Conference Day Two: Friday, 11 October 2019
8:20 am - 8:50 am Conference Registration and Welcome Coffee
8:50 am - 9:00 am Opening Remarks by IQPC and the Conference Chair
9:10 am - 9:50 am CASE STUDY: Investigating how Yarra Trams are Digitalising Asset Management in Light Rail
Yarra Trams operates the worlds largest tram network. With an emphasis on smart processes Greg Williams – Director Engineering & Asset Management explores modern data and monitoring technologies being integrated into the network to improve the reliability and efficiency of rolling stock.
- Improving the way we capture data by integrating technology in rolling stock and across 500km of the network
- Better utilising the data acquired to make evidence-based decisions on upgrades, replacements and maintenance, and lifecycle management
- Exploring efforts to achieve ISO 55001 standard for asset management and ISO 15288 systems engineering framework certification
9:50 am - 10:30 am CASE STUDY: Maximising the Asset Performance and Life of Existing Fleets to meet Future Operational Requirements
This session will examine Metro Trains Melbourne’s current rolling stock and innovative asset management strategies.
- Understanding the performance of current rolling stock as a starting point in your decision making process
- Exploring the new technologies that can be integrated for performance improvement
- Examining the innovative maintenance strategies that can be utilised to support the extend asset life
- Meeting the expectations and requirements of passengers within the limitations of existing asset configurations
- Retrofit vs new rolling stock investment – utilising data for effective decision making
Matthew Rupena
Head of Heavy Maintenance and Contracts, Rolling StockMetro Trains Melbourne
10:30 am - 11:00 am MORNING TEA AND NETWORKING BREAK
11:00 am - 11:30 am ROLLING STOCK LEADERS PANEL: Industry 4.0 - Discussing the Disruptive Technologies that are Set to Transform the Management and Performance of Future Rolling Stock
This panel will explore various technologies that should be embraced to improve the reliability and mobility outcomes of rolling stock. And investigate how far away are we from developing a system where the whole network can communicate effectively in real-time?
- Exploring the need for and use of health and usage monitoring systems
- Exploring the digital connectivity of customer, process and product
- How can the rail sector embrace digital transformation and learn from the advanced manufacturing sector
- Utilising the internet of things, cloud computing and big data for the integration of rail systems
- Interoperability of systems whilst also ensuing data security
Panellists:
Matthew Rupena
Head of Heavy Maintenance and Contracts, Rolling StockMetro Trains Melbourne
11:30 am - 12:10 pm CASE STUDY: What We can Learn from Freight on Condition Monitoring Through Real-Time Data for Proactive Maintenance
Condition monitoring on freight trains has developed in certain directions out of necessity These operators have been able to observe the effects of changes to maintenance quite quickly due to the high utilization of data captured on rail haul networks. The suburban and light rail context offers some different opportunities. Like heavy haul, suburban and light rail offer high utilization of assets, but are often smaller trains, stop frequently, and require passenger comforts. The environment for instruments is also very different, with better bogie suspensions (designed for passenger comfort), systems such as GPS and most importantly there is on-board power. This session will:
- Discuss current developments in condition monitoring in the freight context
- Debate opportunities for similar and diverse developments in suburban and light rail monitoring
- Review the potential of the Internet-of-Things (IoT) and data management
12:10 pm - 12:50 pm Wellington (NZ) Commuter Rail with a Metro Twist: A Long Distance Rolling Stock
12:50 pm - 2:20 pm NETWORKING LUNCH
1:50 pm - 2:30 pm CASE STUDY: Better Progress through Safety: Exploring Australia’s New Co-Regulatory Environment for Safety
The Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator oversees rail safety in every Australian State & Territory. This session will explore how ONRSR maintains and improves rolling stock safety through sharing and improving regulatory practice.
- Exploring how safety policies and the presence of a National Rail Safety Regulator can encourage rather than hinder technological innovation
- Understanding the safety risks when incorporating new technologies into current rolling stock systems
- Exploring future safety challenges to be faced across our multi-modal integrated transport systems
- Ensuring compliance and consistency of approach with multiple stakeholders across complex transport projects
- Responding to disruptive technologies – automation and communication based train controls
- Exploring ONRSR requirements for the prevention of cyber attacks
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm PANEL DISCUSSION: Exploring the Skills Crisis Facing the Australian Rail Industry and Strategies to Create a Future Ready Workforce
- Examining the necessary reform needed to the training sector to meet demand for workers
- Better cooperation between state governments, the training sector and rail operators
- Understanding the new rail technologies that will require a new approach to training
- New measures to promote awareness and attraction of rail related jobs
Panellists: