Automation of Train Operation

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Automatic Train Operation has been commonly used on railways systems for long-time, but the technology is now beginning to unlock advantages in more challenging main line environments. Right now, we can see how the industry is preparing to take advantage of the opportunities offered by ATO on rail networks. When it comes to Automatic Train Operation (ATO), the word ‘Driverless’ is often used and leads to the understanding that there is no attendant or driver in the train, but this … Continue reading “Automation of Train Operation”

How virtual improvements are heralding a brand new golden generation for rail

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Rightly or wrongly, the rail trade has, for decades, suffered from the perception that it’s been slow in its adoption of technology, siloed in its knowledge usage and hampered by tradition infrastructure. The upshot? The industry has been overshadowed by apparently a lot of dynamic and agile transport. But that could seriously change in the coming years to be better connected and data-driven, especially with rail use forming a major part of the infrastructure underpinning recovery from COVID-19 in several … Continue reading “How virtual improvements are heralding a brand new golden generation for rail”

A new Pakenham Station look

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One of the great attributes of the Australian people is their desire to grow and advance in their daily lives, which is why the government has set its sights on public transport, the train tracks, For this reason, one of the great projects at the national level has been given, which is the Level Crossing Removal Project or LXRP. to give their community that tranquility and security they deserve. The idea of the project is remove the dangerous and congested … Continue reading “A new Pakenham Station look”

Innovate or not?

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What is your excuse for not innovating? There are many and come in all colors, but the most common excuses for not innovating are the following: I have no time “I am very busy at the company; I don’t have time to innovate. In fact, being so busy is evidence that there is high demand from customers. ” It’s probably one of the worst excuses and that’s why it ranks first. This kind of think only implies that improve is … Continue reading “Innovate or not?”

85 crowded level crossings

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Victoria’s incredible progress to the project focused on removing dangerous and congested level crossing, has eliminated a total of 54 level crossings right now, giving peace of mind to all citizens since progress has been made in an incredible way, advancing the project a year earlier than expected. Weeks ago, the goal was incredibly reached after the elimination of the level crossing at Bondi Road, Bonbeach, and four more level crossings in Chelsea and Edithvale. A total of 85 level … Continue reading “85 crowded level crossings”

The city with the longest confinement in the world lifted its restrictions

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Restrictions ease in Melbourne City from Midnight Thursday 21 October The population of Melbourne, the second largest city in Australia, celebrate their freedom after the latest isolation restrictions were lifted this Friday, October 22 and the also capital of the state of Victoria had won the title of ‘the city ​​with the longest confinement in the world ‘. Melbourne was under restrictions for 262 days due to the pandemic, almost nine months, with six different lockdowns since March 2020. The … Continue reading “The city with the longest confinement in the world lifted its restrictions”

THE ARTERY that Melbourne was waiting for..

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Melbourne is one of the most renowned cities in the world, not only for its hospitality and culture make it attractive to the rest of the world but also for its great urban innovations, today Melbourne is the Australian city with  branch of train tracks larger around the Country, and with the launch of this new Metro tunnel project, it will be the first city in Australia to have the most advanced control system on train lines, which is CBTC … Continue reading “THE ARTERY that Melbourne was waiting for..”

CBTC faster and safety Railway experience

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Melbourne City is the busiest and most complex railway systems in Australia with 222 stations and services seven days a week, 998 kilometers of track and  226 six carriage trains[1] Projects has recently begun on two editions, like the Metro Tunnel[2] to maximize access for all Victorians and provide passengers comfort in the service from the airport to the CBD  with the addition of five new underground stations, and level crossing removal project[3], focus on the elimination of 85 level … Continue reading “CBTC faster and safety Railway experience”

The next generation of railway electrification systems.

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Railway electrification provides faster and more reliable train journeys when compared to diesel trains, as well as a strong reduction of pollution in busy stations and the countryside. However, many national programmes for the electrification of new and existing railway lines have required a substantial investment in the railway infrastructure. One of the reasons is because railway electrification uses AC single-phase power that requires a connection to high-voltage transmission lines, which are not always available in the intended locations of railway … Continue reading “The next generation of railway electrification systems.”

Railway Engineering

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Railway engineering is a multi-faceted engineering discipline dealing with the design, construction and operation of all types of rail transport systems. It encompasses a wide range of engineering disciplines, including civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering and production engineering. A great many other engineering sub-disciplines are also called upon. With the advent of the railways in the early nineteenth century, a need arose for a specialized group of engineers capable of dealing with the unique problems associated with railway engineering. As the railways expanded and became a major economic force, … Continue reading “Railway Engineering”