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128 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT Midland & North-Western Section When taking the chair of the Midland & North- Western Section my main aim was to simply consolidate on the good work of the last few years in providing a varied programme of events, both in terms of content and location. I feel satisfied that this was achieved with again the Section visiting four centres in the region – Birmingham, Crewe, Derby and Manchester – and attendance levels being maintained. The speakers whose services we managed to secure provided, I hope, points of interest for most if not all attendees. The topics ranged from the blue sky developments for “Satellite Signalling”. The proving and implementation of modern technologies with the talks on TASS and ERTMS proving particularly popular. Finally some topics from the sharp end with improvements in Maintenance techniques and procedures plus use of Data logging methods and analysis. A diversion from the purely technical was introduced at our second Derby meeting where we heard one man’s views, sometimes frank, sometimes deliberately controversial, on where our industry may be heading. I thank all of our speakers for giving up their valuable time and also to our many sponsors who have contributed to all our events. Sponsorship has meant that the Section has been able to operate with the minimum of financial support from HQ. On the visits front, as you know, we lost Dave Wittamore during the 2001/2002 season, a hard act to follow, but we have been lucky enough in having Ian Allison take up the reins. Ian is developing an ambitious set of visits that kicked off with a highly successful two-part visit to Powernetics and Great Central Railways at Loughborough. Other visits included the Virgin Train Driver simulation at Crewe, an ongoing event. No doubt you will hear more from Ian in the future session. Other developments for the Section include: • The movement towards maximising the use of email facilities for efficiency of communications. The use of email not only provides speedy communications but is also cost-effective for the Institute. Traditional mailing methods will be maintained where these are identified as desirable. • The development of Midlands and North-West based study groups under the guidance of our joint T&D representatives Buddadev Dutta Chowdhury (BDC) and advisor David Stratton is progressing. Look out for more news in the next season. Finally I would like to thank all the Committee members for their valuable support during the past year and trust that you will all support our new Chairman Ian Mitchell in the same manner. Ian has arranged a full and varied programme for the 2003-2004 season and I hope to see some, if not all of you again in the future. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE The Committee for the 2002-2003 session was: Chairman Clive Williams Vice-Chairman Ian Mitchell Secretary Bill Redfern Treasurer Tony Walker Past Chairman Doug Nottingham Visits Secretary Ian Allison Training & Development Gary Hall Buddadev Dutta Chowdhury David Stratton Younger Members’ Rep Kamini Edgley Committee Ian Bridges, Peter Halliwell Ian Johnson, Tony Knowles, Melvyn Nash Clive Williams Plymouth Section The Plymouth Section of the IRSE held three technical meetings during the 2002-2003 session. Although apparently diverse in subject matter, there was nevertheless a common theme that related all three, namely automatic train protection (ATP). The first paper was presented by Alan Cooksey, formerly of HMRI and later HSE, who presented his paper, “Implications for Signalling of the Ladbroke Grove Enquiry”. Alan had formerly presented this paper to the main body in London, but now being retired was in a position to introduce some personal views. A total of 23 members and visitors attended this meeting, all of whom benefited from an excellent presentation with thought provoking comments and questions. It had been difficult to reduce the enormous amount of available data on the subject to a level suitable for a short paper, and even more so to attempt to summarise it in this report. Suffice to say that even a summary of the background, actual circumstances of the accident, personalities, train company policy, development of signalling, special circumstances surrounding Paddington, enquiry details, ATP versus TPWS in this case, SPAD statistics and many other less topical but nevertheless important considerations made for a very interesting evening. The second paper for the session was a presentation explaining the fitting of Automatic Train Operation (ATO) and ATP to the Bucharest Metro Line 2 in Romania, but with a twist being entitled “What the Manuals Do Not Tell You About Fitting ATP to an Existing Metro”. This paper was given by John Senior, Project Engineer, watched closely by the writer of this article as Project Manager, ready to
PLYMOUTH SECTION 129 ask the awkward questions. Nineteen members and guests attended the meeting. The main thrust of the presentation surprised attendees, steering away from the expected summary of the project and instead concentrating on the unusual problems encountered along the way, not least of which being the lack of crucial data concerning distances and gradients necessary for system design. Another very interesting topic was the effect of the tolerances applicable to each parameter involved in ATO and ATP operation, especially when compounded into design considerations in attempting to stop a train automatically within a plus/minus one metre tolerance. The third and final paper of the session was entitled “ERTMS in the UK”, read by Patrick Clipperton. The 20 members and guests at this meeting included Peter Stanley, President of the Institution. Post-presentation discussion was substantially enhanced by the involvement of the President as a result of his knowledge of the subject. Pat’s presentation took the form of an across-theboard picture of ERTMS in the UK, including a summary of the current project and report status, statistics of signal, driver and rolling stock numbers, financial considerations, GSM-R radio, the three ERTMS level benefits or limitations, reports from installed systems abroad both valid and propaganda and media reporting. All papers presented during this session culminated in lively questions and answers on all three occasions with the Chairman having to call a halt to proceedings. Following earlier postponements as a result of work commitments, the Annual General Meeting of the Section was held on 24th June. Under local rules, one member of the standing Committee had to retire, and the Section was delighted to welcome Past President Alastair Wilson on to the Committee following a unanimous vote. The Committee for the coming session will be: Julian Stiles (Chair) Dave Biss Mick South Geoff Ledger Andy Marsh Alastair Wilson Dave Came was confirmed as Secretary/Treasurer with Alan Peters as Auditor. There was discussion on the licensing of staff and the need to understand that this was now a requirement expanding beyond safety signalling design and test, to include in the future all disciplines involved in work in the railway environment. It was agreed that locally there is a need to assist and encourage younger members to attain the required licences, irrespective of job function. In view of the successful numbers attending technical meetings, it was agreed to continue with the same policy in terms of number, time of start and venue of meetings. A special mention was made concerning longstanding member and previous Section secretary Stan Buttery, who is seriously ill. The thoughts of the members are with him. D Came, Secretary Scottish Section Chairman: Secretary: Treasurer: Committee: Paul Humphreys Alan King Alistair McWhirter Peter Allan, Peter Rowell Ian Hill, Tommy Gallacher This session the Scottish Section has held most meetings at the premises of Caledonian University. Following a very successful 2001 experience, the Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, proved again to be a very suitable venue for the annual dinner in November 2002. (The Section AGM was held prior to the last meeting of the session on Thursday 21st March 2002.) The 2002/2003 session commenced in October with a presentation from Peter Ramsay, First Engineering, on “Development of Track Warning Systems in the UK”. This lecture was held jointly with the Permanent Way Institution. The presenter very capably steered the content of the presentation to hold rapt attention from attendees representing each discipline. Those attending left this meeting with a comprehensive insight into the background, and development so far, of this important subject area. Pros and cons of the operation of various systems available were discussed, and for the signal engineers in the audience, the means of interfacing to the surrounding signalling system was also covered. This event was sponsored by First Engineering. (Attendees 42) November’s meeting followed the established format of a lecture followed by the Scottish Section Annual Dinner. This year, Harry Archibald, Jarvis Rail Projects, presented “The Alternative IRSE Exam”. This eye-catching title must no doubt have raised a few eyebrows at Savoy Hill House when compiling the programme card! The lecture proved to be an interesting study into how past and present practices match up to modern day signalling principles! Harry picked several ‘rules’ set out in railway group standards and used a wide range of photographic illustrations, past and present, UK and overseas, to show how the various principles were / are applied. As expected. the talk was thought provoking and led to some interesting debate afterwards. This event was sponsored by Jarvis Rail Projects. (Attendees 58) In January 2003, Frank Hyland, Head of Operations, HMRI, described the evolution of processes that have been applied to the investigation of UK railway accidents in the last few years.
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