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