The Digital Systems Program, part of Stage Two of the 'More Trains More Services' project, will replace current signalling and train control technology with modern, intelligent systems. It aims to improve reliability, increase capacity and enhance customer experience on Sydney’s railways.
The Digital Systems Program consists of three main elements:
- replacing traditional trackside signalling equipment with the latest ‘in cab’ train control technology (European Train Control System Level Two)
- implementing Automatic Train Operation, which assists drivers – who remain in control – to provide reduced and more consistent journey times, and
- introducing a Traffic Management System to help the railway recover from any disruption quickly and manage the overall network as effectively as possible.
Tranche Two will cover the North Shore, City Circle, City Area and Sydney Terminal.
Funding contributions
NSW Government | |
The 2022-23 NSW Budget allocated $661 million to the project over four years, including $108 million in FY2022-23. |
Procurement
Procuring Agency: | Transport for NSW |
PROJECT HISTORY
2018 | The NSW Government allocated over $800 million towards Tranche One of the Program, which involves developing, testing and validating Digital Systems on parts of the T4 Line, from Sutherland to Cronulla and from Bondi Junction to Erskineville. |
Jun 2022 | The 2022-23 NSW Budget allocated $661 million to the Tranche Two of the project over four years, including $108 million in FY2022-23. The funding is conditional and will deliver planning and enabling works on the signalling and train control system to replace the conventional signalling assets that are approaching life expiry on the busiest parts of the rail network, covering the North Shore, City Circle, City Area and Sydney Terminal. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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