The Barcelona transport system: plans to automate the metro and new technologies to improve customer service By Michael Pellot Director of International Affairs
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation : Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
Metropolitan Area of Barcelona Sant Boi del Llobregat, El Prat del Llobregat, Viladecans, Gavà y Castelldefels L Hospitalet Llobregat, Esplugues, Sant Just, Sant Joan i Sant Feliu Barcelona Moncada i Reixac, Tiana y Montgat Sta. Coloma, Badalona i Sant Andran B. Number of municipalities: 18 Surface: 318.5 Km2 Population: 2,8 MM Inhabitants
Operators in the metropolitan area of Barcelona Buses TMB Metro Transport Authority: ATM Tram Tram Other Other BUS BUS Operators Operators Taxi Taxi FGC FGC Renfe Renfe Private ownership EMT Generalitat de Catalunya State
Metropolitan Transport Authority (ATM) Consortium composition (1997): 51% Generalitat, 25% Barcelona Town Hall and 24% Entitat Metropolitana del Transport (Spanish Government is an observer) ATM functions: overall infrastructure planning (PDI), fare integration, coordinating infrastructure program-contracts and agreements. State (AGE) Renfe Commuter Services Generalitat of Catalonia EMT Barcelona Town Hall Other Town Halls Font: ATM ATM FGC Concessions DGPT Metropolitan Tramway TMB EMT concessions Town Hall concessions
Modes of mobility In zone 1, if we exclude trips on foot and we analyse motorised transport then.. public transport accounts for 64% versus 36% for private vehicles 23 % Private Vehicle Public Transport On foot 36 % 40 % Key point : Integrated Fare System,
Railway transport management Zona Llobregat Barcelona Zona Besòs RENFE (Commuters) FGC (Commuters) Metro Tram State Generalitat de Catalunya EMT Private Ownership
Railway Network
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation : Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
TMB is... The main public transport operator in Barcelona and Catalonia, with 2 millions passengers per day, and 570 million ticket validations per year The company that manages six metro lines, 109 regular bus lines and the funicular railway of Montjüic covering Barcelona and ten townships in its hinterland, on behalf of Entitat Metropolitana del Transport (EMT) The entity responsible for emblematic leisure transport such as Barcelona Bus Turístic, the Blue Tram (Tramvia Blau) and Montjuïc Cable Car
Market share Of all these trips 80% are made with TMB vehicles 50,2% Distribution of ticket validations in zone 1 (78% of the trips in public transport) 29,9% 2,3% 9,2% 2,9% 6,3% Bus TMB Tram FGC Renfe Bus others Metro TMB
Passengers carried by TMB 600 500 565 M i l l i o n s 400 300 200 100 204 376 Bus Metro TMB 0 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Offer of Metro services Population: 2,3 M inhabitants. Journeys/year: 366 million Zona Llobregat Barcelona 6 lines Length 88,1 km 123 stations 151 trains Zona Besòs 3.481 employees
Metro Basic data Nº of lines 6 24 SERVICE HOURS Length of the network Number of stations Trains during rush hour Current train fleet Staff 87,6 Km 125 123 Trains with air conditioning 100% Track on surface Average distance stations Average age of the fleet 151 (quintuple train ) 598 locomotives + 148 trailers 3,481 employees 1,03 Km 679 m 9.19 years 24 5 5 2 19 Hours From Sunday to Thursday 21 Hours Fridays, and Bank Holidays Uninterrupted service: Saturdays, 23 rd June, 24 th September and 31 st December and some Bank Holiday eves
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation : Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
L9: Dimensions 88 kilometres 123 Stations 151 Trains 376 mill. Passengers/year Current Network 48 Kilometres 52 Stations 50 Trains 140 mill. Passengers/year
L9: Dimensions L9 represents 50% of the current Barcelona Metro network. L9 will be the spine of Barcelona public transport: will be linked with all other metro lines, Airport, High Speed Train and Trade Fair of Barcelona Redistributing passengers Vastly improved mobility.
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation : Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
L9: Building Deep line Common design of stations, standardizing the building process: a vertical tube that connects with the horizontal tube (tunnel) This system helps construction in the high density areas. Allows for future lengthening of platforms
L9: Building Tunnel cross-section of 11 meter diameter Platforms inside the tunnel. One track above the other, separated by an intermediate slab.
L9: Building (Tunnelling) Diameter boring machine 12,06 m
L9: Building Interconnections between tracks The connection between the upper and lower level is necessary due to intermediate terminals, partial services.. This requires an opening of the slab with a slope (4 % inclination). Although the transition length is longer, the cross-section of the tunnel is not affected.
L9: Building
L9: Building (Tunnels)
L9: Building (Tunnels)
L9: Building (Tunnels)
L9: Building (Stations) There are stairs to use in case of emergency providing 2 independent exits
L9: Building (Platforms)
L9: Building (Elevators) Access to platform based on a well which provides maximum vertical access to the platform, and includes a set of elevators, flights of escalators, and stairs 6 elevators for station 40 people (5p/m2) Elevator Speed (up/down): 2 m/s Travel time (up/down) : 60 s aprox. Intelligent elevator controller (train arrival synchronization) Stairs from platforms to hall
L9: Building (Elevators)
L9: Building (Elevators)
L9: Building (Viaduct)
L9: Building (Viaduct)
L9: Building (Viaduct)
L9: Building (Constructing Typology) Tunnel 12m diameter (with slab) 36 vertical tube stations (70%) Tunnel 9m diameter (conventional) 11 conventional stations (22%) Viaduct 4 elevated stations (8%)
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation : Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
L9: Train Size: Capacity: Train formed by 5 cars Length: 85,86m 20 doors on each side (5 door with emergency unblock) Structure build of aluminium-steel 975 people = 851 standing (6p/m 2 ) + 122 seats + 2 Disabled Perch seats Interconnected cars Specific place for bicycles
L9: Train (UTO G4) UTO : Unattended Train Operation (G 4) Grade Of Automation 4, according to IEC standard 62290-1 Emergency handle, intercom, door release handle, CCTV surveillance, information monitors in an unattended train these elements are essential to assure permanent and bidirectional communication Conventional Train CONTROL CENTER (OCC) Link with Control Centre by driver radio device Automated Train Control Center monitors, sees,, informs and provides remote technical assistance Remote control Equipment status Radio Driver Intercoms CCTV survell. Loudspeakers UNattended Train? Screen Info Emergency Devices
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation : Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
L9: Automation (Main system) Unattended Train Operation (UTO). Personnel on board not required CTRL RADIO ZC IL Platform screen doors to increase safety and convenience RADIO RADIO OBCU R OBCU R Remote control from OCC of fixed installations and train Ticket vending machines (only automatic selling) Quality customer information at real time with dynamic screens High capacity elevators synchronized with trains Staff location technology to minimize response time. Staff operations supported by PDA s (customer information, alarm systems )
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation: Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
L9: Operation Model Paving the way to automated lines, TMB has converted its operation model, reaching agreements with trade unions and implementing changes on the network Multi-tasking personnel: stations and trains Driver is no longer a specific job category Automated ticket sales only Lines divided into zones Personnel assigned to zones, no need for duty rosters Employees alternate jobs (station, train ) during the same day STRATEGY INITIAL Model Drivers Stationmasters Ticket clerks NEW Model Customer Attention Agent Zone Manager Design for Automatic Lines Deploy in Conventional Lines DESIGN NEGOTIATE IMPLEMENT LEARN Manager Station Manager Traffic Technical & Operative Manager Control
L9: Operation (Taking advantage of automation) University Football Airport Legal Courts Trade Fair High Speed Train Line complex but safe - Branches - 2 lines 1 tunnel - Interconnections Flexibility key mobility points - Connection : Airport, Trade, High Speed Train - Connections with other lines Adapt to demand surges - Congestion: University events, sports... - Peak, off-peak hours
TMB automation projects L11: driverless conversion (system working ending 2009) L9 & L10: new automatic Lines UTO system (first sectionend 2009) L2: extension and UTO conversion (2007 previous study) In 2015; Lines L9, L2 (with extension) and L11 will account for 65 Km automatic lines, 43 % of the network
Index Introduction: Barcelona Public Transport TMB Metro First automatic line: L9 Building Train Automation Operation : Taking advantage of automation Why Metro automation?
UITP Observatory Automated Metro Metro Barcelona presides over UITP Observatory Automated Metro formed by the main world references. UITP : International Union of Public Transport Copenhagen Paris Lille Lyon Rennes Hong Kong Nüremberg Singapore Vancouver Barcelona Roma Next Event: 1st Automated Metro Seminar OBSERVATORY MISSION 5 June 2009 in Nürember Disseminate and and Share Organised as a side event the the the most most current current and and relevant relevant UITP World Congress and Exhibition knowledge
- Needs Why Metro automation? Needs Evolution Extra EVOLUTION Transport capacity (peak hours..) More service (night, events..) Meet human expectations.. Fast (waiting, journey..) Safe Reliable + FEASIBILITY Automated Metro Conventional Metro - Effort +
Why Metro automation? (Advantages) Automation advantages: Capacity Capacity during peak-hour (speed, interval..) Shorter intervals and waiting time Good service during off-peak periods Flexibility Safety & Reliability Cost Quality Flexible demand adaptation Platform safety for passengers Improved safety & security (remote control) Service reliability Fewer human errors Remote Train Monitoring & Control Optimization fleet size and platform length Efficiency Operational Costs Attractive metro system
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