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Sheila Fennel , Business Leader – Urban Transport, Interfleet Technology delivered this presentation at the 2014 Light Rail conference in Melbourne. Across the globe the conception and delivery of light rail projects has been growing at an incredible rate. Seen as an efficient and sustainable way to alleviate the congestion that cripples the expansion of many key urban zones, light rail is fast becoming a central solution in the evolution of Australia's major urban areas. In order to work towards a congestion free future, it is imperative that federal and state governments support light rail projects. Light Rail 2014 explored all the possible funding options for light rail projects, while also looking at international case studies, the latest rolling stock, braking technology, among many more. For more information about the event, please visit the conference website: http://www.informa.com.au/lightrailconference
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© Interfleet Technology 2013
Rail. Right through
© Interfleet Technology 2013
Rail. Right through
Interfleet Technology Pty Ltd
Light Rail 2014 The Transition from Construction to Operations
Sheila Fennell Business Leader Urban Trasnport
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Outline
• Luas – Dublin • Blackpool - UK • Technical • Commercial • Resourcing • Media / Political
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Case Study – Luas Dublin
• Opened in 2004 • Three extensions – one
under construction • 36.5km • 54 stops • 66 40m Citadis trams • 30m pax/year • Revenues cover
operating costs
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Luas Lessons Learnt
• Safety – Transfer of Safety Case to
Operator – Construction works ongoing
during driver training – Incident prior to opening of
2nd line
• Technical – Sate supplied ticketing
equipment – Radio system – Traffic signalling
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Luas Lessons Learnt
• Resources – Mobilisation of Operator – Driver training – Staff attrition – Training of O&M staff
• Political/PR – Opening day event – Overcrowding – Negative to positive media
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Blackpool UK
• 127 year old system • Upgrade works 2009 –2013 • 18km • 37 stops • 16 32m Flexity trams • Government funded • Local private operator of
buses and tram
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Blackpool Lessons Learnt
• Operator – Step change in technology – Staff turnover
• Safety – Historical exceptions to
safety regulations – Steep learning curve,
SMS, interaction with regulator
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Blackpool Lessons Learnt
• Technical – Training refresher courses
• Contractual – Non approved spares
impact on warranty
• PR – Success of new system
from day one – Moving to new timetable
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Commercial
• Payment mechanism • Completion and Close
out • System Site • Local Authorities
• Management of PPP contract in O&M phase
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Conclusion
• Resources • Safety • Program sufficient
time for technical rectification
• Plan for success