201310 – Heibel – Quantum Leaps in Train Protection and Control
Author(s): Dr Frank Heibel
Date presented:
Frank Heibel PhD MSc (Hon) CPEng MIEAust FIRSEDoc Frank
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202503 – Afshar – CBTC Signalling System & Emerging Technologies; AI, Machine Learning & Crowd Computing for Adaptive Real-Time Train Timetables
By: Parisa Afshar
Date Presented: March 21st, 2025
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202503 – Li – Competency Management in the Australian Railway Signalling Industry
By: Daniel Li
Date Presented: March 21st, 2025
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202503 – Moore – Signal Design Report: What Is It and Why Do We Need It?
By: Trevor Moore
Date Presented: March 21st, 2025
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202503 – Sudholz – Break of Gauge: Competencies in the Australian Signalling Project Environment
By: Thomas Sudholz
Date Presented: March 21st, 2025
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202503 – Turner – Growing Graduates in the Sun: 30 Years of Signalling Graduate Development in Queensland Rail
By: Blake Turner
Date Presented: March 21st, 2025
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202503 – Villegas – The Importance of Operation and Maintenance Concepts in the Delivery and Operation of Rail Networks
By: Selena Villegas
Date Presented: March 21st, 2025
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2004 – July – Modernisation of KTMB’s Signalling & Telecommunication Systems
Date Presented: October 20th, 2024
The total route length of KTMB’s network amounts to approximately 1670 km and is mainly single track except for about 150 km of electrified double track sections around the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, for commuter services.
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1998 – July – Skilton – Tranz Rail’s National Train Control Centre
By: JT Skilton
Date Presented: October 20th, 2024
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.
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1998 – July – McDonald – Today’s Interlocking – A World of Applications
By: Wayne McDonald
Date Presented: October 20th, 2024
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.
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1997 – November – Brock, Ebzery & McMurtrie – Homebush Bay Rail Link – Signalling Design and Management
By: Peter Brock, Frank Ebzery & Bruce McMurtrie
Date Presented: October 20th, 2024
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.
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201310 – Topham – The International Engineering Safety Management Guidance
Author(s): Gareth Topham
Date presented:
Gareth Topham C Eng, B Eng, MSc, MIRSE, MIET, MSaRSRio
201310 – Brearley – Innovation in Engineering Education – Update of the Railway Signal and Telecommunications Program Final
Author(s): Les Brearley
Date presented:
Les Brearley BE (Elect) Grad Dip (Bus) Hon FIRSE, RPEQD
201310 – Phay – Driver Video Assist System (DAVS) Migration Due to Digital Dividend
Author(s): Yang-Lit Phay
Date presented:
Yang-Lit Phay BEng(EE), GradIEAust, MIEEESignals Engine
201310 – Gifford & McPeake – Split Detection and Emergency Power Operation
Author(s): John Gifford & Thomas McPeake
Date presented:
John Gifford FIRSEARTC Hunter ValleyThomas McPeake AMIR
201307 – Hunter – Keeping the Cost of Projects Low – Benefits from Using Systems Engineering
Author(s): Hugh Hunter
Date presented:
Hugh Hunter MSc MBCS MIRSE Senior ConsultantFrazer-Nash
201307 – Hjort – Reducing Train Control Costs – The NSW Country Regional Network Experience
Author(s): Graham Hjort
Date presented:
Graham Hjort BE(Hons), Grad Dip (Rail Sig)4Tel Pty LtdO
201307 – Atchison, Klokman & Baker – Upgrading the TasRail Train Control System
Author(s): Brenton Atchison, Dirk Klokman & David Baker
Date presented:
Brenton Atchison BSc (Hons), PhDSiemens Rail Automation
201307 – Nankervis – Managing Competency of Signalling Telecommunications Engineers and Maintainers
Author(s): Phillip Nankervis
Date presented:
Phillip Nankervis Master of Professional Education and
201307 – Skilton – Cost Effective Signalling – Sweating the Asset in New Zealand
Author(s): John Skilton
Date presented:
John Skilton BE Hons. (Electrical and Electronic)FIRSE,