO is actively engaged in the evaluation of existing, and development of new, track safety standards in the United States. 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 include:

Track Geometry Measurement Inspection

ENSCO offers full track geometry measurement inspection services that measure track gage, curvature, crosslevel, surface, alignment, speeds, twist and warp at 1 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% GPS coverage.

Rail Profile Inspection

Non-contact optical imaging technology provides one foot rail measurements to determine rail size, 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 and can be performed simultaneously to reduce test service costs.

Third-rail (Power Rail) Geometry Inspection

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 GPS inventory of joint bars with joint per mile counts to be used in joint elimination programs. This inspection service is offered through our fleet of hi-rail service trucks.

Clearance Measurement

ENSCO’s clearance measurement service provides critical information to railroad operators and vehicle suppliers by determining a vehicle dynamic clearance envelope. Measurement results benefit railroad operations preparing for new rolling stock.

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