202503 – Afshar – CBTC Signalling System & Emerging Technologies; AI, Machine Learning & Crowd Computing for Adaptive Real-Time Train Timetables
Author(s): Parisa Afshar
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200107 – Szacsvay – Riding the Tiger
By: Paul Szacsvay
Date Presented: July 20th, 2001
Paul Szacsvay B.E. (Elec) M. Admin. MlRSE MIE(Aust)Prin
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200103 – Garrett – Brisbane Airport Rail Link Project – Overview
By: Mike Garrett
Date Presented: March 16th, 2001
Mike GarrettAirtrain Citylink is a Queensland company f
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200103 – Jackson – The Railway Signalling Industry – A Millennium of Change and Management Challenges
By: Lyle Jackson
Date Presented: March 16th, 2001
Lyle Jackson Managing DirectorUnion Switch & Signal Pty
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200103 – Smith – Virtual Site Inspections – Proving the Design Using 3D Visualisations to to Review Signal Placement Designs
By: Luke Smith
Date Presented: December 27th, 2015
Luke Smith, A.D. Cart., A.D. CE., P.G. Dip GIS.Member P
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200103 – Page – ERTMS for Australia
By: Charles R Page
Date Presented: December 27th, 2015
Charles R Page Manager, Marketing & SalesWestinghouse S
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200011 – Edwards – Lightning and Surge Protection for Railway Signalling Systems
By: David Edwards
Date Presented: November 13th, 2000
David Edwards BE(Hons) FREE MlEAust CPEngERICO Lightnin
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200011 – Walker – Train Control Reporting, Monitoring and Analysis
By: Keith Walker
Date Presented: November 13th, 2000
K I WALKER FIRSEDIRECTOR SIGNALLING TMG INTERNATIONALA
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200011 – Balck – Interflow: An Alternative?
By: Raymond Balck
Date Presented: October 24th, 2000
Raymond Balck FlRSEAdtranz SignalInterFlow is a communi
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200011 – Kohbor – Justification from Conventional Signalling to Computer Based Interlocking and Automatic Train Protection
By: Kevin Kouhbor
Date Presented: September 15th, 2000
K. Kouhbor, B,E.(honours), M.I.E.Aust., M.I.R.S.Project
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200007 – McDonald – Restoring the Nullabor: The Application of Vital Telemetry to Self Restoring Points Across the Nullabor
By: Wayne McDonald
Date Presented: July 24th, 2000
Wayne McDonald BE(Elec), FlRSEManager, Technology & Tra
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202503 – Li – Competency Management in the Australian Railway Signalling Industry
Author(s): Daniel Li
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202503 – Moore – Signal Design Report: What Is It and Why Do We Need It?
Author(s): Trevor Moore
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202503 – Sudholz – Break of Gauge: Competencies in the Australian Signalling Project Environment
Author(s): Thomas Sudholz
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202503 – Turner – Growing Graduates in the Sun: 30 Years of Signalling Graduate Development in Queensland Rail
Author(s): Blake Turner
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202503 – Villegas – The Importance of Operation and Maintenance Concepts in the Delivery and Operation of Rail Networks
Author(s): Selena Villegas
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1998 – July – Skilton – Tranz Rail’s National Train Control Centre
Author(s): JT Skilton
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JT Skilton Signalling systems within Tranz Rail which require control from a remote location can be classified into three types, Centralised Traffic Control (CTC), remote controlled interlockings in Track Warrant (TW) territory and remote controlled interlockings embedded in Double Line Automatic (DLA) signalling. The CTC systems control the movement of trains in both directions over a single line section divided up into block sections and crossing loops. A field unit is installed at each crossing loop for the purpose of communicating with the control centre. TW control requires all trains to hold a warrant for the section of line being traversed. This warrant is issued to the locomotive engineer verbally over the train radio system and checked for correct reception by reading back over the radio system to the control centre. A selected number of crossing loops within TW territory are fully interlocked and equipped with a field unit which allows the Train Control Operator (TCO) to have full control over motor points and signals. Centralised control of interlockings in DLA territory is used where junctions between main and branch lines occur. Central control is used for movements to and from the branch line and, although it can also be used for signalling along the main lines, the interlocking can be switched to automatic for main line movements.
1998 – July – McDonald – Today’s Interlocking – A World of Applications
Author(s): Wayne McDonald
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Wayne McDonald Computer based interlockings today must be adaptable to the vastly different environments found in the many rail networks throughout the world. This paper overviews some of these environments where one such system, WESTRACE, has been installed and it highlights some of the special requirements essential to suit those locations.
1997 – November – Brock, Ebzery & McMurtrie – Homebush Bay Rail Link – Signalling Design and Management
Author(s): Peter Brock, Frank Ebzery & Bruce McMurtrie
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Peter Brock, Frank Ebzery & Bruce McMurtrie The construction of the Year 2000 Olympic facilities and the relocation of the Royal Agricultural Show Grounds Homebush Bay requires the construction of a high capacity transport link. Heavy rail is the only transport system that will supply the required capacity. The new Homebush Bay rail Loop will connect Olympic Park and the new Homebush Bay Showgrounds with the rest of the Sydney metropolitan rail networkTrail loop is nearing completion and will be commissioned on the 22/23 November 1997.