QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MAINTENANCE OF THE THIRD RAIL AND THE

ABOVE CABLE IN

In ensuring the quality assurance IN MAINTENANCE OF THE THIRD RAIL AND THE
ABOVE CABLE IN THE RAIL there are 4 aspects we need to consider.

1. Regular Inspections: Put in place planned inspections to find possible problems with
overhead cables and the third rail before they become more serious ones. Regular
inspections is indeed important in all aspects of railway system because it ensures the
safety of both the passenger and staffs.
2. Adherence to Standards: Maintaining the integrity and safety of the rail system by
making sure that maintenance operations adhere to industry standards and regulations.
3. Training and Certification: Offering maintenance staff certifications and training
courses to guarantee they have the abilities and know-how to carry out maintenance and
inspection duties efficiently. So hindi lang dapat kung sino sino ang magiging
maintenance staff, we need make sure they know what they are doing at magagawa nga
nila ito ng maayos at tama base sa training na kanilang pinagdaaanan.
4. Documentation: To keep track of the history and state of the third rail and overhead
wires, comprehensive records of maintenance operations, including inspection reports,
repairs, and replacements, must be kept. Hindi maari na basta basta lamang kikilos ang
mga maintenance staff kailangan din ay may proper documentation ang bawat hakbangin
upang magagawa natin mabalikan kung sakali man na may mga bagay na nais tayong
mabalikan. Keeping all data documented is one of the things that I learned as a working
student na hindi lamang sa field ng engineering maintenance maiaaply kundi sa
maraming bagay na atin ding mahaharap sa pagtanda.

Rail operators can reduce risks, extend the life of infrastructure components, and
guarantee the efficiency and safety of rail operations by incorporating quality assurance and
control methods into maintenance procedures. Both systems have their own advantages and
challenges, and the choice between the two often depends on factors such as cost, efficiency, and
the specific requirements of the railway network². Quality assurance in their maintenance
involves regular inspections, timely repairs, and preventive measures to avoid failures and ensure
smooth and safe railway operations¹². It's also important to note that advancements in technology
and engineering practices continue to improve the reliability and efficiency of these systems¹².

And that’s it for Quality assurance so to let you visualize the railway catenary system which is the
focused of next topic let us watch a short video presentation that will explain the railway catenary system.

Ayan so sana nakinig kayo at nanood sa video na aming binahagi, to discuss the next topic which is the
quality control may I call on engr Camilo please take the floor.
Ayan para sa huling bahagi ng aming report, narito ang Conclusion of our topic:

efficient maintenance procedures for both quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) are
critical to guaranteeing the effectiveness, dependability, and safety of railroad operations.

Lahat naman siguro tayo ay hinihiling ang kaligtasan sa tuwing tayo ay sasakay ng mga tren,
kung kaya sobrang importante ng mga QA AND QC para icheck kung may mga problema or
smooth ba ang operation ng mga rail system.

Okay to sum up the 2 topics, we have Regular inspections, adherence to industry standards,
appropriate training, and thorough documentation they are all ways that rail operators can
minimize risks and magpapasigurado sa mga pasehero ang isang smooth and safe uninterrupted
service by spotting possible problems with the third rail and overhead cables early on and taking
appropriate action or maintenance.

So all in all, Maintaining the overall integrity of the rail system and increasing the lifespan of
railway infrastructure components require the integration of QA/QC measures into maintenance
operations.