Train Control Systems

Significant change is underway in the Australian rail industry, with automation fast becoming the ‘king’ of rail technology, being driven by rail operators demand for increased performance and efficiencies, and augmented safety.

INNOVATIONS IN TRANSPORT SIGNALLING AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

A host of new digital innovations and technologies are transforming the rail networks in Australia and New Zealand, helping to increase capacity, reduce delays, enhance safety and lower costs. These include modern signalling and train control technologies, which are seen as cost-effective ways to expand network capacity.

Navigating the vast array of technologies promoted under the ‘digital’ banner to identify those that offer real value to railway operations can be daunting. Similarly, migrating an operational railway from existing line-side signalling systems to new in-cab technologies is fraught with challenges: fitment of rolling stock and infrastructure need to be aligned; staff need to be trained and new competences maintained; industrial relations concerns over changes to required skillsets are often raised.

To help the rail industry navigate these challenges, SYSTRA offers expertise as an international transport consultancy working at the forefront of developments in modern, computer-based signalling and control systems.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Our in-house expertise in digital transport technologies includes:

Railway signalling.
Railway control systems.
Signalling control systems.
European Train Control System (ETCS).
Communications Based Train Control (CBTC).
Radio-based signalling.
Transmission-based signalling.
Cab signalling.
Automatic Train Protection (ATP).
Automatic Train Operation (ATO).
Traffic management.
Drivers’ Advisory Systems (DAS).

How can we integrate better, earlier, and with greater impact?

System integration is critical to managing complexity, reducing risk, and delivering infrastructure that performs — yet it’s often misunderstood or brought in too late.

Our State of System Integration 2025 report explores what’s working, what’s not, and where the biggest opportunities lie to improve how integration is delivered across projects.

Based on insights from professionals across the sector, it’s designed to spark an important conversation and support better outcomes.

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Rail Systems Australia – Now part of SYSTRA Group

Australia’s infrastructure market is evolving, moving away from mega projects and placing increased focus on asset management, operations and maintenance, digital system upgrades and systems integration to futureproof our networks.

With Rail Systems Australia becoming part of SYSTRA group, we are poised to bring an expanded local team, backed by global best practice to deliver better, more sustainable and integrated public transport networks to the region.

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Our Approach

SYSTRA brings a comprehensive and practical understanding of the complexities of converging of signalling, telecommunications and advanced train control into any project requiring the implementation of a modern rail system.

Our team has a wealth of experience in Train Control Integrated Systems (TCIS) project delivery across Australia and internationally, and can provided trusted advice and solution delivery for integrated train control systems.

We have been engaged for several train control solutions currently being planned, designed and implemented in Australia, and can offer unparalleled expertise in the delivery of world-class TCIS systems.

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The Fast Track to a seamless, safer railway system

In this publication, we delve into the benefits and challenges that will come with interoperability, and focus on the critical role data, technology and people will play in ensuring the journey is as smooth as possible. We also explore a selection of compelling case studies, provide insight into some of the long-term opportunities interoperable rail networks will present, and offer practical guidance on the best way to make a common platform a reality.

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