Advanced Train Management System
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The Advanced Train Management System is a train control system under development by Lockheed Martin for Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).[1][2] The ATMS uses Global Positioning System to locate and track the position of trains within the ARTC network.[3] In particular the system will be deployed across the Nullabor Plain to connect the eastern states of Australia with Perth and Western Australia.[4] ATMS has been proposed as a low cost alternative to European Rail Traffic Management System.
Outline
ATMS's particular strength is to improve safety and efficiency in remote areas where communications and power infrastructure is limited, such as in deserts. It thus involves a mixture of land-based and satellite technologies for communications and renewable power supplies due to lack of mains electricity in many cases.
Excellent following headways on single lines is provided, in excess of what is economically possible with conventional intermediate block signals. The cost of level crossing protection is reduced due to the elimination of the need for track circuits.
Trains speeds are regulated according to the speeds along the track and through turnouts (switches).
Implementation
After 10 years of development, ATMS has been implemented on the short Port Augusta to Whyalla railway. The next phase is between Port Augusta via Adelaide to Melbourne. The Inland Railway is to benefit from a $20m contract for its 1700 km of track.
Track borne equipment
- Controls and detects turnouts aka points
- Controls and detects level crossings
- Detects landslip detectors
- Detects power supplies
- Tunnels
Train borne equipment
Loco borne
End of train unit
Timeline
2021
- Port Augusta - Kalgoorlie section
2020
- Inland Railway contract for $30m.
2018
- Port Augusta - Whyalla section
2013
Because of delays in the development of ATMS, it was decided to equip the Port Augusta - Tarcoola section with conventional CTC signalling. [5]
2005
- ARTC - Lockheed Martin agreement.[6]
Other systems
- ERTMS
- Positive train control (PTC)
See also
References
- ^ Project Project
- ^ "Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) (Page 1) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Advanced Train Management System". Acmena. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ Wilkinson, Bronte (2021-02-26). "Partnership between ARTC and Lockheed Martin Australia delivers next generation technology to Australia's rail freight network". ARTC. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ^ CTC
- ^ "Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) (Page 1) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage (ARTC-LM)". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) (Page 3) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage (RP)". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Funding announced for train management system (Page 1) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage (RP funding)". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.