“In my role, I get to be a problem-solver daily,” she said. Signal engineer Liza Kierans appreciates the variety and complexity of her position. “People in the future won’t need to wait for trains, or check the timetable, they can just show up and jump on the train.”

“Instead of just witnessing the history here, we want to be part of that. Indeed, when completed, this change to signalling on Melbourne’s metropolitan network is the biggest experienced for more than 100 years.Īutomation engineer Da Lu is passionate about providing positive outcomes for Melburnians, and an opportunity to be part of a landmark project was one he just couldn’t turn down. Integrating new technology into an existing rail network can be both complex and challenging work. The engineers delivering this work are passionate about providing positive outcomes for train passengers, using their passion for maths, science and problem-solving. Network operators, based at high-tech signalling control centres in Sunshine and Dandenong, will monitor their progress, to ensure trains maintain safe stopping distances. Real-time data will be used to oversee and control both the location and speed, allowing trains to run closer together. High Capacity Signalling will be installed on the Cranbourne/Pakenham and Sunbury lines, and in the Metro Tunnel itself, creating a more reliable public transport network. The Rail Systems Alliance – which is responsible for the signalling and technology “brains” of Melbourne’s flagship public project – has an incredibly diverse and capable group of experts delivering this work. Well, it’s 77 different kinds – and that’s without counting scores more building tunnels and stations, too. Have you ever wondered how many different types of engineers it takes to bring revolutionary signalling technology to Melbourne, in order to run more trains, more often in the Metro Tunnel?

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