Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 28th August 2019
8:30 am - 9:00 am CONFERENCE REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE
9:00 am - 9:10 am Opening Remarks by the Conference Chair
9:10 am - 9:50 am R&D Study: Pathways to Integration of New Technologies into Rail Operations
To aid the rail operator preparedness, the Australasian Centre for Rail Innovation has facilitated the collective development of systems engineering models that illustrate the impact across an organisation when technologies are introduced into rail operations. With competencies and training requirements now changing as we move closer to digital systems, these scenario planning tools have been adapted from military applications. This work not only provides the basis for staff engagement and efficiency gains but the specific component relating to track workers directly addresses their safety. Andrew will discuss preparing for emerging technologies in rail – from horizon scanning to understanding the impacts on operations.
Andrew Meier
Chief Executive OfficerAustralasian Centre for Rail Innovation
9:50 am - 10:30 am Understanding How Transport Data has Driven Innovation and Planning Across Rail Networks
Understanding travel behaviours is paramount to transport planning, policy and operation. The Transport Analytics Group at Data61 conducts research to address transportation problems via data-driven approaches. Two of our key research areas are demand analysis and impact analysis. This session will cover:
- Using a supply-demand based analytical method to model the utilisation/patronage of the Sydney Trains network
- The impact of weather
- The impact of new services provided by the Sydney Metro
10:30 am - 11:00 am MORNING TEA AND NETWORKING BREAK
Interactive Discussion Groups (IDGs)
This is your chance to make your conference experience truly interactive and collaborative. Each IDG is set in a roundtable format and will be facilitated by an expert practitioner in the space. In two rotations, each IDG will last for 30 minutes, allowing you to pick the two top of mind topics you wish to discuss and solve.
Topic One
11:00 am - 12:10 pm Analysing the Impact of AI and Autonomous Technology on Australia’s Rail and Transport NetworksTopic Two
11:00 am - 12:10 pm Applying Critical Safety Systems and Digital Innovations to Enhance Safety for Staff and Customers on Rail Networks
12:10 pm - 1:10 pm NETWORKING LUNCH
1:10 pm - 1:50 pm CASE STUDY: Investing $38 Billion State-Wide to Drive Improvements in Network Capabilities to Boost Performance and Usability of Services at Public Transport Victoria
The Victorian Government is investing in $38 billion in major infrastructure and smart technology projects to help build more capacity onto existing networks. In order to ensure these projects meet service reliability expectations and meet the growing needs of the city, Public Transport Victoria are creating network development plans to drive improvements in the current capabilities for rail networks throughout the state. In this session, Alistair will discuss:
- Analysing six capabilities to invest and drive into projects to achieve the best outcome: Performance, capacity, user experience, usability, safety and security
- Creating a framework and ensuring the correct level of requirements and resourcing to achieve the desired uplift and help set up the network for the future
- Joining the dots and working with operators: How PTV is engaging with rail operators to ensure that networks and links meet their required performance, reliability and sustainability expectations to meet user experiences
1:50 pm - 2:30 pm Digital Tools to Better Understand Customer Needs and Experience – The Role of Machine Learning
Machine learning is providing new ways to gain valuable insights from diverse data sources. We will explore the application of machine learning to different tasks aimed at better understanding customer needs and experience within the rail setting. This will consider different means for capturing relevant data, from stakeholder interviews to passenger movement patterns. These approaches serve to measure and validate design effectiveness and even operational tasks such as crowd flow management functions.
2:30 pm - 3:10 pm Employing Digital Engineering: Delivering a Collaborative Way of Working Through Digital Techniques and Processes to Enhance the Delivery of Major Rail Projects
Due to higher public expectations on the design and experience of rail networks, Digital Engineering and Building Information Modelling (BIM) have proven to be essential for capturing and manipulating data to meet these growing needs in a game-changing way. Not only does it influence increased safety, design and cost predictability of a project, but helps to build confidence and greater collaboration which can help to identify innovative solutions. Drawing on case studies and project success of employing Digital Engineering, this session will explore:
- Developing a strategic Digital Engineering framework to help keep up with digital trends which will help support and accelerate the design of future projects
- Creating a deeper understanding and assessment of maintenance, enabling better responsiveness and connectedness between digital engineers and other stakeholders
- Increasing the ability to draw useful and powerful insights on assets and design effectiveness
