Providing West Australians with more reliable public transport services.
The High Capacity Signalling (HCS) Project will future-proof Perth’s rail network by significantly increasing its capacity to accommodate growing demand.
In delivery by the HCS Alliance, which includes the Public Transit Authority, Alstom Transport Australia, and DT Infrastructure, the HCS project will deliver a new Automatic Train Control (ATC) system across the Perth metropolitan rail network.
This initiative will utilise a new digital radio system and a centralised Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC), that provides opportunities for service optimisations, integrated planning and rail traffic management.
The project will cover approximately 500km of track on the Transperth network.
Key upgrades include the installation of over 7,000 transponders, in-cab signalling for 125 trains, and improved passenger information systems at 87 stations.
The HCS project is creating around 750 local jobs, including opportunities for First Nations employees, while providing passengers with more reliable transport options.
Scope
The HCS Project will deliver an Automatic Train Control (ATC) system across all three line-groups of the Perth metropolitan rail network in sequential stages.
- The project will be delivered in stages to minimise disruption to train operations.
- The modernisation of Transperth’s signalling and train control technology to a digital solution, with upgrades to signalling along the total length of track on the Transperth network.
- Installation of more than 7,000 transponders enabling precise train location.
- In-cab signalling equipment for 125 trains including the Prospector, AvonLink and Australind regional trains.
- Improved passenger information with more than 600 displays at 87 stations across the network.
- Installation of more than 250km of electrical conduit.
7,000
Installation of more than 7,000 transponders.
500
Upgrades to signalling along approximately 500km of track.
125
In-cab signalling equipment for 125 regional trains.
750
The project supports around 750 local jobs, creating opportunities for First Nations employees.
Social impact
Backed by the Government of Western Australia, the HCS Project will position Perth among the world’s most advanced rail cities.
- Train services will improve reliability, punctuality, and travel times across all urban lines.
- Centralised operations at the Public Transport Operations Control Centre (PTOCC) will allow for service optimisations and better traffic management.
- The modernisation of Transperth’s signalling to a digital solution, will future proof the network for Perth’s growing population.
- The project will support around 750 local jobs, including roles for First Nations employees.