Sheila Fennel, Interfleet Technology: Transition from Design and Construction (D&C) to Operations...

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Interfleet Technology Pty Ltd

Light Rail 2014 The Transition from Construction to Operations

Sheila Fennell Business Leader Urban Trasnport

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Outline

• Luas – Dublin • Blackpool - UK • Technical • Commercial • Resourcing • Media / Political

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Case Study – Luas Dublin

• Opened in 2004 • Three extensions – one

under construction • 36.5km • 54 stops • 66 40m Citadis trams • 30m pax/year • Revenues cover

operating costs

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Luas Lessons Learnt

• Safety – Transfer of Safety Case to

Operator – Construction works ongoing

during driver training – Incident prior to opening of

2nd line

• Technical – Sate supplied ticketing

equipment – Radio system – Traffic signalling

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Luas Lessons Learnt

• Resources – Mobilisation of Operator – Driver training – Staff attrition – Training of O&M staff

• Political/PR – Opening day event – Overcrowding – Negative to positive media

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Blackpool UK

• 127 year old system • Upgrade works 2009 –2013 • 18km • 37 stops • 16 32m Flexity trams • Government funded • Local private operator of

buses and tram

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Blackpool Lessons Learnt

• Operator – Step change in technology – Staff turnover

• Safety – Historical exceptions to

safety regulations – Steep learning curve,

SMS, interaction with regulator

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Blackpool Lessons Learnt

• Technical – Training refresher courses

• Contractual – Non approved spares

impact on warranty

• PR – Success of new system

from day one – Moving to new timetable

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Commercial

• Payment mechanism • Completion and Close

out • System Site • Local Authorities

• Management of PPP contract in O&M phase

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Conclusion

• Resources • Safety • Program sufficient

time for technical rectification

• Plan for success