2003 – March – Tapsall – Application of Next Generation of Communications Based Safeworking Technologies in Australia

Robert Tapsall MlRsE General Manager Information Solutions ALSTOM Australia - Transport For a number of years the development of the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) and other communications based systems have been discussed as the future of the signalling industry. So what is the status of the development and when can we expect to see its introduction into Australia? Why should the technology's introduction into Australia be considered? What are the benefits and what are the issues involved in its introduction? The answers lie in understanding the railway users' needs including operators, train controllers, signallers. train drivers, maintainers, railway managers, passengers, freight companies and railway regulators.