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Telecommunications Expertise
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SIGNALLING AND ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS
Construction Supervision for the North – South Railway (NSR) Project – Signalling and Telecommunications ComponentMinistry of Finance, Public Investment Fund, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The North – South Railway Project comprises the construction of a mainly single track railway, which will carry mineral traffic from mines at Hazm Al Jalamid and Az Zabirah to processing facilities in Ras Az Zawr. There will also be a passenger and general freight line from Riyadh to Al Haditha together with depots, ancillary buildings, operational and corporate headquarters and other railway facilities. The total length of the line is approximately 2,400 km. CANARAIL is participating in the establishment of the detailed design of signalling and telecommunication systems. After carrying out a needs analysis, the team identified the most appropriate solution to fulfill the needs of the NSR Project. Technical specifications along with conceptual design and typical installation drawings were then developed. Complete tender documents and technical specifications were developed.
Modernization of Signalling System EquipmentQuebec North Shore & Labrador Railway (QNS&L), Canada
CANARAIL planned and executed the modernization of QNS&L Railway's railway signalling equipment. This involved the preparation of the technical specifications for the new equipment and the tender documents, including administrative and contractual clauses, evaluation of bids and submittal of recommendations on the selection of a turnkey supplier.
Development of Specifications for the Signalling System within the Framework of a Double Tracking StudySociété Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF), Algeria
The goal of the study was to define a track alignment for a railway line running between Oued Tlélat and the Moroccan border over a distance of 200 km. The study had three main components: preliminary study, preliminary and detailed design engineering. CANARAIL developed the technical specifications for the signalling system and the administrative and contractual clauses.
Maintenance Program for the Power Supply System of the Deux-Montagnes Commuter Train LineAgence métropolitaine de transport (AMT), Montreal, Canada
CANARAIL carried out the following tasks: preparation of the maintenance program for the catenary and other power supply installations; elaboration of monitoring procedures as well as a manual outlining maintenance norms and procedures to be followed; elaboration of a program to bring equipment back into service following equipment failures; development and delivery of a training program for the maintenance personnel.
Study on Catenary Electrical Power GridAgence métropolitaine de transport, Montreal, Canada
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate that the available power on the Montreal - Deux-Montagnes commuter line was sufficient to take on the additional load on the catenary electrical grid due to the increase of commuter trains coming from Eastern Montreal and Blainville and to evaluate the electromagnetic disturbances. CANARAIL’s role was to: determine the additional load applied to the grid with respect to existing facilities and the new proposed services; determine the extent of disturbances and their range of influence on all facilities located along the electrified lines; determine, if required, the modifications needed to ensure safe and efficient operation and provide a cost estimate.
N'Dangara Track & Signalling Construction SupervisionCompagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), Guinea
CANARAIL provided track and signalling technical assistance to the Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée during the construction of the new N'Dangara spur line. CANARAIL's track engineer was responsible for helping the client in planning the work, for providing on-site supervision, for submitting progress reports and for ensuring the link with the Montreal office as to technical issues. The signalling engineer dealt with suppliers on behalf of the client and was responsible for overseeing the installation work.
TELECOMMUNICATION PROJECTS
Improvement of a Telecommunications NetworkQuebec-Cartier Mining Corporation (QCM), Canada
Quebec-Cartier Mining operates a private railway line to transport iron ore extracted from Mount Wright mine to Port-Cartier. CANARAIL was awarded a contract to assess the expected life of the company's telecommunication system, which was old and obsolete, though in good operational condition. CANARAIL evaluated all operational needs. Its specialists then proposed engineering solutions, evaluated their costs and recommended the best solution taking into account the technical value, the cost of the project and the possibility of meeting future needs without major changes to the overall system. The recommended solution was a fibre optic transmission system. Following this study, CANARAIL wrote the technical specifications and contract documents, for providing tendering services including site visits and responses to bidders’ inquiries, and for participating in tender evaluation and contract negotiations. CANARAIL's services were also required by QCM for supervising and monitoring the systems’ equipment installation in the subsequent phases.
Study of the Telecommunications System and Installation SupervisionQuebec North Shore & Labrador Railway (QNS&L), Canada
CANARAIL’s mandate was to conduct a detailed study of QNS&L's telecommunications system and assess the expected useful life of the equipment; identify immediate and foreseeable future needs for each of the railway departments; develop alternatives to meet the defined requirements and estimate the costs for each of the scenarios; identify the most suitable alternative to meet present and future requirements and assess system and subsystems detailed costs. CANARAIL’s subsequent mandate was to: assist the client in its contract negotiations with the selected bidder; assure contractual conformity of all functional and technical specifications; approve the plans and designs as well as supervise the work; acceptance testing; act as the Project Engineer and the client’s engineer; participate in all meetings held between the client and the contactor; provide technical and expert advice to the client in relation to all aspects of the project.
Detailed Design and Construction Supervision of the North-South Railway Link - Telecommunications ComponentMinistry of Finance, Public Investment Fund, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The North – South Railway Project (NSR) comprises the construction of a mainly single track railway, which will carry mineral traffic from mines at Hazm Al Jalamid and Az Zabirah to processing facilities in Ras Az Zawr. There will also be a passenger and general freight line from Riyadh to Al Haditha together with depots, ancillary buildings, operational and corporate headquarters and other railway facilities. The total length of the line is approximately 2,400 km. CANARAIL is participating in the establishment of the detailed design of telecommunication systems. After carrying out a needs analysis, the team identified the most appropriate solutions to fulfill the needs of the NSR Project. Technical specifications along with conceptual design and typical installation drawings were developed as well as complete tender documents. Systems involved are: CCTV for sites monitoring, master clock for systems synchronization, ticketing systems, public information system for information and advertisement, passenger announcement system for vocal messages and voice recorder for voice conversations recordings.
New Optical Fiber and VHF NetworkCompagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), Guinea
The scope of the project is the provision, installation and implementation of a fiber optic system for the CBG. CANARAIL was mandated to carry out technical, economic and strategic evaluations of the existing telecommunications systems based on microwave backbone and VHF network. As a result of the evaluation, CANARAIL recommended the installation of new systems which will be able to handle traffic growth forecasted by the CBG. CANARAIL wrote technical specifications and tender documents to install a new optical backbone, a VHF radio network including tower bases and radio sets. The new systems will be installed all along the track over a distance of around 140 km. Equipment will be installed in 6 train stations. CANARAIL will be involved in the supervision of the installation taking place in early 2008.
New Telecommunications LineSITARAIL, Côte d’Ivoire / Burkina Faso
CANARAIL provided the following services to SITARAIL: detailed analysis of the current situation; review of various technical options for the main telecommunication line and recommend most appropriate solutions; prepare tender documents and provide assistance in the selection of a contractor responsible for the design and detailed engineering work, the procurement of materials, and the installation of equipment.
Detailed Design Criteria and Technical Specifications for A Railway Telecommunications SystemBangladesh Railways, Bangladesh
CANARAIL carried out the development of detailed design criteria and engineering specifications included in international tender documents for the construction and installation of a modern fibre optic telecommunications system installed along a new 97 km long railway line linking the western and eastern portions of Bangladesh Railway over the Jamuna Bridge.
Computer Assisted Communications Based Train Dispatching SystemCAMRAIL, Cameroon
CANARAIL's telecommunications expert reviewed the Computer Assisted Communications Based Train Dispatching Systems (CACBTDS) available on the market. Various consulting firms were requested to submit their relevant experience along with an expression of interest. Study Trips were organized in North America and South Africa to allow the Railway Executives to evaluate existing systems. Detailed discussions were held to assess CAMRAIL specific needs. Tender documents were prepared for the selection of a Consulting Firm to supply and install a CACBTDS and to prepare tender documents for the supply and installation of a dispatcher-to-train radio system.
Study on The Improvement of A Telecommunications NetworkTanzania Railways Corporation (TRC), Tanzania
The overall communications system at TRC required considerable improvements due to its unreliability and inadequacy for operational and management needs. Since the late 1970's, a number of partial improvement projects had been undertaken. Within the framework of the World Bank funded Railway Restructuring Project (RRP), it had been decided to perform a detailed evaluation of the TRC's telecommunications requirements before continuing to apply partial improvements. CANARAIL assessed the present operational requirements, the telecommunications infrastructure, its impact on the operations and prepared a master railway telecommunications plan covering the next 10 years. Following this assessment, CANARAIL proposed engineering solutions and prepared an economic justification of the project. Training plans were also prepared for the proposed new systems.
