Alstom has delivered its Iconis Traffic Management System (TMS) providing the first step for the effective digitalisation of the operation of New Zealand railway network.
The Iconis TMS is an integrated control and operational rail system which will be operated by KiwiRail out of two key control centres in Wellington and Auckland – eventually to manage the whole country. The system, which was activated on May 3 on the pilot Wairarapa line, will through several rollout phases, enable KiwiRail to access a range of real-time data on the operations of its rail network. The system delivers an increase in network resilience and capacity and more reliable and early communication for passengers on train operations.
The new system features transformational improvements to signalling operations, network security, management and maintenance as well as provision of enhanced real time information for passengers. Additional benefits include the predicting of potential issues from network traffic to control staff with the system providing solutions to overcome these problems. It enables a high level of network automation and, ultimately, a more efficient, reliable and cost-effective railway network with existing manual operations replaced by fully integrated and digitised network improving business operations.
“Alstom’s technology delivers future proofing of the New Zealand railway network to allow us to support network growth and increased passenger numbers while also delivering a transformation experience for our staff that operate the network and, ultimately, a better passenger and freight service experience. The partnership with Alstom has been a success because it is one that is based on mutual trust, transparency and shared desire to deliver in the best possible way for passengers,” KiwiRail Project Director, Carl Mills, said.
The first phase deployment on the Wairarapa Line now allows KiwiRail to extend the rollout to the next regions of the country, in a phased approach. Alstom will provide long term support, training and maintenance to KiwiRail for each phase of the deployment to ensure a successful transfer of technology.
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