ATO for High Speed Lines Trevor Foulkes M.A., C.Eng, FIRSE, FIET Head of Control-Command and Signal Engineering
Rebalancing Britain; redefining rail travel
HS2 is a unique opportunity to: Alleviate the ever-growing strain on our railways; Support better north-south and east-west connectivity in the North of England; Drive local regeneration and integrate with local authorities plans for growth; Release the transport and housing pressure on the South-East and rebalance Britain s economy. 3
Rail travel is growing 4
Demand is set to continue rising But that s not all: Britain s population is expected to swell by 10 million over the next 25 years; even fairly conservative rail demand forecasts (1.5% to 2% per year) would lead to many main intercity routes being overcrowded in 10 years; meaning more uncomfortable journeys and people choosing not to travel by rail or not even travelling at all; which is bad for the economy and bad for people s everyday lives. 5
HS2: a strategic transformation Phase One Stations: Euston Old Oak Common Birmingham Interchange Birmingham Curzon Street Phase Two Stations: East Midlands Hub Sheffield Meadowhall Leeds New Lane Manchester Piccadilly Manchester Airport 6
Sticking with the status quo will not work A new line is the only way to relieve the pressure. HS2 will: provide fast, frequent, dedicated, intercity shuttle services for long-distance journeys, taking pressure off the most overcrowded part of the network instantly release space on crucial regional and commuter routes; benefit freight traffic. 7
We can create a better transport network But it s not just about more trains: it s about modern, spacious trains running on from the new line to our existing railways; faster and more reliable trains a more comfortable and convenient option than driving or flying; connecting to existing transport services; and benefiting everyone, even those who never board an HS2 train. 8
Visualisation of Birmingham Interchange station
HS2 will change the economic geography of the country EAST Destination Current journey time HS2 journey time Journey time reduced by Birmingham Interchange 1:13 0:38 35 mins Spur Birmingham Curzon Street 1:21 0:49 32 mins East Midlands Hub Sheffield Meadowhall N/A 0:51 N/A 1:09 Leeds New Lane 2:12 1:23 49 mins York 1:53 1:24 29 mins Newcastle 2:52 2:19 33 mins Crewe 1:30 0:55 35 mins N/A N/A WEST Manchester Pi ccadilly 2:08 1:08 1 hour Liverpool 2:08 1:36 32 mins Edinburgh 4:23 3:38 45 mins Glasgow 4:08 3:38 30 mins 10
Visualisation of an HS2 train
Visualisation of Birmingham Curzon Street station
13 Taking the project forward
Key dates in the Parliamentary process November 2013 Phase One hybrid Bill was deposited and consultation on ES began 28 April 2014 Bill passes Second Reading in House of Commons (majority of 411) July 2014 - Select Committee stage 2016 - Royal Assent 14
HS2 Scope Two phases - first live 2026 Trains transition to and from Network Rail Max speed 360kph Scheduled every 3 mins Headway 135s (generally) ETCS Level 2 no signals High reliability Automatic Train Operation 15
Where are we? 1. Routes for phase 1 & 2 defined to enable consultation 2. Concept System design undertaken to identify need for land and demonstrate railway operation possible. 3. Environmental Statement & Hybrid Bill issued and progressing through parliament 4. Testing of concept design and construction method to check is efficient and makes best use of UK knowledge. 16
So why automatic train operation? Energy Capacity Punctuality 17
Consistency Benefits of ATO Able to make finer control to railway system No need for defensive driving Able to automate mundane and regular operations 18
HS2 Phase 1 HS service pattern for demand modelling. Document reference: HS2-HS2-SA-REP-000-000002 Version P03 dated 20 August 2013 Edinburgh Waverley Haymarket Glasgow Central Motherwell Carstairs Lockerbie Carlisle Penrith Oxenholme Lancaster Preston Wigan North Western Warrington Bank Quay HS2 Train Pattern Phase 1 indicative Red remain on HS2 12 paths / hour Liverpool Lime Street Runcorn MANCHESTER PICCADILLY Stockport Wilmslow Crewe Stafford BIRMINGHAM CURZON STREET Birmingham Interchange OLD OAK COMMON HS1 and beyond LONDON EUSTON Paths reserved for services on the HS1 link have not been modelled. Train 400 m 400 m 400 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m Length 19 Modelled Seating Capacity 1100 1100 1100 550 550 550 550 550 550 550
HS2 Phase 2 HS service pattern for demand modelling. Document reference: HS2-HS2-SA-REP-000-000002 Hourly 200m train from Birmingham KEY = Captive (GC gauge) HS train. Version P03 dated 20 August 2013 Curzon Street serves Glasgow or = Classic Compatible (UK gauge) HS train. Edinburgh in alternate hours. = Path not modelled. Edinburgh Waverley Haymarket Glasgow Central Motherwell Carstairs TRAIN DIVIDES Lockerbie Carlisle Penrith Oxenholme Lancaster Preston Wigan North Western = station call. Prepared by Jeff Hawken HS2 Operations Planning Manager = station call timetabled, but demand model not able to differentiate from main station nearby. Newcastle Either Or upon Tyne Stops at Oxenholme or Penrith in alternate hours. Train Divides Durham Darlington York LEEDS Meadowhall East Midlands Interchange HS2 Train Pattern Phase 2 18 paths / hour Warrington Bank Quay Liverpool Lime Street Runcorn MANCHESTER PICCADILLY MANCHESTER AIRPORT Crewe Stafford BIRMINGHAM CURZON STREET BIRMINGHAM CURZON STREET Birmingham Interchange Birmingham Interchange Heathrow Airport OLD OAK COMMON Heathrow Airport OLD OAK COMMON HS1 and beyond LONDON EUSTON Paths reserved for services on the HS1 link and to / from Heathrow have not been modelled. LONDON EUSTON Modelled 400 m 400 m 400 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 400 m 400 m 400 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 200 m 400 m 400 m 200 m 200 m 200 m Train + + + Length 200 m 200 m 200 m Modelled 1100 1100 1100 550 550 550 1100 1100 1100 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 550 1100 1100 550 Seating + + + Capacity 550 550 550 20 550 550
A journey from London to Leeds Line speed Height Train Speed Acceleration 21 Line speed, Height,Train Speed,Acceleration
The Approach to Euston 22 Line speed, Train Speed, Acceleration
Traffic Management & ATO Block Traffic Management Journey 23 Interlocking Radio Block Centre European Vital Computer Target Times Connected Driver Advisory
Challenges Optimisation needs to happen at system level So ATO & Traffic Management need to be linked Need full automation good examples in Metros: Splitting & Joining Train Preparation Train Rescue Stock management in depots ATO over ETCS does not do all this 24
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26 Issue 2 Which curve does AoE use?
Way forward Engagement with suppliers Further work on the Issues highlighted Discussion on possible solutions If necessary, HS2 sponsoring innovation 27
28 S&T Concept design
29 S&T Concept design