With Western Australia’s goal to upgrade its rail network, the government has shortlisted two proponents:

• Alstom Transport Australia & Downer EDI Works (ADJV)
• Siemens Mobility , Siemens Mobility GmbH and Wabtec Contril Systems (SafePerth)

These proponents are to design, supply, build and maintain a High-Capacity Signalling (HCS) system for the Public Transport Authority.

The HCS project aims to create a more modern, integrated, communications-based train control system, replacing the aging urban rail network control system in Perth.

The new system will play a vital role in facilitating the substantial growth of passenger rail services as part of the State Government’s METRONET program. It will continuously transmit real-time train data to the Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC), which is currently being constructed in East Perth. This data will allow the PTOCC to monitor the speed and location of every train on the railway network.

The implementation of the HCS project will be carried out in stages over the next ten years to minimize disruptions to train operations.

This upgrade will enhance the reliability and safety of the network, allowing for increased train frequency.

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