Automatic Train Protection (ATP) Project– ALSTOM G300 AOS ADAPTION

Aries Rail was engaged in a high-profile project which leveraged technology to deliver a moving block signalling system – Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC). This enabled a significant increase in the throughput capacity for the end-user in Western Australia.

Aries Rail successfully integrated the client’s Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system into the end user’s existing road rail vehicle fleet.

The project’s success can be attributed to the collaborative team relationship established with the client, enabling the integration, verification, validation and compliance of the complex onboard systems, of the OEM vehicle, ATP system, and the existing road rail vehicle.

Due to the complexity of the project, an “out of the box” approach was required to develop adaptive solutions which would satisfy the compact size and mobility criteria.

Project deliverables included:

1. Developing a successful technical partnership with the OEM of the CBTC signalling system, utilising a full spectrum transparency documentation control system.
2. Providing CBTC system adaptation strategies and executing robust solutions to enable integrated, independent control of the relevant base vehicle’s system.
3. Designing, implementing, and validating the adaptation of the base vehicle’s software to AOS hardware integration, which complies with rail standards EN 50128 Software, EN50129 Electrical sub-system, and IEC 61508 Functional Safety Management.
4. Delivering all the fabricated adaptation components for the project (per AS1554 standard and actioned by ISO 9606-1 qualified personnel).
5. Ensuring all Aries Rail products are validated and verified with Certification of Compliance, Manufacturing Certification, Tooling and Instrument Testing & Calibration Certificates and Welding Procedure Standards (WPS). The Manufacturer’s Data Report suite of documents was submitted to the client, as part of the documentation deliverables.
6. Ensuring document control (per ISO/TS 22163:2017), captured the extensive information, to allow project traceability and support the auditing process.
7. Delivering a fully compliant product which satisfied the dual-layered contract specifications for both on-road and on-rail configurations.

The integration of the AOS system into an existing RRV fleet is the first stage of the successful delivery into the CBTC signalling system, to be attempted in Australia.