Line 14 of the Paris metro, inaugurated in 1998, is the first fully automated driverless metro line in operation in Paris. It provides relief for other lines and improved access to developing districts while allowing direct travel between the Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare railway stations in only 12 minutes. The line has continued expanding, and its success is due in large part to the Trainguard MT CBTC system provided by Siemens that allows flexible and reliable driverless operation with safety and security measures like on-board video monitoring.
Session: Euro-Mediterranean railway: Mediterranean express -new ambitions are born
Presentation: Creation of a Mediterranean freight-oriented corridor
The Mediterranean Logistics and Transport Summit is organized in the framework of SIL2015 by the Association of Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME), the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona with the collaboration of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.
The Mediterranean Logistics & Transport Forum will focus on issues related to the integration of a single united Mediterranean market; the challenges, opportunities and perspectives for the transport and logistics sector, as well as the Mediterranean railway; the different international projects for the development of the Mediterranean; the Gulf and the Mediterranean and Strategic Partners and the Meda-Logistics & Transport Roadshow.
The patent makes it possible to achieve a mechanical coupling between vehicles in order to guarantee the safety and operation of a convoy of up to 10 vehicles capable of circulating as if it were a single vehicle.
Session: Euro-Mediterranean railway: Mediterranean express -new ambitions are born
Presentation: Creation of a Mediterranean freight-oriented corridor
The Mediterranean Logistics and Transport Summit is organized in the framework of SIL2015 by the Association of Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce and Industry (ASCAME), the Consorci de la Zona Franca de Barcelona with the collaboration of the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.
The Mediterranean Logistics & Transport Forum will focus on issues related to the integration of a single united Mediterranean market; the challenges, opportunities and perspectives for the transport and logistics sector, as well as the Mediterranean railway; the different international projects for the development of the Mediterranean; the Gulf and the Mediterranean and Strategic Partners and the Meda-Logistics & Transport Roadshow.
The patent makes it possible to achieve a mechanical coupling between vehicles in order to guarantee the safety and operation of a convoy of up to 10 vehicles capable of circulating as if it were a single vehicle.
Grievance redressal of Hubli railway station : A multistorey approach Nishanth Patil
PROBLEM STATEMENT :
To suggest a viable option for capacity augmentation in Tier-I , Metropolitan and Tier-II Railway stations catering to commuter, non-suburban and freight traffic, considering Hubli Railway Station as Model Station for Design Basis.
SCOPE :
The scope of the proposal can be envisaged to pertain,
yet not be constrained to the following :
To successfully replicate the proposal, in Land-crunched cities, whilst augmenting capacity or relieving congestion;
To serve as an alternative solution to multi-directional , multi-focal travel alignments in transient cities;
To serve as a model for urban planning initiatives.
CONCLUSION :
The financial and technical feasibility of the proposal was measured by comparative study of 8 numbers of schemes, which were prepared by varying the material specifications for the member components.
The project is economically a better alternative in all cases wherever capacity augmentation necessitates the acquisition of land costing INR 4200 / sqft or more (2012-2013).
ERTMS Fact Sheet 5 - ERTMS deployment in SpainUNIFE2012
With almost 4,500 km of rail tracks contracted (almost 2,500 km of lines), and roughly 1,600 km of lines already in service, Spain clearly emerges as a worldwide leader in ERTMS deployment. Whilst ERTMS has contributed to the success of iconic lines, such as the “AVE” Madrid-Barcelona, where rail is gradually replacing air as the transport of choice (over 48% of market share after 12 months of service), the Spanish experience is also a showcase for the effective interoperability of ERTMS, with no less than 6 companies involved in various projects on the Spanish network.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
ERTMS Fact Sheet 12 - ERTMS deployment in Belgium & The NetherlandsUNIFE2012
Belgium and the Netherlands are two countries with a long-standing railway tradition, but which also invested massively to develop a modern High-speed rail network in recent years. In both countries, High Speed has by definition a
European dimension, as lines connect Amsterdam and Brussels to London, Paris
or Cologne. It also comes with a specific challenge – cross-border traffic – in which ERTMS can play a major role. It therefore does not come as a surprise that Belgium and the Netherlands were the first ones to achieve a High-speed ERTMS Level 2 cross-border connection in revenue service since the end of 2009.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
A railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers.
It generally consists of at least one track-side platform and a station building providing such ancillary services as ticket sales and waiting rooms.
Close to the large greenspaces of the Riverdale Farm and Corktown Common park, you can relax and play anytime in beautiful natural surroundings. Explore cabbagetown, Yonge-Dundas Square, The waterfront and the Toronto’s Eaton centre – all just a 10-20 minutes walk away, a short hop on the TTC, or a quick bike ride. River Fifth condos are located in one of the most accessible neighborhoods in Toronto and living at this development puts the city at your doorstep. Get ready for the rise of River & Fifth.
There’s a fresh, vibrant energy that’s hard to resist
ERTMS Fact Sheet 6 - ERTMS deployment in SwitzerlandUNIFE2012
INCREASING CAPACITY WITH ERTMS
Although not a member of the European Union, Switzerland with a considerable number of freight hubs and busy routes has nonetheless launched an ambitious ERTMS investment plan, as an integral part of its “Bahn 2000” Programme. In a country located at the heart of the European railway network, ERTMS has significantly helped to increase traffic capacity. With a large number of suppliers involved, and the highest number of vehicles equipped with ERTMS in operation in the world, Switzerland is now reaping the benefits of ERTMS at full speed – and plans to expand its use into the whole railway network.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
Suburban Train Station as Community Hub: Proposal for Carseldine Stationlinda carroli
I've been working on this study of a local train station in support of Transit Oriented Development. In it, I propose that community infrastructure (e.g. community spaces and offices for non-profit organisations) and design for sustainability should be provided at train stations. If more parking is required then those structures can and should also accommodate community uses.
I have also posted this to Live Local as my first experiment. Live Local is an online social networking place to share stories and ideas about improving your community. I will be blogging about this venture for Placed.
http://www.livelocal.org.au/experiment/126/precinct-study-carseldine-train-station
ERTMS Fact Sheet 11 - Rail freight on the right tracksUNIFE2012
Today, cross-border operations account for a major share of rail freight operators’ activities. ERTMS, the European Rail Traffic Management System, facilitates cross-border movements whilst enhancing the reliability, quality and competitiveness of rail freight services in Europe. Investing in ERTMS today is a rational choice for freight operators that takes into account the evolution of the European rail network. It provides them with the guarantee of using a reliable high performance signalling system in the long term as the current legacy systems are being replaced by the common ERTMS standard.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
ERTMS Fact Sheet 18 - ERTMS deployment in SwedenUNIFE2012
The adoption of ERTMS marks a significant technology shift for Swedish railwayoperators. It means that Sweden is now well positioned to gain from increased competitiveness and is taking a major step towards improved cross-border operations and interoperability, reduced journey times, as well as cutting Sweden’s carbon footprint. Sweden also constitutes a key section of Corridor B. This section of line is expected to be appropriately fitted before 2020.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
RV 2014: Complete Streets- From Policy to Implementation by Gregory ThompsonRail~Volution
Complete Streets: From Policy to Implementation (Completely) AICP CM 2
2 HOUR SESSION
How can you make your complete streets policy a success? How do you translate complete streets into real benefits for the people who are walking, biking and taking public transportation? How do you promote accessibility and connectivity for all -- including people with disabilities -- through design and planning? Hear regional, city and international perspectives from policy to implementation during this complete complete streets workshop.
Moderator: Richard Weaver, AICP, Director of Planning, Policy and Sustainability, American Public Transportation Association; Chair, National Complete Streets Coalition, Washington, DC
Joseph Iacobucci, Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC, Chicago, Illinois
Stefanie Seskin, Deputy Director, National Complete Streets Coalition, Smart Growth America, Washington, DC
Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte, North Carolina
James Cromar, Director of Planning, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Tony Hull, Independent Transportation Consultant, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Gregory Thompson, Chair, Light Rail Transit Committee of TRB, Tallahassee, Florida
Roxana Ene, Project Manager, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Grievance redressal of Hubli railway station : A multistorey approach Nishanth Patil
PROBLEM STATEMENT :
To suggest a viable option for capacity augmentation in Tier-I , Metropolitan and Tier-II Railway stations catering to commuter, non-suburban and freight traffic, considering Hubli Railway Station as Model Station for Design Basis.
SCOPE :
The scope of the proposal can be envisaged to pertain,
yet not be constrained to the following :
To successfully replicate the proposal, in Land-crunched cities, whilst augmenting capacity or relieving congestion;
To serve as an alternative solution to multi-directional , multi-focal travel alignments in transient cities;
To serve as a model for urban planning initiatives.
CONCLUSION :
The financial and technical feasibility of the proposal was measured by comparative study of 8 numbers of schemes, which were prepared by varying the material specifications for the member components.
The project is economically a better alternative in all cases wherever capacity augmentation necessitates the acquisition of land costing INR 4200 / sqft or more (2012-2013).
ERTMS Fact Sheet 5 - ERTMS deployment in SpainUNIFE2012
With almost 4,500 km of rail tracks contracted (almost 2,500 km of lines), and roughly 1,600 km of lines already in service, Spain clearly emerges as a worldwide leader in ERTMS deployment. Whilst ERTMS has contributed to the success of iconic lines, such as the “AVE” Madrid-Barcelona, where rail is gradually replacing air as the transport of choice (over 48% of market share after 12 months of service), the Spanish experience is also a showcase for the effective interoperability of ERTMS, with no less than 6 companies involved in various projects on the Spanish network.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
ERTMS Fact Sheet 12 - ERTMS deployment in Belgium & The NetherlandsUNIFE2012
Belgium and the Netherlands are two countries with a long-standing railway tradition, but which also invested massively to develop a modern High-speed rail network in recent years. In both countries, High Speed has by definition a
European dimension, as lines connect Amsterdam and Brussels to London, Paris
or Cologne. It also comes with a specific challenge – cross-border traffic – in which ERTMS can play a major role. It therefore does not come as a surprise that Belgium and the Netherlands were the first ones to achieve a High-speed ERTMS Level 2 cross-border connection in revenue service since the end of 2009.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
A railway facility where trains regularly stop to load or unload passengers.
It generally consists of at least one track-side platform and a station building providing such ancillary services as ticket sales and waiting rooms.
Close to the large greenspaces of the Riverdale Farm and Corktown Common park, you can relax and play anytime in beautiful natural surroundings. Explore cabbagetown, Yonge-Dundas Square, The waterfront and the Toronto’s Eaton centre – all just a 10-20 minutes walk away, a short hop on the TTC, or a quick bike ride. River Fifth condos are located in one of the most accessible neighborhoods in Toronto and living at this development puts the city at your doorstep. Get ready for the rise of River & Fifth.
There’s a fresh, vibrant energy that’s hard to resist
ERTMS Fact Sheet 6 - ERTMS deployment in SwitzerlandUNIFE2012
INCREASING CAPACITY WITH ERTMS
Although not a member of the European Union, Switzerland with a considerable number of freight hubs and busy routes has nonetheless launched an ambitious ERTMS investment plan, as an integral part of its “Bahn 2000” Programme. In a country located at the heart of the European railway network, ERTMS has significantly helped to increase traffic capacity. With a large number of suppliers involved, and the highest number of vehicles equipped with ERTMS in operation in the world, Switzerland is now reaping the benefits of ERTMS at full speed – and plans to expand its use into the whole railway network.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
Suburban Train Station as Community Hub: Proposal for Carseldine Stationlinda carroli
I've been working on this study of a local train station in support of Transit Oriented Development. In it, I propose that community infrastructure (e.g. community spaces and offices for non-profit organisations) and design for sustainability should be provided at train stations. If more parking is required then those structures can and should also accommodate community uses.
I have also posted this to Live Local as my first experiment. Live Local is an online social networking place to share stories and ideas about improving your community. I will be blogging about this venture for Placed.
http://www.livelocal.org.au/experiment/126/precinct-study-carseldine-train-station
ERTMS Fact Sheet 11 - Rail freight on the right tracksUNIFE2012
Today, cross-border operations account for a major share of rail freight operators’ activities. ERTMS, the European Rail Traffic Management System, facilitates cross-border movements whilst enhancing the reliability, quality and competitiveness of rail freight services in Europe. Investing in ERTMS today is a rational choice for freight operators that takes into account the evolution of the European rail network. It provides them with the guarantee of using a reliable high performance signalling system in the long term as the current legacy systems are being replaced by the common ERTMS standard.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
ERTMS Fact Sheet 18 - ERTMS deployment in SwedenUNIFE2012
The adoption of ERTMS marks a significant technology shift for Swedish railwayoperators. It means that Sweden is now well positioned to gain from increased competitiveness and is taking a major step towards improved cross-border operations and interoperability, reduced journey times, as well as cutting Sweden’s carbon footprint. Sweden also constitutes a key section of Corridor B. This section of line is expected to be appropriately fitted before 2020.
Source: http://www.ertms.net/ertms/ertms-in-brief.aspx
RV 2014: Complete Streets- From Policy to Implementation by Gregory ThompsonRail~Volution
Complete Streets: From Policy to Implementation (Completely) AICP CM 2
2 HOUR SESSION
How can you make your complete streets policy a success? How do you translate complete streets into real benefits for the people who are walking, biking and taking public transportation? How do you promote accessibility and connectivity for all -- including people with disabilities -- through design and planning? Hear regional, city and international perspectives from policy to implementation during this complete complete streets workshop.
Moderator: Richard Weaver, AICP, Director of Planning, Policy and Sustainability, American Public Transportation Association; Chair, National Complete Streets Coalition, Washington, DC
Joseph Iacobucci, Sam Schwartz Engineering, DPC, Chicago, Illinois
Stefanie Seskin, Deputy Director, National Complete Streets Coalition, Smart Growth America, Washington, DC
Dan Gallagher, AICP, Transportation Planning Manager, Charlotte Department of Transportation, Charlotte, North Carolina
James Cromar, Director of Planning, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Tony Hull, Independent Transportation Consultant, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Gregory Thompson, Chair, Light Rail Transit Committee of TRB, Tallahassee, Florida
Roxana Ene, Project Manager, Broward Metropolitan Planning Organization, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
33 grand paris for london may 14th 2014 vffjreiners6u
Presentations from 3 French Cities (Paris, Lyon & Nice) setting out their strategies and progress implementing Smart City concepts.
Presentation by Jerome Coutant (Paris)
From Franco British bilateral workshop on ICT in Future Cities, 14-15 May, Residence of France, London, sponsored by the French Embassy in London.
http://www.ambafrance-uk.org/Franco-British-workshop-on-ICT-in
British cities also presented on the day (London, Peterborough, Glasgow, Bristol)
Recruitment campaign Alstom TIS Madrid: 100 positions to be covered in SignalingDamien Laurelli
Recruitment Campaign in Madrid, Spain for the Signaling industry. Alstom is a worldwide leader in the railways sector. We reinforce our competencies by creating the Tramways Excellence Center in Madrid.
City Speak XI - Is transport the solution or the enemy? Bruno Charade of HK T...DesigningHongKong
Development and transport are closely related, but how do we connect the dots and guarantee a livable city for future generations?
Lifting the moratorium in Mid-levels, reducing the threshold for redevelopment and the constant pressure to increase density are all choking the older parts of Hong Kong with more traffic and roadside air pollution.
How do we deal with the increased traffic on new roads to the Mainland? How many more roads are we planning to build on our waterfront? Is there too much public transport clogging up our roads? Is replacing pedestrian crossings with subways and footbridges a good thing?
What plans are there for environmentally friendly transport and aesthetically more pleasing transport infrastructure in Hong Kong? Where are the hopes for making our city more pedestrian-friendly? Can new engine technology solve our problems? Could electronic road pricing help? Will the new rail lines be enough? Do we have a sustainable (transport) plan for our city?
Planners, engineers, academics and officials will discuss whether transport is our solution or our enemy.
Designing Hong Kong is a not-for-profit organisation focused on sustainable urban planning. See: www.designinghongkong.com
Yo Kaminagai - Transit Mapping Symposium 2019 - Under the signs: culture and ...Richard Archambault
Slides from Yo Kaminagai's presentation at the 2019 Transit Mapping Symposium, published with his permission.
https://transitmappingsymposium.org/
Under the signs: culture and strategy
Design management is a competency used for a long lime in the RATP. The RATP mapping system will be presented under this angle, which will be completed by a historical vision and also as a part of the transit signs system including the signage, and the digital applications as a whole. The presentation will be concluded with the proposal of some strategic questions, which are relevant for the future of the transit maps.
Video here: https://youtu.be/DS4IqfXKJws
1. Answers for cities.
Inaugurated between «Bibliothèque François Mitterrand»
and «Madeleine» in October 1998, Paris Line 14 is
equipped with the driverless metro system, without any on-
board personnel.
Due to its route layout, line 14 not only provides relief for
the RER (Regional Express Network) line A between Gare
de Lyon (a mainline railway terminus) and Châtelet, but
it also offers a better service to the districts located in the
South East of Paris, thus contributing to the development
of a new centre of industrial and university activities.
In December 2003, the Madeleine station was linked to Saint-
Lazare railway station by line 14. With this extension, the
metro’s fourteenth line provides a direct link between the
two railway stations: Gare de Lyon and Gare Saint-Lazare
in 12 minutes.
The extension to Gare Saint-Lazare resizes line 14 by
attracting a large number of new passengers. The extension
was performed without operational disturbance to revenue
service on the line section between Madeleine and Bibliothèque
François Mitterand. An extension to the South East to the
«Olympiades» station was inaugurated in 2007.
Siemens in partnership with RATP (Paris Transport
Authority), has significantly contributed to this success
by providing Trainguard MT CBTC, the brain behind the
driverless metro system.
The driverless Trainguard MT CBTC solution which equips
line 14 was developed from long experience in proven
automatic train control systems as well as more than ten
years of success with Moving Block technology. It provides
RATP with :
◊ A transport solution whose reliability and availability
have been demonstrated since line 14 came into
operation in October 1998.
◊ A flexible operation of the line, by an instantaneous
adaptation of the transport offer to the demand and the
possibility of mixed fleet operation.
◊ A transport solution that is safe and secure thanks to
a permanent contact between the passengers and the
Operations Control Centre (OCC) staff. This direct contact is
enabled by the on-board video system supplied by Siemens.
Thanks to the images transmitted in real-time to the OCC,
the staff can see the scene of a traveller’s call on any train
in operation.
Paris (France)
Line 14
The first driverless metro in operation in Paris
2. Siemens SAS
Infrastructure & Cities Sector
Mobility and Logistics Division
150, avenue de la République - BP 101
92 323 Châtillon cedex
France
Tel. : +33 1 49 65 70 00
◊ A reduction in operating costs due to a simplified
maintenance. For the passengers travelling the line on a
daily basis, line 14 is synonymous with:
◊ High speed thanks to an average commercial speed
(including the dwell time in the stations) of 40 km/h -
compared with 25 km/h on conventional driver operated
metro lines.
◊ High capacity. With a minimal waiting time between
trains of 85 seconds, line 14 can carry nearly 40,000
passengers per hour in each direction on the most
frequently used section of the line.
Key features
◊ Length: 9 km
◊ Number of stations: 9
◊ Operational headway: 105 s
◊ Operational speed: 40 km/h
◊ Number of trains: 21 rubber tyre trains
◊ Number of passengers per day: 450 000
◊ Safety thanks to platform screen doors which prevent
people from falling onto the track.
◊ Security thanks to OCC supervision by means of the
video system installed on-board the trains and in stations.
◊ Punctuality and reliability thanks to the platform
screen doors which keep to a minimum the in-station
perturbations caused by persons or objects on the track.
www . siemens . fr / infrastructure-cities
June2012