Papers and Presentations
Monday 8 September 2008: 10.45am – 12.45pm
Please be advised that some authors have not granted permission for their presentation to be placed on the web site.
Perth Urban Rail Sessions
- The Integration of Rail Transit and Land Use in Western Australia
Peter Martinovich
- The Operational Challenges Associated with Doubling Perth's Urban Rail Network
Graham Guilford
- Transit Space - The Art of Fitting the Square Peg in the Round Hole - Applied to Perth New MetroRail Tunnels
Andrew Matthews and John Chugh
Wheel Rail Sessions
- A Fast Algorithm of Rail Subsurface Stress Calculation due to Wheel/Rail Contact Load
Darrien Welsby
- Wheel Rail Contact Forces Prediction and Validation with Field Tests
Colin Cole
- The Epidemiology of Squats and Related Defects
Stephen Marich
- Impact Damage Classification of Railway Prestressed Concrete sleepers
Sakdirat Kaewunruen
New Railways-Freight Sessions
- Signalling and Communications Systems for Fortescue Metals Group
Paul Webb
- Jubail Industrial City Railway - Short Distances, Large Volumes
Barry Moore
- Bringing Heavy Haul Rail Operations to Peru
Lachlan Daniel
- Killing Some Camels in Unusual Places
David Griffiths
Freight Logistics Sessions
- Allocation Problem: Case CVRD Logistics
Virgílio Coutinho
- A Real Solution to Australia's Transport Problem
John Georgiades
- Evaluation of Intermodal Terminal Sites Using AUSLINK Guidelines
Anya Richards
- Detailed Simulation of Bowen Basin Coal Rail Operations
Colin Eustace
Monday 8 September 2008: 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Iron Ore Sessions
- Using Simulation to model an Iron Ore Logistics Chain
James Marshall
- Rail Maintenance - at the Core of Vehicle Rail Interaction
Wolfgang Schoech
- Pilbara + Mid-West (WA) Iron Ore Case Studies
Sam Sanfilippo
- Study of the Possible Energy and Operational Gain due to use of Electro Pneumatic Valves in Vitoria-Minas Railroad
Ricardo Penna De Azedo Filho
New Railways - Metro Sessions
- Perth 'B' Series Electric Multiple Units
Graham Holden
- The Metro - An Unfamiliar Solution to a Vexing Problem
Max Michell
- Combined Road and Rail Project Delivered Under an Alliance Framework - Darra to Springfield
Andrew Matthews
- Maroochydore's (QLD) Major TOD - Aligning Rail and Road Town Centre Plans
Mark Bachels
Track Maintenance Sessions
- Deterioration of Railway Track on Heavy Haul Lines
Haitham Hawari
- Rail Grinding - The QR Journey
Michael Turner
- QR's Stoneblower Investment for the Future
Kevin Cullen
- Condition-Based Maintenance Using an Integrated Track Maintenance Management System
Pietro Pace
Asset Management Sessions
- Development of an Asset Management System for Rollingstock
Neil Saville
- Development of New Fatigue Design Equations for Railway Bridges in New Zealand
Samuel Grave
- Implementation of a New Wheel Management Process at RailCorp
Shane Doyle
- Development of a Risk-Based Integrated Management System
Brian Duncan
Monday 8 September 2008: 4.00pm – 5.30pm
Freight Logistics Sessions
- East Coast Mainline Rail Track: Options for 2014
Philip Laird
- The Use of Train Performance Simulations in the Development of Locomotive Concepts
John Thorburn
- Using Discrete Event Simulation Modelling to Evaluate Integrated Transport Systems
Craig Stewart
Operations & Management Sessions
- Intelligent Train Monitor Developments
John Phelan
- Laboratory Testing of Bogie Rotation Friction with Applied Track Twisting Forces
Scott Simson and Bruce Brymer
- Network Optimisation Using Integrated Scheduling and Driver Advice Systems
Dale Coleman
Other Rail Infrastructure Sessions
- The SmartRider Project - Australia's First Integrated Smartcard Ticketing System
Michael Somerville-Brown
- Improving Passenger Security on Urban Rail Networks - Integrated CCTV Systems
Phil Schubert
- Earthing and Bonding - Who Needs It?
Andrew Blakeley-Smith
Planning Management Sessions
- Implementation of S&OP: Case Vale Logistics
Adilson Nico
- Planning for Rail in a Multi- Modal Corridor
Shalendra Ram
- Optimising Metropolitan Rail Planning Trilemma: Demand Efficiency and Investment
Mischa Nugent
Tuesday 9 September 2008: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Locomotive Developments Sessions
- Introducing the Next Generation Locomotive to the Australian Rail Network
Paul Hewison
- An Active Steering Bogie for Heavy Haul Diesel Locomotives
Scott Simson
- Development of the Cv43ACI Locomotive
Craig Matthews
- Advantages and Benefits of Modern AC Traction Technology - Refurbishment and New Locomotives
Mathias Nuendel
Urban Transit Sessions
- Meeting the Gold Coast Rail Challenge
Saori Peguicha
- Passenger Service Integration Key to Metro Success
Wendy Adam
- Rail Line Capacity in Australian Cities
Ray Bartlett
Freight Rolling Stock Sessions
- Improving Brake Propagation in Long Freight Trains
Mitchell McClanachan
- Application of Phased Array Ultrasonic Test Equipment to the Qualifications of Railway Components
Keith Arcus
- Iron Ore Freight Bogie - Remaining Fatigue Life and Operating Environment Evaluation
Steve Gillespie
Safety and Security Sessions
- Educating Road Users at Level Crossings
Rebecca Taylor
- Assessment of a Safe & Sustainable Workload for Train Controllers & Signallers
Mark Wiggins
- Engineering the PPP Passenger Train for RailCorp 'Safe, Clean & Reliable'
Mark Baxter
Tuesday 9 September 2008: 1.30pm – 3.00pm
Track Structure Sessions
- Analysis of Matric Suction Effects Induced by Tree Roots on Rail Track Subgrade
Behzad Fatahi
- Towards a Better Design Guideline of Sub-Ballast Materials for Filtration Purpose Under Cyclic Load
Asadul Haque
- Investigation into the Design Aspects of Ballasted Railway Track Substructure
Mohammed Shahin
Environment Sessions
- Mitigation of Wheel Squeal Noise in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia
David Anderson
- Mitigation of Curve Squeal Noise
David Roberts
- Biodiesel Project
Flaviana Coelho