Improving light rail systems in Asia: new vehicle, traction power, and train control technologies

Introducing low-floor tramways for better urban integration and faster mode transfers.
Boosting safety and aesthetic with catenary-free operations.
Developing fast, high-frequency feeder to metro lines while optimising rolling stock investments.

Asia Rail Summit 2015, Polaris
June 26, 2015 - Bangkok, Thailand

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1. IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA NEW VEHICLE, TRACTION POWER, AND TRAIN CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES JOFFREY LAUTHIER HEAD OF SALES, ASIA PACIFIC RAIL CONTROL SOLUTIONS ASIA RAIL SUMMIT BANGKOK, JUNE 26, 2015
2. ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS 1890-1930: TRAMWAY CONSTRUCTION BOOM ACROSS ASIA 1893: First in Asia Electric tram system by Bangkok Tramways Co. PAGE 2 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL 10 cities 1900 37 cities 1910 55 cities 1920 76 cities 1930 Cumulated number of cities in Asia over time with electric tramways Cities considered: Akita, Asahikawa, Bangkok, Beijing, Busan, Chennai, Colombo, Dalian, Delhi, Fukuoka, George Town, Gifu, Hachiōji, Hakodate, Hanamaki, Hanoi, Harbin, Hiroshima, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong, Ichinomiya, Ise, Iwakuni, Jakarta, Kagoshima, Kanazawa, Kanpur, Kawagoe, Kitakyūshū, Kobe, Kōchi, Kolkata, Kumamoto, Kure, Kurume, Kuwana, Kyoto, Mandalay, Manila, Matsumoto, Matsushima, Matsuyama, Mito, Mumbai, Nagasaki, Nagoya, Naha, Narita, Nikko, Odawara, Oita, Okayama, Okazaki, Ōmuta, Osaka, Pyongyang, Saga, Sapporo, Sendai, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenyang, Shimizu, Shimonoseki, Shizuoka, Singapore, Surabaya, Takamatsu, Tianjin, Tokyo, Toyama, Toyohashi, Wakayama, Yangon, Yokohama, Yonago.
3. * based on today’s Australian dollar value (Net Present Value or NPV) Source: ACT Capital Metro Business Case Overview capitalmetro.act.gov.au CANBERRA LRT FORECASTED TO CREATE ALMOST $1 BILLION* WORTH OF ECONOMIC BENEFITS
4. Australian dollar value Source: ACT Capital Metro Business Case Overview capitalmetro.act.gov.au CANBERRA LRT THE ESTIMATED CAPITAL DELIVERY COST IS $610M + $173M CONTINGENCY
5. BOMBARDIER FLEXITY VEHICLES 3,500+ TRAMS AND LRVS IN REVENUE SERVICE OR ON ORDER TRAMS ▪ Integrated into urban traffic ▪ Small curve radius between 12m and 18m ▪ 100 % low-floor and conventional wheel-set bogies ▪ Easy access and increased passenger comfort ▪ High running stability, noise reduction LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES ▪ Segregated tracks ▪ Curve radius between 20m and 25m ▪ Ability to use Mainline infrastructure PAGE 5 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
6. GOLD COAST LRT, AUSTRALIA BOMBARDIER DELIVERED FULL TURNKEY MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL PAGE 6 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
7. Gold Coast University Hospital to Broadbeach through Southport and Surfers Paradise Revenue service: 2014 13 km double-track alignment 16 stations 14 vehicles Expected to carry 50,000 passengers per day 100% low floor vehicles 18-year Public Private Partnership Bombardier provides operations and maintenance services (27 year contract) GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA FLEXITY 2 LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT SYSTEM System alignment map: PAGE 7 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
8. FOCUS ON PASSENGERS VEHICLE INTERIOR PAGE 8 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL ▪ Maximum use of the space ▪ High flexibility in terms of layout and colouring ▪ High capacity, large number of comfortable passenger seats ▪ Very low pedestal, no steps obstruct passenger flow ▪ Aisle width up to 740 mm with 2+2 seating ▪ Optimised cross section and arrangement for agreeable perception of space ▪ Generously dimensioned articulation portal gangway
9. HIGH FLEXIBILITY AND CUSTOMISATION TAILOR-MADE VEHICLES ▪ Vehicle configuration flexibility ▪ Customers given virtually unlimited scope in customizing the exterior design ▪ Interior design is a balanced mix of simple, standardized solutions and individual features – Colours – Materials – Seat-cover fabric – Lighting – Seats and stanchion arrangement – Onboard racks for bicycles or luggage PAGE 9 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
10. FLEXIBLE VEHICLE ARRANGEMENT CONFIGURATION 5 modules 7 modules 2 motor bogies 3 motor bogies 1 trailer bogies 1 trailer bogies 32m long 43m long 2.30m / 2.40m / 2.65m wide 2.30m / 2.40m / 2.65m wide CM: cab module BM: bogie module SM: saloon module PAGE 10 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
11. BOOSTING CUSTOMER COMPETITIVENESS ENERGY SAVINGS AND POWER SUPPLY OPTIMIZATION Storing energy while braking Using stored energy during acceleration ▪ Energy savings up to 30% for light rail systems ▪ Boost to the vehicle’s speed when line current or engine power are limited ▪ Optimization of power supply ▪ Reduced infrastructure investment ▪ Catenary-free operation for short distances and as a part of the PRIMOVE solution also for longer distances ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE ENERGY STORAGE DEVICE PAGE 11 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
12. SUSTAINABLE COMMUTING FOR GREENER CITIES CATENARY-FREE OPERATION ▪ Technology based on inductive power principle which enables contact free operation ▪ Operation possible under any weather condition ▪ No risk of power loss due to contact break ▪ No danger of electric hazard as all electric devices are fully isolated PAGE 12 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
14. THE FUTURE OF E-MOBILITY PRIMOVE TECHNOLOGY CAN BE APPLIED TO ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES ▪ Unlimited mobility – Continuous contactless, inductive energy transfer combined with efficient on-board energy storage systems ▪ No recharging hassles – Both dynamic and static charging possible ▪ For all types of vehicles – The same infrastructure, which is compatible at high efficiency levels from 3 to 1,000 kW ▪ Zero emissions and low maintenance – No local emissions; no wear on parts and components due to contactless power transfer ▪ Safe, invisible and tamper-proof – Hidden underground; reliable in adverse weather and ground conditions; energy transfer only active when induction segment is completely covered by the vehicle PAGE 14 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
15. NANJING, QILIN LINE CATENARY-FREE OPERATIONS System Information Application Catenary Free Operation Number and type of vehicles 7 x FLEXITY 2 Length of line Length of CFO 17.7 km 17.7 km # Stations # Charging points 14 14 Max. distance between charging points 1380 m Installed capacity Energy storage 2x 50 kWh Li-Ion Battery Type of recharging 90 m catenary in the stations + braking + static and dynamic Start of operation Q3 2014 Comments Concept & System engineered and supplied by Bombardier PAGE 15 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
16. NANJING, HEXI LINE CATENARY-FREE OPERATIONS System Information Application Catenary Free Operation Number and type of vehicles 8 x FLEXITY 2 Length of line Length of CFO 15.3 km 15.3 km # Stations # Charging points 24 24 Max. distance between charging points 700 m Installed capacity Energy storage 2x 50 kWh Li-Ion Battery Type of recharging 90 m catenary in the stations + braking + static and dynamic Start of operation Q3 2014 Comments Concept & System engineered and supplied by Bombardier PAGE 16 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
17. WAYSIDE ENERGY STORAGE TEMPORARY BRAKING ENERGY STORED IN SUPERCAPACITORS PAGE 17 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL ▪ Simple interface ▪ No house power ▪ No communications connection ▪ Only connections to traction power
18. SUZHOU LRT LINE 1 CITYFLO 150 TRAIN CONTROL PAGE 18 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL Accurate preemption Effective signal priority Faster tram speed Reduced CAPEX and OPEX Reduced road traffic impact
19. POINT CONTROLLER EBI LOCK 400 Route setting commands ▪ Center Control Room: from ATS via backbone network ▪ Train: from driver’s remote control command via train to wayside loop ▪ Local: from driver’s command via local wayside button ▪ Automatic route release after Train passing over ▪ Supports route cancelation ▪ Supports emergency route release ▪ Control point heaters PAGE 19 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL
20. EBI Link wayside equipment EBI Com radio block centre EBI Track train detection EBI Light signals EBI Switch point machines EBI Screen control room EBI Star vehicle telematics EBI Gate level crossings EBI Drive driver assistance system EBI Lock computerised interlocking EBI Cab ATC onboard equipment EBI Tool design and maintenance PAGE 20 | ASIA RAIL SUMMIT 2015 | IMPROVING LIGHT RAIL SYSTEMS IN ASIA: VEHICLES, TRACTION POWER AND TRAIN CONTROL RAIL CONTROL SOLUTIONS COMPLETE RANGE OF IN-HOUSE SIGNALLING PRODUCTS
21. TRAMWAYS: BACK TO ASIA Low-floor, fast, comfortable feeder to MRT Catenary-free aesthetic Sophisticated train control and road traffic optimisation Built as integrated systems
22. Q&A ? Joffrey Lauthier Head of Sales, Asia Pacific Bombardier Transportation | Rail Control Solutions 3354/16-19 Manorom Building, Rama IV Road Bangkok 10110, Thailand +66 843 879 589 joffrey.lauthier@rail.bombardier.com