Transport industry leaders create a common voice on critical Communications Based Train Control issues on our one day conference and post event workshop. Addressing implementation, cost and maintenance, risk assessments and interoperability challenges, don't miss this informative networking opportunity
CBTC Communications Based Train Control conference March 12th 2014 James Nesbitt
Transport industry leaders create a common voice on critical Communications Based Train Control challenges and solutions on March12th 2014 in London. Addressing implementation, cost and maintenance, risk assessments and interoperability challenges from an engineering, technical and strategic planning perspective, you wont want to miss this highly informative networking opportunity
Strategic Analysis of Growth Opportunities in the Western European Urban Rail...Shyam Raman
The research service provides an analysis of the European urban rail rolling stock market and focuses on the trends and technologies to be used. The study segments the market by metro, light rail and APM systems and identifies the opportunities for new rolling stock in each of these segments. It further provides an in-depth trend and scenario based forecast by segment .
CBTC fitting strategies and challenges for maintenance vehiclesSYSTRA
The global deployment of CBTC technology in mass transit transportation system is slowly but surely stepping into the infrastructure maintenance vehicles operation, raising the question about the automation level required for these specific rolling stock vehicles.
Depending on the chosen automation levels, the effort level required to overcome the technical challenges requires proper assessment. Undertaking a multi-disciplinary criteria approach analysis with the right level of expertise at the early stages of the project will ensure that the investments will adequately meet the needs of the end users.
Strategic analysis of communications based train control systems in the weste...Shyam Raman
The study provides a strategic analysis of the Communications-Based Train Control Systems in the Western European Urban Rail Market, primarily covering Semi Automatic Train Operation (STO), Driverless Train Operation (DTO) and Unattended Train Operation (UTO) enabled by radio-based CBTC. The business environment of the Western European rail market and its dynamics has been discussed in great detail. The study provides drivers and restraints, market share analysis, competitor analysis, strategic market sizing forecasts for urban rail networks. Revenue growth opportunities in the communications-based train control industry and revenue forecasts of the European CBTC stock market has been provided by segment and region from 2011 to 2021.
Master class 12 December 2013 Chokepoints in transport corridorsMaurice Jansen
Masterclass on chokepoints in transport corridors, centered around research by PhD researcher Patrick Witte, with speakers from DB Schenker, Port of Rotterdam and Contargo Waterway Logistics. This Masterclass is a joint cooperation between Erasmus Smart Port Rotterdam and 'HBO in de Haven'.
Rail Technical Strategy, Key Capability 6 - More Space on TrainsJames Brown
Overview of Key capability 6 of the UK's Rail Technical Strategy - More Space on Trains.
Presents an overview of the key projects being commissioned as part of this R&D program aiming to boost rail capacity in the UK by maximising the size of vehicles running on the network and optimising the use of the space available.
Internet for vanet network communications fleetnetIJCNCJournal
Now in the world, the exchange of information between vehicles in the roads without any fixed infrastructure is enabled thanks to the novel technology of the Vehicular adhoc networks called (VANETs).The accidents and congestions warning, Internet access e.g. via gateways along the road are the main applications of these networks related to the safety and comfort applications. A high requirement on the routing protocols is introduced in these complexed VANETs networks In order to implement a reference intelligent transportation system and contribute to the standardization of vehicle to vehicle communication or vehicle to infrastructure, in Europe, several projects are held and different partners are joined from the industry, governmental agencies and academia.This paper explains the main progress and purposes of the standardization process and research initiatives of FleetNet project. These solutions will present in the future a common worldwide VANET platform integrating several services of inter-vehicles communications.
CBTC Communications Based Train Control conference March 12th 2014 James Nesbitt
Transport industry leaders create a common voice on critical Communications Based Train Control challenges and solutions on March12th 2014 in London. Addressing implementation, cost and maintenance, risk assessments and interoperability challenges from an engineering, technical and strategic planning perspective, you wont want to miss this highly informative networking opportunity
Strategic Analysis of Growth Opportunities in the Western European Urban Rail...Shyam Raman
The research service provides an analysis of the European urban rail rolling stock market and focuses on the trends and technologies to be used. The study segments the market by metro, light rail and APM systems and identifies the opportunities for new rolling stock in each of these segments. It further provides an in-depth trend and scenario based forecast by segment .
CBTC fitting strategies and challenges for maintenance vehiclesSYSTRA
The global deployment of CBTC technology in mass transit transportation system is slowly but surely stepping into the infrastructure maintenance vehicles operation, raising the question about the automation level required for these specific rolling stock vehicles.
Depending on the chosen automation levels, the effort level required to overcome the technical challenges requires proper assessment. Undertaking a multi-disciplinary criteria approach analysis with the right level of expertise at the early stages of the project will ensure that the investments will adequately meet the needs of the end users.
Strategic analysis of communications based train control systems in the weste...Shyam Raman
The study provides a strategic analysis of the Communications-Based Train Control Systems in the Western European Urban Rail Market, primarily covering Semi Automatic Train Operation (STO), Driverless Train Operation (DTO) and Unattended Train Operation (UTO) enabled by radio-based CBTC. The business environment of the Western European rail market and its dynamics has been discussed in great detail. The study provides drivers and restraints, market share analysis, competitor analysis, strategic market sizing forecasts for urban rail networks. Revenue growth opportunities in the communications-based train control industry and revenue forecasts of the European CBTC stock market has been provided by segment and region from 2011 to 2021.
Master class 12 December 2013 Chokepoints in transport corridorsMaurice Jansen
Masterclass on chokepoints in transport corridors, centered around research by PhD researcher Patrick Witte, with speakers from DB Schenker, Port of Rotterdam and Contargo Waterway Logistics. This Masterclass is a joint cooperation between Erasmus Smart Port Rotterdam and 'HBO in de Haven'.
Rail Technical Strategy, Key Capability 6 - More Space on TrainsJames Brown
Overview of Key capability 6 of the UK's Rail Technical Strategy - More Space on Trains.
Presents an overview of the key projects being commissioned as part of this R&D program aiming to boost rail capacity in the UK by maximising the size of vehicles running on the network and optimising the use of the space available.
Internet for vanet network communications fleetnetIJCNCJournal
Now in the world, the exchange of information between vehicles in the roads without any fixed infrastructure is enabled thanks to the novel technology of the Vehicular adhoc networks called (VANETs).The accidents and congestions warning, Internet access e.g. via gateways along the road are the main applications of these networks related to the safety and comfort applications. A high requirement on the routing protocols is introduced in these complexed VANETs networks In order to implement a reference intelligent transportation system and contribute to the standardization of vehicle to vehicle communication or vehicle to infrastructure, in Europe, several projects are held and different partners are joined from the industry, governmental agencies and academia.This paper explains the main progress and purposes of the standardization process and research initiatives of FleetNet project. These solutions will present in the future a common worldwide VANET platform integrating several services of inter-vehicles communications.
This document provides an overview of London's Crossrail scheme, including its long evolution, governance, financing, and challenges. Some key points:
- Crossrail was first proposed in the 1940s but faced many delays until being approved in 2007, with construction starting in 2009 and completion in 2018.
- Its benefits case was strengthened over time by considering wider economic impacts like agglomeration effects, showing links between transport investment and economic growth.
- Funding came from national and local government as well as farepayers, with London able to raise additional revenue through a business rates supplement.
- Strong governance including a joint sponsor board helped ensure delivery on time and on budget.
- Crossrail 2 is
AUTOMATION: LESSONS LEARNT FROM SESAR by Michael StandarALIAS Network
- SESAR aims to modernize European air traffic management through the implementation of new technologies and automation. This involves integrating airports, moving to 4D trajectory-based operations, increased automation, system-wide information sharing, and collaborative network planning.
- SESAR uses an "innovation pipeline" approach, starting with exploratory research and moving solutions through phases of validation, demonstration at scale, and finally deployment support. Over 400 exercises involving 8000 experts from across the industry have been conducted to validate solutions.
- Large-scale demonstrations in 2015 aim to confirm global interoperability of SESAR solutions and accelerate their acceptance and industrialization. Coordination is also occurring with related programs like NextGen to ensure worldwide inter
The document discusses automation technologies that will enable the transformation of future airspace operations. It describes how advanced flight management systems, high reliability avionics, surveillance technologies like ADS-B, automated ground systems for takeoff, landing and recovery, and automated communication between aircraft and air traffic control can increase automation in air traffic management. The goal is to implement these technologies through programs like NextGen in the US and SESAR in Europe to safely manage both manned and unmanned aircraft operating in shared airspace.
The document summarizes key findings from UNIFE's updated study on the global rail market from 2005-2007 and forecast through 2016. It finds that the total rail supply market exceeds EUR 120 billion annually and is expected to grow 2.0-2.5% per year. Western Europe accounts for 35% of the accessible rail market volume, which is forecast to grow around 2.9% annually overall. Major trends like urbanization, environmental awareness, and financing methods are expected to favor continued industry development.
Atkins global rail opportunities 6th March 2014Matt Cody
This document summarizes a presentation on global rail opportunities given by Douglas McCormick, Managing Director of Rail at Atkins. It discusses Atkins' capabilities and presence across various rail markets worldwide, including the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America. Atkins has significant experience in rail infrastructure design, consulting, safety leadership, and managing complex projects. Key growth areas include metro projects in the Middle East and expanding operations in Southeast Asia.
The document provides an overview of developments in the European rail freight industry in the third quarter of 2012. It discusses:
1) An event hosted by UIRR and Combinant terminal to familiarize DG MOVE officials with developments in combined transport.
2) The completion of a public consultation on the proposed Fourth Railway Package before its publication.
3) A report published by the European Commission on the development of Europe's railway market in 2011 based on the Rail Market Monitoring Scheme.
4) Updates on activities by the European Railway Agency regarding the TAF TSI and development of registers and databases.
This document provides information about the 2016 SESAR Project Awards, including details about the nominees and winners in different categories. It summarizes the work of project 14.01.04, which won the Best in Class award. This project defined technical specifications for the SWIM Technical Infrastructure, including requirements for identity management, registries, and SWIM profiles. It achieved the delivery of SWIM-TI specifications on time while maintaining synchronization with SESAR. The project also contributed to the adoption of specifications as standards and their refinement in other organizations. Project 10.09.02 won the Outstanding Project award for its work on multiple airport arrival/departure management, including validation exercises showing benefits of integrated arrival management solutions.
This presentation provides an overview of the role of air traffic management in Europe, the challenges of future growth, and the Single European Sky initiative. It discusses how the SESAR program is developing new air traffic management technologies and procedures through a public-private partnership to enable more efficient airspace usage and meet rising demand while improving safety and environmental performance. The presentation outlines SESAR's goals and organization, as well as its progress in developing and validating new concepts of operations through research projects across Europe.
The CVIS Project aims to create a wireless network between vehicles and infrastructure to increase efficiency and safety. It has over 200 partners across Europe working on applications like traffic control, management, and monitoring. The CVIS architecture is based on OSGi and defines services for communication, security, device access, location, and more to enable applications to share traffic information. This creates an open platform for cooperative intelligent transport systems using both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication.
Transport Network Analysis for Smart Open FleetsMiguel Rebollo
Extension of a framework to organize open fllets for last-mile delivery. It includes a module to analyze the transport network of a city as a complex network. A sample of the bike rental service is shown.
Project Controls Expo, 13th Nov 2013 - "Risk and Planning, how to use the QSR...Project Controls Expo
The scale of our challenge
o London’s growing all the Hme, at a rate equivalent to a tube train full of people added every week
o Economy demands more for less
o Embracing new technology
o Ageing infrastructure
Rotterdam and its hinterland; opportunities for synchromodal transport solutionsMaurice Jansen
This document summarizes a presentation given at Netherlands Maritime University on opportunities for synchromodal solutions in Rotterdam and its hinterland. The presentation discusses how Rotterdam has expanded physically over time to accommodate increasing shipping volumes. It also describes challenges around utilizing infrastructure better and reducing costs and pollution. Examples are provided of initiatives that cluster cargo flows and use alternative transport modes like rail and barge to reduce road congestion. Integrated information systems and cooperation between stakeholders are identified as important success factors for efficient synchromodal transport networks. The role of various players like port authorities, transport companies and shippers is also discussed.
Bombardier delivered CBTC signaling for the Shenzhen Metro Line 3 in China within 22 months, from contract award to passenger service. This involved replacing the original signaling supplier. The project was completed on time for the scheduled opening of the line before a major sporting event in August 2011. It required coordination across multiple Bombardier sites and technology changes to adapt to the existing system design. Timely delivery was achieved through project management focus, communication, and a cooperative customer relationship.
The document discusses SESAR exploratory research. It provides an introduction from Dr. Stella Tkatchova of SESAR JU and outlines two WPE project examples on airport slot allocation (ACCESS) and modeling ATM policy changes (CASSIOPEIA). It also discusses how SESAR takes science seriously through its Scientific Committee, chaired by Peter Hecker. The way forward and closing remarks are provided by Dr. Tkatchova.
The document summarizes a session at the World ATM Congress 2016 on SESAR and spectrum. The session agenda included presentations on communication enablers like multilink and software defined radios, navigation enablers such as GNSS needs and challenges, and surveillance enablers focusing on optimizing ADS-B data. There were also presentations on spectrum challenges from European and global perspectives, and how SESAR addresses spectrum issues. The session concluded with a Q&A.
- The document discusses ICAO's work on developing Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBUs) and a Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) to harmonize NextGen and SESAR and provide guidance for CNS investments globally.
- The technical team is populating templates for ASBU blocks 0-3 to identify performance improvements, procedures, technology, standards, and trials needed. Roadmaps will outline timelines for CNS/AIM implementations.
- The outcomes aim to provide consensus on global interoperability requirements and investment certainty for states and operators in infrastructure and avionics. The GANIS symposium in September will provide industry input on the draft ASBUs and roadmaps.
LTC, Annual Forum, The Direction of Technology in Transportation, 05/13/2011,...LTC @ CSUSB
This document provides an overview and update on Metrolink's implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology across its rail network in Southern California. Some key points:
- Metrolink operates 7 routes across 550 miles with 55 stations and carries 45,000 daily riders.
- The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 mandates PTC technology be implemented by 2015 to prevent train collisions and derailments.
- Metrolink's PTC system will involve wayside radio locations, a communication network, and onboard train equipment to monitor train locations and speeds.
- Implementation faces challenges with rugged terrain, long tunnels, and ensuring interoperability across host freight railroads.
- Upgrades to
I gave this presentation to the department Technology and Operations Management to explain my thoughts on how sea ports act in global supply chains through organisational, logistics, and information networks.
The document provides information about the Dubai Metro signaling and train control system. It discusses key details about the metro system including its two phases, the lines and stations, train fleet size, and technology used. The signaling system is a Thales SelTrac S40 CBTC system which enables a headway of 90 seconds and maximum speed of 90 kph. It also faced challenges during construction and operation due to its scale, the region's environment, and tight timelines. Lessons learned include the importance of consortiums, technical specifications, workforce culture, and testing procedures. The system includes specialized features and future opportunities exist in the region for interoperability and growth of metro systems.
This document provides an overview of London's Crossrail scheme, including its long evolution, governance, financing, and challenges. Some key points:
- Crossrail was first proposed in the 1940s but faced many delays until being approved in 2007, with construction starting in 2009 and completion in 2018.
- Its benefits case was strengthened over time by considering wider economic impacts like agglomeration effects, showing links between transport investment and economic growth.
- Funding came from national and local government as well as farepayers, with London able to raise additional revenue through a business rates supplement.
- Strong governance including a joint sponsor board helped ensure delivery on time and on budget.
- Crossrail 2 is
AUTOMATION: LESSONS LEARNT FROM SESAR by Michael StandarALIAS Network
- SESAR aims to modernize European air traffic management through the implementation of new technologies and automation. This involves integrating airports, moving to 4D trajectory-based operations, increased automation, system-wide information sharing, and collaborative network planning.
- SESAR uses an "innovation pipeline" approach, starting with exploratory research and moving solutions through phases of validation, demonstration at scale, and finally deployment support. Over 400 exercises involving 8000 experts from across the industry have been conducted to validate solutions.
- Large-scale demonstrations in 2015 aim to confirm global interoperability of SESAR solutions and accelerate their acceptance and industrialization. Coordination is also occurring with related programs like NextGen to ensure worldwide inter
The document discusses automation technologies that will enable the transformation of future airspace operations. It describes how advanced flight management systems, high reliability avionics, surveillance technologies like ADS-B, automated ground systems for takeoff, landing and recovery, and automated communication between aircraft and air traffic control can increase automation in air traffic management. The goal is to implement these technologies through programs like NextGen in the US and SESAR in Europe to safely manage both manned and unmanned aircraft operating in shared airspace.
The document summarizes key findings from UNIFE's updated study on the global rail market from 2005-2007 and forecast through 2016. It finds that the total rail supply market exceeds EUR 120 billion annually and is expected to grow 2.0-2.5% per year. Western Europe accounts for 35% of the accessible rail market volume, which is forecast to grow around 2.9% annually overall. Major trends like urbanization, environmental awareness, and financing methods are expected to favor continued industry development.
Atkins global rail opportunities 6th March 2014Matt Cody
This document summarizes a presentation on global rail opportunities given by Douglas McCormick, Managing Director of Rail at Atkins. It discusses Atkins' capabilities and presence across various rail markets worldwide, including the UK and Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and North America. Atkins has significant experience in rail infrastructure design, consulting, safety leadership, and managing complex projects. Key growth areas include metro projects in the Middle East and expanding operations in Southeast Asia.
The document provides an overview of developments in the European rail freight industry in the third quarter of 2012. It discusses:
1) An event hosted by UIRR and Combinant terminal to familiarize DG MOVE officials with developments in combined transport.
2) The completion of a public consultation on the proposed Fourth Railway Package before its publication.
3) A report published by the European Commission on the development of Europe's railway market in 2011 based on the Rail Market Monitoring Scheme.
4) Updates on activities by the European Railway Agency regarding the TAF TSI and development of registers and databases.
This document provides information about the 2016 SESAR Project Awards, including details about the nominees and winners in different categories. It summarizes the work of project 14.01.04, which won the Best in Class award. This project defined technical specifications for the SWIM Technical Infrastructure, including requirements for identity management, registries, and SWIM profiles. It achieved the delivery of SWIM-TI specifications on time while maintaining synchronization with SESAR. The project also contributed to the adoption of specifications as standards and their refinement in other organizations. Project 10.09.02 won the Outstanding Project award for its work on multiple airport arrival/departure management, including validation exercises showing benefits of integrated arrival management solutions.
This presentation provides an overview of the role of air traffic management in Europe, the challenges of future growth, and the Single European Sky initiative. It discusses how the SESAR program is developing new air traffic management technologies and procedures through a public-private partnership to enable more efficient airspace usage and meet rising demand while improving safety and environmental performance. The presentation outlines SESAR's goals and organization, as well as its progress in developing and validating new concepts of operations through research projects across Europe.
The CVIS Project aims to create a wireless network between vehicles and infrastructure to increase efficiency and safety. It has over 200 partners across Europe working on applications like traffic control, management, and monitoring. The CVIS architecture is based on OSGi and defines services for communication, security, device access, location, and more to enable applications to share traffic information. This creates an open platform for cooperative intelligent transport systems using both vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communication.
Transport Network Analysis for Smart Open FleetsMiguel Rebollo
Extension of a framework to organize open fllets for last-mile delivery. It includes a module to analyze the transport network of a city as a complex network. A sample of the bike rental service is shown.
Project Controls Expo, 13th Nov 2013 - "Risk and Planning, how to use the QSR...Project Controls Expo
The scale of our challenge
o London’s growing all the Hme, at a rate equivalent to a tube train full of people added every week
o Economy demands more for less
o Embracing new technology
o Ageing infrastructure
Rotterdam and its hinterland; opportunities for synchromodal transport solutionsMaurice Jansen
This document summarizes a presentation given at Netherlands Maritime University on opportunities for synchromodal solutions in Rotterdam and its hinterland. The presentation discusses how Rotterdam has expanded physically over time to accommodate increasing shipping volumes. It also describes challenges around utilizing infrastructure better and reducing costs and pollution. Examples are provided of initiatives that cluster cargo flows and use alternative transport modes like rail and barge to reduce road congestion. Integrated information systems and cooperation between stakeholders are identified as important success factors for efficient synchromodal transport networks. The role of various players like port authorities, transport companies and shippers is also discussed.
Bombardier delivered CBTC signaling for the Shenzhen Metro Line 3 in China within 22 months, from contract award to passenger service. This involved replacing the original signaling supplier. The project was completed on time for the scheduled opening of the line before a major sporting event in August 2011. It required coordination across multiple Bombardier sites and technology changes to adapt to the existing system design. Timely delivery was achieved through project management focus, communication, and a cooperative customer relationship.
The document discusses SESAR exploratory research. It provides an introduction from Dr. Stella Tkatchova of SESAR JU and outlines two WPE project examples on airport slot allocation (ACCESS) and modeling ATM policy changes (CASSIOPEIA). It also discusses how SESAR takes science seriously through its Scientific Committee, chaired by Peter Hecker. The way forward and closing remarks are provided by Dr. Tkatchova.
The document summarizes a session at the World ATM Congress 2016 on SESAR and spectrum. The session agenda included presentations on communication enablers like multilink and software defined radios, navigation enablers such as GNSS needs and challenges, and surveillance enablers focusing on optimizing ADS-B data. There were also presentations on spectrum challenges from European and global perspectives, and how SESAR addresses spectrum issues. The session concluded with a Q&A.
- The document discusses ICAO's work on developing Aviation System Block Upgrades (ASBUs) and a Global Air Navigation Plan (GANP) to harmonize NextGen and SESAR and provide guidance for CNS investments globally.
- The technical team is populating templates for ASBU blocks 0-3 to identify performance improvements, procedures, technology, standards, and trials needed. Roadmaps will outline timelines for CNS/AIM implementations.
- The outcomes aim to provide consensus on global interoperability requirements and investment certainty for states and operators in infrastructure and avionics. The GANIS symposium in September will provide industry input on the draft ASBUs and roadmaps.
LTC, Annual Forum, The Direction of Technology in Transportation, 05/13/2011,...LTC @ CSUSB
This document provides an overview and update on Metrolink's implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) technology across its rail network in Southern California. Some key points:
- Metrolink operates 7 routes across 550 miles with 55 stations and carries 45,000 daily riders.
- The Rail Safety Improvement Act of 2008 mandates PTC technology be implemented by 2015 to prevent train collisions and derailments.
- Metrolink's PTC system will involve wayside radio locations, a communication network, and onboard train equipment to monitor train locations and speeds.
- Implementation faces challenges with rugged terrain, long tunnels, and ensuring interoperability across host freight railroads.
- Upgrades to
I gave this presentation to the department Technology and Operations Management to explain my thoughts on how sea ports act in global supply chains through organisational, logistics, and information networks.
The document provides information about the Dubai Metro signaling and train control system. It discusses key details about the metro system including its two phases, the lines and stations, train fleet size, and technology used. The signaling system is a Thales SelTrac S40 CBTC system which enables a headway of 90 seconds and maximum speed of 90 kph. It also faced challenges during construction and operation due to its scale, the region's environment, and tight timelines. Lessons learned include the importance of consortiums, technical specifications, workforce culture, and testing procedures. The system includes specialized features and future opportunities exist in the region for interoperability and growth of metro systems.
1. Crossrail is a new railway for London and the southeast consisting of over 100km of track with 24 trains per hour in each direction, adding 10% to London's rail capacity.
2. Managing the integration of the complex railway systems between Crossrail and existing rail networks like Network Rail presented major risk management challenges.
3. Key risks included ensuring the different systems like signalling, power supply, and stations worked together, that all parties were ready for operations, and obtaining necessary safety approvals. Extensive testing and trial operations were required.
MAINS is an EU project that aims to design and demonstrate a cost-effective metro network architecture based on optical subwavelength transport technologies and an enhanced control plane. The architecture promises greater cost efficiency, lower resource consumption, improved reliability and lower latency compared to current metro networks. It is based on optical burst and packet switching in the data plane and an extended GMPLS control plane to manage resources at the subwavelength level. The project involves telecom operators, equipment manufacturers, and universities who will specify the architecture, develop control plane prototypes, and experimentally validate the concept through laboratory and field testing.
Service oriented space-infrastructures_brown_university_2014_lisiMarco Lisi
My presentation "From Systems to Services: Creating a Service-oriented, Space-Based Infrastructure" during the Space Horizons 2014 Workshop at Brown University.
1. The Culver CBTC Test Track Project in New York City aims to demonstrate signalling interoperability between the CBTC systems of Siemens and Thales through an integrated test facility.
2. The project goals are to finalize interoperability interface specifications for future CBTC deployments in New York, provide an operational test environment, and permanently install an interoperable CBTC system on the Culver test track line.
3. Siemens and Thales will work as a consortium with shared responsibilities to deliver the system, including developing their respective CBTC subsystems, integrating them, and conducting safety certification testing.
Gabriel Nistorescu has over 21 years of experience in the transportation industry, including 14 years in senior roles. He has a Master's degree in electronics and telecommunications engineering and various professional certifications. His experience includes projects in Algeria, the UAE, Bulgaria, Albania, the UK, Romania, and Greece. He has expertise in project management, signaling, ERTMS, traffic management systems, and telecommunications networks. Some of his achievements include developing professional models and procedures for projects and tenders. He displays strong leadership, communication, and cultural skills from working with multinational teams on international projects.
Rail asset information and data management for smart rail June 26th conferenc...James Nesbitt
To realise the benefits of next generation intelligence, a unified vision and strategy is required to ensure we are understanding how to best leverage the information we are receiving, and how we are managing the vast amount of data associated with new systems.
Asset Information and data management will allow more precise decisions to be made to balance cost, risk and performance, supporting operational effectiveness and efficiency.
We will be addressing how the European rail sector are developing and implementing asset information strategies, managing data across multiple disparate systems and leveraging new technologies to succeed.
Finmeccanica is an Italian manufacturer specializing in high technology sectors. Ansaldo STS is a subsidiary of Finmeccanica that provides railway signaling systems and mass transit solutions worldwide. The document discusses Ansaldo STS's projects developing driverless metro systems and catenary-free tramway solutions, highlighting case studies in Copenhagen, Riyadh, and Naples. It also outlines Ansaldo STS's global presence and financial details as an internationally operating railway technology company.
Read all our success stories! We are very proud of the achievements and relationships we created with our clients and partners. Contact us for more information info@ertmssolutions.com
This document discusses lessons learned from 47 light rail projects. It finds that projects are more likely to succeed if they have a strong, independent organization; incremental planning; transparency; and citizen involvement. Failures often result from changing scope, interfaces between components, and lack of alternatives considered. The document also justifies light rail using a framework of efficiency, effectiveness, environment, economy and equity. Case studies show light rail can increase reliability and that accounting for reliability benefits is important for cost-benefit analyses, as demonstrated by a project in Utrecht.
Metro systems are mass rapid transit systems that are well-suited for large, dense cities experiencing high traffic congestion. Metros can be conventional, subway, or elevated. They operate on DC motors to efficiently move large numbers of passengers between stations. Key factors in deciding to build a metro include high peak traffic, passenger density, and forecasted demand. Metros have technical features like platform doors, fare cards, passenger information, and air-conditioned trains. They provide efficient, eco-friendly transportation at scheduled fares based on distance. Metros boost economic growth while reducing congestion and pollution. Careful planning is needed for such large infrastructure projects.
Public-Private Partnerships: The P3 Experience AICP CM 1.5
Public-private partnerships (P3s) are on the upswing. After a strong start with vertical building delivery in the US and many transit projects in Canada, the P3 model for transit seems to be here to stay. Upcoming projects in Baltimore and Denver are piquing interest across the US. Is P3 right for your project? How have recent projects fared? Listen as panel members explore recent applications, trends and benefits of the P3 delivery method. Learn how to assess your own project in terms of the P3 model. Hear how P3 is helping accomplish broader community development, sustainability and mobility goals throughout North America.
Moderator: Bob Post, Vice President, Director of Transportation, URS, Portland, Oregon
Charles Wheeler, Senior Project Manager, URS, Richmond Hill, Ontario
Gregory P. Benz, RA, AICP, Senior Vice President, Principal, Professional Associate, Parsons Brinckerhoff, Baltimore, Maryland
Martin Nielsen, MAIBC, LEED AP, MRAIC, P.Eng., Principal, Dialog Design, Vancouver, British Columbia
Asset information and data management for Smart Rail June 26thJames Nesbitt
The document summarizes an upcoming conference on rail asset information taking place in London on June 26th 2014. It provides details on the conference agenda, confirmed speakers from various rail operators and infrastructure owners in Europe, and reasons to attend the conference related to developing asset information strategies and leveraging new technologies. The conference will address how organizations in the European rail sector are developing and implementing asset information strategies to manage data from multiple systems and gain competitive advantages.
Asset information and data management for smart rail systems conference Londo...James Nesbitt
he convergence of technology and infrastructure has the ability to transform our communities and economy, reduce emissions as well provide an opportunity for business leaders to optimise asset performance and reduce cost.
To realise the benefits of next generation intelligence, a unified vision and strategy is required to ensure we are understanding how to best leverage the information we are receiving, and how we are managing the vast amount of data associated with new systems.
Asset information and data management will allow more precise decisions to be made to balance cost, risk and performance, supporting operational effectiveness and efficiency.
We will be addressing how the European rail sector are developing and implementing asset information strategies, managing data across multiple disparate systems and leveraging new technologies to succeed.
ECT provides port and logistics services in Rotterdam. They are developing European Gateway Services (EGS) to improve synchromodality and push containers further into the hinterland more efficiently. The COMCIS project tested concepts like extended line release to release containers earlier, a discharge predictor to forecast container availability up to 42 hours in advance, and a synchromodal dashboard to integrate terminal and hinterland data. These concepts improved visibility and planning, reduced wait times, and supported moving more containers off terminals and onto barges and trains. ECT is now rolling out implementations of these COMCIS-proven concepts more broadly.
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Industrial Control Cybersecurity USA Cyber Senate conferenceJames Nesbitt
Public and Private partnerships are paramount and information sharing on an international level a priority. We will be addressing key areas of vulnerability, threat detection, mitigation, and planning for the Water, Utilities, Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Power and Smart Grid Energy sector
Industrial Control Security USA Sacramento California Oct 13/14James Nesbitt
This document provides information about the Industrial Control Cybersecurity conference to be held on October 13-14, 2015 in Sacramento, California. The conference will address key topics such as vulnerability detection and mitigation in critical infrastructure sectors like energy, oil, gas, electric and water. It will feature presentations from industry and government leaders as well as cybersecurity experts. The goal is to enhance public-private collaboration and information sharing to improve security of national infrastructure systems.
Industrial Control Cyber Security Europe 2015 James Nesbitt
The Industrial Control Cybersecurity conference consists of presentations and debate from some of the energy industry’s leading end users from Operational and IT backgrounds, Government influencers, leading cybersecurity authorities and some of the world’s most influential solution providers.
Key topics of discussion will pivot on convergence of operational and information technology transformation, design, implementation, integration and risks associated with enterprise facing architecture.
Further review includes the development of policy, operational and cultural considerations, maturity models, public and private information sharing and the adoption of cybersecurity controls.
2015 will provide further insight into how industry can further develop organisational priorities, effective methodologies, benchmark return on investment for cybersecurity procurement, supplier relationships and how to effectively deploy defense in-depth strategies.
We will introduce discussion on the latest attacks and hear from those who are responsible for identifying them. The conference will further address penetration testing, the art of detection and threat monitoring, incident response and recovery.
Asset information and data management smart railJames Nesbitt
The convergence of technology and infrastructure has the ability to transform our communities and economy, reduce emissions as well provide an opportunity for business leaders to optimise asset performance and reduce cost.
Asset information and data management will allow more precise decisions to be made to balance cost, risk and performance, supporting operational effectiveness and efficiency.
We will be addressing how the European rail sector are developing and implementing asset information strategies, managing data across multiple disparate systems and leveraging new technologies to succeed.
Industrial Control Security USA Sacramento California Oct 6/7James Nesbitt
Industrial Control Cybersecurity USA October 6th and 7th
Sacramento California USA
Identify, protect, detect, respond and recover.
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Industrial Control Cyber Security conference Sacramento California October 6th and 7th, Key Note speakers include DOE, NERC, NIST, SMUD, PG&E, SCE, NCi Security, Codenomicon (Heartbleed presentation).
Pre Conference workshop October 5th
“Effective methodology to protecting the oil and gas critical infrastructures from the emerging cyber threats”
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New communications based signalling technology (CBTC) can transform the rail industry, providing numerous benefits such as increasing capacity, operational efficiency, reducing headway and improving the ability to respond to growing passenger demand.
Averting the costs of developing new lines through the optimization of existing rail infrastructure sounds ideal, however there are many challenges in implementing communication based control.
On March 12th 2014, industry leaders will come together to share insight, best practice and gain further understanding in critical infrastructure train control issues such as implementation, cost and maintenance, migration, conducting risk assessments and interoperability.
Asset information and Data management for Smart Rail systemsJames Nesbitt
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We will be addressing how the European rail sector are developing and implementing asset information strategies, managing data across multiple disparate systems and leveraging new technologies to succeed.
QA or the Highway - Component Testing: Bridging the gap between frontend appl...zjhamm304
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Chris Jones, Director of Product Management at BrainChip , presents the “Temporal Event Neural Networks: A More Efficient Alternative to the Transformer” tutorial at the May 2024 Embedded Vision Summit.
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Connector Corner: Seamlessly power UiPath Apps, GenAI with prebuilt connectorsDianaGray10
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Communications Based Train Control Conference London March 12 2014
1. THE IMPLEMENTATION
CHALLENGE FOR FUTURE RAIL
12th of March 2014 - The Hatton London
INDUSTRY LEADERS INCLUDE:
Thales Canada, David Dimmer, Technical Project Leader
NGTC project Unife
London Overground and Crossrail, Duncan Cross, Deputy
Operations Director
GTT Metro, Alberto Forchino, Technological project
innovation manager
London Underground, Hugh Bridge, SUP ATC
Engineering Manager
London Underground, George Clarke, Engineering
Director
DB Netz AG, Klaus Rudiger Hase, Project Leader open
ETCS
SNCF, Said El Fassi, Head of the Technical Direction IG-T
& IG-sys
SNCF, Dr. Pierre Messulam, Director of Technology,
Strategy and Regulation
Coventry University, Dr Alexeis Garcia-Perez, Lecturer in
Business Information Systems
Mott Macdonald, Elaine Thompson, Principal Human
Factors Engineer, Karl King, Head of Rail Control Systems
TPD Technologies, Paul Cheeseman, Director
ITCertifer, Gino Di Mambro, International Business
Manager
B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Ian Graham, Manager,
Operations Planning, Expo/Millennium Lines, Operations
Planning
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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
Hear unique engineering and technical based
case studies
Understand how are operators are able to
reduce life cycle and maintenance costs
while enhancing flexibility and managing
interoperability
How are operators and suppliers creating
transparency in procurement and supplier
relationships
Learn how Communications Based Train
Control can increase capacity and safely
reduce time interval
Duncan
Cross, Deputy
Operations
Director,
London
Overground
and Crossrail
George Clarke,
Engineering
Director,
London
Underground
David Dimmer,
Technical
Project Leader
NGTC project
Unife, Thales
Canada
Dr. Pierre
Messulam,
Director of
Technology,
Strategy and
Regulation,
SNCF
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2. DAY ONE MARCH 12TH
8:35
Chairman’s Opening remarks
8.45
Increasing Railway efficiency: Next generation of train control
systems for urban and main line European railway systems
• Introduction of new technologies in the ERTMS
• Further development of Urban train control systems, onboard and
and wayside equipment and associated standard interfaces.
• Technical and operational synergies between the control systems
of the two domains
• Expected impact, delivery, development and harmonizations
Technical leader of the UNIFE coordinated project NGTC, David
Dimmer, Thales Canada
9.15
Challenges of implementing Communications Based Train Control
• Trial operations due to commence for Crossrail in 2018; three
stages during 2018-19
• How to interface ETCS Level 2 signalling
• Migrating from CBTC to ETCS Level 3, when expected and what
to consider in design and implementation phase now
• Trial and errors of managing interoperability
• Procurement challenges and supplier relationships
London Overground and Crossrail, Duncan Cross, Deputy
Operations Director
9.45
Planning for the railway of the future
• Strategic planning: an holistic approach to upgrading the railway
• Meeting the growth in demand
• Providing for a 24 hour metro
• The constraints of an ageing infrastructure
• Seeking to deliver demanding performance targets
• The role of CBTC in the future railway system & what price
standardisation?
London Underground, George Clark, Capital Programmes
Directorate, Engineering Director
10.15
14.15
14.45
ERTMS Bridging the gap between technology and adoption: a
Human Factors case study
• Establishing the operational requirements for the transition
between ETCS Level 2 and the Class B train control systems
• Establishing the technology requirements for the ERTMS/ETCS DMI
and investigated technology options and the factors that would
need to be considered when choosing specific technology
• Identifying the risks and benefits for the integration of AWS/TPWS
with the ERTMS/ETCS DMI
Mott Macdonald, Elaine Thompson, Principal Human Factors
Engineer
15.15
Coffee and Networking
CBTC from the start, 28 years of Unattended Train Operation at
SkyTrain in Vancouver (needs updating this below is correct)
• Brief orientation and context of Vancouver (location, size, growth);
• The 1980 decision to build an automated line (very daring!); some
of the basis for that decision;
• Reference to the technology (Thales CBTC SelTrac inductive loop;
linear motor propulsion, etc.);
• Initial opening in 1986 for Expo 86 (21 km, 15 stations);
• Extensions through today, including Canada Line (separate P3
operation, but still UTO/CBTC), and Evergreen extension (11 km to
open in 2016);
• Implications of UTO – more than the obvious; the positive and the
negative;
• Public perception and acceptance (people don’t complain directly
about the automation and UTO, but they still complain about
service);
• Canada Line – different but the same;
• Recent and future upgrades – sustaining a technologically
dependent system
B.C. Rapid Transit Company, Ian Graham, Manager, Operations
Planning (Expo/Millennium Lines)
Coffee and Networking
15.45
Challenges and successes of Independent Safety Assessment of new
CBTC railways
• Cost and time effective roll out of multiple CBTC metros – the
Chinese experience
• Effective cross acceptance of existing systems
• Using the iESM guidance for roll out on a “reference system”
approach
• Identifying appropriate safety-related constraints
TPD Technologies, Paul Cheeseman, Director
10.45
Undertaking major signalling upgrades without impacting on the
travelling customers: London Underground case study
• Implementation strategies (overlay/dual fit)
• Technical solutions
• Migration approaches
• Minimising service impact
• Lessons learnt from existing LU upgrades
London Underground, Hugh Bridge, SUP ATC Engineering Manager
11.15
How could openETCS help to integrate modern CBTC technology
into the European Train Control System
• More and more regions in Germany are looking for combined
mass transit, suburban,and regional traffic solutions
• CBTC could be considered just as another “Class B System”
• Integrate those functions on a mainly software bases with far
less additional hardware than conventional “Dual Mode” or “BiStandard” solutions
• open CBCT as an open Class B solution for openETCS?
DB Netz AG, Dr. Klaus-Rüdiger Hase, Project Leader open ETCS
16.15
Reserved
16.45
The new European railway world
• Liberalization and interoperability concepts
• Reasons and the expected benefits
• The new process to certify components and systems for ETCS
• Situation several years after the first Directives
ITALCertifer, Gino Di Mambro, International Business Manager
17.15
Reserved
System modeling and holistic simulation
• Optimising the design in interface with existing infrastructure
systems
• Identifying and confirming performance targets
• Optimisng cutover plan
• Mitigating project risks
SNCF, Said El Fassi, Head of the technical direction IG-T & IG-sys
17.45
Roundtable networking
11.45
12.15
ERTMS, the SNCF experience
• The tuning of the system
• Operational feedback
• Driving ergonomic
• Return of experience in cross border traffic
• Thalys trains
• Paris-Barcelona trains
SNCF, Dr Pierre Messulam, Director of Strategy, Innovation,
Research and Regulation
12.45
Table 2
Human Factors - RSSB (to be confirmed)
Table 3
Fall back systems - TPD Technologies,
Director, Paul Cheeseman
18.30
End of conference closing remarks
Networking Lunch
13.45
Table 1
Interoperability led by Karl King, Head
of Rail Control Systems, Mott MacDonald
Risk, Requirements and development: GTT case study
• Risks in implementation and development
• ata communication systems
D
• Human integration and development
• Communications failures
• afety and security
S
GTT Turin Metro, Alberto Forchino, Technological Innovation Project
Manager
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3. SPEAKERS
Hugh Bridge,
SUP ATC
Engineering
Manager,
London
Underground
Hugh Bridge MBA CEng FIMechE has over twenty
years of rail experience working for Interfleet
Technology on major railway programmes, in
the UK and overseas. For the last 8 years he
has been working with London Underground in
senior engineering management roles for the line
upgrade programmes, including the Victoria Line,
Deep Tube and Sub-Surface ATC upgrades.
Duncan
Cross, Deputy
Operations
Director,
London
Overground
and Crossrail
Duncan is a railway operations professional, with
over 25 year’s expertise in the safe operation of
freight and passenger rail systems. He is currently
leading the development of passenger train
services for Crossrail and the creation of a World
Class railway. He is also responsible for the safe
operation of London Overground’s East London
Line and for the operational expansion of the
London Overground network.
David Dimmer,
Technical
Project Leader
NGTC project
Unife, Thales
Canada
David Dimmer holds a B.A.Sc. degree in
Engineering Science from University of
Toronto. He has been working in urban train
control systems for 25 years, and has been
a major contributor to the design of Thales’
SelTrac Communication Based Train Control
system. He has had over 10 years experience
in standardisation activities, participating in
IEEE and IEC working groups. He was the lead
representative for Thales in the MODURBAN
(FP6) project.
George Clarke,
Engineering
Director,
London
Underground
Responsible for the engineering across all
disciplines within the Capital Programme of
London Underground and the technical assurance
as defined in the ROGS legislation, he has
undertaken rail engineering roles in both the public
and private sector during a career of over 30 years.
In his early years he designed, tested and
commissioned central control systems for mass
transit railways before leading the acceptance of
modern processor-based signalling interlocking
systems into the Tube and leading an international
standards initiative to harmonise signalling
interlockings and principles. More recently
responsible for the Engineering and Delivery
management of major Line Upgrades with modern
Communication based Train Control Systems at
their heart.
He has published many technical papers on the
deployment of modern train control systems and
the lessons to be learnt. Currently a member of
the IET Railway Knowledge Network and an IRSE
Council Member.
Dr. Pierre
Messulam,
Director of
Technology,
Strategy and
Regulation,
SNCF
Pierre Messulam graduated in 1983 from « Ecole
Normale Supérieure ». He holds a doctorate in
the control of systems and a research masters in
applied mathematics. He is an engineer within
the « Corps des Mines ». Member of the national
nuclear safety authority, he was in charge of safety
inspection systems and security doctrine. He joined
SNCF in 1989 and held progressively different
positions of management within the group:
director of the TGV workshop Chatillon, Director
for infrastructure “Paris Rive Gauche”, Director
of the Region Paris South-East. He then became
Deputy Director General of the freight wagon
Group “ERMEWA” in Geneva. Following to this, he
was nominated Director of the High Speed Line
Project “Rhine-Rhône” while being in charge at the
same time of the rail signalling system ERTMS.
Since the 1st of December 2010, Pierre Messulam
is Director for Strategy, Innovation, Research and
Regulation of SNCF Group.
Klaus Rudiger
Hase, Project
Leader open
ETCS, DB Netz
AG
Tom Lee,
Head of New
Systems, RSSB
Tom is an experienced railway signalling engineer
with a demonstrable successful track record in
maintenance, projects, specification development,
engineering safety management, national and
international standards and business leadership.
Tom is a UK Chartered Engineer (CEng), a Fellow
of the Institution of Engineering and Technology
(FIET) and a Fellow of the Institution of Railway
Signal Engineers (FIRSE).
Dr. Hase is working for Deutsche Bahn since
2002, currently at DB Netz AG in charge of
the “openETCS” project. Until 2007 he was
managing DB’s regional EMU/DMU engineering
group. Between 1987 and 1998 he used to work
for AEG Transportation in Berlin and Pittsburgh,
PA, (USA) before he became head of R&D for onboard electronics at Knorr-Bremse AG, Munich. In
2008 he launched DB’s international openETCS
initiative, which has resulted in an ITEA2 project
within EU’s EUREKA R&D program.
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Said El Fassi,
Head of the
Technical
Direction IG-T
& IG-sys, SNCF
He is graduated from ENSEEIHT INP Toulouse,
France, in 1977. After working in radiowave
link data communication system he joined
design teams to develop driverless automatic
train control system. He worked in particular on
vital equipment and defined the vital computer
and software technology. Frol 2007 to 2011 he
was, head of the advanced studies department
of Siemens Transportation Systems, he was in
charge to develop innovative solutions among
them the onboard energy storage system. Since
2011 he is head of the technical direction IG-T &
IG-sys of SNCF, French Railway company.
Alberto
Forchino,
Technological
project
innovation
manager, GTT
Metro
PROJECT MANAGER GTT – Gruppo Torinese
Trasporti S.p.A. 2004 – Present (9 years)
Technological Innovation Project Manager for
the group as a whole. Responsibilities cover all
projects in the areas of Talacommunications,
Video Surveillance, Security, Infomobility and
R&D, such as EU funded projact as CARETAKER
(FP6), VANAHEIM (FP7), SMART-WAY(FP7).
Gino Di
Mambro,
International
Business
Manager,
ITCertifer
Born in 1949, degree in Electronics Engineering,
I started my career in 1970 at FS (Italian
Railways) as Trains Traffic Manager; afterwards
I moved to the FS Information Centre as
Responsible for user requirements of different
projects, i.e. Automatic Timetable, Inno-vative
Traffic Control Systems, Vehicle tracing &
tracking, Fleet Management.
Since 2001, I have participated to the Safety
Assessment activities regarding the ETCS-ERTMS
implementation on the high speed network in
Italy and to the EU Group in charge to review the
ETCS operational rules.
In 2005 have joined Italcertifer, the European
Notified Body where I am still working: this
Company perfors certification activities of
components, subsystems and systems for railway
use, in Europe and mainly in non-European
Countries (Turkey, Saudi Arabia, India, China,
Australia, Arabian United Emirates,….)
Since 1990 I have been also continuously
involved, as Manager or Responsible, in working
groups and projects regarding the railway sector
within the UIC (Union International des Chemins
de Fer), the European Commission, the ERRI
(European Rail Research Institute) and the ESA
(European Space Agency)
All the above mentioned activities have allowed
me to know deeply all technological systems used
in the rail sector, the relative utilization norms
(included TSI and CENELEC) and the applications
in different Countries.
Elaine
Thompson,
Principal
Human Factors
Engineer, Mott
Macdonald
A Chartered Occupational Psychologist with
over ten years experience as a Human Factors
consultant in safety critical industries, specialising
in rail. Skilled in leading projects and managing
teams to deliver robust and practical solutions.
Experience of working in a client role as intelligent
customer, building consensus on HF issues and
managing HF integration through the engineering
design and build lifecycle.
Paul
Cheeseman,
Director, TPD
Technologies
PAUL CHEESEMAN BSc (Hons), MIET, FIRSE,
MSaRS is a career railwayman and Railway
Systems Engineer specialising in engineering
& safety management, and in particular the
development and assessment of safety critical
systems.
He has more than 30 years experience of working
on international railway projects including the
development and application of computer-based
technology. Paul enjoys playing a key role in
system safety and independent assurance,
especially in cross cultural environments.
Previously he was the Global Technical Director
of the Lloyd’s Register Rail business where he
developed certification scheme against the
requirements of the CENELEC family of railway
application standards.
He is now a director of the Technical Programme
Delivery Group who are based in the UK and
Hong Kong and operate worldwide. TPD provides
technical consulting services on high profile,
technically challenging projects involving complex
safety critical signalling, communications and
rolling stock technologies including CBTC, ERTMS,
ETCS & GSM-R.
Ian Graham,
Manager, Operations
Planning, B.C.
Rapid Transit
Company,
Operations
Planning, Expo/
Millennium Lines
Ian Graham is Manager, Operations Planning
(Expo / Millennium Lines) for B.C. Rapid Transit
Co. Ltd., the TransLink subsidiary responsible for
the operation and maintenance of the SkyTrain
automated metro system in Greater Vancouver,
Canada. With a B.A. in Urban Geography, and
further studies in Business Administration at
the University of British Columbia, Ian has been
involved with operational planning for SkyTrain
since early project design in 1982, continuing
in the Operations department since opening for
revenue service in 1986, when it became the first
full scale driverless metro in North America, and
one of the early pioneers globally. Responsibilities
include planning and timetabling for regular and
special event service, analysis of service delivery,
operational documentation of ATC functionality,
involvement in the specification and acceptance of
several stages of ATC upgrades, and planning liaison
with the regional transit authority (TransLink).
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WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE TICKET?
• Lunch
• Coffee breaks
• Free access to Wifi for the entire event
• Presentation slides (provided post event)
Organised by Sagacity Media
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