Certification

Independent measurement and verification establish that the Rail Capacity Asset exists, performs as represented, and remains supported by authoritative evidence.

Productive InfrastructureRail Infrastructure

Capacity AssetRail Capacity Asset

Primary Unitstrain-miles, car-miles, ton-miles, slots

Economic Proceedsfreight rates, passenger service contracts, track access, terminal service, switching, and reservation payments

Certification Basiston-miles, passenger service, train paths, reserved slots, velocity, dwell, and availability

Value Driversnetwork reach, route density, rights-of-way, terminal access, congestion, and replacement cost

Measure

Capture continuous data for ton-miles, passenger service, train paths, reserved slots, velocity, dwell, and availability.

Verify

Independent assessment tests operational output, controls, and measurement integrity.

Maintain

Ongoing monitoring preserves the certification basis and audit trail throughout the asset lifecycle.