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In this paper, we would like to introduce an innovative proposal based on the research conducted by the Hitachi Rail Innovation team to further improve the existing available tablet application, particularly
This Paper investigates the issues regarding use of passive level crossings for livestock movements in the agricultural industry. This unavoidable practice presents a different risk profile to the typical user, with livestock movement being
I started in signalling more than 30 years ago at British Rail, where I learnt how to design interlockings, initially in relay circuits, and then by programming Solid State Interlockings. This work sparked my interest in safety critical syste
The term signalling principles is often referenced with regards to the design of a signalling system. It is also used as part of the title of a person ‘Principles Verifier’ or ‘Principles Tester’. Some rail managers also reference signalling p
This paper offers a detailed FRMCS integrated migration strategy as a preparatory guide for current GSM-R users, particularly Rail Transport Operators (RTOs), as well as for projects in the planning and developmen
The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) is currently building a new mobile radio and backhaul transmission communications network across the Perth metropolitan electrified railway network.
Today’s railway fatalities are arguably more likely to occur at level crossings than in the train collisions we tend to focus most attention on controlling. Designing for level crossing safety can be messy and grey, especially when the dependen
The Netherlands is rolling out the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) across the national network. The government created a Programme Directorate to manage the rollout. Cyber security for both ERTMS as well as the transportation syst
To support the acceptance of safety risk for configuration changes to railways, systems engineering recognises both qualitative and quantitative hazard and risk assessment methods. Quantitative analysis can be perceived as objective and quali
Cybersecurity is a hot topic worldwide with regular attacks being performed against multiple domains.
S. Paramsothi S.T.A. B.Sc. (Eng.), C. Eng., M.I.E.E., M.I.R.S.E (Aust) This paper serves as an introduction to the many technical papers which will follow. It. deals with some aspects of and the background to the project.
Keith Bladon & Philip Beck Teknis Electronics This paper reviews wheel condition monitoring technologies and presents the Teknis Wheel Condition Monitoring System. The design of the system was strongly influenced by the operational requirements specified at the time. Operational issues related to the introduction of train condition monitoring products in general are discussed.
Peter Jones (AMIRSE) The intent of this Paper is to provide a background and broad overview of the Kuala Lumpur Monorail System particularly for those who are not familiar with the requirements of the city's transport needs and constraints with a focus on the EUS&S portion of works from the Project Manager perspective. A separate paper will be delivered focussing on the technical detail of the Train Detection System that has been implemented.
Hessel (Hank) DE JONG CP Eng. B Ap.Sc. MIE Aust, MIRSE, MAICD WestNetRail The communications backbone project was a direct consequence of the communications requirements between centralised train control centres and the trackside signalling infrastructure. Whilst the signalling infrastructure upgrade is the subject of another paper this paper briefly describe the circumstances, criteria and process involved in determining the stages and requirements for the communications backbone.
Warren Kaiser (Design Engineer, ATP Pilot Trial) Stein Nielsen (Project Engineer, ATP Pilot Trial) United Group Limited This paper aims to give an overview of how an ERTMS system can be "configured" to improve train safety. A simple explanation of ATP, ERTMS and ETCS is given and the history of ERTMS is outlined. The information transmitted to the train from the trackside equipment and the available configurable variables in for this information are described and an example is used to show how the variables can be configured to improve the safety for a specific scenario.
Les Brearley BE (Elect) Grad Dip (Bus) Hon FIRSE, RPEQ Director, L & B RailConsult Pty Ltd The Signal and Telecommunications Program was developed as a project through the Cooperative Research Centre for Railway Engineering and Technologies (Rail CRC) as a response to the industry need for structured education in railway signal and telecommunications engineering. The program was developed by the Rail CRC with the content provided by IRSE Australasian Section members. The program took an innovative approach to engineering education with a combination of learning techniques including distance education, workplace activities, problem based learning, team based projects and workplace mentors. The initial offering in 2004 through Central Queensland University (CQUni) was for a Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Railway Signalling. Since then the program has been expanded to include a course on Railway Telecommunications, a Masters Degree and recently a course in Professional Competency. This paper provides a brief background on the Program and what has been achieved to date explaining how innovation was definitely worth the risk. It then provides an update on the recently completed second five year review. It explains the need for an increased partnership approach with industry if the objectives of the program are to be achieved. It also explains the needs for the proposed changes that have come out of the five year review process including the proposed change from a three term student year to a two semester student year. It also explains how technology will be used to further enhance the students' learning experience.
Phil McCluskey B App Sc (Eng) Project Manager Train Control Centralisation Australasian Railway Consultancy Services WestNet Rail is in the process of centralising its Train Control Operations in Western Australia. Given the strategic importance of the new facility, a significant effort has gone into ensuring that the new system utilises high level resilience and redundancy strategies, whilst maintaining a flexible platform for business needs. This paper describes how this was achieved in an environment of high technical and commercial risks, tight timeframes and constrained resources.
Keith Bladon Engineering Director Teknis Electronics Pty. Ltd. This paper outlines two new train remote sensing systems. l. Sensing from outside the rail structure by a radar based sensor. 2. Sensing at the wheeVrai1 interface. A general purpose instrument for rolling stock condition monitoring of wheels, bogies and carriage suspension.