The conception and construction of railway projects is a major investment decision for governments, involving huge investment and a long time to get from blueprint to operation. Whilst in much of Asia, direct government funding is a favoured approach, there are several other innovative funding mechanisms and strategies which can be applied to railway projects, and perhaps help get there …
FLIR RSX-F Combines FLIR Lepton Thermal Sensor and Visual Imaging for Improved Fire Detection and Passenger Safety WILSONVILLE, OR — (Marketwired) — 09/20/16 — FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) today announced the FLIR RSX-F intelligent sensor for advanced fire detection inside rail coaches. The FLIR RSX-F uses the FLIR Lepton® thermal sensor and high-definition visual imaging for fire and occupancy …
As mature rail operators in the region are facing the issue of aging rail issues, a decision has to be made between refurbishment and replacement of assets. Rail operators in the region are starting to implement condition monitoring technologies to monitor the health of their rail assets. By diligently capturing and analysing asset data and information related to asset condition, …
The international allure of high speed rail has spread to Asia, with some countries on-track to developing their first high-speed rail line within the net decade. While some development is undeniably expensive, it holds great potential for revolutionalising travel and forging closer ties between cities and countries. One such country is India. Asia’s 2nd most populous city is expecting to …
As the signalling systems of developed metros in the region reach the age of replacement, rail operators face a key challenge in resignalling. From the design, coordination, migration of the system and the commissioning of the system, the high complexity of the systems and the need to minimise disruption to existing operations, make resignalling a great challenge. Furthermore, as the …
It has been 40 years since the idea of Jakarta having its own MRT network was first raised. After repeated delays due to the Asian Financial Crisis and futile national-local dialogues, Jakarta’s first MRT line has made real progress, with trial runs expected to start at the end of 2018. With over 1,000 new vehicles hitting the roads each day, …
Today’s rail operators are faced with increasing passenger capacity and greater demands to maintain reliable and efficient services. In this challenging operational climate, rail leaders have to navigate new challenges. How can the health of rail assets be maintained with cost constraints? How do emerging technologies be utilised to improve rail operations? What are the big picture management issues to …
Kaohsiung light rail system is the world’s first light rail system to run on a fully catenary-free route. Instead of overhead electrical lines that power most light-rail trains, Taiwan’s system uses a high-energy wireless charging technology that is housed at each station. The tram cars are powered by an innovative technology. They are equipped with rapid charge accumulators, a new …
To support economic growth in Sulawesi, a lesser developed Indonesian island which possesses rich mineral resources, the first railway on the island is currently being constructed. The 1,600 km standard gauge route will connect Makassar in South Sulawesi to Manado in North Sulawesi. The Trans Sulawesi railway is planned to serve both passenger and freight service, providing a modern rail …
The Sydney Metro project is Australia’s largest public transport project. Track laying for this exciting infrastructure upgrade has commenced, with almost 5km of railway tracks laid and more than 5,000 sleepers put in place. This lays the foundation of Sydney’s newest railway which will play an instrumental role in coping with the city’s growing population and passenger demand. By the …
