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Calibre intelligent Automated Rail Systems (CiARS)

Delivering Success through Innovative SolutionsCalibre is leading the way in automation of complex integrated rail systems. We deliver intelligent autonomous rail infrastructure solutions, enabling increases in capacity, while enhancing operational, environmental and safety performance.

Globally, the rail industry is faced with rising demand for freight capacity, efficiency, improved performance and safety outcomes, while relying on infrastructure that is struggling to keep pace with the rapid rate of urbanisation.

In the face of these challenges the need for operational optimisation and cost reduction make automation a compelling option.

Calibre is at the forefront of fully autonomous driverless rail network management.Australia has some of the heaviest and longest heavy haul trains in the world. Working with its partners Calibre has pioneered the delivery of the world’s first driverless heavy haul rail network. Calibre’s systems integration and automation capability in heavy haul sets the new standard for world best practice.

World-leading rail infrastructure and operations projects have long underpinned Australia’s success in the resources and freight logistics industries.Working with Australia’s resources giants, Calibre has taken a leading role in improving global competitiveness through improvements in operational efficiency and productivity.

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Calibre has taken a leading role in helping the global competitiveness of our clients through improvements in safety, operational efficiency and productivity.

Key Benefits of Autonomous Rail

Cost• Improving cycle time by reducing

driver changeover• Fuel saving from less stop / starts• Improved productivity• Reduction in manpower

Safety• Reduction in risk for driver

changeover• Risk reduction at level crossings• Adherence to highly structured

safety assessment & development processes (CENELEC) compliance

Partnerships• Global partnerships• National partnerships

People• Permanent step change in rail skills

& labour requirements creating future flexibility

• Industrial relations risk reduced

Growth• Increase in rail capacity• Increase in performance reliability

& availability • Pre-requisite to future step change

capacity improvements

Governance & Systems Assurance• Work closely with an Independent

Safety Assessor (ISA) and the National Regulator (ONRSR) to streamline and optimise the approval process

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Delivering Every Stage of your Autonomous Rail Project The proven success of Calibre intelligent Automated Rail Systems (CiARS) can be replicated in urban, metro, remote freight and heavy haul environments.

CiARS can deliver innovative solutions across every step in a heavy haul, freight rail, or metro project. Our management experience spans both greenfield and brownfield from concept to handover.

Our comprehensive services range from concept development and determining project feasibility to engineering design, project management, construction management, commissioning, operational support, optimisation of operating assets and the integration of new technology.

We can work with clients as an EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) contractor, delivering a multi-disciplinary approach and providing clients with a single, accountable interface for the delivery of their project.Alternatively we have the flexibility to be a specialist advisor consultant, working with project managers, contractors or client teams, worldwide.

Driver Assist

Trains are driven manually using prompts from a

Driver Assist system, using the signalling systems and communications network.

Passive

Trains are driven manually using the signalling

systems as well as the communications network.

ATO Attended

Trains are operated by the autonomous system with a supervising driver

on board who will intervene if necessary.

Autonomous

There is no driver on board the train and the

system controls the train completely.

Calibre has the necessary systems assurance experience and capability.• Full systems assurance

lifecycle in close relationship with ISA and ONRSR

• Part of SMG, RISSB• Full governance of

CENELEC railway standards

• Full governance of TS1

Progression Towards Autonomous

Systems Integration Expertise Delivering autonomous technology with existing proven train management systems.

CiARS has successfully managed the development and delivery of innovative technology to help increase safety, efficiency, reduce costs and assist with asset management and resource optimisation, particularly for pit-to-port infrastructure in remote locations.

1. Operations Centre• Vital Safety System (VSS) to manage train movements• Automation Server (AS) layer to manage automatic

operations

2. Wayside Systems• Vital connections to signal interlocking• Active level crossings (ODS)• Passive level crossings (gated)• Additional wayside signalling• Asset Protection (DED, HBD, SFD, HWD)

3. On-board Systems• Automatic Train Protection (ATP-DIVA)• Driving Strategy• Automated Train Operation Control (A`TO-C)• Collision Detection System (CDS)• Vital communications• Collision Avoidance System (CAS)

4. Remote Operating Centre• The Remote Operating Centre (OC) is critical infrastructure

that supports the operational growth plans with remote operating and operations.

• Calibre has designed and delivered the robust communications infrastructure to interface between OC and rail network.

• Calibre can provide the necessary communications infrastructure to remove all points of failure between Wide Area Network junction point and the critical production infrastructure of each location.

• Implementation of Electronic Train Graph (ETG).


Results Achieved

Improved Safety• Improved safety

– Level crossings with ODS – Compliance with track speed limits

– Automatic responses to asset health alarms

– Elimination of kilometres of light vehicle driving across the rail network for driver changeover

• Adherence to highly structured safety assessment & software development processes (CENELEC)

Increased speed for point to point• Depending on your network,

CiARS can deliver an improvement in travel time of up to 10%

Reduced cycle time• Delivering value through

improved productivity – No train stops for driver changeovers

– No waiting for drivers at yards or mines

– Higher average speed – Improved productivity and fuel efficiency


Leaders in Autonomy ProjectsOur capabilities are comprehensive and fully market tested.

We have successfully engineered, managed and delivered complex integrated automated rail systems to some of the world’s largest resources companies including Rio Tinto, BHP Billiton and Fortescue Metals Group.

OCRS – Ore Car Repair ShopAutonomous Rail MaintenanceOCRS is an automated heavy haul rail maintenance facility in the Pilbara, servicing BHP’s extensive rail fleet. It incorporates, robotics, autonomous position guided vehicles, automated fixed equipment, system sequencing and integration. It incorporates safety rated control systems and a high focus on operability and safe human interface.

AutoHaul ®Autonomous Heavy HaulageAutoHaul® is the world’s first implementation of fully automated heavy haul trains located in the North Western Pilbara region of Western Australia. It incorporates remote operations, wayside systems and on board systems to connect 15 mines with 2 ports across 1700km of track.

DLC – Direct Loco ControlAutonomous Train LoadingDLC controls the locomotive from the loading facilities without a driver on board. As the train approaches the loading facilities the control is transferred and the system automates the functions of loading or unloading to control and optimise system performance. Calibre has delivered DLC across the Pilbara rail networks.

Our global clients and experience across a range of diverse sectors, brings broad cross-industry knowledge to any organisation allowing for the creation and implementation of “best practice” solutions.


Tailored SolutionsCalibre has a strong record of innovation across complex integrated rail systems. This allows the CiARS team to be flexible, efficient and resourceful and provides tailored solutions to challenging and unique problems.

Calibre has solutions for all aspects of heavy haul rail operations and maintenance helping to deliver improved safety, optimised fuel consumption, improved reliability in supply chains and reduced maintenance costs in harsh and remote environments to improve cost competitiveness.We are vendor independent and have the ability to work with any signalling provider, systems integrator or major organisation.

We provide our clients with innovative design solutions and implementation strategies, specifically tailored to meet site conditions and their associated constraints.We work closely with our clients to help achieve success through smarter use of technology and information. Calibre’s capabilities in leading edge design, planning, operation and maintenance can minimise downtime and interruptions in the operation of resources and urban projects over their lifetime, which can significantly reduce costs and improve efficiency.


Proven Strategies to Manage Complexity and Risk

Resource and intermodal projects need fast response times to meet financial targets. Calibre is continually looking for new ways to improve delivery timeframes without incurring additional costs or risk.Our team applies industry-proven strategies for the identification, assessment and mitigation of rail operations risks. These methods provide opportunities to distribute risk and rewards fairly throughout the partnership. Calibre has a rich history of project examples where all parties have been able to benefit from expedited project delivery.


Your Autonomous Rail Journey Begins Here

• Undertake a Concept / Feasibility Study • Define long term business and operational objectives• Research / Business Case Creation• Business Model Verification / Cost-Benefit analysis• Understand your railway systems, technology, maintenance

regime and suitability • Understand local Rail Regulator’s governance requirements

and safety regulations • Develop high level schedule that meets your objectives

and targets • Develop full Business Case including NPV, safety targets,

production target, Whole of Life Cost v’s Minimal Capital Cost

• Quantify business risks

• Define Concept of Operations and Operational Requirements

• Create High Level RAMS Targets (Include basic hazard studies & HAZOPS, Hazard Logs, DRACAS / FRACAS / FMEA / FMECAS / FTA)

• Implement Software Quality Assurance Plan• Develop relevant Safety Cases• Develop a Systems Assurance Safety Plan• Develop key planning documents and management plans • Undertake Trade Studies to select best technology

and product fit • Define product requirements, create a selection matrix • Identify products that are the best fit for your

objectives and budget

Next Steps


• Development of key contracts, commercial Terms and Conditions to reduce risk

• Engage key personnel to support the project, prioritise experienced and qualified local personnel

• Prepare system acceptance and deployment documentation

• Communicate the benefits of autonomous operation within Rail Operations and business groups

• Establish project dashboard to track performance and KPIs

• Establish project organisation; senior project managers, engineers, planners, analysts and architects to support project

• Establish a ‘fit-for-purpose’ robust and tailored project management office (PMO)

• Undertake a Training Needs Analysis• Engage a System ISA to ensure compliance with

the latest CENELEC & TS1 standards• Engage the national regulator early to support

approval process • ERTMS / ETCS Level 2, CBTC• Seek ongoing (In-country) engineering and management

support to deliver the project successfully


Partner with the team who helped engineer, manage and deliver the world’s first autonomous heavy haul freight railway.

Contact UsGeorge Nuich Executive General Manger - WestE: [email protected] Reeder Project ManagerE: [email protected]

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