REGISTER

Mr Bill Palazzi, BEng (Elec) Hons, CEng, MIRSE,

PB Australia

Mr Graham Norris, Grad. Cert. Mge, Dip. Qual. Mge, MIRSE

Rail Infrastructure Corporation

This paper outlines the scope and approach taken in resignalling work that has been undertaken throughout the Country Regional Network in NSW. This resignalling includes the replacement of token safeworking systems (electric staff and staff and ticket) and mechanical signalling with a combination of Train Order Working, Centralised Train Control and remote- controlling of signal boxes.

The overall suite of signalling works to be completed on the CRN within a limited timeframe presented all stakeholders with many challengers with each of the projects exhibiting specific issues.

The goal was to always achieve a cost effective solution with minimum signalling infrastructure installed. Operational objectives were always considered paramount, and Signalling Engineers worked directly with Operational personnel during the investigation and concept phases of the projects to ensure that the most effective solution was identified.