In addition, Apex has satisfied the FTA Special Trackwork requirements for special engineering projects.
To achieve this, Apex Rail Automation contracts with an outside auditor to conduct an onsite audit of its manufacturing operations to evaluate compliance with FTA manufacturing guidelines. The audit checklist is comprehensive and contains over 125 checkpoints including the following:
- PCEP Specification 34 11 23 Special Trackwork,
- Quality Assurance Program and Manual Requirements,
- Management Responsibilities,
- Production, Inspection, and Test Planning,
- Measuring and Test Equipment,
- Incoming Inspection, In-Process Inspection, and Final Inspection,
- Internal Audits and Training.