An integrated systems engineering approach to managing the implementation of new transit technologies

Author

Allen, Stuart

Author_Institution

TTC Rapid Transit Expansion Program, Toronto, Ont., Canada

fYear

1995

fDate

4-6 Apr 1995

Firstpage

19

Lastpage

28

Abstract

The TTC´s (Canada) Rapid Transit Expansion Program includes the construction of two new subway lines (Eglinton West and Sheppard) which interconnect with the existing subway system. These new lines will incorporate new transit system technologies in several areas, including: platform edge doors; communications-based automatic train control; and a system-wide network for data and voice communications. This paper describes the structured approach to systems integration which has been adopted for the Program in order to maximize the benefits which these technologies offer while managing the associated risks

Keywords

data communication; project management; rail traffic; railways; rapid transit systems; risk management; telecontrol; traffic control; voice communication; Canada; automatic train control; data communications; integrated systems engineering; platform edge doors; projects; rapid transit; risks; subway lines; voice communications; Appropriate technology; Automatic control; Communication system control; Control systems; Costs; Engineering management; Maintenance; Risk management; Systems engineering and theory; Technology management;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Railroad Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE/ASME Joint

Conference_Location

Baltimore, MD

Print_ISBN

0-7803-2556-7

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/RRCON.1995.395173

Filename

395173