Connectivity, Automation and Reliability... the Future of Railways.
30th – 31st of August | Rydges World Square, Sydney

Conference Day Two: Wednesday, 31 August 2022

8:50 am - 9:00 am Welcome to Day Two! Opening Remarks by the Chairperson

9:00 am - 9:40 am How Keolis Downer Rail – Yarra Trams Approach to Reliability Modelling for Rolling Stock Assets

Allen Tam - Former Deputy Chief Engineer, Head of Engineering, Systems and Reliability, Yarra Trams
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Allen Tam

Former Deputy Chief Engineer, Head of Engineering, Systems and Reliability
Yarra Trams

9:40 am - 9:50 am Voice of the Industry

What are your peers prioritising in 2022? What are their key focus areas? And where are they investing their time, money and resources? Find out here in this illuminating industry snapshot

9:50 am - 10:30 am Overcoming Common Misunderstandings in the Development of Rail Automation Systems and Networks

Kevin Lill - Principal Advisor – Process Control, Rio Tinto

CBTC is a game-changer for the industry. In this exclusive session, join NSW Transport into a behind the scenes look at how they enhanced their Train Control Management System. 

The immediate impact for NSW Transport was improved signaling, reduced railway downtime, station mobility, environmental sustainability, will be discussed, as well as the challenges during the project. 

Deep dive into:

·       Improving monitoring and surveillance through interior and exterior video surveillance for improved hazard reduction.

·       Integrating train scanners for improved diagnostics and maintenance, and the results this have driven

·       Realising data transmission upgrades to make equipment, track and station improvements

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Kevin Lill

Principal Advisor – Process Control
Rio Tinto

10:30 am - 11:00 am Morning Coffee

Enjoy a coffee and morning snack with a side of lively TCMS conversation with your peers! 

11:00 am - 11:40 am Managing Complex Integration Tasks to Integrate Cross River Rail into the Existing QR Network

Tony Eid - RIS Project Director, Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Queensland
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Tony Eid

RIS Project Director
Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Queensland

11:40 am - 12:20 pm Solutions Clinic: Lessons Learned from Using Automation and Technology to Connect Customers and Increase Network Capacity


12:20 pm - 1:00 pm Session with MTR Australia

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm TCMS Lunch Break

Enjoy lunch with a side of lively TCMS conversation with your peers!

2:00 pm - 2:20 pm Closing Remarks by Chairperson

2:20 pm - 2:20 pm Close of Conference - See You Next Year!