Title :
An integrated systems engineering approach to managing the implementation of new transit technologies
Author_Institution :
TTC Rapid Transit Expansion Program, Toronto, Ont., Canada
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;
Conference_Titel :
Railroad Conference, 1995., Proceedings of the 1995 IEEE/ASME Joint
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2556-7
DOI :
10.1109/RRCON.1995.395173
