Advanced Train Management System

The Advanced Train Management System is a train control system under development by Lockheed Martin for Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC).[1][2]

Not to be confused with Advanced Traffic Management System.

Outline

ATMS's particular strength is to improve safety and efficiency in remote areas where communications and power infrastructure is limited, such as in deserts. It thus involves a mixture of land-based and satellite technologies for communications and renewable power supplies due to lack of mains electricity in many cases.

Excellent following headways on single lines is provided, in excess of what is economically possible with conventional intermediate block signals. The cost of level crossing protection is reduced due to the elimination of the need for track circuits.

Trains speeds are regulated according to the speeds along the track and through turnouts (switches).

Implementation

After 10 years of development, ATMS has been implemented on the short Port Augusta to Whyalla railway. The next phase is between Port Augusta via Adelaide to Melbourne. The Inland Railway is to benefit from a $20m contract for its 1700 km of track.

Track borne equipment
  • Controls and detects turnouts aka points
  • Controls and detects level crossings
  • Detects landslip detectors
  • Detects power supplies
  • Tunnels

Train borne equipment

Timeline

2021

2020

2018

2013

Because of delays in the development of ATMS, it was decided to equip the Port Augusta - Tarcoola section with conventional CTC signalling. [3]

2005

Other systems

See also

References
  1. Project Project
  2. "Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) (Page 1) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  3. CTC
  4. "Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) (Page 1) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage (ARTC-LM)". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  5. "Advanced Train Management System (ATMS) (Page 3) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage (RP)". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  6. "Funding announced for train management system (Page 1) / Signalling and Infrastructure / Forums / Railpage (RP funding)". railpage.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
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