For rail operators, deploying advanced technologies such as European Train Control System (ETCS) L2 and traffic management systems represents both a major change and a significant challenge. In many instances these transformation projects involve the integration of unfamiliar COTS products into existing systems. At the same time operators are faced with the need to avoid disruption by trying to minimise the impact the new systems will have on their operational procedures. Based on project experience, this presentation outlines an interface management approach that has successfully de-risked the deployment of ETCS L2 and enabled its integration into an existing railway. The presentation will guide you through the 12 steps of successful interface management and how the process can be supported with the use of Model-Based Systems Engineering.

In this presentation, you will understand:

• the steps taken to identify and implement interfaces for successful ETCS L2 deployment
• the tools and methods used to manage interfaces
• lessons we’ve learnt and risks we mitigated.

This event will be offered both in-person in Sydney and online. Details and registration can be found at the Engineers Australia event page.

Program

In-person:

• 5.30 pm AEST: Registration opens
• 6.00 pm AEST: Event begins
• 7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes

Online:

• 6.00 pm AEST: Event begins
• 7.00 pm AEST: Event concludes

About the speaker

Nico Teulier, Principal Consultant Systems Engineering and Executive Director – Acmena

Nico is a Principal Consultant Systems Engineering at Acmena with more than 20 years of experience in systems engineering across the rail, aerospace and mobile communications industries. Nico has experienced the good, the bad and the ugly of interface management. His experience includes Metro Tunnel Project, TfNSW Digital Systems Program, Sydney Metro, Suburban Rail Loop, Cross River Rail, Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail, and The Wave. His deep expertise in systems engineering, requirements management, verification and validation plays a key role in his approach to defining efficient interface management approaches.