A rail and bus depot equipment preventive maintenance schedule lists the checks and jobs done on the equipment at fixed intervals, how long each takes, and in what order of frequency, so problems are found before the rail and bus depot equipment fails. This page gives the schedule used in the PlantOps360 task library for rail and bus depot equipment (: bogie jacks, wheel lathe and pit jacks), which follows common industry practice for general-purpose equipment. It is also searched for as wheel lathe, underfloor wheel lathe, bogie lifting jacks, train lifting jack.
The maker’s manual and your site safety procedures always come first where they differ. Intervals set by law differ by state.
Rail and bus depot equipment preventive maintenance schedule and checklist
| How often | Task | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | Check controls, guards and hydraulic leaks before use | 10 min |
| Weekly | Check jack column synchronisation and locking devices; clean the pits | 20 min |
| Monthly | Check hydraulic oil and filters; check electrical controls and limit switches | 45 min |
| Quarterly | Check wheel lathe tool wear, spindle alignment and lubrication | 90 min |
| Half-yearly | Load test and safety lock check of the lifting jacks | 150 min |
| Annual | Annual thorough examination of lifting equipment by a competent person | 300 min |
Rail and bus depot equipment maintenance frequency and yearly workload
At the estimated times, one rail and bus depot equipment needs about 103 hours of preventive maintenance a year. The biggest single job is “Annual thorough examination of lifting equipment by a competent person” at 300 minutes, done annual. Multiply by the number of units you have to see the workload for your plant.
| Frequency | Tasks | Time per round | Hours per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1 | 10 min | 60.8 h |
| Weekly | 1 | 20 min | 17.3 h |
| Monthly | 1 | 45 min | 9.0 h |
| Quarterly | 1 | 90 min | 6.0 h |
| Half-yearly | 1 | 150 min | 5.0 h |
| Annual | 1 | 300 min | 5.0 h |
What goes wrong on a rail and bus depot equipment without preventive maintenance
- Hydraulic leaks
- Column synchronisation faults
- Locking device wear
- Control faults
What to watch between services
- Controls and guards
- Column synchronisation and locks
- Hydraulic oil and filters
Safety and statutory notes for rail and bus depot equipment maintenance
Lifting equipment is examined and load tested by a competent person at the statutory interval. Never work under a load that is not mechanically locked.
Where a rail and bus depot equipment preventive maintenance schedule is used
This equipment is used in the industries below. Each link opens the preventive maintenance schedule guide for that industry, and the maintenance software page where we have one.
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Run this rail and bus depot equipment schedule in maintenance software
In preventive maintenance software, each row above becomes a recurring task on the asset with its checklist, time estimate and parts. Tasks can be triggered by calendar date, running hours, meter readings or production cycles, each completed task is recorded with the person and date, and a failed check can open a work order. For the method behind it, read the guide to the preventive maintenance schedule, or use the free generator to get a 12-month plan for your whole equipment list.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should a rail and bus depot equipment be serviced?
In our schedule a rail and bus depot equipment has 6 tasks: 1 daily, 1 weekly, 1 monthly, 1 quarterly, 1 half-yearly, 1 annual. The biggest job is “Annual thorough examination of lifting equipment by a competent person”, which is done annual. Always follow the maker’s manual where it gives a different interval.
What is included in rail and bus depot equipment preventive maintenance?
It covers routine checks and jobs such as “Check controls, guards and hydraulic leaks before use”, “Check jack column synchronisation and locking devices; clean the pits”, “Check hydraulic oil and filters; check electrical controls and limit switches”, up to the annual overhaul or inspection. The full list with times is in the table above.
How many hours of maintenance does a rail and bus depot equipment need per year?
About 103 hours per unit per year at the estimated times in our library, including the daily checks done every day. Use it to plan workload, not as a benchmark.
Is there a free rail and bus depot equipment maintenance checklist?
Yes. The table on this page is a ready checklist. The free preventive maintenance schedule generator turns it into a 12-month Excel schedule for your list of equipment, with monthly workload hours.