25kV AC auto transformer technical overview for KiwiRail
19 March, 2021 | Transport
Overview Auckland’s population is expected to grow rapidly, with the surrounding infrastructure requiring improvement to support the increasing demand. There are more than 21 million…
Sydney Trains Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) risk assessment
19 March, 2021 | Transport
Overview An audit was undertaken to confirm that Sydney Train’s engineering design processes incorporate Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) as per AEO requirements. There was an opportunity…
Improving safety through power quality assessment on Auckland rail network
19 March, 2021 | Transport
Overview Trains on the 25 kV AC Auckland Metro Rail Network have been experiencing flashover of their pantographs, from the overhead wire to the train’s…
Southern Cross DC substation design to support future deployment of High Capacity Metro Trains
19 March, 2021 | Transport
Overview As part of Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) program to eliminate Melbourne’s most dangerous and congestive level crossing. A 2x4MW Southern Cross substation was…
Helping design the future of Melbourne railway network
23 February, 2021 | Transport
More train services will be needed to support the rapid population growth in Melbourne's West and South-East. LXRP engaged Middleton Group to assess the existing…
Comprehensive EMI assessments for electrification upgrades
23 February, 2021 | Transport
The $2.1 billion Sunbury Line Upgrade between Sunbury and Footscray will enable more modern trains to run on the line once completed. The upgrades will…
Delivering integrated power advisory and EMC solutions
23 February, 2021 | Transport
Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) is the biggest public transport project in Australia. It aims to build a 90 km loop linking every major rail line…
Ensuring safety with complete network EMC risk assessment
19 November, 2020 | Transport
Sydney Trains engaged Middleton Group to facilitate a series of workshops to better understand the potential EMC risks associated with the operating network and future…