L1 Nam Pro 001 PDF

SIGNALLING DESIGN TECHNICAL REVIEW
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L1-NAM-PRO-001 Version: 2 Effective from: 17th June 2013
Approval
Amendment Record
Approval Date Version Description

26/03/2012 1 Initial issue under MTM
Independent Design verification process modified. Refer
17/06/2013 2
alteration in section 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and appendix 3 & 4. .
Approving Manager: Head of Network Asset Management Approval Date: 17/06/2013 Next Review Date: 17/06/2016
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Table of Contents
1. Purpose...........................................................................................................4
2. Scope ..............................................................................................................4
3. Abbreviations and Acronyms .......................................................................6
4. References......................................................................................................6
5. Responsibilities..............................................................................................6
6. Definitions.......................................................................................................7
6.1 Operating Requirements .................................................................... 7
6.2 Functional Specification ..................................................................... 7
6.3 Design Standards .............................................................................. 7
6.4 Material Standards ............................................................................. 8
6.5 Transit Space Requirements ............................................................. 8
6.6 Scope and Technical Requirements .................................................. 8
6.7 Reference Designs ............................................................................ 8
6.8 Drawing Version Control Strategy ...................................................... 8
6.9 Verification.......................................................................................... 8
7. Engineering Review Documents...................................................................9

7.1 Design Management Plan .................................................................. 9
7.2 Drawing Management Plan ................................................................ 9
7.3 Design Interface Management Plan ................................................. 10
7.4 Overlapping Design Agreement ....................................................... 10
7.5 CBI Application Data Logic Structure Manual .................................. 10
7.6 Signalling Arrangement Plan (SAP) ................................................. 11
7.7 Table of Routes ............................................................................... 11
7.8 Control Tables ................................................................................. 11
7.9 Track Circuits, Bonding Plan, Signalling Apparatus Plan ................. 11
7.10 Axle Counter System Overview ....................................................... 12
7.11 Axle Counter Communication Overview ........................................... 12
7.12 Cable Running Plan ......................................................................... 12
7.13 Aspect Sequence Chart ................................................................... 12
7.14 Datalink Architecture ........................................................................ 12
7.15 System Architecture ......................................................................... 12
7.16 Power Calculation ............................................................................ 12
7.17 Power Distribution Plan ................................................................... 12
7.18 Trackside Functional Module (TFM) Allocation Plan ........................ 12
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7.19 Location Detailed Design ................................................................. 13

7.20 Signal Equipment Room (SER) Detailed Design .............................. 13
7.21 Signalling Diagram (Litho) ................................................................ 13
7.22 Train Control System Diagram ......................................................... 13
7.23 Communication Architecture ............................................................ 13
7.24 Communications Design .................................................................. 13
7.25 Testing & Commissioning Plan ........................................................ 13
8. Documents required to be submitted with Design Package ....................13

8.1 Design Management Plan ................................................................ 14
8.2 Design Interface Management Plan ................................................. 14
8.3 Overlapping Design Agreement ....................................................... 14
8.4 Signalling Design Report ................................................................. 14
8.5 Verification Report ........................................................................... 14
8.6 Design Control Sheet / Error logs record .......................................... 14
8.7 Design Summary Sheet ................................................................... 14
9. Signalling Design Modifications and Alterations ......................................15
10. Appendices...................................................................................................15
Appendix 1: Signalling Design Technical Review Form .......................................... 16
Appendix 2: Design Flow Chart for Project ............................................................. 18
Appendix 3: Signalling Design Flow Chart.............................................................. 19
Appendix 4: Authority for Temporary Bridging / Disconnection / Modification of
Signalling Circuits ............................................................................... 20
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1. Purpose
The purpose of this procedure is to define the process and responsibilities required for
Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) to undertake a Signalling Design Technical Engineering
review for all infrastructure design works undertaken on the MTM network.
2. Scope
THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LATEST MTM
DESIGN AND TECHNICAL REVIEW PROCEDURE DOCUMENT NO. L1-NAM-PRO-002.
To minimise any impact of the signalling works being commissioned on schedule it will be
imperative that all organisations have a clear understanding of the MTM Engineering
Group requirements and submit all the required documentation as listed in this document.
This document applies to the technical review of signalling designs prepared by contract,
either on behalf of MTM Projects, Infrastructure Delivery or other stakeholders such as the
PTV (Public Transport Victoria) that impacts on MTM infrastructure.
The design review must follow the Terms of Reference specified by MTM and shall provide
assurance that all the requirements of the Accredited Rail Operators (AROs) Safety
Management System, including operational and functional requirements and the
appropriate standards, have been met.
The MTM Management of Change process must be undertaken in accordance with MTM
Management of Change Process, Document No. L1-SQE-PRO-001.
The MTM Engineering Change notifications are to be processed in accordance with MTM
Engineering Change Control procedure, L1-ASY-PRO-001.
Approach
The approach to be taken with a technical review is to consider the design from the MTM
Asset Managers and Infrastructure Delivery Managers perspective, in particular the
impact on the existing inspection and maintenance regime and future operation and
maintenance access requirements.
The MTM technical review is not a substitute for the design checking and verification
processes that form part of the preparation of signalling drawings.
It is essential that the MTM reviewer assesses the impact of the design on the operation
and maintenance of the assets for the duration of their life cycle including any potential
interface issues and the impact on existing or related assets.
As per the Rail Safety Act 2006, rail safety is a shared responsibility and the Design Office
is fully responsible for their design, checking and verification. Metro Trains Melbourne has
the responsibility for the Preventative Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance (attending to
faults) and Renewals of the rail infrastructure assets. Metro Trains Melbourne is therefore
not performing a comprehensive design review and does not take responsibility for any
faults in the design. The aim of the review and audit is to identify any safety, maintenance
and operational issues in signalling design i.e., to see proper signalling design production
quality processes have been followed, taking care to avoid design deficiencies, errors or
omissions and non-compliances in relation to the client functional and operational
requirements and any deviation or non-compliance to current standards and maintenance
practices.
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The signalling being a safety critical component of the rail system therefore, signalling
design must be internally checked and verified by an independent verifier. A certification in
this regard is required from the designer and from the independent verifier that the
signalling design has been carried out without any non-conformance, and as per AROs
requirement and the scope of the project.
It is the responsibility, as an ARO, to ensure safety in Signalling Design and quality
assurance of the signalling design are undertaken by the contractor. Therefore, the
contractors should ensure the following mandatory requirements are undertaken with the
signalling design before submission for review to the MTM Engineering Group within
Network Asset Management (NAM) :-
1. Ensure the competency of the Signalling staff (Designer/Checker/
Verifier/Tester/Installer) are as per the MTM competency standards.
2. Ensure that the Verifier is independent of the design office team, design production
and internal check function. The verifier is appropriately qualified and experienced
and is a competent Engineer.
3. Provide verification of the signalling design and ensure the Verifiers certification is
provided in regard to the signalling design and confirming that there is no deviation to
VRIOGS standards and the design is safe to use for train operation within the MTM
environment.
4. A comprehensive Signalling Design Report is to be provided which includes the
designer's certification that all design has been carried out without any non-
conformance, and as per the AROs requirement and the scope of the project.
5. Develop and justify any Standard Waiver's (in case of deviation to standards and
signalling principles) or ensure any dispensation has been obtained, before issuing
construction copies of the signalling design for testing & commissioning. Details of
any non-conformances are to be mentioned in the Signalling Design Report.
6. In the case of computer based interlocking (CBI), application data logic structure
manuals are required as deliverables with the CBI data design. This manual is a
standardised typical data logic design structure and the CBI signalling designer
should always use this as the template for their design. This standardised application
data logic structure should be prepared once and validated as per the signalling
principles based on VRIOGS.
7. All safety calculations as per the train dynamics (e.g. braking calculations, overlap
calculations, level crossing/Pedestrian crossing timing calculations, any timer
calculations for control table, headway calculations, signal enforcement requirement
calculations etc), Time Distance Graph, signal aspect sequence chart, table of routes
and detailed power calculation must be supplied in support of the signalling design as
part of the MTM safety and operational requirement review.
8. MTM may conduct signalling design quality assurance process audits in the
contractor's premises to confirm that the signalling design quality processes have
been followed as per this requirement.
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3. Abbreviations and Acronyms

ARO Accredited Rail Operator
AS Australian Standards
CBI Computer Based Interlocking
DMS Drawing Management System
I/O Input/Output
MTM Metro Trains Melbourne Pty. Ltd.
PTV Public Transport Victoria
RAMS Reliable Available Maintainable and Safe
SAP Signalling Arrangement plan
SSI Solid State Interlocking
SER Signalling Equipment Room
TCS Train Control System
TFM Trackside Functional Module
TPWS Train Protection Warning System
VHLC Vital Harmon Logic Controller
VRIOGS Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group Standards
4. References
L1-NAM-PRO-002 - MTM Design and Technical Review Procedure
L1-SQE-PRO-001 - MTM Management of Change Process
L1-ASY-PRO-001 - MTM Engineering Change Procedure
L2-SIG-PRO-007 - MTM Overlapping Design Agreement
5. Responsibilities
1. Design responsibilities of MTM Projects, MTM Infrastructure and MTM Engineering
Group for the Development and Delivery of projects are stated in MTM Design and
Technical Review Procedure document No. L1-PRJ-PRO-002.
2. The design Office is fully responsible for their design, checking, verification and
approval of design. The Draftsperson is the person who has drafted or has
performed CAD work of the signalling drawing and shall be identified by their initial
(of the first name) and full last name (e.g. J CITIZEN) appearing in the drawings Title
Block under Drawn By field. The Designer is the person who has designed the
signalling drawing and shall be identified by their initial (of the first name) and full last
name (e.g. J CITIZEN) appearing in the drawings Title Block under Designed By
field. There may be the case where the same person acted as draftsperson and
designer. The Checker is the person who performs as the design office internal
checker of the signalling drawing and shall be identified by their initials of the first
name and full last name (e.g. M SMITH) appearing in the drawings Title Block under
Checked By field.
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The Verifier is the person who Independently verify (independent from design office
and/or design team) the signalling design and shall be identified by their initial (of the
first name) and full last name (e.g. K ALLEN) appearing in the drawings Title Block
under Ind Review field. The Approver is the person who, within the production
organisation, takes responsibility that the drawings have been appropriately checked
& verified and who takes responsibility that the drawing has been through an
engineering quality assurance process for its accuracy and safety in design. The
Approver of the signalling drawing shall be identified by their initial (of the first name)
and full last name (e.g. D JONES) appearing in the drawings Title Block under
Approved field.
3. The Design shall be validated through a rigorous testing procedure in accordance
with the requirements of AS 4292.4 using independent and appropriately qualified
and experienced and competent staff. The Contractor shall ensure that Signalling
design and its installation are functionally in accordance with the approved scope and
design specification. Tests shall then be carried out to validate that the installed
system operates in accordance with the required signalling principles and safe
working rules and regulations.
4. The Drawing Certifier is the person who, within the production organisation, takes
responsibility that the drawings have been installed to as-built status.
6. Definitions
The commencement of any technical review will require the provision of the fundamental
scope documents that identifies the parameters by which the design is to be undertaken.
As documented in the Management of Change process, a design is commenced by
establishing some fundamental design documents.
6.1 Operating Requirements

This document incorporates the train operating performance requirements and any
identified stakeholder requirements such as speed profile, route requirement, headway
requirement, train safety requirement etc. In most instances this document is prepared by
the client in the development phase of the project and is signed off ahead of the delivery
phase.
6.2 Functional Specification

This document outlines how we require the project to be delivered and will describe any
specific design obligations or commissioning needs. The document will also outline the
interfaces that need to be managed throughout the design and commissioning phases.
Example: A project has to identify the requirement of specific work packages or stages that
are to be delivered and as a consequence the sequencing of the work to meet the overall
project deliverables.
6.3 Design Standards

To meet the requirements of the Safety Management System, Metro Trains has agreed
standards that must be conformed with to ensure accreditation is adhered to.
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6.4 Material Standards

To meet the requirements of the Safety Management System, Metro Trains has agreed
material components that are (Type) approved within its network that must be conformed
with to ensure accreditation is adhered to.
6.5 Transit Space Requirements

To meet the requirements of the Safety Management System, Metro Trains is required to
conform to the relevant Standard within the Victorian Rail Industry Operators Group
Standards (VRIOGS) to ensure accreditation is adhered to.
6.6 Scope and Technical Requirements

For larger projects (e.g. Regional Rail Link) a specific document will be developed to show
how the project will be broken up e.g. some projects split a project into specific work
packages and therefore outline how specific functional specifications will integrate to meet
the overall project objective. Otherwise scope & technical requirements is a part of the
functional specification.
6.7 Reference Designs

For larger projects (e.g. Regional Rail Link), where the cost estimate needs to be well
defined, the preparation of Reference designs, covering the Signalling Arrangement Plan,
the Bonding Plan, the Cable Running Plan, the network architecture and Control Tables
may be undertaken.
6.8 Drawing Version Control Strategy

The VRIOGS Drawing Standards only specifies version control requirements for as-built
drawings that are booked into the state drawing repository (the Drawing Management
System i.e., DMS). So, the revision for as-built drawings should be strictly capital
alphabets i.e., A, B, C, D and during progressive project stages, to avoid any confusion,
these capital alphabets should not be used.
During progressive stage works drawings are often undergoing various stage revisions
made by the Contactor. In this case, the Contractors shall be responsible for maintaining
their own document control system in accordance with their company quality standards.
6.9 Verification
Verification of signalling design is to be undertaken as per VRIOGS 012.1 section 5.0.
Verification of the design must be performed using staff who are independent of the
design. For the signalling safety critical design this independence is to be achieved by
engaging the verification through a separate office, thereby providing a clear demonstration
that there is no association between the staff doing the verification and the staff involved in
the design. The safety critical signalling design items include Signalling Arrangement Plan,
Control Table, Bonding Plan, cable plan, power plan, any fringe/interface design, Crossing
design, SER/Location detailed design, Application logic Data Design manual, CBI data and
Application data simulation principle test. MTM reserve the right to include other design
items should it be deemed necessary.
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The contractor is to obtain a verification report and certification from the Verifier for the
safety critical signalling design that the signalling design has been verified from a safety in
Design, Victorian signalling principles and non-conformance to standards point of view. A
report and the Verifiers certification are to be submitted to the MTM Engineering Group for
review. Refer Signalling Design Flow Chart in Appendix 3 for the details.
7. Engineering Review Documents

The technical review performed by MTM should be conducted using the appropriate MTM
Engineering Review Form as attached in Appendix-1 Signalling Design Technical Review
Form. The review must follow the RAMS principle to ensure these are considered during
the technical review. The technical review process is primarily undertaken for review &
auditing of the contractors design during the construction delivery stage. However, in a
major project, the technical review process may be undertaken in four design stages i.e.,
concept design (reference design) is for the tender submission, preliminary or proposal
stage (contractor proposed solution), detailed design or delivery stage (construction
design) and the As-built stage (final completed design). The Design Delivery phase will
normally commence with a preliminary design requiring the designer to undertake the
preparation of the following:
7.1 Design Management Plan

This document is produced by the designer to identify the design approach, design
production and quality methodology, revision control Methodology, dispensation for the
existing non-compliant drawings, the schedule and anticipated resources required in the
design to meet the project schedule. A list of designers, checkers, verifier, and approvers
should be identified to enable competency validation. As part of the Design Management
Plan the designer needs to develop the level of design correlation required to confirm the
accuracy of existing drawings.
Note: At the earliest possible time, the designer needs to identify any existing As in
Service plans that will be required. (Refer DMS website for the process of booking out
plans).
7.2 Drawing Management Plan

A list of all drawings should be developed by the designer for issue to the (Engineering
Group) for approval to book out drawings and facilitate the design. Updating of the drawing
list is required as changes to the drawing list proposal are undertaken. The drawing list
should identify if drawings are to be developed as:
(a) New drawings
(b) Modify existing non-compliant drawings (Dispensation required)
(c) Redraw an existing drawing
(d) Supersede an existing drawing
(e) Retain an existing drawing unchanged
(f) Modify existing compliant drawings
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7.3 Design Interface Management Plan

This document is produced by the designer to identify the verification and validation
process to be employed and identify how interfaces between disciplines and across work
packages will be managed.
7.4 Overlapping Design Agreement

This document is produced by the designer to highlight the process and responsibilities for
an overlapping design agreement where multiple contractors are involved. For the details
please refer MTM document L2-SIG-PRO-007.
7.5 CBI Application Data Logic Structure Manual

This document is produced by the design office to identify the design approach and
standardise data structure. A CBI application data logic structure manual is prepared and
signed by the data designer & checker or company authorised representative. This
document gives a step by step interlocking data design in a standardised structure that
complies with the signalling functionality requirements of the ARO as per VRIOGS 012.3
section 8.0 and VRIOGS 012.0. This document also gives MTM safety assurance and
compliance to VRIOGS standards. As part of the engineering review the ARO does not
review the actual CBI data instead this document will be reviewed for CBI Interlocking
design.
The CBI application data logic structure manual can describe the standardised approach of
interlocking in detail. Some of the lists of those interlocking stages are given below:
Rules for Program Layout and Logic Section Order
Rules for Bit Naming
Rules for Bit Ordering
Rules for Spare Bit Allocation
Rules for Unique Program Identification
Rules for Unique module Identification and Program Version Numbering
Rules for Serial Link Name and Address Identification
Rules for I/O Board or I/O module Ordering
Rules for I/O Bit Ordering
Rules for Revision Control and Application Design Logging
Rules for Serial Data Bits to TCS
Rules for Route Locking Logic Equations (Up Direction Route Locking Logic, Down
Direction Route Locking Logic)
Rules for Points Logic Equations (Points Interlocking Logic, Points Control Logic,
Points Correspondence Logic)
Rules for Axle Counter reset Logic Equations
Rules for Signal Logic Equations (Signal Interlocking Logic, Lock Stick Logic,
Approach Locking Logic, Signal Control Logic, Signal Repeating Logic, Train Stop
Control Logic, TPWS Control Logic etc)
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Rules for Track Logic Equations (Track Stick Logic, Track Repeating Logic, Track
Timing Logic, TCS Failure Track Timing Logic, Track Blocking Logic)
Rules for Level crossing interlocking Logic Equations
Rules for Miscellaneous Logic Equations (TCS Link Failed Timing Logic, Card
file/Module Status Logic, Serial Data Link Status Logic, Power Supply Alarm Logic,
Signal Lamp Alarm Logic, Miscellaneous Alarm Logic, Duplicated System Logic,
Program Verification Logic (Numeric)
7.6 Signalling Arrangement Plan (SAP)

This document is based on the approved track alignment plan and the operational
requirements identified by the client. Details such as the location of fixed structures,
grades, speed, and curvatures, direction of travel are required to determine the location of
track circuits, signals, train stops and points. The SAP outlines the basic signalling
architecture and forms a fundamental check against the required operational requirements.
All safety calculations (braking calculations overlap calculations, level crossing/Pedestrian
crossing timing calculations, headway calculations, signal enforcement requirement
calculations etc), time / distance graph and a signal aspect sequence chart, table of routes
must be supplied in support of the Signalling Design as part of the MTM technical review
for safety and operational requirement.
Note: This Plan can be used to review against a Concept SAP produced during design
development. The SAP can also be used to permit the designer to identify opportunities to
improve headways.
7.7 Table of Routes

This Table is similar to the pull off chart found in signal boxes. This Table identifies the
limitations and signalling flexibility provided. Often this plan is provided as an adjunct to the
SAP and allows the operators an opportunity to assess the requirements against the
operational requirements.
7.8 Control Tables

These tables detail the signal interlocking that will be provided in the design. The tables
provide details of the approach locking, approach control, route locking, interlocking
requirement, signal enforcement requirement etc and an opportunity to consider swinging
overlaps. The control tables provide a more detailed assessment of how the design meets
the objectives of the operational requirements. The Control Tables are split by Signal
Tables, Points Tables, Level crossing Tables and Auto Signalling Tables. All timer
calculations are to be provided as part of the safety check.
7.9 Track Circuits, Bonding Plan, Signalling Apparatus Plan

The bonding plan identifies the locations of track circuits, insulated rail joints, rail bonding,
points, signals, train stops and, where appropriate, the axle counters (see 8.9). The
signalling apparatus plan identifies the locations of equipment boxes and should permit an
opportunity to assess maintenance access to equipment along the corridor. Correlation to
be undertaken prior to the alteration of the affected design.
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7.10 Axle Counter System Overview

This is similar to the track bonding plan but identifies the axle counter locations. It identifies
the layout architecture for the axle counters, wheel sensors and how they are linked to the
various axle counter evaluators to form a train detection section. The centralised
architecture could be useful from a maintainability point of view.
7.11 Axle Counter Communication Overview

It identifies the communication layout architecture for the axle counters evaluators.
7.12 Cable Running Plan

The cable running plan identifies the number of cables and cores required to meet the
design. In addition to the main cable plan a Cable Core Plan is beneficial to identify the
functionality of the cable cores. This information is beneficial to both the tester in charge
and the maintainer as it identifies where the cores are connected and what cores are
available. The cable core plan is useful to align with the locality design when undertaking
testing. Correlation to be undertaken prior to the alteration of the affected design.
7.13 Aspect Sequence Chart

The Aspect Sequence Chart identifies the sequence of signal aspects and is a very useful
drawing for future maintenance and from an operation point of view.
7.14 Datalink Architecture

For the Smartlock and Westlock interlocking systems, a datalink architecture is developed
to identify how the systems are connected. For the Westrace and Westlock systems a
Network Plan fulfils the same requirements.
7.15 System Architecture

For the Westrace and VHLC interlocking systems a network architecture is developed to
identify how the systems are connected.
7.16 Power Calculation

Details of the power calculation required for the design should be undertaken and provided
for review. The Power calculation is to be provided as a supporting document along with
Cable Running plan and Power Distribution plan for reviewing of cable sizes and the
voltage drop within the acceptable limit, transformer ratings, circuit breakers ratings and
fuse ratings used in the power circuits.
7.17 Power Distribution Plan

This plan identifies the static power (e.g. Signals) and the Dynamic power (e.g. Point
motors) required for the project.
7.18 Trackside Functional Module (TFM) Allocation Plan

This design component identifies the locations of the TFMs for the signals and points
modules and forms part of the SSI/ CBI for the datalink architecture.
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NOTE: The design components to this point make up the Preliminary Design Phase for the
project, approximately 25% of the overall design task.
7.19 Location Detailed Design

This design provides the box locations and the wiring identified within the box. Correlation
to be undertaken prior to the alteration of the affected design.
7.20 Signal Equipment Room (SER) Detailed Design

The drawings and specifications for this design identify the wiring required in the SER.
Correlation to be undertaken prior to the alteration of the affected design.
7.21 Signalling Diagram (Litho)

This diagram is the Operational diagram signed off by the Manager Rail Safety which
provides the layout of the signals required for the drivers. Note: This information is not as
detailed as the Signalling Arrangement Plan.
7.22 Train Control System Diagram

A diagram prepared by the designer but not requiring a review check.
7.23 Communication Architecture

Provides the communications layout of the architecture required for connection to the
signalling system.
7.24 Communications Design

Provides the communication drawings of the signalling system.
7.25 Testing & Commissioning Plan

Provides the testing and commissioning details for any commissioning works and will be
required to be accepted in advance of any signalling works being undertaken. Pre-
commissioning activities including pre-testing certification are to be submitted to MTM
engineering prior or along with T&C plan to assess the readiness.
8. Documents required to be submitted with Design Package

The technical review should be conducted using the appropriate MTM Engineering Review
Form as attached in Appendix-1 Signalling Design Technical Review Form. The review
must follow the RAMS principle to ensure these are considered during the technical review.
The technical review process is primarily undertaken for review & auditing of the
contractors design prior to the construction delivery stage. However, in a major project
with significant design activities, the technical review process may be undertaken in 4
design stages i.e., concept design (reference design) for tender, preliminary design or
proposal stage (contractor proposed solution), detailed design or final design as part of the
delivery stage (construction design) and the As-built stage (final completed design after
commissioning). The Design Delivery phase will commence with the designer undertaking
the preparation of the following:
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8.1 Design Management Plan

Submitted no less than 1 month prior to the submission of drawings to Technical Services.
For the details please refer section 7.1 (a) L1-NAM-PRO-002
8.2 Design Interface Management Plan

Submitted no less than 1 month prior to the submission of drawings to Technical Services.
For the details please refer section 7.2 (b) L1-NAM-PRO-002
8.3 Overlapping Design Agreement

This signed agreement document is to be submitted along with every design package. For
the details please refer MTM document L2-SIG-PRO-007.
8.4 Signalling Design Report

A signalling Design report is to be submitted along with every design package. This
document is to identify the design approach in details for each individual design package.
The Design Report should contain Design Strategy and Overview, Design
Development, Designers Compliance certificate/report, Non-conformance to
standards, "How non-conformance has been addressed", Design Assumption, "Rail
Safety Act Compliance, Quality Assurance, Design Interface, Reliability and
maintenance, error logs, "Design Inputs", "Reference Standards", "Staff Competency", "
Verifiers Review comments and Certification" etc. The format of the Design Report is
available from MTM Engineering Group.
8.5 Verification Report

This document is produced by the Verifier for the signalling safety critical design when the
design is verified and complete for submission to Metro Trains Engineering Group for
technical review and audit of the individual design package. This document is to register
error logs during the verification and to identify any issues that may concern the client or
require any changes for each individual design package.
8.6 Design Control Sheet / Error logs record

This document is produced by the design office as part of their internal design process. It
records every individual name and initial and their involvement in the design production,
checking and internal approval. This document is required by MTM as part of the design
audit check to confirm that the design office has undertaken a rigorous Quality Assurance
process from a Safety in Design point of view.
8.7 Design Summary Sheet

This document is produced by the design office when the design is fully checked and
internally approved. The Designer, Checker and the Approver will have to sign the Design
Summary Sheet before sending the design package to Metro Trains Engineering Group for
technical review and audit of the individual design packages. This document is required by
MTM as part of the design audit check that the competent designer and checker have
produced for this signalling design.
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9. Signalling Design Modifications and Alterations

All signalling works shall be implemented as per the approved design. The Testing &
Commissioning Plan shall provide a drawing register consisting of all approved design
documents and drawings associated with the works. The designer and Tester-In-Charge
(TIC) shall be responsible to ensure the following:
All signalling circuit alterations, whether temporary or permanent, shall be checked
and approved by competent persons / design consultants, and accepted by the MTM
Engineering Group prior to the works being undertaken.
The Testing and Commissioning Plan shall be reviewed and approved prior to the
Commissioning works. Any modifications required shall be discussed and agreed at
the pre-Commissioning meeting.
Testing & Commissioning Plans are to incorporate any approved temporary design
solutions required as part of the Commissioning works. It shall include details of any
impact on interfaces and all affected parties.
A pre-commissioning meeting is mandatory. All designers and approvers of the works
shall be part of the pre-Commissioning and test readiness meeting which must be
held prior to the works being undertaken.
Test Logs shall be maintained by the TIC and they must record all modifications,
whether they are temporary or permanent.
All design alterations, should it be required during the Commissioning, shall be
independently designed, checked and signed by a nominated competent person prior
to being installed (refer VRIOGS 012.5). Designer and checker shall be identified in
the T&C Plan as part of the Commissioning team.
All temporary signalling circuit modifications must be made using purple wires and
labelled using jewellers tag as per VRIOGS 012.5.
Safe working personnel must be made aware of any alterations that affect the safe
working or train operations, and a Permit to Foul the Line must be issued.
Removal of the temporary bridging shall be incorporated as part of the Signalling
Certificate at the end of the commissioning.
Safe working approval or Permit to Foul the Line obtained from MTM Safeworking
(refer to Metro safeworking requirement SW.153/2011) before carrying out any circuit
modifications that affect train operations (e.g. before disabling a level crossing
warning).
An Authority for Temporary Bridging / Disconnection / Modification of Signalling
Circuits form completed before carrying out any temporary circuit alterations. This
form is attached in Appendix-4. Please also note that other AROs approval to be
obtained if affecting their train operation (e.g., an approval on ARTC Form Number:
ESM2401F-01 has to be obtained from ARTC when such alterations affects their
train operations).
10. Appendices
Appendix 1 Signalling Design Technical Review Form
Appendix 2 Design Flow Chart for Project
Appendix 3 Signalling Design Flow Chart
Appendix 4 Authority for Temporary Bridging / Disconnection / Modification of Signalling
Circuits
PROCEDURE
Appendix 1: Signalling Design Technical Review Form
SIGNALLING DESIGN ENGINEERING Incoming Ref N Page 1 of 2

REVIEW
TITLE/PROJECT:
1.0 APPROACH
The approach to be taken with this engineering review is to consider the design from the
Rail Asset Managers and maintainers point of view. In addition to identifying any design
errors or omissions in relation to the applicable and current standards; it is essential that
the MTM reviewer assesses the impact of the design on the maintenance of the assets for
the duration of their life cycle. As per Rail Safety Act 2006, Rail safety is the shared
responsibility and hence Design Office if fully responsible for their design, checking and
verification. Metro Trains Melbourne has the responsibility for the Preventative
Maintenance, Reactive Maintenance (attending to faults) and Renewals of the rail
infrastructure assets. Metro Trains Melbourne is therefore not performing a comprehensive
design review and does not take responsibility for any faults in this design. The aim of this
review and audit is to identify any safety in signalling design i.e., to see proper signalling
design production quality process have been taken or not, highlight any design
deficiencies, errors or omissions and non-compliances in relation to the functional and
operational requirements and any deviation or non-compliance to current standards and
maintenance practices. The design should be internally checked and verified by an
independent verifier.
2.0 DOCUMENTS
List of reference documents submitted along with Design Package:
1.
2.
List of documents reviewed:
1.
2.
3.0 REVIEW ASPECTS
Design: ( including compliance with specifications and standards)
Review and comments as follow
1.
2.
3.
PROCEDURE
Type Approval: & Engineering Change Approval: (status?)
Maintainability: (including access for maintenance and ongoing OEM support and supply
of spares)
Availability: (the downtime required for maintenance and renewal)
Supportability: (the ongoing availability/technical support for asset life cycle)
Form, Fit, Function: (the design parameters relating to asset maintenance and renewal)
OH&S and Environmental:
4.0 RISK ASSESSMENT
List any risks of this design including rail safety criticalities:
5.0 OTHER COMMENTS:
Reviewed By:
Reviewer
Date:
Signature:
SIGNALLING DESIGN TECHNICAL REVIEW PROCEDURE
Appendix 2: Design Flow Chart for Project
PROCEDURE
Appendix 3: Signalling Design Flow Chart
PROCEDURE
Appendix 4: Authority for Temporary Bridging / Disconnection / Modification of Signalling

Circuits
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED FOR AUTHORITY TO APPLY TEMPORARY BRIDGING, DISCONNECTION OR MODIFICATION
OF SIGNALLING CIRCUITS (WHICH IS NOT AUTHORISED BY APPROVED CIRCUIT DESIGN)
AUTHORITY NUMBER FOR BRIDGING /

DISCONNECTION / MODIFICATION:
Authorising Officer (Name & Position):
Employee Authorised to Apply Changes:
Employee Required to Remove Changes:
Planned Application Date: Location:
Planned Removal Date: Equipment:
Reason for Changes:
Alternate Protection:
Procedures to be Observed:
Copies of this form are to be issued to the signalling officer performing the work and signals maintenance representatives affected by the
work.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ISSUED YES / NO
BRIDGING / DISCONNECTION / MODIFICATION DETAILS
Jumper Wire Circuit From To
JW1
JW2
JW3
JW4
JW5
Authorising Officers Signature: Date:
Performing Officers Signature: Date:
Signature of Signalling Employee Receiving Handover:
REMOVAL ADVICE
The jumper wires used for the bridging listed above were removed by:
Number of jumper wires removed: and entered into jumper wire register of:
Name: Date:
Signature of Officer receiving advice:
Immediately upon completion of the form a copy is to be forwarded to those previously issued with a copy. The completed original is to
be retained by the Authorising Officer with the book of forms. All forms are to be numbered consecutively.

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3. Abbreviations and Acronyms .......................................................................6

7. Engineering Review Documents...................................................................9

7.19 Location Detailed Design ................................................................. 13

8. Documents required to be submitted with Design Package ....................13

9. Signalling Design Modifications and Alterations ......................................15

3. Abbreviations and Acronyms

6.1 Operating Requirements

6.2 Functional Specification

6.3 Design Standards

6.4 Material Standards

6.5 Transit Space Requirements

6.6 Scope and Technical Requirements

6.7 Reference Designs

6.8 Drawing Version Control Strategy

7. Engineering Review Documents

7.1 Design Management Plan

7.2 Drawing Management Plan

7.3 Design Interface Management Plan

7.4 Overlapping Design Agreement

7.5 CBI Application Data Logic Structure Manual

7.6 Signalling Arrangement Plan (SAP)

7.7 Table of Routes

7.8 Control Tables

7.9 Track Circuits, Bonding Plan, Signalling Apparatus Plan

7.10 Axle Counter System Overview

7.11 Axle Counter Communication Overview

7.12 Cable Running Plan

7.13 Aspect Sequence Chart

7.14 Datalink Architecture

7.15 System Architecture

7.16 Power Calculation

7.17 Power Distribution Plan

7.18 Trackside Functional Module (TFM) Allocation Plan

7.19 Location Detailed Design

7.20 Signal Equipment Room (SER) Detailed Design

7.21 Signalling Diagram (Litho)

7.22 Train Control System Diagram

7.23 Communication Architecture

7.24 Communications Design

7.25 Testing & Commissioning Plan

8. Documents required to be submitted with Design Package

8.1 Design Management Plan

8.2 Design Interface Management Plan

8.3 Overlapping Design Agreement

8.4 Signalling Design Report

8.5 Verification Report

8.6 Design Control Sheet / Error logs record

8.7 Design Summary Sheet

9. Signalling Design Modifications and Alterations

Appendix 1: Signalling Design Technical Review Form

SIGNALLING DESIGN ENGINEERING Incoming Ref N Page 1 of 2

List of reference documents submitted along with Design Package:

List of documents reviewed:

3.0 REVIEW ASPECTS

Design: ( including compliance with specifications and standards)

Review and comments as follow

Type Approval: & Engineering Change Approval: (status?)

Availability: (the downtime required for maintenance and renewal)

Supportability: (the ongoing availability/technical support for asset life cycle)

OH&S and Environmental: