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Digital Train Radio System network planned for railway
Australia Created: 14 Jun 2015
RAILCORP is planning to build 17 communication masts up to 30 metres tall, along the rail corridor south of Sydney.
Consultation has begun with local residents about the construction of the communication masts between Carlton, Port Kembla and Dunmore as part of a critical safety system recommended by the Waterfall train accident inquiry, RailCorp said.
“The communication masts support a new Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) being installed across the electrified network, replacing old analogue radios,” RailCorp spokesman said.
The train radio system will be installed at 17 locations, including: Albion Park, Bellambi, Bulli, Carlton, Coniston, Dapto, Dunmore, Fairy Meadow, Flinders, Hurstville, Kembla Grange, Lysaghts, Port Kembla North, Thirroul, Unanderra, Wollongong, and Yallah.
RailCorp Project Manager Tony Cunningham said new masts need to be erected by the rail line to allow the DTRS to operate.
“A Review of Environmental Factors for the sites is now on display at these locations and available on the RailCorp website, with feedback being collected for three weeks. We have also been speaking with local residents about the initiative,” Mr Cunningham said.
“The masts will be between 10 and 30 metres tall, with most around 20 metres tall, and will include a concrete base and some equipment cabinets. Where possible, the project will look to add the new technology to existing structures. “
The DTRS will be a secure digital train radio system designed to provide reliable voice and data communications, Mr Cunningham said.
“Unlike mobile phone towers which broadcast their signals in all directions, the DTRS masts will broadcast signals along the rail lines to ensure trains receive accurate information from controllers.”
Construction for the DTRS has started at the first six sites including Sutherland, Engadine, Loftus, Waterfall, Heathcote and Goomera Ridge.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/digital-train-radio-system-network-planned-for-railway/story-e6freuzi-1226290357045
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Source: Margaret White/Agnes Ingvarsdottir

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