Track Alignment Sample Clauses
The Track Alignment clause defines the requirements and standards for the positioning and orientation of railway tracks within a project. It typically specifies parameters such as horizontal and vertical alignment, curvature, gradients, and tolerances that must be met during construction or maintenance. By establishing clear criteria for how tracks should be laid out, this clause ensures safe, efficient, and reliable train operations while minimizing the risk of derailments or operational issues due to misalignment.
Track Alignment. The track section, when completed shall be in conformance with the track alignment and elevation as indicated in the Contract Documents, and the limits specified herein, or as ordered by the Engineer. Track alignment shall be in conformance with FRA Track Safety Standards Subpart C-Track Geometry-Subsection 213.55, Alignment plus the requirements in this specification. The class of track for surfacing shall be FRA Class III or better. The requirements of subsection 213.57, Curves; Elevations and Speed Limitations, and 213.59, Elevations of Curved track; Runoff, of FRA Track Safety Standards shall apply unless otherwise specified by the Engineer. Visible long distance alignment errors, e.g., “line swings, hooks, etc.”, shall be corrected to the satisfaction of the Engineer. This includes the use of external alignment references, such as a laser, as necessary to correct those defects. Equipment proposed for this item shall be equipped to use an external reference, such as a laser, in addition to machine borne reference systems.
Track Alignment. 1. All track must be designed to meet the requirements of the HFDG Chapter 4 – “Track Alignment”.
Track Alignment. A. Using the Track Design Standards as a basis, perform a Track alignment optimization study, as part of the design development process, to determine the optimal Track alignment necessary to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the System, (the “Track Optimization Study”), Demonstrate how the Track alignment is optimized for the System, including:
1. performance characteristics of the LRV, including acceleration, deceleration and braking capability;
2. all potential Train configurations, including LRV dimensions and bogie spacing;
3. Rail/wheel interface, including characteristics of the rail and wheel profiles;
4. the effect of different operating speeds, up to and including the Maximum Design Speed;
Track Alignment. Urban planning of the LRT alignment:
3.3.1. The Designer shall:
3.3.1.1. Gather and map data on the different urban environments encountered along the proposed LRT alignment;
3.3.1.2. Assess the urban environment, according to the characteristics of each area along the proposed LRT alignment and assess the statutory and strategic plans applicable to the area of the LRT alignment and its immediate surroundings;
3.3.1.3. Propose improvements and/or renovations where deemed desirable for purposes of the Project;
3.3.1.4. Identify access to properties along the proposed LRT alignment (by pedestrians and vehicles), for purposes of their possible use or integration in the Project, such as for parking facilities, loading and unloading areas, rescue and emergency operations, etc.;
3.3.1.5. Study pedestrian safety issues, such as access to and from the LRT stops and stations and crossing of the LRT alignment;
3.3.1.6. Consider the accessibility requirements according to all applicable laws and regulations and MoT Guidelines; and
3.3.1.7. Study inter-modal transfer issues, such as passenger movements between LRT stops and stations and other interconnecting modes of transportation.
3.3.2. The Designer shall:
3.3.2.1. Propose principles of LRT urban insertion, including land use principles along the proposed LRT alignment and including the layout of cycle paths;
3.3.2.2. Define layouts of “park & ride” facilities;
3.3.2.3. Define materials and finishes, including track bed, road and pavement materials;
3.3.2.4. Establish the street lighting principles;
3.3.2.5. Propose locations for new public spaces (squares, etc.) and artworks (if need be);
3.3.2.6. Define the necessary urban furniture (benches, bins, pillars, etc.); and
3.3.2.7. Determine and incorporate any safety and security features (e.g. civil defense, accessibility requirements, etc.).
3.3.3. The Designer shall:
3.3.3.1. Design the LRT stops and stations, typical and special (if any), including the canopies and all other ancillary and related facilities and equipment;
3.3.3.2. Design the power substations, typical and special (if any) and all buildings and related structures necessary for the Project’s proper functioning and operation (including all necessary building services); and
3.3.3.3. Design all structural works (both underground and aboveground structures) necessary for the Project’s proper functioning and operation, including all necessary foundations, walls, stairs, ramps, supporting structures, ove...