ATMS Moving from Concept to RealityJuly 2016

Jonathan WhiteDevelopment & Engineering Manager – ATMS

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WHAT IS ATMS?

• A Communications Based

Train Control System

• Four key components

• Network Control System

• Communications System

• Trackside

• Trainborne

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ATMS DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLEA brief history…..

Phase 1Due Diligence

Phase 2 Proof of Concept

Phase 1Due Diligence

Stage 1

Stage 2

Phase 3 IS1

2008 2012 2013 2016

Futurerollout

2017

Basic ATMS Performance

Enhanced ATMS Performance

Phase 3 Implementation

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Following completion of the PoC ARTC concluded three key activities: Review of PoC Outcomes; Technology and Industry Capability Review; and Deployment Risk Report.

Why did we do this? Ensure a rigorous process was followed to closeout PoC; Understand if ATMS remains the right technology choice; and Understand deployment risks.

The outcomes of the PoC closeout activities have been used to help influence the current phase of ATMS.

CONCEPT TO IMPLEMENTATION

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ATMS IMPLEMENTATION STAGE 1

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Deploy ATMS as the accredited safe working system for live operation between Port Augusta and Whyalla in SA..

Demonstrate Capability

• A simple, relatively low-risk deployment

• To prove the potential for wider rollout

Build Understanding

• To influence planning for future rollout

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ATMS IS1 – PHASED IMPLEMENTATION APPROACH

Phase 1: Non-

InterferencePurpose: To gain operational data

and identify reliability issues

ATMS operates as a ‘data logger’ – no interference to NC

or Train Crew

Phase 2: Managed Field Trial

Purpose: To consult with operators (NC’s and Train Crew) on

‘usability’ of the system

ATMS operates as a ‘shadow’ system –

minimal interference to NC or train driver, but visible to a 2nd driver

and 2nd NC

Phase 3: Live Operation

Purpose: Introduction of ATMS into Live

Operations for the first time

ATMS operates as the primary safe-working

system with additional protection measures

as required

Phase 4: Revenue Service

Operation

ATMS operates as the primary safe-working system

with no restrictions

ATMS Formal Product Validation:Purpose: Formal acceptance of the ATMS Product

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ATMS & TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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THE ATMS RATIONALEATMS Key Objectives:

Improve capacity and flexibility

Increased safety

Reduced infrastructure and operational costs

Increased reliability

Platform for future enhancements

INTER-CONNECTED

‘REAL-TIME’ SYSTEM

CENTRALISEDINFORMATION &

CONTROL

SIMPLIFIED TRACKSIDE

SMARTTRAIN

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SMART TRAINAutonomous Train Based

Location Determination

Authority and Speed Supervision

Increased Driver Situational awareness

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SIMPLIFIED TRACKSIDE

Limit ofAuthority

Limit of Authority

Electronically DefinedTrain Separation

Limit of Authority

ATMS Rail Network

Conventional Rail Network

Limit ofAuthorities

Limit of Authority

Geographically Defined Train Separation

Limit of Authority

1st

2nd

1st 2nd

Cable or Pole Line

Wayside SignalWayside Enclosure

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CENTRALISED INFORMATION AND CONTROLManaging centralised interlocking state between trains, trackside and track

workers

High-fidelity track database and real time train location enable ‘virtual block’ authority management

Centralised, real-time information on network state

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ATMS & TELECOMMUNICATIONS INNOVATION

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INTERCONNECTED ‘REAL-TIME’ SYSTEMSystems like ATMS require modern, scalable and secure telecommunications

infrastructure

ATMS leverages of the National Train Communications Systems (NTCS) IP Wireless network

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ATMS COMMUNICATIONS

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ATMS COMMUNICATIONSATMS is designed to be tolerant of communications coverage gaps:

Allows for efficient use of communications infrastructure

Wireless Comms availability becomes a function of required system capacity, not operational availability

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TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP - VISION In many ways, this is just the beginning. Some thoughts on opportunities for

future innovation:

Extending ‘Smart Train’ to ‘Smart Track Worker’

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TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP - VISIONTechnology & Telecommunications consolidation in the locomotive

environment:

In-cab systems:

• Locomotive Control

• Train Braking Systems

• Train Communications

• ATMS

• Driver Advisory Systems

locomotive connectivity

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TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP - VISION In many ways, this is just the beginning. Some thoughts on opportunities for

future innovation:

Supporting future network management – integration with business information and operational logistics systems and tools

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Real time performance analysis, with Predictive flow-management functions, systematically responding to real time operational feedback to ensure optimised utilization of the supply chain and full stakeholder

visibility

TECHNOLOGY ROADMAP - VISIONOverview System Flow for Future Network Management

Rail Coordination Centre (RCC)Short Range Schedules

Dynamic ResponseDynamic Delivery

Matching available network resources to the synchronised,

scheduled material flows.

Coal Chain Demand

Orchestrated real time response across network in concert with load points, trains and terminals

Live Operations ATMS

Maintenance Plans Schedule DataStock movement plans

Constraints Data

Route Data

Infrastructure Data

Customers Goals

Disruption Prediction

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Thankyou