1. & 2.
Super SI Lab and SI Lab:
- The Super SI Lab houses testing equipment that replicates all Rail Operating Systems (ROS) and their connections to the Rail Management Centre (RMC), ensuring all the systems operate together.
- The SI Lab is a purpose-built lab used to validate the ETCS technology before real-world, on-site deployment.
3. The Shorncliffe Pilot Line (SPL) provides real-time testing of ETCS and CRR system functionality, performance, and business readiness for wider network roll out.
4. New Generation Rollingstock (NGR)
In-cab signalling technology is installed on the train to capture, process and send data. The movement of rail traffic is supervised with Automatic Train Operation (ATO), Automatic Train Protection (ATP), the Train Control Management System (TCMS) and Driver Machine Interface (DMI).
5. Tunnels, Stations and Development (TSD)
Systems monitor and control the access and safety operation in the tunnels and underground stations, and maintain the signalling and communications functions. ETCS interfaces with ventilation system to ensure it operates in tunnels and underground stations based on the operation of trains.
6. Platform Screen Doors (PSD)
Onboards and signalling system ensures doors only operate when train is in the correct position.
ETCS Technology (points 7-12):
Captures information on train position, speed, and configuration, and sends the data to the RMC via a radio system.
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Antenna
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Balise
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Radio mast
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Communication Equipment Hut (CE Hut)
11.
Traditional signalling will remain on some lines to allow the safe movement of non-ETCS fitted trains.
12.
Block Marker Boards are replacing traditional coloured light signals.
13.
Safer trackside maintenance with ETCS
ETCS provides safer access for workers by moving trains around maintenance work crews.
14. Rail Management Centre (RMC)
The RMC at Mayne Yard controls all trains on the SEQ network with real time train route planning, disruption management and continuous monitoring of the system performance using the new Traffic Management System (TMS).
15. The Disaster Recover centre operates in ‘cold standby’ should RMC fail for any reason. It has full functionality to manage the network as the RMC.
16. Simulator Training