We want to be part of your project Challenges of Future Rail Traffic Management Systems and Rail Traffic Planning www.layer2intelligence.com.au Wayne Cooney – 19 th Aug 2015 V1.2
Aug 21, 2015
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Challenges of Future Rail Traffic Management Systems and Rail Traffic Planning
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Wayne Cooney – 19th Aug 2015V1.2
Introduction1. Overview and benefits of modern Traffic
Management System concepts – although I'm light on quantified benefits today (save it for later)
2. Outline some constraints of existing traffic planning systems
3. Highlight opportunities to prioritise and prepare for:– Take up of modern Traffic Management Systems– Utilisation of increased future network capacity
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Rail Traffic ManagementSystem Overview
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Traffic Management Systems
Todays discussion is generic in the context of complex suburban railways operating mixed traffic with diverse fleets – this is not a case study of any specific example.
The needs of Railways have always been evolving and will continue to do so….
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Evolution of Needs
Watch Pull Push Click Uh Oh!
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What is a TMS?
A railway Traffic Management System is both a concept and grouping of functions, facilitating operation of a railway and enabling a service.
Its definitely not ‘plug n plug’, its certainly not COTS!
It is a Sub-System of a Rail System.
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What is a TMS?
IEC 62290 - General Operational Hierarchy
Common concepts. Unique applications.
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React
Regulate
Prevent
Monitor
Predict
Plan
TMS
Standards and TMS• TMS (also known as ATS) is outlined in IEEE -
1474.1-2004 (CBTC Standard), but isn't ratified.• The equivalent IEC standard is 62290-2:2014
Railway applications – Urban guided transport management and command/control systems – Part 2: Functional requirements specification
• There are no EN or AU standards for TMS• Some Operators have standards but often refer to
just Control Systems – i.e. how to control an interlocking
• RSSB has no standards or specific requirements
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TMS Functions
Common TMS Functions Don’t Forget About These Ones� Line Supervision� Train Supervision� Train Tracking� Timetable Management (Day of Op)� Conflict Detection and Resolution� Automatic Train Regulation (ATR)� Automatic Route Setting (ARS)� Temporary Speed Restriction
Management� Possession Management� Manual and Emergency Ops Control� Operation Management
� Timetable Developmento Concepto Standardo Day Before
� Train Location and Reporting Aggregation
� Asset Management� Maintenance Information� Administration and Forms� Remote Possession and TSR
Management� Passenger Information Systems� Fleet Management� Crew Management
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TMS Concept
Great example of a TMS Concept
Ref: Catcus Uniview of
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TMS Market Place
Big Players• Bombardier• Thales• Siemens• Alstom• Hitachi / Ansaldo• GE Transport
Plus the smaller ones• Cactus• Indra• Many others….
Significant Reference TMS Projects
• Network Rail ROC and Signal Box Consolidation Program: harmonisation of traffic management functions and systems across the country, including signal box modernisation and consolidation.
• Denmark Fjernbane Infrastructure East/West Signalling Program: replacement of top-‐to-‐bottom TMS and all interfacing sub-‐systems – two supplier strategy, east and west.
• RSSB UK -‐ Future Traffic Regulation Optimisation (FuTRO) Research Project: aims to identify technologies to support a vision of the rail industry in 2040.
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Known Constraints in Existing Railways
Commercial in confidence
Constraints
There are many but lets roll through a few:
1. Timetabling2. Conflict Detection3. Fringing
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Timetabling
Use Capacity EfficientlyIncrease Reliable Frequency of ServiceIncrease On time RunningMaximum System AvailabilityMore Flexible Last Minute Planning
Reduce Scheduled Live MaintenanceReduce Scheduled Possessions/OccupationsReduce Customer Delay Minutes
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Timetabling
Timetabling with highly tuned signalling systems:Example of reliable timetabling needs:
• Non-ATO @ 20tphpd– Theoretical hw 144s– Operational hw 180s
• ATO @ 24tphpd– Theoretical hw 120s– Operational hw 150s
• Accurate network definition
• Minimal truncation • Risk and Recovery Margin
consistent and defined• Accurate Nodal Geo
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Timetabling
Other Notable Constraints• Data definition of a rail networks can come from
multiple sources at different resolutions & accuracy.
• Cost of re-work for timetables with better validation prior to go-live.
• Freight paths on mixed traffic lines with higher capacities (e.g. 24tph):– Less Slots with more accountability
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Conflict Detection
• ‘Mantronic’ methods for managing railways are coming off the page, out of people heads and into TMS.
• Huge culture change.• More data is available than ever to
help manage and regulate the network!
Regularity
Detect
Assess
React
Recover
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Conflict Detection and Resolution
Items worth considering:
Sydney Trains Example: ATRICS and New TMS
2. Mixing Headway & Scheduled Regulation Operating Methods on one network.
1. Network vs. Line/Area Conflict Detection – don’t duplicate functions particularly during migration.
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Conflict Detection and Resolution
3. Impacts of Fleet and Crew Management.4. Interfaces with Incident Management and Detection Systems.5. Interfaces with Ticketing and Customer Information Systems.6. Poor Conflict Resolution =
Unreliable Timetable ExecutionPoor Automatic Train RegulationIncrease Operator Workloads
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Example: Conflict Detection and Resolution
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Fringing and Train Locations
• Converging wayside and onboard systems introduce constraints on how/where/when rollingstock can perform on a network.
• Timetables will need to be armed with more information about trips and allocated trains types.
• Both TMS/CS responsible for fringing need better prediction.
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Fringing and Train Locations
ETCS Example:
Legacy or Other Control System
IXL
Digital Train Radio
TMS
Existing IXL
Automatic Train
Operation
ICE Radio
Voice Control System (or equivalent)
Train Fringing Information
Train Detection Information
Dual Control Route and Locking Information
Traffic M
anagem
ent
and Co
ntrol System
Layer
Signaling Layer
ATO Layer
Commun
ications
System
s
RBC
TMS OperatorOther Operator (Other Network) Hierarchy of Controls for
Preventing Operational Delays at Fringing Locations
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Opportunities
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Value of Good Integration
Avoid project overlap, divert funds and resources where it is needed.
But make sure they integrate and contribute to a ‘plan’
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Better Customer Outcomes: Intermodal Operations
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• The paradigm of transport management is converging as technology simplifies how its controlled and regulated.
• Eventual Automation of other transport modes will concentrate traffic regulation methods and execution > including buildings!
• Railway TMS will need to better integrate with regulation methods of other transport modes > further work is required on concepts and requirements.
Intermodal Operations
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Set Headcount Targets and Hit Them
• Operating and Maintenance Concepts supporting migration and staging of TMS deployment are critical.
• Be Bold with planning and Targets, but realistic.
• Workload and Human Factors are always issues.
• Put the onus on suppliers to achieve targets when specifying performance.
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Asset Management Justification
• CPU based Signalling, Train Describers and Control Systems deployed in the late 80’s and 90’s are starting to hit the sweet spot for renewal or replacement justification.
• Older legacy system replacement supplement with another order of magnitude.
TfNSW ASA Framework: Asset Management
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Wrap Up
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Wrap Up
• TMS is not a new concept, but is still evolving.
• Don’t rely on Standards – it is not ETCS.• Significant projects in motion help wear a
large portion of cost and development of modern TMS.
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Wrap Up
• Adopt not adapt policy, the Aus market cant carry innovation based on its contribution. (est <1%)
• Adopt isn’t just software, it also means considering how to minimise people and process changes, e.g.– Safe Working Processes– Operating Business Frame Work– Network Performance Metrics
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Wrap Up
• Engineering a Timetable will influence the success of operating with TMS and network reliability.
• Conflict Detection and Resolution are worth investing in, but need time and effort to get it right.
• Fringing will become more complicated, systems and operators need to adapt.
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And….
Asses the needs and stick to a plan > review, update and absorb innovation when it presents itself.
Current Asset Management PlansCurrent Operational
and Maintenance Data
Transport Master PlanRail Systems StrategyTraffic Management
Strategy
Incremental Business CasesMigration & Staging + Ops and Maint Concepts
Performance and Safety TargetsHigh Level Functional Allocations + Architectures (Legacy and New)
Review and Update
Projects
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Demands and Planning
Current Needs
Thank you for your time.
Questions?
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