Papers and Presentations

Monday 8 September 2008: 10.45am – 12.45pm

• The Integration of Rail Transit and Land Use in Western Australia
  Peter Martinovich
• A Fast Algorithm of Rail Subsurface Stress Calculation due to Wheel/Rail Contact Load
  Darrien Welsby
• Signalling and Communications Systems for Fortescue Metals Group
  Paul Webb
• Allocation Problem: Case CVRD Logistics
  Virgílio Coutinho
• The Operational Challenges Associated with Doubling Perth's Urban Rail Network
  Graham Guilford
• Wheel Rail Contact Forces Prediction and Validation with Field Tests
  Colin Cole
• A Real Solution to Australia's Transport Problem
  John Georgiades
• Evaluation of Intermodal Terminal Sites Using AUSLINK Guidelines
  Anya Richards
• Transit Space - The Art of Fitting the Square Peg in the Round Hole - Applied to Perth New MetroRail Tunnels
  Andrew Matthews and John Chugh
• Killing Some Camels in Unusual Places
  David Griffiths

Monday 8 September 2008: 1.30pm – 3.30pm

• Using Simulation to model an Iron Ore Logistics Chain
  James Marshall
• Perth 'B' Series Electric Multiple Units
  Graham Holden
• Deterioration of Railway Track on Heavy Haul Lines
  Haitham Hawari
• Rail Maintenance - at the Core of Vehicle Rail Interaction
  Wolfgang Schoech
• The Metro - An Unfamiliar Solution to a Vexing Problem
  Max Michell
• Pilbara + Mid-West (WA) Iron Ore Case Studies
  Sam Sanfilippo
• Combined Road and Rail Project Delivered Under an Alliance Framework - Darra to Springfield
  Andrew Matthews
• QR's Stoneblower Investment for the Future
  Kevin Cullen
• Study of the Possible Energy and Operational Gain due to use of Electro Pneumatic Valves in Vitoria-Minas Railroad
  Ricardo Penna De Azedo Filho
• Maroochydore's (QLD) Major TOD - Aligning Rail and Road Town Centre Plans
  Mark Bachels
• Condition-Based Maintenance Using an Integrated Track Maintenance Management System
  Pietro Pace
• Development of a Risk-Based Integrated Management System
  Brian Duncan

Monday 8 September 2008: 4.00pm – 5.30pm

• Intelligent Train Monitor Developments
  John Phelan
• The SmartRider Project - Australia's First Integrated Smartcard Ticketing System
  Michael Somerville-Brown
• Implementation of S&OP: Case Vale Logistics
  Adilson Nico
• The Use of Train Performance Simulations in the Development of Locomotive Concepts
  John Thorburn
• Laboratory Testing of Bogie Rotation Friction with Applied Track Twisting Forces
  Scott Simson and Bruce Brymer
• Improving Passenger Security on Urban Rail Networks - Integrated CCTV Systems
  Phil Schubert
• Planning for Rail in a Multi- Modal Corridor
  Shalendra Ram
• Using Discrete Event Simulation Modelling to Evaluate Integrated Transport Systems
  Craig Stewart
• Network Optimisation Using Integrated Scheduling and Driver Advice Systems
  Dale Coleman
• Earthing and Bonding - Who Needs It?
  Andrew Blakeley-Smith
• Optimising Metropolitan Rail Planning Trilemma: Demand Efficiency and Investment
  Mischa Nugent

Tuesday 9 September 2008: 10.30am – 12.30pm

• Introducing the Next Generation Locomotive to the Australian Rail Network
  Paul Hewison
• Meeting the Gold Coast Rail Challenge
  Saori Peguicha
• Improving Brake Propagation in Long Freight Trains
  Mitchell McClanachan
• Educating Road Users at Level Crossings
  Rebecca Taylor
• An Active Steering Bogie for Heavy Haul Diesel Locomotives
  Scott Simson
• Application of Phased Array Ultrasonic Test Equipment to the Qualifications of Railway Components
  Keith Arcus
• Assessment of a Safe & Sustainable Workload for Train Controllers & Signallers
  Mark Wiggins
• Passenger Service Integration Key to Metro Success
  Wendy Adam
• Iron Ore Freight Bogie - Remaining Fatigue Life and Operating Environment Evaluation
  Steve Gillespie
• Advantages and Benefits of Modern AC Traction Technology - Refurbishment and New Locomotives
  Mathias Nuendel

Tuesday 9 September 2008: 1.30pm – 3.00pm

• Towards a Better Design Guideline of Sub-Ballast Materials for Filtration Purpose Under Cyclic Load
  Asadul Haque
• Mitigation of Curve Squeal Noise
  David Roberts
• Feasibility of Steam Traction for Coal Transportation in Developing Countries
  Malcolm Cluett
• Investigation into the Design Aspects of Ballasted Railway Track Substructure
  Mohammed Shahin
• Biodiesel Project
  Flaviana Coelho
• Rail Extinguishes Road - A Wilderness Railway Freight/Passenger Railway Service
  John Tomlin