The HS2 Design Prof Andrew McNaughton Technical Director
World High Speed Rail Expansion
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Technical Principles
International standards
Compliant with EU Interoperability Directive
Latest proven technology
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A Complex Technical System
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Control
Systems
Power
Foundations/
Earthworks
Structures
Track
Noise
Mitigation
Communications
With Multiple Interactions
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Track Noise
Comms Earthworks Structures
Control
Systems
Power
Train
EMC
Business
Requirements
Operation
Concept
Engineering System
Performance
Trains Track Control Stations Etc.
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Business
Requirements
Operation
Concept
Engineering System
Performance
Trains Track Control Stations Etc.
Route Design
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Maximising Capacity, Connectivity, Availability and Reliability
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Capacity
Reliability
Availability
Connectivity
Operational Specification
• Safety
EU Common Safety Method (CSM)
• Capacity
Up to 18 services per hour each way on the core
Up to 1100 passengers per service
• Availability
Operational hours 0500 – 2400 (0800 - 2400 Sunday)
• Reliability
Average delay less than 30 seconds per service
• Connectivity
Journey times based on up to 360km/h maximum speed – balanced with environment impact
Whole-journey time reduction – station design / service frequency
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Open Line Headway
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Minimum Headway
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Brakes Signalling Control Transmission
Transmission Based Control (ETCS Level 2)
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Control Centre Voice comms
On board train detection Movement authority
Advisory speed
Intelligent
Traffic
Management
Station Design for Capacity
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430m c3000m c3000m
230 km/h turnouts
230 km/h turnouts
Roll-in roll-out principles
Two minute dwell times
Maintenance Specification
• Preventive servicing
• Automation of examination / conditions monitoring
• Mechanisation of maintenance (replace not repair)
• Largely rail based
• Standardised elements
• “Factory” approach throughout
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Current Train Sound (360km/h)
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Lower noise
Higher noise
Image based on SNCF 1/3 Octave Noise Map of TGV at 360km/hr
modified to represent LpAeq using output from TWINS modelling
Sound Reduction at Source
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Bogie shrouds
Spoiler
Aerodynamic nose
Inter-car seals
Low noise pantograph
Pantograph Screens
Design Components Include
• Stations, buildings & associated public realm
• Earthworks including for visual/ noise screening
• Structures, bridges, viaducts and tunnel portals
• Retaining structures
• Boundary & security fencing
• Noise barriers
• Lighting (urban and rural)
• Planting for visual screening
• Tunnel ventilation & sire safety
• Diverted watercourses/ balancing ponds
• Footpaths and highway infrastructure
• Operational compounds, substations etc.
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EIA / Environmental Statement
• Comprehensive mapping
• Key Policies Sustainability Policy – sets HS2 Ltd’s approach towards
environment – balanced, proportionate and practicable
Environmental Design Aims
Code of Construction Practice – set out the measures to protect people and natural environment during construction
• Technical Annexes – assessment of the scheme under 14 topic areas From Air Quality to Waste Materials
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Example: Birmingham Interchange
People mover to National Exhibition Centre and the Airport
‘Parkway’ feeder for the metropolitan area
Highway connections to trunk network