Smart Rail - Industry Objectives

INDUSTRY OBJECTIVES

To provide value for money through high asset utilisation and efficient service provision
Increase passenger comfort through the reduction in overcrowding and carriage monitoring
To reduce the overall journey time for both the rail and wider transport network (modal interchanges)
To maintain and improve passenger safety through higher automation levels and improved passenger monitoring
To provide access to reliable, end to end and well interconnected multimode transport services (last mile connections)
To improve convenience through payment systems for passengers across the whole of journey undertaking, with the overall goal to implement invisible ticketing
To develop and maintain the skills to effectively manage customer interaction points, customer service and data analytics
To improve the service offering through a better understanding of the data, information and knowledge nexus, while maintaining cyber security
To develop accessibility programs for disadvantaged groups, through a host of physical and information programs

To achieve a significant cost reduction (25%) in unit rail freight costs (per tonne kilometre)
To increase the volume of rail freight (100%) on the key corridors, leading to improved revenues for the below and above rail operators
To achieve a cost effective ‘on-time delivery’ through the adoption of a customer centric framework
To generate higher multi-modal efficiencies and flexibility for both customers and operators through automated network path planning and execution
To improve service reliability through better use of existing infrastructure, reduced disruptions and effective communication
To reduce overall freight journey time through better infrastructure utilisation, reduced disruption and better path planning
To improve the security and information of goods in transit, by establishing a collaborative framework that facilitates the sharing of information along the supply chain via traceability technology
To drive effective collaboration between state and federal governments for freight movements and improved regulatory frameworks
To foster the skills to effectively manage B-to-B interaction points, customer service and data analytics
Human Safety, no deaths or injuries (physical/mental)

To achieve improved control and prediction of trains and traffic management across the network
To integrate the train network holistically through improved physical and process interoperability
To standardise Automated Train Control and Automated Train Protection based on international best practise
To transition traffic management to dynamically perform the role of train service optimisation
To develop the capabilities for trains to operate with drivers on the loop, or in fully driverless modes
To focus skills and competencies toward digital and communications-based systems
To significantly improve track capacity and train safety with new automated systems
To successfully achieve industry adaptation to changes in management, roles and workplace practices due to integration of automation, while developing a work culture that rewards successful innovation and manages calculated risks

To ensure reliability of current and future services according to freight and passenger customer experience focus area objectives
To ensure an efficient method of high-volume transport based on current and future customer service requirements, whilst maximising energy efficiency and asset utilisation.
To ensure a convenient method of transport for people and goods with timely interconnection with other transport modes
To maintain a system based on measured need, rather than scheduled timelines
To significantly increase the capacity of existing train networks, through new traffic management systems and targeted infrastructure investment
To achieve effective interconnectivity in terms of data, information, systems and work processes, while protecting the entire system from cybersecurity threats
To develop more agile and innovative methods for managing the overall networks, while maintaining high level of safety
To monitor, test and communicate the progress of emerging technologies and capabilities that have the potential to affect logistics and services or provide business opportunities for rail
Develop the compelling business case for rail, such that new technology projects and initiatives are viable from a budget or risk perspective