2018 – November – Lemon/Smith/Talbot/Heibel – BEYOND THE NEW TRANSFORMATIONAL FRONTIER: DIGITAL SYSTEMS TO ENABLE ‘MORE TRAINS, MORE SERVICES’ IN SYDNEY
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Stephen Lemon MSc CPEng FIRSE MIEAust Transport for NSW Mark Smith FIEAust CPEng EngExec NER APEC Engineer IntPE(Aus) Transport for NSW Warwick Talbot MIRSE GAICD MCITL MPMI Sydney Trains Dr Frank Heibel PhD MSc(Hon) MIEAust FIRSE CPEng NER RPEQ Transport for NSW / Doc Frank Rail Services SUMMARYTransport for NSW’s (TfNSW) Digital Systems program will transform Sydney’s rail network using world class technology to create high capacity turn up and go services to meet growing demand. The Program will replace legacy signalling and train controls with modern, internationally proven, intelligent systems based around European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 technology.Digital Systems contains three main elements: Replacing trackside signalling equipment with the latest ETCS Level 2 technology Implementing Automatic Train Operation (ATO), which will be used to assist drivers – who will still remain in control – and provide faster and more consistent journey times Introducing a Traffic Management System (TMS) for more effective incident management and serviceregulation across the network. These elements will deliver significant customer, performance, cost and safety benefits. The modern technology willallow for data driven operations such as dynamic timetabling, and lead to reduced maintenance possessions andincreased passenger and freight capacity. An equally significant component of the program is the organisational transformation required to realise the benefits of the new technology, specifically for the resident operators and maintainers - Sydney Trains and NSW TrainLink.This paper provides an overview of this major signalling technology and change program including the latestdevelopments, delivery considerations and tactics aimed to maximise the potential for successful program delivery.