DESN2000

by CVEN
Mike Manefield
Vinayak Dixit
Adrian Russel
 Project Brief
Three projects for the price of one!

1. Characterise the contaminated site and select a remediation option (MM)

2. Design a remediation action plan based on the remediation option (AR)
3. Design the light rail stabling yard and maintenance facility (VD)
 Project Brief
3. Design the light rail stabling yard and maintenance facility (VD)
The Stabling and Maintenance Facility will hold, service and maintain 13 world-class light rail vehicles and mainly consists of the
stabling yard, sanding and wash facility, maintenance facility and power substation.

https://www.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/parramatta-olympic-park
https://www.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/stabling-maintenance-facility-information
 Project Brief
3. Design the light rail stabling yard and maintenance facility (VD)

About the facility

The facility will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week and feature the following:

• Main building, including administration and maintenance sections, driver facilities and operation
control centre
• Large stabling yard for 13 light rail vehicles
• Vehicle sanding and washing facilities
• Cleaning storage
• Electrical generator to power essential equipment during outages
• Traction power substation
• On-site staff parking and amenities

https://www.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/stabling-maintenance-facility-information
 Project Brief
Three projects for the price of one!

3. Design the light rail stabling yard and maintenance facility (VD)
3.1 light rail service
3.2 The design of the stabling yard
3.3 The design of the sanding and wash facility
3.4 The design of the maintenance facility
 Project Brief
Three projects for the price of one!

3.1 light rail service operations

• Understand the operation capacity such as the number of light rail vehicles
• Analyze timetable and headway
• Consider the capacity of the stabling yard and the number of stabling tracks available
• Consider the light rail vehicle maintenance schedule
3.1 light rail service operations
Understand the operation capacity such as the number of light rail vehicles
Analyze timetable and headway

 13 world-class light rail vehicles to serve Stage 1 and 2

of the Parramatta Light Rail

 Consider the morning peak hour: approximately every

7.5 minutes

 Stage 1: 16 stops, over 12 km

 Stage 2: 14 stops, over 10 km

https://www.parramattalightrail.nsw.gov.au/
3.1 light rail service operations
Consider the capacity of the stabling yard and the number of stabling tracks available

The Alstom Citadis 305 set is a new class of Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) currently operating in Sydney.

• Track gauge: Standard gauge (1,435mm; 4ft ​81⁄2in)

• Maximum speed: 70-80km/h

• Fuel: 750V DC Electricity

• Each vehicle consists of five sections (can be coupled)

• Length: 45m

• Vehicle capacity: 233 passengers with a majority (188) standing

https://nswtrains.fandom.com/wiki/Alstom_Citadis_305
3.1 light rail service operations
Consider the light rail vehicle maintenance schedule

Maintenance requirements:

The technical maintenance plans (TMP) specified a number of tasks to be completed relating to the batteries when the LRV
reached 75,000 km (annual inspection).

• Light rail vehicle service frequency

• Light rail vehicle operation distance
• The optimal maintenance schedule

Uncontained battery failure involving Sydney Light Rail Vehicle 053

 Project Brief
Three projects for the price of one!

3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Unlike mainline track, in a stabling yard track geometry:
 Safety
 Accessibility
 Efficient use of space

• Design track centers (standard clearances to structures) and the number of tracks
• Design tracks with appropriate length and width to accommodate the light rail vehicles
• Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the
available space and operational requirements.
• Design the signaling
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Design track centers (standard clearances to structures) and the number of tracks

• Number of tracks: 5
• Width of the carriage: 2.6m
• Track gauge: 1435mm
• Clear pathway: 1200mm
• Safe area: 2.44m

5.9m Track Centres

https://www.railway-technology.com/projects/citadis-x05-light-rail-vehicles/
Design Guidelines for the Upgrade and Construction of New and Existing
Train Stabling Yards and Turnback Sidings
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Design tracks with appropriate length and width to accommodate the light rail vehicles

• Number of tracks: 5
• Length of light rail vehicle: 45 m
• Layout: 5-5-3
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

• Track Layout: a combination of ladder and radial layouts

 The number of parallel tracks: 5 Straight
 The design of the mainline track
 The design of turnouts
Curved
 The design of circular curves

• Design for safety

 Safe clearances between tracks
 Safe walking path
 Adequate drainage to prevent flooding
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

The design of the mainline track:

• The length of the light rail vehicle Straight
• The ladder layout of the parallel tracks
• The track Centres
Curved
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

The design of turnouts:

• To ensure interoperability, turnout components should match type 51R1

grooved rail's geometry, unless a more cost-effective alternative is found.

https://rails.arcelormittal.com/types-rails/tram-rails/tram-grooved-rails/rail-51r1 /
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

Turnouts and crossovers, including

• Switches: movable rails directing wheel flanges towards appropriate tracks
• Frogs: an assembly placed where one rail of a track must cross a rail of
another.
• Guard rails: supplemental rails, placed inboard of the main running rails
that support the railcar wheels.
• Stock rails: switch point rails lay against when in the closed position.
• Closure rails: straight or curved rails that are positioned in between the
switch and the frog.

https://railsystem.net/turnouts/ https://youtu.be/ZuR5QTlfOzk

https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_57-c.pdf
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_57-c.pdf
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

Turnout size selection:

• Standard Turnout Configurations: Track designers can typically choose from a variety of standard turnout
geometric configurations to achieve an optimal route alignment, making custom designs unnecessary in most
cases.

• Off-the-Shelf Components: Utilizing standard, off-the-shelf, and service-proven materials can simplify future
maintenance and reduce costs by eliminating the need for bespoke products.

• Availability of Replacement Parts: Using standard materials and designs also ensures that essential replacement
parts will be readily available when needed, avoiding potential operational disruptions.

https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_57-c.pdf
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_57-c.pdf
3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

The design of circular curves:

Straight
To allow for the operation of the standard interoperable
vehicle, the minimum horizontal radius in track carrying
Curved
passengers shall be 25 m, and in other track shall be 20 m.

https://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/tcrp/tcrp_rpt_57-a.pdf
 3.2 The design of the stabling yard

Determine the track configuration (straight, curved, or a combination) based on the available space and operational requirements.

Design for safety

• Safe clearances between tracks
• Safe walking path
• Adequate drainage to prevent
flooding

5.9m Track Centres

Design Guidelines for the Upgrade and Construction of New and Existing Train Stabling Yards and Turnback Sidings
 Project Brief
Three projects for the price of one!

3.3 The design of the sanding and wash facility

• Design the sanding and wash schedule

 Assumption about the operation hours/distance
 Number of tracks
• Internal cleaning and external cleaning
• Design the facility to minimize environmental impacts, such
as wastewater management

Source: https://brolton.com.au/case-studies/sydney-trains
 Project Brief
Three projects for the price of one!

3.4 The design of the maintenance facility

• Design the light rail vehicles maintenance schedule

• Design track centers and the number of tracks
• Design tracks with appropriate length and width to accommodate
the light rail vehicles

Source: https://www.fredon.com.au/portfolio/south-dynon-maintenance-depot/
3.4 The design of the maintenance facility

Maintenance requirements:

The technical maintenance plans (TMP) specified a number of tasks to be completed relating to the batteries when
the LRV reached 75,000 km (annual inspection). These tasks required the following:
• Inspection and cleaning of the battery enclosure
• checking electrolyte level and topping-up as required
• Testing the battery insulation resistance
• Measuring charging voltage of the battery.

Uncontained battery failure involving Sydney Light Rail Vehicle 053

 Project Brief
Three projects for the price of one!
3. Design the light rail stabling yard and maintenance facility (VD)
Guidelines:
• Design Guidelines for the Upgrade and Construction of New and Existing Train Stabling Yards and
Turnback Sidings
• T LR TR 10000 ST Light Rail Track Requirements
• Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit (Part A)
• Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit (Part B)
• Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit (Part C)
• Track Design Handbook for Light Rail Transit (Part D)