Presentation Synopsis

Join us for a presentation and discussion on the risk management approach that was used during the Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project (MTP) Platform Screen Doors (PSDs) delivery to mitigate the risk of passenger entrapment.

The MTP is building two new 9km tunnels through the heart of the CBD. The MTP will use PSDs in all the five new underground stations, aligning the MTP with other similar projects/ metro style systems in use throughout the world.

The doors will improve the customer experience by improving safety and security (restricting track access and the likelihood of passengers being struck by the train), and also improving climate control within the stations.

However, during the reference design, it was identified that the use of PSDs might introduce a potential hazard of entrapment between the PSDs and train doors and the body of the train, and this hazard and the associated risk would be assessed and managed during the delivery phase.

In accordance with Australian Rail Safety National Law and following the guidance of EN 17168, this presentation identifies the three entrapment hazards relating to PSDs and considers how they were identified and mitigated as part of the SFAIRP process managed by Rail Projects Victoria and Metro Trains Melbourne.

Date: 6 March 2024 (Wed)

Time: 5.00 to 6.00 pm (AEST)

Format: Virtual

Registration Link: https://incose-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/6817089903878/WN_v4DwJN-vQTKG2SNunDKBbQ

For more information please contact: Victoria@sesa.org.au

Anthony Pickett

Director, Catus Consult

A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, with 40 years’ experience on multidisciplinary projects in the rail industry worldwide.  Previously Head of Technical Safety for RPV, responsible for the effective establishment and delivery of the Technical Safety Management processes within RPV across the complete portfolio of Projects.

Rob Hammer

Director, MTP Engineering & Route to Acceptance

Rob has worked in the rail industry for over 15 years, spanning projects across the entire Project Lifecycle and incorporating senior management roles across Design and Engineering, Assurance and Delivery. Rob has spent the last seven years at Rail Projects Victoria, including leading the Engineering and Integration Group across the RPV portfolio and more recently as Director of Engineering and Route to Acceptance on the Metro Tunnel Project.

Kevin Prendergast

Director Fleet SME, Transport for NSW

Kevin has worked in the rail industry for over 30 years – his experience encompasses the design, delivery, operation and maintenance of rolling stock and has worked in European and Australian settings. More recently Kevin worked in an integration role in RPV, coordinating the integration and assurance of Melbourne Metro Tunnel’s infrastructure disciplines to the new HCMT trains. Kevin now works for Transport for NSW in the role of Director Fleet SME, where he develops the provision of technical expertise for TfNSW’s Technical Services inflight and emerging transport programs.